The holiday season has transformed Tijuana into a haven for coffee lovers. From small, cozy spots to larger cafés with a hip, aesthetic vibe, the city is brimming with places that are serving festive drinks designed to capture the spirit of the season in every sip.
Whether you’re looking for rich, spiced lattes, creamy hot chocolates, or unique holiday twists on classic coffee drinks, Tijuana’s cafés have something special for everyone. Here’s a curated list of 10 cafés in the city that you shouldn’t miss this Christmas season:
Aram
Known for its focus on organic products and healthy options, Aram offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and a wide variety of drinks and desserts. Their holiday menu features festive beverages and seasonal cold foams:
- Holiday Peppermint Mocha
- Holiday Apple Pie Latte
- Holiday Toffee Nut Latte
- Aram’s Christmas Hot Chocolate
- Holiday Peppermint Matcha Latte
- Holiday Buttercookies Matcha Latte
Although the café doesn’t list exact ingredients, the names give a good idea of the flavors, and seasonal foams include Nutella, toffee nut, holiday buttercookies, peppermint, and apple pie.
Location: Colonia Cacho, Calle España 9210.
Blue Luna
A local favorite, Blue Luna delights visitors with a standout seasonal drink:
- Nevoso: Classic Belgian chocolate, creamy milk, and marshmallows.
Location: Check their website for individual café locations.
Bunko
The perfect spot for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts, Bunko has quickly become a go-to destination for readers seeking a cozy corner and seasonal drinks:
- Cascanueces: Hot latte with apple syrup, caramel, bourbon, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Sugar Plum Fairy: Iced latte with plum syrup and cranberry cold foam.
- Bosque Nevado: Iced matcha latte with honey and fig-rosemary foam.
- Reino de los Dulces: Espresso with tonic water, orange-spiced syrup, cinnamon, and clove.
- Chocolate Caliente: Semi-sweet chocolate syrup with milk, mini marshmallows, and cocoa powder.
Location: Av. Revolución 1651-8, Centro, 22000.
CHEE
A café known for its inviting atmosphere, variety of drinks, and desserts. Holiday menu highlights include:
- Cinnamon Nut Latte: Creamy latte with nutty flavor.
- Holiday Ponche Latte: Latte with festive punch syrup.
- Mint Mocha: Creamy chocolate and mint latte.
Location: Calz. del Tecnológico 13980, Altabrisa, 22420.
Electric Coffee Roasters
This fully Tijuana-based café refreshes its menu every season. Their holiday offerings include:
- Orange Spice Latte: Latte with orange syrup and a hint of clove (hot or iced).
- Winter Latte: Vanilla latte with a touch of mint, dusted with cocoa (hot or iced).
- Apple Pie Cream Matcha: Iced matcha latte with caramelized apple cream and cinnamon.
- Apple Pie Cream Latte: Iced latte with caramelized apple cream and cinnamon.
Location: Check their social media for café locations.
Frnzy
Celebrating its second anniversary, Frnzy continues to craft memorable moments with festive drinks:
- ¿Conoces a Pimpón?: Gingerbread and honey latte.
- Feliz Navidad, Inmundo Animal: Latte or Americano with jarabe de olla, orange zest, tejocote, and chipotle.
- Santa Sprits: Citrus refresher with orange, cardamom, rosemary, and sage.
- Latte Villa-Quien: Toffee latte with apple and cinnamon.
Seasonal foams include candy cane, flamed marshmallow ring, peanut, cinnamon and honey, and vanilla-cardamom.
Location: Luz 98-C, Hipódromo Dos, 22195.
Praga
A cultural café and bistro, Praga is a hub for artists and live music lovers, offering seasonal drinks such as:
- Churro Latte
- Gingerbread Latte
- Salted Caramel Latte
Location: Ave. Revolución 1070, between 4th and 5th streets.
Unity
This urban café provides a warm, cozy space perfect for catching up with friends. Seasonal drinks include:
- North Pole Tonic
- Pecan Apple Pie
- Gingerbread Latte
Location: Lerdo de Tejada 10084, Calete, 22044.
Lift
A small café packed with festive flavors:
- Gingerbread Cookie: Syrup with ginger, spices, and cookie pieces.
- Apple Cinnamon: Artisan syrup with fresh apple, cinnamon, and spices.
- Caramel Pecan: Caramel blend with toasted pecans.
- Mint Cocoa: Fresh mint infused with pure cocoa.
Foams include gingerbread, apple pie, and toffee.
Location: Av. José López Portillo Pte. 1464, Xicoténcatlleyva II, 22436.
Tónico Coffee Bar
Embracing winter flavors, Tónico serves creative seasonal drinks such as:
- Guava and Cinnamon
- Maple Pecan
- Banana Bread + Foam
Location: Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 205, Col. Buena Vista, 22415.
Celebrate this holiday season with a warm or iced drink, surrounded by friends or family, and discover the best festive coffee spots Tijuana has to offer.
