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3,323 reviews#1 of 16 Quick Bites in Playa del Carmen$$ - $$$DessertMexicanCafe
5th Avenue with Constituyentes Between 38th and 40th streets, Via 38 Condominium, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico+52 984 000 0000WebsiteMenu
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4.5 3,324 reviews
#1 of 16 Quick Bites in Playa del Carmen
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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5th Avenue with Constituyentes Between 38th and 40th streets, Via 38 Condominium, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico
0.3 miles from Quinta Avenida
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  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
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  • Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
  • Socially distanced dining tables
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
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Worth a stop if you love chocolate and a cool place to sit and recover from the heat. Also an excellent place to purchase gifts of chocolate to take home!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 29, 2022 via mobile
Great family friendly cafe

Great location on 5th ave. Great service and best drinks in a cafe we had for a while. Friends state best iced coffee is great much better than other places on 5th av.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thanks! It's a pleasure to serve the natural flavors of Mexico!

Reviewed May 5, 2022
Very good coffee

A café located on perfect position. We went there every night (12 nights). We enjoyed in very good American coffee. 00%vRecommendation.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 6, 2022

Thanks for visiting us. It is a pleasure to share the natural flavors of Mexico with you!

Reviewed May 4, 2022 via mobile
A Wonderful place for Coffee ☕️ espresso and more!

My friends and I would go there every morning to enjoy chocolate espresso or a cappuccino. The wifi is free with purchase. Fans to cool off with in the morning heat and the staff is friendly and brings your beverages out to you once you...order. Did I mention the delicious mini banana bread? It makes for a pleasant breakfast!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 6, 2022

Thanks! It is a pleasure to help you start your day with the natural flavors of Mexico!

Reviewed April 29, 2022 via mobile
Great coffee and Chocolate bars of several flavors to go

On the Quina Avenida there are four of the coffee restaurants. They also sell excellent bars of different chocolates. All are good.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 6, 2022

Thanks. You deserve a 5 star experience and we'd love to know what you think we should improve. Please let us know at ahcacao.com

Reviewed March 6, 2022
I am a regular customer (almost daily)

I go to Ah Cacao to have a "chocolate caliente" after dinner at a neighboring restaurant. A delight! I also recommend their branded coffee beans or gound coffe to take home. My firends love their latte or capuccino but I am adict to the taste...of their hot chocolateMore

Date of visit: March 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded March 10, 2022

Thanks Michel! It is a pleasure to share the natural flavors of Mexico with you and your friends!

Reviewed January 27, 2022
A Nice Change from Starbucks

Don’t get me wrong I love Starbucks but I can get that at home so I’m here might as well indulge. Had the brownie as always hit the spot for a sweet tooth craving. And iced coffee plain and mocha both were very good. I...wish they would open shop in the US.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded January 30, 2022

Thanks for your visit! It's a pleasure to share the joys of natural coffee and chocolate with you!

Reviewed January 18, 2022
Yummy chocolate in different forms ;)

A friend of mine and me went for some original Mexican hot choc and cake there three times during our 10-day visit. The sipping chocolate and Mayan hot choc are great as well as the brownie and coffee and chocolate cake!

Date of visit: January 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded January 24, 2022

Thanks Alica! It's a pleasure to share the joy of Mexico's natural treats with you!

Reviewed January 15, 2022 via mobile
good coffee and cookies

friendly and excellent service, delicious coffee and cookies - feels like a small oasis although in a crazy tourist street

Date of visit: January 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded January 17, 2022

Thanks for your visit, it's a pleasure to serve!

Reviewed January 3, 2022
Amazing chocolate and desserts!

When we are in Playa, you can usually find us at Ah Cacao. The desserts and drinks are delightfully delicious, but it’s the staff and service that keeps us coming back night after night.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded January 5, 2022

Thanks for your visits! It's a pleasure to share with you the natural flavors of Mexico!

Reviewed December 26, 2021 via mobile
Delicious frappes & lovely staff

Ah Cacao is a must stop destination for me whenever I’m in Mexico. I love the mocha frappe and hot mochas as well. I didn’t leave without picking up fresh cacao for baking. Don’t forget the coffee beans! I can’t wait to get home to...have a fresh cup.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded December 27, 2021

Thank you for your visit Ashley. You deserve a 5 star experience at Ah Cacao. What should we improve? Please let us know at ahcacao.com Thanks!

Reviewed December 20, 2021 via mobile
Best chocolate shop in town

We had wonderful hot chocolate and iced latte. Pastry’s are fresh. Wi-Fi is good.Lots of seating options. Fun gifts for family/friends. Fast service. Right on 5th AVENUE so there are some fun shops nearby.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2021

Thanks for your visit Evelyn! It's a pleasure to share Mexico's natural delights with you!

Reviewed October 26, 2021
Best coffee shop in Playa

Cafe serving coffee in different forms, some unique to Mexico, ever had a Day of the Dead brew? Several locations along 5th Avenue. I was seen daily at the corner of Ave Constitutionies and 5th Ave.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded October 28, 2021

Thank you for your visits. You deserve 5 star experience in Ah Cacao. What would you like us to improve? Please let us know in ahcacao.com

Reviewed September 9, 2021 via mobile
Excellent coffee!

We had a lot of trouble finding a good cup of coffee in Playa, but this place took the prize. We were here every evening to recharge our batteries and refresh with iced coffee. We also stocked up on chocolate bars, some great flavors, locally...produced.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded September 10, 2021

Thanks for your visit! It's a pleasure to share the joy of Mexico's natural flavors with you!

Reviewed August 30, 2021 via mobile
Must visit!

Loved this place!!!! Definitely a much needed break after walking through all the stalks on 5th Ave. Such a treat to sit in the air conditioned cafe and enjoy an iced coffee and a treat! They also sell coffee & chocolate all packaged. I bought...sone as souvenirs and they were a big hit!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Ah_Cacao, Director General at Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded September 4, 2021

Thanks for your visit! It's a pleasure to share Mexico's natural treats with you and your loved ones!

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October 18, 2021|
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Sorry for not responding sooner, for some reason we don't get notifications when there are questions :( At Ah Cacao you can purchase a full chocolate cake with 12 pre-cut portions. The cost is $538 Mexican pesos (about $27... More
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Hello, Yes, in Ah Cacao you can buy whole vanilla beans, natural vanilla extract, and fine flavor cocoa powder in bags of different sizes. Enjoy your visit!
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The product is recommended for the body only but most people should be able to use on the face as well without any adverse effects. We recommend trying applying a small amount to test the product on your face's skin and only... More
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5