Cuatro Once

Cuatro Once is a specialty-coffee and bakery cafe in the Centro area of Aguascalientes, Mexico, popular with younger locals, students and remote workers for its matcha drinks and pastry case. The concept centers on a small-batch approach to coffee -- pour-over and espresso drinks made with attention to sourcing -- paired with croissants and other bakery items baked for same-day service. The dining room has a modern, minimalist feel with communal-style seating suited to laptop work as much as a quick coffee break, and the noise level stays moderate throughout the day. There is no alcohol program; the drink menu is built entirely around coffee, matcha and a small selection of teas. Cuatro Once does not take reservations and, with all-day hours from 8AM to 8PM, rarely requires a wait outside the mid-morning and after-school rush. Prices are budget-friendly ($), making it one of the more affordable specialty-coffee options in central Aguascalientes.