Best cup of coffee in Tulum?

[cgl7]

Your opinion on where to get the best cup of coffee in Tulum? Some people say coffee is coffee,but we are coffee fanatics,and need a really good fix to start the day! We had heard the bakery on Saggitarius,but someone said it is only open in high season.Thanks

[minniemex]

Just do a search on "coffee" as there has been alot of discussion on it lately!!

[heenan]

We like Zamas for lattes and regular coffee.
But unlike in the states, Zamas does not give free refills.
Trec Lunas was good too.
We have not tried any of the places in the pueblo for coffee.
Heenan

[beachreader]

Pierre's coffee was great but expensive, Zamas' coffee was also really good and a nice big mug of it, and Ocho's coffee was good too.

Of course, to me, there's really bad coffee and then there's good coffee. I'm not much on the shadings of goodness.

[Tranquilo Tomas]

My wife and I are coffee "snobs". We usually bring our own blend and a french press. When we don't have a kitchen we even bring a small hot plate to make cafe in the AM when I want it. Coffee for me in the morning must be timely and has become a "sacred ritual". I can't wait or search for it on the beach. Tita Tulum's coffee was decent. One stay I arranged to have a carafe of cafe on a tray with cream and sugar, waiting for me in the morning at my designated time. I liked that!
In the evening though, we have found that La Nave and Niro de Sole have excellent cappucino and espresso.
Buena suerte,
Tom in Colorado

[TheWindyCity]

I hate to tell everyone this, but you have to know,,,Zamas uses Nescafe instant coffee. Yes, sorry, it is true. On our first trip in 2006, I thought the coffee was good, and I asked the waiter what kind of coffee it was. He brings a manager to the table, and the manager says "we are happy you liked it, it is Nescafe." On our last trip in May of 2007, we tried the coffee twice and it wasn't good....very weak and not flavorful. Now the lastest reviews are saying it is good, so who knows if they changed the process.

In the Pueblo, La Nave brews from gresh ground coffee. On the beach Road, Trece Lunas does also, but I thought I read they were closed??
I thought the coffee at Cabanas Copal was really good on our last visit, but I did not ask what they used. The Mezzanine made a great Cappuccino.

I know a lot of places seem to go with the hot water and coffee crystals. It think I may have to have a new quest of finding the best coffee and inquiring what they us on this next trip.

Last year we sought out the best Huevos Moltulenos, and Mayaflya went to what I considered the best restaurant's version,, and they changed the chef or the recipe!

[heenan]

The shame of not noticing it was Nescafe at Zamas!
Now it is back to the search for a place on the beach that serves coffee and latte, and is open early.
Heenan

[beachreader]

I'm not a coffee snob, but the coffee I had at Zamas last month sure didn't taste like the Nescafes I've had in the past! If it was Nescafe, they've done some serious improvements to the mix.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd34b3127cceb664c6751a7a00000026108Aas2rVo2ZuS

OK, I thought I'd taken that picture when it was still black, as though that would prove something. Not so impressive with a little cream in it. :) It was good, though, and a big cup.


Just a cautionary note that using a hot plate, anything with a heating element in it can really drain a hotel's electricity. A hairdryer can blow the circuits, but I've heard that anything that heats is not good.

So if you're going to do it yourself, maybe a little camping propane tank thing to boil the water for your French press. I think that's what Pierre uses, actually. Oh, and Tita's isn't too far from Ak'iin, where I believe Pierre has set up shop. Hope he's still up at 6:30 as he was at the campsite!

Or Gale found some thingie that works off the car battery; that could work.

Oh, and Las Ranitas (if you're down that south end of the beach) has their coffee up and ready to go by 6:30, a sort of honor-bar system, I think.

[debski]

zama's seem like it's getting the most hits. have to try it out in 6 days!!!!!

[Gale in KY]

Ocho won the prize for the best coffee for me this trip. It was strong but not too strong, and had a very rich full flavor..no it wasn't Blue Mountain, but it wasn't Nescafe either!:)

Windy..when I stayed at Copal, their coffee was instant..measured and mixed in a big serving carafe each morning right before they opened..I am an early morning coffee hound, so I watched them do it. LOL. I am assuming they must have changed that if their coffee is rated good by you..It was the lowpoint of my stay there..I had to have at least 4 cups before my body decided it had received a blessing of caffiene. LOL.

I did buy a car charged coffeemaker..but be forewarned this thing takes forever and drains your battery unless the vehicle is running. Takes about 30 minutes to brew a small pot. Better to hit Walmart and buy a one burner propane hotplate or small camp stove..then bring along your press. Here's hoping Walmart in Playa has the portable propane cylinders.

[TulumDreamin]

We were staying at TDS last week and found that Las Ranitas was our best bet for early coffee. Most of the places on the south end were not serving until at least 8 AM, which means probably 8:30 by the time it's served. The coffee tasted really good to me but I wouldn't know good coffee from mud. My wife however confirmed that the coffee at Las Ranitas was good. :twocents:

[austxdan]

Ocho won the prize for the best coffee for me this trip. It was strong but not too strong, and had a very rich full flavor..no it wasn't Blue Mountain, but it wasn't Nescafe either!:)

Mmmmm . . . . . Blue Mountain . . . Yummy :need-coffee:

OK, NASCAR coming up, then about 6 weeks til Tulum. I'm gonna have to try Pierre's since I'm an "early morning, take a ton of sunrise photos and then go find coffee while Chris sleeps" kind of guy. Gotta have my morning Java.

I'm not a coffee snob, but I drink it plain (cafe negro) and as such can appreciate a "non-nasty" cup of coffee. Think I"ll also add coffee-quest to our annual "guac quest"


Dan


PS - Hey James, FYI - the server hamster needs a few more kibbles for breakfast, things are quite slow this am.

[TheWindyCity]

[quote=Gale in KY;20646]Windy..when I stayed at Copal, their coffee was instant..measured and mixed in a big serving carafe each morning right before they opened..I am an early morning coffee hound, so I watched them do it. LOL. I am assuming they must have changed that if their coffee is rated good by you..It was the lowpoint of my stay there..I had to have at least 4 cups before my body decided it had received a blessing of caffiene. LOL.[quote]

Consistency sure isn't one of Tulum's attributes. Seems that things change as fast a Tulum itself is changing. I guess that can be both a good and a bad thing. We have to take the recommendations with a grain of salt!

[beachreader]

We have to take the recommendations with a grain of salt![/B]


Absolutely, Windy! In all things! After reading the board for a while, we almost have as many different experiences down there as it seems they have on TA. Well, OK, no one can have that many different experiences of the same place, but it does make it more understandable.

[Gale in KY]

Dan-You sound like me..everything is dated by race season..Superbowl? Only 2 weeks till Daytona..lol

I know you are headed to the Speedway this weekend right? I would love to be there to see a Texas Race..one of my favorites!

Everyone's taste is different..so what I might find to my liking could have you saying EWWWWW....lol..All we can do is report 'em as we see 'em and hope that others agree with our recommendation.

I think we are like minded though..I was reading your May 2006 trip report yesterday...I agree, Playa Kin Ha had 5* Guac and some really good salsa!!!

[austxdan]

. . .I know you are headed to the Speedway this weekend right? I would love to be there to see a Texas Race..one of my favorites!
. . .
I think we are like minded though..I was reading your May 2006 trip report yesterday...I agree, Playa Kin Ha had 5* Guac and some really good salsa!!!

Yep - TX Motor Speedway is some good racin'! :checkeredflag:

But to paraphrase Windy's comments up above - the only constant is change. Last year Playa Kin Ha lost their crown from us, I believe we donned Dos Ceibas guac as "King" on our 2007 Trip. Guess that's why we keep going back and giving everyone another shot each year!

Dan

[AdGuy]

PS - Hey James, FYI - the server hamster needs a few more kibbles for breakfast, things are quite slow this am.


I noticed that too...always seems to be at the end of the month. :confused:

[DougSR]

Yep - TX Motor Speedway is some good racin'! :checkeredflag:


Dan, are you attending Chevy Thunder Days in Sundance Square on Friday or Saturday evening? I'll be bringing my son there one night. He's still a bit young to go to the actual race. Heck, he thinks its too noisy when I vacuum. But we'll probably go downtown at some point.

By the way, I enjoyed the coffee at Los Lirios a lot. I can't swear by it but I would guess it was genuine fresh brewed coffee.

[John in DC]

Two words Doug: ear muffs.

I'm not a NASCAR fan, but I do some business with the American Le Mans Series -- professional sportscar racing's Major League in North America. My son attended his first race at four months (although we kept him away from the pits and the noisiest parts of the track. By two he was wearing his own kid-size ear muffs. The best ones for young ears are shooting muffs, commonly available at Wal-Mart and gun shops. They're second nature to him now, at age seven.

[beachreader]

Yes, please do protect those young ears, especially if he's sensitive!

I didn't even listen to all that much loud music, compared to some other kids, but at the not-so-particularly old age of 45, I have to cup my ear to hear people across the table at restaurants now. I worry about kids who wear iPod ear buds all the time, directing that noise right at their eardrums.


OK, now I really am becoming the crazy old cat lady. Hey, you kids, offa my lawn!

[beachreader]

Um, sorry for continuing the hijack :checkeredflag:, totally didn't remember the topic of the thread was coffee!

Coffee's bad for kids, too. How's that for pulling it back? :)

[dionski]

Nueva Vida's Casa Bannana had good coffee. I think two different kinds? Food was pretty good also. Trec Luna's is worth a stop. coffee pretty good.

d2

[Maineacs]

We liked the coffee at La Zebra. It was México 100% Mexico Cafe Espresso Gourmet. In fact we brought home 4 pounds of it and have it each morning.

[TheWindyCity]

We liked the coffee at La Zebra. It was México 100% Mexico Cafe Espresso Gourmet. In fact we brought home 4 pounds of it and have it each morning.

Oh man...great tip, thanks! We'll have to check it out soon!

[DougSR]

No ear muffs. We just don't go to the races. I paid my way through college as a DJ in the big local nightclub. After five years my hearing was compromised.

Back on the coffee topic...does anyone besides me think Starbuck's coffee stinks? I don't mean the fancy slapcinno or whatever. The place that makes a huge profit on coffee has the worst plain coffee in the free world! Just my humble opinion.

So next month, while I'm in Tulum, I am going to try to do a huge coffee review. I love good old coffee (with a bit of azucar y crema) and and each morning I will scour the beach for the best stuff. By the way, if you dig Starbuck's, my post won't be that helpful.

[Lynnette]

Back on the coffee topic...does anyone besides me think Starbuck's coffee stinks? I don't mean the fancy slapcinno or whatever. The place that makes a huge profit on coffee has the worst plain coffee in the free world! Just my humble opinion.



I really don't like Starbucks at all. My daughter worked for them during college, and she said that they over roast their beans. Their coffee always leaves a bitter aftertaste. Whenever I see Starbucks on a mug/cup I really think it says "you paid too much for this coffee"!!! :D

[TheWindyCity]

Back on the coffee topic...does anyone besides me think Starbuck's coffee stinks? I don't mean the fancy slapcinno or whatever. The place that makes a huge profit on coffee has the worst plain coffee in the free world! Just my humble opinion.

The coffee beans are burnt and makes the coffee smell like an ashtray! We are pretty much coffee snobs, and Starbucks is over-rated. I would only get it in a caffiene emergency, if I run out of options.

We really like Gevalia coffee. We get a delivery every 3 months as a "treat". If I'm going to overpay for coffee, I'll buy theirs in a heartbeat, no problem.

[beachreader]

I have a friend who calls Starbucks "Charbucks". I think it's not an uncommon nickname, but I have to agree. I have a Tassimo coffee maker, and I much prefer the Gevalia disks. They came out with Starbucks this past year so I bought some, and now I need to find someone to take them off my hands.

I usually get tea when I go to Starbucks, which is maybe a few times a year.

[Lynnette]

The coffee beans are burnt and makes the coffee smell like an ashtray! We are pretty much coffee snobs, and Starbucks is over-rated. I would only get it in a caffiene emergency, if I run out of options.

We really like Gevalia coffee. We get a delivery every 3 months as a "treat". If I'm going to overpay for coffee, I'll buy theirs in a heartbeat, no problem.


I confess to being a coffee snob, too. We have it shipped from Coffee Times...a small coffee cafe in Lexington, Ky. They roast their own and it's so good!! In a pinch, I buy beans from Trader Joes...I really like Mexican Peaberry when it's available.

Nah Uxibal on Soliman has coffee grinders in their casitas. We bring our own beans, and there's nothing like sitting on our little porch, gazing at the beautiful bay with a delicious cup of freshly ground java!!!

[austxdan]

As I mentioned earlier I'm not really a snob, but like decent coffee as I drink it plain. That said, I concur that $tarbuck$ coffee is over-roasted, over-rated, and over-priced.

I tend to support the fair-trade coffee folks, buying at Central Market or local coffee houses here in town. After the Capitol 10K last weekend Chris and I visited a little local coffee house called Dominican Joe's (http://www.dominicanjoe.com/about.asp) that has a great story behind their coffee. (click the link) They are actually a non-profit that supports coffee farmers in the Dominican Republic.

Lynette, I love Tanzanian Peaberry. Perhaps I'll have to try the Mexican variety too!


Dan

[Gale in KY]

Sidebar: If you guys are interested in tickets to Bristol, I'm not going this year, going back to Mexico instead. Kulwicki Terrace seats. I have 2, sold the other 4 already..racin' in the fishbowl under the lights means you need two sets of earplugs..lol.

Back to coffee: I favorite coffee is Dunkin' Donuts, regular blend. It's actually very good, smooth etc. Nothing special about it, just a good cup of coffee.

I have never had Starbucks, can't get past that $4+ pricetag, and I am not into anything fancy, no frapp whatevers..just plain ole joe.

[Tranquilo Tomas]

Ahh . . . so the truth finally is out. There ARE other coffee snobs out there. Now I feel better. Beachreader made me feel a bit obnoxious a few posts back. Like Dan, I like to support fair trade farmers throughout the world. They have some excellent organic coffees that are available at many health food markets. We usually buy from Vitamin Cottage locally, or purchase online from some different organizations.
The money goes directly to these farmers and their families, without corporate middle man greed. Death to Starbucks! Don't waste your money there.
And hey Beachreader . . . when I bring my own coffee to the beach, I use an ultra lite propane backpacker stove. Not really a hot plate. And get serious, who brings or uses a hair dryer on the Tulum playas?
In a pinch, I have found some very good Colombian and Mexican coffee beans in Playa del Carmen at the Big Apple tienda on North 5th Ave.
Saludos,
Tom in Colorado

[TheWindyCity]

Beachreader: Dump the grounds in your garden...it's good for the soil!:p
But the worms may hate you:eek:

Lynette: Trader Joe's has a lot of great choices, like the one you mentioned! That's our favorite market!

Gale: Yep, Dunkin' is our daily drinker at work. We buy the beans and grind it up fresh every morning. :need-coffee:

[Lynnette]

Lynette, I love Tanzanian Peaberry. Perhaps I'll have to try the Mexican variety too!

Dan

I Love the Tanzanian Peaberry, too....I have to order it from my Coffee Times, though. I've also tried a peaberry from Kauai, it was just ok.

[Lynnette]

As far as Mexican coffee, we found a wonderful coffee from Chiapas, in of all places, the gift shop at Hacienda Chitzen. I wish I remembered the brand.....I believe it was organic, and grown on a small farm. It was so smooth and the aroma...ahhhh!

[DougSR]

Back to coffee: I favorite coffee is Dunkin' Donuts, regular blend. It's actually very good, smooth etc. Nothing special about it, just a good cup of coffee.

I have never had Starbucks, can't get past that $4+ pricetag, and I am not into anything fancy, no frapp whatevers..just plain ole joe.

Starbuck's medium (I forget the stupid made up name for medium) is only $2. I never order the half caff, Latte Mociatta whatever crap. I agree with you on the plain Duncin' Donuts coffee. I don't know where one is in Fort Worth but stopped on a biz trip recently and found it quite good.

I guess I need a grinder so I can order something fancy from one of these places you guys talk about.

[PhyllisB]

who brings or uses a hair dryer on the Tulum playas?
Tom in Colorado

Tom, you'd be surprised at the number of people who want to come to Tulum with their hair dryers and curling irons. The more press it gets, the more attention it gets as the new "hot spot," the more folks who don't really know what they're getting into show up in Tulum with expectations that don't quite match the reality....

[Tranquilo Tomas]

Phyllis, you're right. Tulum's growing popularity saddens me. My wife and I have been visiting the Yucatan and Costa Maya for about 10 years now (for fun in the sun and on teams of medical/surgical projects). We mourn the changes. I can remember when the Boca Paila was a mess - a "mini cenote" jungle road, and the southern beaches were only for the very adventerous. After enduring hurricane Wilma in Playa del Carmen -Oct. '05, we returned to our beloved Tulum the following Spring to discover the Boca Paila had been paved! I remember thinking, "that's it . . . this paradise is ruined." I can rememeber when NO one had ever heard of Tita Tulum or Tierras del Sol, etc. We used to walk for hours and never see a soul.
To some degree, Tulum is not for everyone. We still know of a few hidden gems on the beach, and have many friends there. During off seasons, we still experience the solitude we cherish. We'll be there in May for 2 weeks. We'll see . . .
Like it or not, forums like this are very helpful, but actually contribute to the rising prices and the masses discovering the Riviera Maya. I use to post excessively on locogringo when Kay and Gary first started their website. I have to admit that I zealously revealed unknown/secreto places on the southern bahias, inTulum, etc. One of the "old school" veijos called me on it. He was right and I was silent for a long time. But to no avail. The change is unstoppable, and coming fast.
Que lastima,
tranquilo Tomas

[PhyllisB]

I know what you mean about the boards... I'm hoping this thread will help:

http://www.tulum.info/showthread.php?t=577

I think we need to stick it to the top Minnie!!!!

Probably not helping too much though. Word is getting out, it's pretty inevitable. I don't like being complicit in it, but I love my Tuluminary friends so I have a hard time staying off the boards....

[beachreader]

My apologies, Tomas, I thought when you said "hot plate", you meant the kind with the electric heating element in it. I didn't know you knew better than that, sorry if it seemed I was jumping on you or something.

[cgl7]

Since it seems people have strayed from Tulum,thought I would put in a Canadian plug for Tim Horton's .Everybody loves Timmy's in Canada.
Our last trip to Mexico we imported some to our Mexican friends,as it is all they wanted us to bring! Even Granny was requesting it!
We live just outside a town with a population of 6500 and there are 2 in town and another a couple of k.m."s south,which shows how popular it is!

[beachreader]

Tim Horton's is good. For some completely random reason they opened one very near where I lived in Columbus, OH, about 10 years ago. Must have been some kind of international expansion, but I haven't seen them anywhere else, so I don't know if it stuck.

Very much like Dunkin Donuts, I thought, and that's a good thing from this Jersey girl.

[AdGuy]

I know what you mean about the boards... I'm hoping this thread will help:

http://www.tulum.info/showthread.php?t=577

I think we need to stick it to the top Minnie!!!!


Okay, Kayt and Gale...I think the girl's gotta point...this is for-sure a sticky candidate!

[cgl7]

Next to Timmys the best cups of coffee we have ever had was just after we crossed over the border from Quebec into Vermont.We were at a one horse town in the middle of rural dairy country.Must have been all about the rich cream! Would die for the same in Tulum!

[BatteriesIncluded]

We liked the coffee at La Zebra. It was México 100% Mexico Cafe Espresso Gourmet. In fact we brought home 4 pounds of it and have it each morning.

Does La Zebra serve an early breakfast? What time do they open? We are staying at CT and plan on getting up early and heading for Sian Ka'an. It sounds like this would be the place to stop for breakfast.

[Maineacs]

They do not serve breakfast until about 8.

[Lynnette]

We liked the coffee at La Zebra. It was México 100% Mexico Cafe Espresso Gourmet. In fact we brought home 4 pounds of it and have it each morning.

Did you buy it at La Zebra....can a non-guest purchase it?

[beachreader]

CT serves breakfast starting at 7:30 (at least, they did in March). That's pretty early for the area unless you want to go all the way into town, which is out of your way.

Another option would be to stock up a cooler with breakfasty snacks and just eat that. You can stop at Ak'iin and see if Pierre is open for coffee (he used to be open at 6:30 in his other location), or stop at Las Ranitas, where coffee is available at 6:30, but they don't do brekkie until 7:30 I think.

[BatteriesIncluded]

CT serves breakfast starting at 7:30 (at least, they did in March). That's pretty early for the area unless you want to go all the way into town, which is out of your way.

Another option would be to stock up a cooler with breakfasty snacks and just eat that. You can stop at Ak'iin and see if Pierre is open for coffee (he used to be open at 6:30 in his other location), or stop at Las Ranitas, where coffee is available at 6:30, but they don't do brekkie until 7:30 I think.


:need-coffee: Breakfast IS coffee. The rest is ancillary.
Thanks again BR.
(I love this place)

[Gale in KY]

Pierre's coffee was very good..more like the strength of espresso..I guess that is what comes from using a coffee press? CT's coffee is good, not great, but it was hot and he actually had sugar and splenda on the table. It wasn't instant, it wasn't Nescafe..it was real coffee, just a tad on the weak side for me, but definitely better than the average cup you find in Tulum.

Ocho..I think this was the best coffee I had..not too weak..I like my coffee strong..it was just about right.

Suddenly I feel like the Goldi-locks of coffee..lol..not too weak, not too strong, just right..heehee.

Everyone should experience Pierre's coffee with italian sugar...A blend of brown sugar and coffee..mixed just right to provide the most amazing taste.

I hope he's open early at Ak'in. He is such a pleasant guy, it's worth finding him just to get to talk to him!

[TheWindyCity]

I hope he is still there. I get the understanding that he got evicted from his first location? Wondering if he has to get an OK from who' ever beach he sets up on, and get electricity from them. Is he more of a squatter?
Just hoping we can find him.

[pattyayers]

Your opinion on where to get the best cup of coffee in Tulum? Some people say coffee is coffee,but we are coffee fanatics,and need a really good fix to start the day! We had heard the bakery on Saggitarius,but someone said it is only open in high season.Thanks

Since there isn't a drop of fresh cream or milk anywhere in Tulum, remember that whatever coffee you drink, you're drinking it either black or with that gooey canned stuff that comes in aseptic Tetrapaks. :-(

Patty

[Margoinmexico]

Xamach Dan is from Seattle and we do french press when ever our guests want it ready........nuff said. :beer::):beer:

[Lynnette]

Xamach Dan is from Seattle and we do french press when ever our guests want it ready........nuff said. :beer::):beer:

I'm a coffee snob and would LOVE a cup of french press made with freshly ground beans. We just might take you up on that offer in May!!! :)

http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/imagezoo/iz070/iz070015.jpg

[Margoinmexico]

I'm a coffee snob and would LOVE a cup of french press made with freshly ground beans. We just might take you up on that offer in May!!! :)

http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/imagezoo/iz070/iz070015.jpg


Coffee's On!!!

(but I never said fresh ground beans......if you bring em, I'll grind em though.......):sun::sun::sun::wave::sun::sun::sun:

[Gale in KY]

Wow..I can just smell the aroma and taste the rich flavor now..I want some of that stuff!

[Serenity]

Your opinion on where to get the best cup of coffee in Tulum? Some people say coffee is coffee,but we are coffee fanatics,and need a really good fix to start the day! We had heard the bakery on Saggitarius,but someone said it is only open in high season.Thanks
I went through the whole thread and nobody mentioned Cafe Expresso in Tulum centro. Right next to the police station, it`s a tiny place with good coffee and good food. Great place to people watch:star: The only other place that I really like the coffee is down the road in Punta Allen. Serenidad Shardon starts the coffee hour at 6 am most mornings. Fresh brewed mexican coffee or cafe con canela, yummmmmmmm!:rolleyes:

[Grasshopper]

Xamach Dan is from Seattle and we do french press when ever our guests want it ready........nuff said. :beer::):beer:
And its the best too ! Two thumbs up here. :eat-drink::eat-drink: Made me go home and buy a big press... I love it but only make it on the weekends as not to spoil the joy of it!

[BatteriesIncluded]

Coffee at the Mezzanine - VERY good.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3373/dscn284420lf2.jpg

[NWCreoleLady]

Xamach Dan is from Seattle and we do french press when ever our guests want it ready........nuff said. :beer::):beer:

This coffee snob has had the same issues when traveling to Mexico. I usually bring my own beans and grinder at least, if not the french press. We did buy a nice coffee pot that we muled down this last time since we usually go through a pot every morning.

But, for coffee out on the town.....we have discovered Empanada Joe's in the pueblo. It's on the west side of the street past the police station. Not only do they have great coffee, but delicious empanadas and hibiscus tea! Yummmm! :eat-drink:

Looking forward to getting down to Xamach Dos and havin' a cup of joe with you Margo!

[Dale]

Forget the coffee. I just wish I could find some Diet Mt. Dew when I'm down there. :D

[beachwolverine]

Okay, moving a little off topic here - but not too far. By a series of events I won't get into, I found a neat coffee site. www dot bowwowcoffeeco dot com

The coffee is good, but if you send them a picture of your dog, they will put it on the coffee pak. My wife went nuts when she saw Razzie's picture on the coffee named "Razzie's Blend". I have no connection with the site other than casual, and Gary seems like a nice guy from a couple of emails we exchanged. I know several people on the site love dogs and coffee - so I wanted to post this for anyone interested.

Scott

[pepper]

I made another coffee discovery today with a tea filter called "finum" at Super Target - large enough to put ground coffee into and brew in a cup of hot water.
I'll be taking it on my next trip and brew my own when I need it!!...And I saw boxed (shelf stable) half and half the other day at Whole Foods (I'll be packing that into a ziploc!).

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Unbleached-Finum-Tea-Filters/dp/B000KDW9MO
BTW - I paid about $4 for them at Super Target.

[MadeInTexas]

Quite by chance, I found Pierre.

Last week when we arrived in Tulum , we stopped on the Beach Road at a little cafe with tables outside to try to find our destination. One of the guys sitting there was very helpful (we happened to be right next door to the place we were trying to find) and after introductions, welcomes and thank yous, our new friend Pierre suggested we stop by in the morning for coffee - he opened at 8:00am. The next day, as I was sitting waiting for my iced latte it dawned on me that I had unknowingly found the infamous Pierre I had read about on this site! He's brewing at Casa Latina, just past Ocho, before Las Ranitas on the jungle side of the road. Yum! And a very nice guy!

He'd love some maple syrup.

[beachreader]

Thanks for the update, Tex! Glad he hasn't completely abandoned Tulum for Punta Allen quite yet.

Did you happen to ask/hear/notice what time he starts serving in the a.m.? I have to say that his old location right on the beach, starting at 6:30, was just about perfect.

[TheWindyCity]

Minnie, Beachreader...can this info be added to the map info?

[pepper]

http://www.starbucks.com/via

This could be a great thing to bring to Tulum....all you'll need is hot water.

[beachreader]

As always, getting the hot water itself is always the challenge! Maybe I'll get one of those little immersion heaters that plugs into the car lighter or something.

[pepper]

I wonder if I could make "sun coffee" like how we make "sun tea" in a jar.

[susan]

or just make "iced coffee"- it's perfect for a hot day.

[lostgirlfound]

Haha, Pepper that is funny as I got 4 samples from Starbucks the other day of VIA and thought the same thing.

[pepper]

Haha, Pepper that is funny as I got 4 samples from Starbucks the other day of VIA and thought the same thing.

It's not bad really - for instant coffee. I could tell which one it was, but I would definately stock up on some for travel.

Not only to Tulum, but also to my sister's remote house in Michigan where there's no coffee maker. I luckily had some ground coffee on me, but had to put it through a paper towel and strainer to get my brew!!!

[chamba]

I am a coffeesnob too. I like Cafetos because I order it "Cargado" or "pa los locos" which means strong. Im sure it is just some grind from Sams, but I find it tasty. And they can give it to go (para llevar).
I must admit that bringing your own is always a good idea. what I don't use I leave with my coffeesnob local friends, and that is a for sure way to get a good cup when you are out.
you can always leave your extras at my house!!!

[lostgirlfound]

I am looking up the translation of "Cargado" or "pa los locos" and they mean "loaded" and "for the crazy people". Funny I think.

[VWCat]

you can add Starbucks "Via" to anything. hot or cold. more caffeine than regular coffee too.:wave:

[chamba]

for instant the VIA is "acceptable". and yes I brought a few packs down for a coffee emergency. but the grind from starbucks and a press is good. reminder there is a starbucks in playa for those of you who start your trip there. always nice to bring the pound to Tulum

[pepper]

I took VIA to Caye Caulker recently and it was a life saver for those late afternoon pick me ups when decent coffee was unavailable.

[nauticalnudist]

I think all the coffee in Tulum is good. But it's probably just the beach.
Try the bakery just off the main street about two blocks, center of town on the west side.

Or I like to enjoy my coffee naked on the beach watching the sun come up. All peaceful and quite before anybody else is up.

[beachreader]

I like Cafetos because I order it "Cargado" or "pa los locos" which means strong. Im sure it is just some grind from Sams, but I find it tasty. And they can give it to go (para llevar).



You know, I missed this part--I didn't realize Don Cafeto's gives it para llevar! I'm sure that's great news for caffeine-addicted folks heading out on adventures or up to CUN early in the a.m.

[chamba]

Cafetos DOES send it to go!!! And I give thanks for that. I was in an apartment with no kitchen behind Cafetos for two years, and they came to expect me right at opening. just walk right to the machine and say "Un cafe de los locos, super cargado, por favor." and enjoy.

[Grasshopper]

Okay to me the VERY VERY VERY best cup of coffee in Tulum...

IS ANYWHERE YOU FREEKS...YOUR IN TULUM FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD...TULUM MAKES INSTANT TASTE GOOD!

Just kiddin' but really its true isnt it??? as long as I am waking up in Tulum and have coffee shortly thereafter, its ALL GOOD!:beer::beer::beer::beer:

[beachreader]

Okay to me the VERY VERY VERY best cup of coffee in Tulum...

IS ANYWHERE YOU FREEKS...YOUR IN TULUM FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD...TULUM MAKES INSTANT TASTE GOOD!

Just kiddin' but really its true isnt it??? as long as I am waking up in Tulum and have coffee shortly thereafter, its ALL GOOD!:beer::beer::beer::beer:



Very true!!! :D:D:D

[ildipoo]

Quite by chance, I found Pierre.

Last week when we arrived in Tulum , we stopped on the Beach Road at a little cafe with tables outside to try to find our destination. One of the guys sitting there was very helpful (we happened to be right next door to the place we were trying to find) and after introductions, welcomes and thank yous, our new friend Pierre suggested we stop by in the morning for coffee - he opened at 8:00am. The next day, as I was sitting waiting for my iced latte it dawned on me that I had unknowingly found the infamous Pierre I had read about on this site! He's brewing at Casa Latina, just past Ocho, before Las Ranitas on the jungle side of the road. Yum! And a very nice guy!

He'd love some maple syrup.

I can bring maple syrup!

[beachreader]

Pierre is down in Punta Allen now, as far as I understand. I'm sure he would still love some real maple syrup, so if you're heading down that way...

[Mr Five]

Don Cafetos (sp?) in the pueblo had the best coffee that I found although I only tried a few places.

If you are staying on the beach road and need to have coffee first thing in the morning I recommend taking a travel mug so you can search out coffee. My hotel didn't have a restaurant so I had to go elsewhere for morning coffee and I felt the travel mug would be better than some type of disposable cup that would just end up in a landfill. Since I have a few of them I left it in the room for future guests or the hotel people. Either way, as long as it gets used.

Tita Tulum - OK coffee but not strong enough
Esmerelda - ummmm, no. Coffee was no good.

[jeniferdesauza]

The place we liked was Cafe Expresso for very good coffee and juices (good coffee was hard to find). Walking south past the HBSC on the main drag, turn left (East) at the fruteria and it's on your right. Worth stopping in -- again, really nice people and cheap.

[pepper]

I'm thinking about getting some Land o Lakes Mini Moos for an upcoming trip. Apparently they can be ordered on Amazon and Staples (actually, I'm going to pop into a Staples). They don't require refrigeration and will fullfill that "half and half" richness (they are dairy) since I won't do Coffeemate. Of course I type this while drinking a strong cup of orgainc coffee with organic half half....

[Bulldog]

746

Ki' bok just opened March 2011 and has the absolute best cappicinos/lattes in the area. Very cute coffee shop across the street from Le Bistro on Centauro in Tulum City.Federico from Mexico City knows how to make a real cappicino with the best tasting expresso and I have had many between Playa del Carman and Tulum in my five trips to the area and this is the best!

[debski]

:):):):) Villa Las Estrellas!

[LauraS]

Karmic Cafe at Yoga Shala ;~)

[MissDuck]

I had a couple of great cups from Cafe + Natural (new to us - I don't think they were there in January, but we might not have noticed as we ate most of our breakfasts on the beach) and the old standby, Don Cafeto. Both days that we had breakfast in town I took a cup to go for beachside sipping from DC.

[utmck]

Ms. UTMCK will say it is sitting on the deck of the cabana at NVR, while still trying to figure out exactly how last night happened...

[beachreader]

That's funny, in February our worst cup of coffee all week was at Don Cafeto's. It was definitely instant and not well done at that, and I'm not hugely picky about coffee. Our best for sure, as Debski said, was at Villa Las Estrellas (especially if Thais was making it).