The Best Cafés in Spain
Three Marks Coffee is one of the best places for specialty coffee lovers in Barcelona. The three owners, all called Mark, select exclusive green coffees and roast them to perfection. The specialty coffees are accompanied by delicious snacks.
Located on Marbella's beach promenade, the café and restaurant offers an incomparable view of the sea. In addition to breakfast, there is a selection of sushi, pizzas and sandwiches for lunch or dinner. Excellent cocktails.
Jordi Mestre opened his roastery in Barcelona in 2014. Today, Nomad Coffee is an important protagonist of the local coffee scene. The lab in the El Born district only serves coffee, while the Poble Nou location serves pastries from the Pa de Kilo micro-bakery.
Avocado banana toast, acai coconut bowl and pancakes with strawberry compote - the breakfast menu is extensive. Turmeric lattes and superfood shots are on the menu along with trendy drinks. The stylish ambience also attracts many influencers.
SlowMov is one of the best places for specialty coffee in Barcelona. Founded in 2015 by François Justet and Carmen Callizo, the roastery was one of the first in the city. In addition to excellent coffee, there are delicious toasts for small appetites.
Chocolate heaven. The café, traditionally furnished with white marble tables, has been around since 1894 and the walls are lined with photos of its most famous customers, including Tony Curtis, Maradona, President Carter and Tina Turner. The churros with hot chocolate, prepared to absolute perfection, are legendary. The café is open until the early hours of the morning from Thursday to Saturday, fulfilling one of the oldest traditions of the people of Madrid, namely to end a night out with friends with breakfast at San Ginés.
Here, coffee is treated as if it had a life of its own. The impressive La Marzocco espresso machine dominates the room, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the soothing sounds of classical music. The expert barista delivers consistently excellent coffee and, in addition to the sweet delicacies, the savoury offerings of Spanish omelettes and irresistible eggs Benedict are particularly impressive.
Hidden Coffee Roasters is one of the mainstays of Barcelona's specialty coffee scene. The team selects the best beans from small coffee farmers and roasts them in their own roastery in Barcelona. The cafés also serve delicious breakfasts.
The temple for discerning coffee lovers. The pure beans come from several continents and are roasted daily in the in-house roastery. The art of coffee preparation is perfected here and there are always new in-house roasts to discover, including seasonal specialties.
Coffee specialties are the name of the game here. Santi roasts his own coffee and the constantly changing coffee varieties from small producers from all over the world ensure that even the most experienced coffee connoisseurs will not get bored, prepared of course with a La Marzocco Strada espresso machine.
Coffee becomes a passion here. Santa Kafeina's range is limited to just two roasts, usually African or Latin American, which change every few weeks so that it never gets boring. The homemade doughnuts, delicious sandwiches and fantastic croissants are definitely worth a visit.
Massa Coffee at Marina Botafoch offers a wide selection of coffees, teas and freshly squeezed juices. The café offers breakfast, brunch and lunch all year round - including vegan options. There are typical Spanish tostadas, salads and baked goods.
Since opening in 2015, Syra Coffee has become a fixture on the local specialty coffee scene. Thanks to several cafés offering drinks that change according to the season, you are never too far away from a Syra coffee in Barcelona.
There are few seats in this small café in the middle of the old town, most customers order their drink to go, for example to explore the nearby cathedral. There is freshly roasted specialty coffee and delicious pastries.
Coffee guru Salvador Sants has been roasting his special beans here since 1989. He was instrumental in establishing Barcelona as a place of pilgrimage for coffee lovers. You can buy the beans to take away or drink a coffee on the spot.
With its charming retro ambience, the café offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its groovy wallpaper, extravagant table lamps, mismatched sofas and oldies blaring from the loudspeakers, you can travel back in time to the 60s. The extensive breakfast menu is accompanied by delicious cocktails, sandwiches and snacks.
Maison Coffee is the perfect place for a small breakfast or a coffee break with something sweet in the afternoon. In the middle of the beautiful Eixample district, you can enjoy delicious specialty coffees, teas, cakes and savory snacks in a modern atmosphere.
The café is located near the Puerto Banús marina and is an ideal place for a relaxed morning coffee or brunch with friends. At Rosa's Café, you feel like you're in a high-class French café, as great attention is paid to detail.
When you enter this café, it's like entering a flower store. First-class coffee is served in the jungle of indoor plants. Delicious breakfast variations with vegan and gluten-free options round off the gastronomic offering.
This hip vegetarian café in Madrid's artistic district of Lavapiés also offers vegan options. You can enjoy an extended breakfast or the delicious cakes in the casual industrial ambience. The coffee comes from a small Madrid producer who roasts and grinds it almost daily. The vegetarian brunch at the weekend is almost legendary.