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Reviewed May 26, 2023

Lovely coffee shop/cafe in Tulum. Plenty of choice and decent price. Recommended for breakfast and lunch.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed November 13, 2022 via mobile

We are dissapointed. We came here because of reviews, and what we've ordered waffles. One with caramel and banana was ok, but I got maple sirup mixed with water to it and also coffee wasn't good. My boyfriend ordered waffles with Bacon and eggs and...got no veggies with it so it was really dry. Also the price are not so cheap as it's said om trip advisor. Maybe this place was great time ago, but for now it's so soMore

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 22, 2022

I love Babel. I have been going to the cafe for years to eat and work remotely; each year the staff continues to turn tables during the breakfast rush and push out delicious drinks and plates all week. I will continue to stop in for...a chai and relax in the sun while in Tulum.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed July 8, 2022

I’m always a bit concerned with places on the major strip – but this Breakfast and Brunch place delivered. Super busy and we had to wait 20 mins for a table, but I know why – the food and service is awesome! The sure to...try the amazing waffles and one of the best huevos rancheros I’ve ever had!More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed March 15, 2022 via mobile

Very nice place with wide menu even though it was already a bit full in the morning. I had this beautiful waffle with bananas and caramel and it was cheap and very tasty. The lemonade was also great. I preferred to pay when I ordered...at the counter to make service faster. It worked. Thanks!More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed February 20, 2022 via mobile

Excellent strong coffee. Delicious breakfast and good service. I would definitely recommend seeking out this place.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed July 19, 2021

The customer and food was the best. This was the first place that i had that i was satisfied after..

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed July 1, 2021

Reportedly one of Avenida Tulum’s eldest Coffee Shops, Babel Café remains popular amongst locals as well as tourists, the combination of shade and friendly service paired to everything from Sandwiches and Waffles to a collection of handmade Breads and Pastries. Open from 7:30am until 10:00pm...daily, with prices similar to other like-Eateries, it is from a counter in back that over a dozen choices are offered, the doughy Raisin Roll a lone disappointment while heart-shaped Pecan Pie and moist Banana Bread each rivaled versions twice as pricey in America. Covering a lot of ground with the collection, Cheesecake and Pudding also offered in a chilled case, Viennoiseries are highlighted by a flat but pleasant Chocolate Almond Croissant while South America’s Alfajore is presented in classic form with two crumbly Cookies sandwiching Dulce de Leche.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed February 17, 2021 via mobile

very clean and quiet, super fast and friendly service, ideal to start the morning, full stomach happy heart🧇🥓💕🥰

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed March 21, 2020

Perfect place to stop in before a day of diving; good for takeout or a sit-down breakfast; Staff very friendly!

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 23, 2020 via mobile

I have been twice both times for latte which is very good and pastry. I had almond croissant and a cinnamon roll. Both good the croissant was messy eating but tasty.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed January 22, 2020

I heard of this place through a write up in the Independent paper in the UK. We had the Waffles and Chilaquiles, which I heard alot about. However, the coffee was the winner, made just the way I like it. The food and service was...good and the cafe was located by the road, so easy to assess. Overall a good experienceMore

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed January 15, 2020 via mobile

Cafe at Mundo maya hotel. Breakfasts available for clients. Coffee and desserts, cold drinks. The only manager speaks English

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed December 7, 2019 via mobile

So accommodating to what I like to eat. Waffles and chilaquiles were delicious. Open early and on the main road on our way to cons.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed November 8, 2019

This time I really didn’t liked it, very slow service, like 15 minutes to bring the menu !!! Food was just not totally bad !!! The only positive was Candy our waitress she was very nice

Date of visit: November 2019
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Yes, Babel Cafe offers takeaway services.

Babel Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5