Is Querido Leo a cafe or a gelato shop?
It is both, operating as the sharply designed lifestyle arm of Colectivo Carmelo. Located in Roma Norte, Querido Leo is a small, thoughtful space where expertly pulled espresso meets high-quality gelato. The shop feels built for collaboration and community, doubling as a retail space for their precisely crafted merchandise. It is the kind of neighborhood fixture that works just as well for a morning caffeine fix as it does for a late-afternoon scoop.
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 use this pocket-sized shop as a midday anchor when walking between appointments or meetings in Roma Norte. Because Colectivo Carmelo built the brand with collaboration in mind, regulars know to keep an eye out for limited-run merchandise and creative flavor drops. Grab a scoop and a coffee to go, then take a slow walk down to Plaza Washington to sit under the trees. If you are extending your afternoon, it pairs perfectly with browsing the shelves at Cafebrería El Péndulo just a few blocks away, making for an ideal, low-key itinerary through the neighborhood.
Order a scoop of their current seasonal gelato alongside a freshly pulled espresso, then browse the shop’s thoughtful merchandise before taking your treats for a stroll through Roma Norte.
Practical notes
- 01Querido Leo functions as both a specialty café and a retail space for Colectivo Carmelo’s merchandise.
- 02Seating is very limited in this small-format shop, making it ideal for grabbing items to go.
- 03Keep an eye on their social channels for rotating collaborations and special drops happening year-round.
Good to know
- ✗Roma Norte is highly walkable, so comfortable shoes are essential for exploring the surrounding blocks.
- ✗Always check their exact opening hours on-site, as independent cafes sometimes adjust their daily schedules.
- ✗Carry a mix of card and small cash, as neighborhood card terminals can occasionally lose signal.