Montenegro 1917, alacena y café

The coffee and the setting are muy tranquil.

This is a very nice cafe, with great atmosphere and a nice patio. They have a DJ who uses a record player, which is really lovely to see.
However, our experience was unfortunately not great. The service was very slow (perhaps they were understaffed?). I ordered a latte and a chilaquiles with their traditional recipe which is was really looking forward to have based on the reviews. It took 15 minutes for the latte to get to our table, which was not hot anymore. I waited for the chilaquiles and it never showed up. We decided to leave and only paid for the latte.

We stopped in here for a change from the place up the street, and we’re so glad we did. This place was infinitely better! The coffee was excellent, the menu had great options, and the chicken sandwich was possibly the best I’ve ever had. The adorable courtyard seating was the perfect bonus. Don’t skip this place—it’s an absolute must-visit!

Absolutely love this place. Found it when exploring the area on foot on my previous visit and loved their dedication to quality. I only tried vegetarian dishes and all of them were great. This time around I found out that this cafe was basically behind our Airbnb and stopped by for lunch. The quality of food and service was the same and we tried their delicious grilled cheese sandwich. They use really good country bread and goat cheese with chipotle sauce. They serve it with potatoes which makes the dish too heavy so maybe you would want to change it for a side of egg instead.
It's also an art gallery.

This cafe is nice for brunch. They have an outdoor patio good for group gatherings. I notice a lot of foreigners come here and the prices reflect that. But the food is worth it.! The chilaquiles are great.

The best latte I have had thus far in Mexico.

I had a veggie omelette and it was quite delicious and they used fresh ingredients, and it was the perfect portion for a fair price.

The two young women servers were very friendly and welcoming.

The atmosphere is tranquil. The cafe calms the spirit, the courtyard is aesthetically pleasing.

We plan on returning. We came on a Sunday morning for breakfast.

Stopped by for a quick espresso around 1pm. I love this cafe! There's a few tables indoors, but in the back is an open terrace with great shading. The espresso was fantastic and I think only around 40 pesos. The staff was incredibly friendly and also offered me water while I waited.

If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking this place out!

Montenegro 1917 Alacena y Café is where I always have breakfast and a great latte when I’m in Guadalajara. Other cafes serve good food in charming settings, but there’s something about the chef that makes everything she cooks somehow better. I don’t know what the magic is. It’s not the recipe because on the rare occasions when someone else is cooking, the food is like any other good-food café, but without the magic. Somehow, her flavors are just right, the textures are just right. It doesn’t matter what you order, it’s delicious. I also love their cookies which are chunky, delicious and just the right sweetness. Again, everything is just right. I eat here every morning (except Mondays when they are closed) and it always feels special to be in such a charming and relaxed setting. Love Montenegro!

Great place! This cafe has three distinct areas. Two inside spaces and a patio. They have café de olla which is awesome. Often times coffee shops in GDL don't have this very Mexican experience. Love it. I also had an oatmeal cookie that was just perfect.

They also have breakfast items such as chilaquiles and french toast.

The staff is friendly and part of a local organization that helps promote a more local experience in a diverse atmosphere.

Great Staff,coffee and food!

The cafe has a peaceful courtyard—with many beverage and food options. I had the Chilaquiles Celia con carnitas and would recommend it highly. Get an oatmeal cookie. You won't regret it.

I love this place for coffee and breakfast. I can get a salmon or vegetable omelet that's delicious and not loaded with cheese and oil. The setting, either patio or inside, is pleasant and relaxing. Friendly staff, delicious and healthy food.

Delicious orange cake and amazing lever press espresso with Mexican coffee. The ambience is very nice too.

Had a wonderful breakfast with two six year old boys and their moms. It is always special when a meal exceeds your expectations. The food was exceptionally tasty (all agreed!) and visually presented in a lovely and artistic way. The staff were kind, professional and responsive. The coffee drinks and food were exceptionally good. I highly recommend. Delicious!

Absolutely charming cafe. Beautiful setting, outstanding coffee and food.

Cute cafe. I had the chilaquiles and found the flavor a bit underwhelming.

It's a nice little Café, but service is extremely slow
The food is quite good, except the salmon sandwich where for almost 200 pesos you get almost nothing. The half of a tiny birote with very little salmon. That is very disappointing.

This place is so cute and the ambience is great. I ordered a cappuccino (yum) and the torta de carnitas which were WOWWWWW… the wait staff was great and I brought my dog! Will definitely come back!

I experience discrimination in this place. The waitress (white) never greeted me, I sat down, waited for her to acknowledge me, never did. A couple minutes later a couple walks in,.she greeted them, brings them water immediately. That's when I decided to get up and leave. On my way out I told her what she did was wrong. Too much for a place that has a gay flag displayed outside their building. PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS TYPE OF STABLES MENTE.

The coffee is really good and very nice service ! Also they have good breakfast options :)

The environment was super cute and food was delicious

Very cute coffee shop with good food and good coffee.

The food is beautifully presented and tastes great. They have a unique concept: the menu is given to you at the entrance, and you pay your bill at the reception desk.

They offer very reasonable prices, and the quality is good. I would definitely return.

Very pleasant, inclusive, and pet-friendly atmosphere. The food is delicious and the waitresses are friendly. I tried the red chilaquiles and they were amazing. The cappuccino was great too 👌🤤 100% recommended.

I didn't eat, but I love this cafe. The service was good, and it's a perfect place to hang out with friends, work, or relax and read.

I didn't eat, but I love this cafe. The service was good, and it's a perfect place to hang out with friends, work, or relax and read.

The place is a hidden gem, it's very good and the service is very friendly ☺️ They have a playroom, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

I had high expectations for the place based on previous reviews, and it left much to be desired. To begin with, they refused to serve me several drinks they didn't have. Okay, no problem. I ordered green chilaquiles around 12:50, and they arrived at 1:30. They had two other tables waiting, and one of them arrived after me. I finished breakfast, and my chilaquiles still hadn't arrived. They told me there was a delay in the kitchen, which I understand, but with two other tables, that's an excessive wait. They finally served my chilaquiles, and it was the wrong dish, something completely different from what I ordered. I still had to wait even longer for them to bring mine. I don't know if the waitress forgot my order or if it was the kitchen, but for me, it was a terrible experience. I hope they pay more attention to their service and organization. The only redeeming feature was the orange bread.

I was passing through the area and decided to stop for breakfast.
The place has a great location and, I believe, offers four free parking spaces. There's a trustworthy attendant outside who accepts tips and offers to wash your car while you eat.
The decor is pleasant, the kind of style you usually find in the area. And the service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Kudos to them!
The food, I must admit, left me unsatisfied. The latte was fine, and I liked the little touch of the cookie. But the house chilaquiles with carnitas that I ordered were bland. They did have flavor, but it was very subtle. The portion was adequate, neither too small nor too large.
They offer a unisex restroom for diners and have a baby changing station, which is fantastic. Of course, you can pay by card.
I would return if the opportunity arose, but not on my own initiative.

Very dirty, the table was covered in dirt, the glasses were dirty and poorly washed, as were the cutlery and plates, the menu was incomplete, on a poorly printed sheet of paper that made it difficult to read, although the food tasted decent, it didn't have everything that was described… the only redeeming feature was the French bread….

The drinks at this place were delicious, and the atmosphere is great for chatting.
The only downside was that the waitress took our order as if she didn't want to take any more. 😅 (We assumed it was because they were closing in an hour and a half.)

A quiet, colorful, and comfortable café.

Perfect for working.
The menu isn't extensive, but it has the classic staples.
The coffee is delicious. The portions are generous, and the food feels high-quality.
The service is excellent, and the staff is very friendly.
They also have a small section selling products.
The patio area is lovely.

A place with a very relaxed atmosphere and minimalist decor. The food is delicious, especially the chilaquiles, and the drinks aren't anything spectacular but are still recommendable, particularly the chai. It has parking. In short, a good option.

I don't know if I just had bad luck, but before going I had read the reviews and that's why I wanted to try it there. But honestly, what I ordered felt like they didn't even try, or maybe they were just about to close, but the dish was so bland, and the presentation was even worse. The dirty chai I ordered was just as uninspired. I really regretted paying so much because I didn't finish my food at all. :( It bothers me when places sell food and don't even try. Maybe other dishes are better, but oh well, I won't be back.

Although the place has potential, the menu is quite limited: they didn't have chai or any of their signature drinks when I asked for recommendations. Both the matcha and the latte were generic, which was disappointing considering the huge number of coffee shops in the area. The service didn't help either, as the waiter didn't even make eye contact. In the end, I had no desire to try their pastries or give them a second chance.

Excellent place to chat and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Their freshly brewed coffee has a unique flavor, and their French toast is a 10 out of 10. Celia's chilaquiles are also very tasty. It's worth trying a little bit of everything, and it's very reasonably priced, around 250 pesos per person.

The place is very pleasant; the music and atmosphere make you want to stay a while. I really enjoyed their chilaquiles. The portions might be considered "small" by most Mexican standards, but I found them perfect. The coffee is delicious, and they offer you water upon arrival. The staff is very friendly. The chilaquiles are spicy, even the medium ones; if you're not very tolerant of spice, order the regular ones. The establishment is pet-friendly.

The place is spacious, with lots of plants and some art. The service was good; they have an app/website where you can see the menu and order through it, but it's not always up-to-date, so it's better to confirm your order in advance. It's a good idea, but it needs some refinement.
The coffee was delicious. We ordered a flat white and a chocolate chip cookie with walnuts and something else; it was tasty.

Excellent coffee and food, the barista is the best and the chef is the best in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta 🥰

A lovely space with lots of plants, perfect for enjoying a coffee and some delicious bread! I ordered an iced cappuccino; the coffee was good, not acidic, with a good body and a very smooth coffee flavor. For bread, I ordered a blackberry biscuit, which was delicious, with a golden-brown exterior and a wonderfully soft interior—not too sweet or cloying at all. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I'll definitely be back, especially since it looked like the perfect place for breakfast (what they were cooking smelled amazing).

Delicious food at a good price, super nice place

Everything was delicious, the place was lovely, and everyone was super attentive. Order the Inge's molletes ❤️‍🔥

The waitresses were incredibly rude. They ignored me when I ordered. I only asked for water, and they brought me a glass with ice?! Then we went to order coffee and a pastry to go, and they both literally ignored me. I told them twice, I asked twice. I work in customer service in restaurants, and I know that in Rosh it can be complicated, but that doesn't excuse being rude.

The place is beautiful. The terrace is lovely, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. The area is very nice. Prices are average for the area. I only think you need to pay a little more attention to customer service. I was the only customer, and it took more than 10 minutes for them to take my order. The service was quick, however, during the entire time I was there having breakfast, which was about 45 minutes, no one from the establishment ever came to ask if everything was alright or if I needed anything. I needed something twice and had to get up to ask for it. If they attend to those details, everything would be perfect. The food was delicious, the coffee even better; it just needs free refills to be perfect.

The food is delicious (I loved the cold brew, the orange pound cake, and the chilaquiles), and the service is friendly and fast.

A very pleasant and spacious place. The coffee is good (we tried the Mocha) and the server was friendly. The pastry was fine, nothing extraordinary, but good.

It has a large patio with tables and inside there are a couple of bright rooms, so there's something for everyone.

It's interesting that they have a digital menu, so you can order whatever you want through their website. The downside is that I ordered something they didn't have in stock, and the waitress still came to get it. It's a minor detail that I imagine they're working on.

A good place to chat or work.

A very pleasant, cool place with a few quirky touches here and there that catch the eye. It's a café with a well-balanced menu: beer, wine, soft drinks, and very good coffee (though they don't offer brewing methods except French press). The food and desserts are excellent, and the service is very good. They also sell beauty products and seasonal items, like the Day of the Dead decorations they have now that it's almost November. I especially recommend the blackberry biscuit...

Everything was delicious. I ordered an almond milk latte, definitely a must-try, and the weekend chilaquiles with carnitas. I also ordered a cold brew on the rocks to go. The service was 10/10. The atmosphere was very relaxed and pleasant.

A very pleasant and relaxed place; I really enjoyed my meal.
The waitress who served me was very attentive and friendly.

The staff was very attentive, the coffee was delicious, and the French toast was even better. I made the mistake of ordering my chilaquiles extra spicy, so I didn't finish them, although they didn't have much meat, and the carnitas torta was small. It took a while for our order to arrive because it was very busy.

The place is beautiful and peaceful. They currently have a ceramics exhibit. I ordered delicious French bread with a delightful piloncillo syrup and a homemade red fruit pastry—a real treat. And the staff were very friendly.