Caffe Mexico

Caffe Mexico is a Neapolitan coffee bar at Piazza Dante 86 in the centro storico of Naples, Campania, Italy, on the edge of the historic centre near the Port'Alba bookshop arch and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale. It is known for serving espresso in the traditional Naples manner, pre-sweetened and whipped with sugar into a thick, creamy cup. The cuisine is simply coffee. The signature drink is the espresso, served already sweetened with a dense, creamy finish, and the sweet creamy espresso, sometimes described as the house style. Visitors who prefer unsweetened coffee should ask for it without sugar when ordering, since the default preparation is sweet. The bar is a standing-room establishment in the Italian tradition: customers pay at the cashier, hand the receipt to the barista and drink at the counter in a minute or two. The atmosphere is fast, loud and local, with a constant flow of residents, students and visitors, no dress code and little seating. The beverage programme centres on espresso, with variations such as a macchiato, cappuccino and cold coffee options in warm weather, and bags of ground coffee are sold for those who want to take the flavour home. Prices are very low, with a bar-top espresso costing a little over EUR 1 (about $1.15), which is typical of Naples where coffee remains inexpensive. No reservations are possible or necessary. Hours run from early morning to evening daily, but visitors should confirm locally. Queues can form at the cashier during the morning rush and after lunch. The location on Piazza Dante is a short walk from the Dante metro station, Via dei Tribunali and the Cavour area, so the bar suits a quick coffee stop on a walking route through the old town.