Where is the best gelato in Roma Norte?
Roma Norte takes its sweets seriously, but Querido Leo stands out for treating gelato as a design project. As the lifestyle and product arm of Colectivo Carmelo, this small, precisely executed space pairs excellent espresso with thoughtful gelato scoops. It is a highly collaborative hub where the merchandise and the menu are crafted with the same sharp attention to detail. Grab a coffee and a scoop before browsing their beautifully designed retail items.
Gelato and café — the lifestyle arm of Colectivo Carmelo.
- Address:
- Jalapa 121, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 CDMX
- Web:
- www.instagram.com/queridoleo/
What locals actually do
Chilangos treat dessert as a walking activity, especially on weekend afternoons when Roma Norte's tree-lined sidewalks are shaded and cool. Locals will typically drop into Querido Leo after a late lunch in the neighborhood, picking up an espresso and a scoop to go. The space is small and built for movement, making it the ideal starting point for a stroll. Grab your gelato and walk a few blocks over to Plaza Río de Janeiro to sit by the fountain, or pair your afternoon sweet with a browse through the nearby Casa Bosques bookstore, a staple for independent magazines and art books just a short walk away.
Order a double espresso and whatever seasonal gelato collaboration is currently on the menu, then pick up a piece of their thoughtfully designed Colectivo Carmelo merch before walking over to Plaza Río de Janeiro.
Practical notes
- 01Querido Leo is a compact, small-footprint café designed primarily for quick coffee stops, grab-and-go gelato, and browsing their retail shelves.
- 02The menu rotates frequently through creative collaborations, so check their current offerings and daily operating hours on-site or via their social channels before visiting.
- 03The space functions as the lifestyle arm of Colectivo Carmelo, meaning you will find sharply designed apparel and lifestyle objects alongside your afternoon espresso.
Good to know
- ✗Roma Norte is incredibly walkable, but sidewalks can be uneven—wear comfortable shoes if you plan to stroll with your gelato.
- ✗Card payments are universally accepted here and throughout the neighborhood, though keeping a few small pesos for street performers is always wise.
- ✗Mexico City's afternoon sun can be intense even at this altitude; seek out the shaded paths along Avenida Álvaro Obregón when walking.