If you love specialty coffee as much as you love brunch, this Latin American café will hit the spot. Strawberry, banana and hazelnut spreads are slathered unto Belgian waffles, alongside more conventional lunch options. Treat yourself to a soothing café maya (espresso, cocoa, spices and steamed milk) or Baires (espresso, dulce de leche, steamed milk and coconut) with your meal.
At Latin-inspired Morala Specialty Coffee, chef and owner Miriam Rangel uses her own Mexican family recipes to create authentic spinach, chicken-chipotle, beef-vegetable, cheese and lamb empanadas. Pair your main with a freshly baked, house-made pastry such as chocolate chip puffs or an empanadita. Wash it all down with a Mayan hot chocolate or a cup of Happy Goat Coffee. Served on weekends only, Miriam’s homemade waffles are highly recommended.
Stepping into this tiny café and bakery feels like being transported to the streets of Portugal, where perfect macchiato and lemon tarts reign supreme. Morala’s charm lies in its cozy atmosphere and subdued European esthetic. There’s no Wi-Fi, no table service and no television, just quality coffee and conversation. For an authentic European coffee experience, take yours at the bar with two sugars, and add a modern twist: put it on ice.