30 brunch worth the trip across Spain, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Spain guides.
Arvo Specialty Coffee ★ 4.8 · Bilbao
Calle Barraincua 9, 48009 Bilbao
Arvo Specialty Coffee on Barraincua near the Guggenheim Bilbao opened 2021, with Basque-roasted beans, brunch, acai bowls and homemade food.
Filo ★ 4.8 · Seville
Calle Hernando Colon 19, 41004 Sevilla
Filo on Calle Hernando Colon in Seville is the specialty-coffee-and-brunch room near the Cathedral, with acai bowls, avocado toast and a flat white.
Tip: Open daily 08:30-18:00. Tables fill from 10:00 on weekends; come for second breakfast at 11:30 or after 14:00 for the late-afternoon lull.
Federal Cafe Valencia ★ 4.8 · Valencia
C/ Embajador Vich 15, 46002 Valencia
Federal Cafe in Valencia is a Nordic-style all-day cafe with weekend brunch, specialty coffee and a tight Mediterranean lunch menu, popular.
Tip: Reserve for weekend brunch through the website. The kitchen runs from 08:00 to midnight.
La Finca Coffee Brunch ★ 4.7 · Granada
centro-sagrario · Calle Colegio Catalino 3, 18001 Granada
La Finca Coffee in Granada is the in-house micro-roaster pouring single-origin filter on Calle Colegio Catalino, with brunch tostadas and pastries.
Tip: The room is tiny; arrive before 11:00 to claim a stool, takeaway is the norm at peak.
MUY Coffee ★ 4.7 · Seville
Calle Albareda 11, 41001 Sevilla
MUY Coffee on Calle Albareda in Seville is the small specialty storefront opened in 2022, exclusively serving Ineffable Coffee Roasters with a tiny brunch.
Tip: Stand-up bar with four stools; takeaway is the default. The single-origin filter rotates Tuesday morning.
Cafe Iruna ★ 4.6 · Bilbao
Calle Berastegui 4, 48001 Bilbao
Cafe Iruna on Jardines de Albia in Bilbao opened in 1903, with 300 square metres of Mudejar tiles and pinchos morunos at the corner charcoal grill.
Cafe 4 Gatos ★ 4.6 · Granada
albayzin · Placeta de Cruz Verde 6, 18010 Granada
Cafe 4 Gatos in the Albayzin of Granada is the small terrace cafe with limited outdoor seating, a sustainable breakfast and one of the closest Alhambra views.
Tip: Arrive before 10:00 to claim a terrace seat; the jamon-and-Manchego tostada is the signature brunch.
La Cacharreria ★ 4.6 · Seville
Calle Regina 14, 41003 Sevilla
La Cacharreria on Calle Regina in Seville behind Las Setas is the trendy brunch-and-cortado room with homemade cakes, waffles and the gourmet beef burger.
Tip: Open daily 09:00-17:00. Queues at 11:00 on weekends; arrive before 10:30 or after 14:00.
Doux-Amer Cabanyal ★ 4.6 · Valencia
Cabanyal · Calle Progreso 120, 46011 Valencia
Doux-Amer in Cabanyal pours 100% Arabica specialty coffee with a tight brunch menu on Calle Progreso. Order the pancake stack with brunch sides.
Arvo Specialty Coffee Deusto ★ 4.5 · Bilbao
Plaza San Pio X 2, 48014 Bilbao
Arvo's Deusto branch in Bilbao runs the same Basque-roasted specialty coffee and brunch plate menu as its Guggenheim flagship, plus acai bowls.
Wild Food Vegan Brunch ★ 4.5 · Granada
centro-sagrario · Plaza Isabel La Catolica 5, 18009 Granada
Wild Food in Granada is the plant-based brunch kitchen on Plaza Isabel La Catolica with a dedicated Saturday vegan brunch of burgers and bowls.
Tip: The Saturday vegan brunch is the draw; the vegan burger is the consistent order.
Paprika Vegetarian Brunch ★ 4.5 · Granada
albayzin · Cuesta de Abarqueros 3, 18010 Granada
Paprika in the Albayzin of Granada runs vegetarian weekend brunch on Cuesta de Abarqueros, with a daily-changing menu and the citys best vegan pizza.
Tip: Closed Mondays; the weekend brunch runs sourdough vegan pizzas and bowls.
Mision Cafe ★ 4.5 · Madrid
chamberi · Calle de los Reyes 5, 28015 Madrid
Mision Cafe in Madrid's Conde Duque is the specialty third-wave room with a focused brunch carte; eggs benedict, avocado toast and smashed-egg plates.
Tip: Walk-in only; the Sunday brunch fills up by 11:30. The brunch sets run 14 to 19 euros; cortado at 2.20.
Toma Cafe ★ 4.5 · Madrid
malasana · Calle de la Palma 49, 28004 Madrid
Toma Cafe in Madrid's Malasana is the city's pioneer specialty third-wave room since 2011, with house-roasted single-origin coffees, a focused brunch carte.
Tip: Walk-in only; the weekend brunch fills up by 11:00. Flat white runs 3.50; brunch sets 12 to 16 euros.
Sakona Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5 · San Sebastián
Ramon Maria Lili Pasealekua 2, 20002 Donostia-San Sebastian
Sakona Coffee Roasters in San Sebastian's Gros is the city's specialty-coffee brunch room with single-origin filter, sourdough toast and Basque pastries.
Tip: Mornings are calmer; the back counter has tables for laptops.
Parceria Cafe ★ 4.5 · Seville
Calle Manuel Rojas Marcos 4, 41004 Sevilla
Parceria Cafe on Calle Manuel Rojas Marcos in Seville is a specialty coffee-and-brunch room with smashed-avocado toasts, yogurt bowls and an explanatory.
Tip: Best for laptop mornings before the brunch rush at 11:30. Weekend tables come up faster from 14:00.
Federal Cafe ★ 4.4 · Barcelona
sant-antoni · Carrer del Parlament 39, 08015 Barcelona
Federal Cafe in Barcelona's Sant Antoni runs an Australian-style brunch carte daily until 17:30: avo smash, eggs benedict, granola bowls, all with a flat.
Tip: Walk-in only. Weekend wait runs 30 to 45 minutes; arrive before 11:00 for the easier turn.
Caravelle ★ 4.4 · Barcelona
raval · Carrer del Pintor Fortuny 31, 08001 Barcelona
Caravelle in Barcelona's Raval has run a brunch-and-coffee carte since 2010: huevos rancheros, pulled pork, a Mexican-Catalan menu that runs through to 16:00.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Weekend wait reaches 45 minutes; the back terrace is quieter than the bar.
Faire Brunch and Drinks ★ 4.4 · Barcelona
eixample · Carrer de Girona 81, 08009 Barcelona
Faire in Barcelona's Eixample is the vegetarian brunch room with a sunny terrace: organic eggs benedict, pancakes, seasonal bowls, 100 percent vegetarian.
Tip: Open daily; the back terrace is the quieter pick. Book through TheFork for off-peak weekday slots.
Mimimi ★ 4.4 · Granada
centro-sagrario · Pasaje Profesor Sainz Cantero 7, 18002 Granada
Mimimi in the Centro of Granada is the cozy vegan-vegetarian cafe with oat or hazelnut milk options, homemade cakes and a quiet pedestrian-pasaje terrace.
Tip: The carrot cake and croissants are house-baked; live music some evenings keeps the cafe open past 21:00.
Minuit Pan y Cafe ★ 4.4 · Granada
san-anton · Calle Fatima 6, 18005 Granada
Minuit Pan y Cafe in Granada is the San Anton corridor specialty cafe and panaderia, with sourdough loaves and brunch service from 09:00 every morning.
Tip: Bread comes out of the oven at 09:00; the brioche pastries are the cafes signature breakfast.
HanSo Cafe ★ 4.4 · Madrid
malasana · Calle del Pez 20, 28004 Madrid
HanSo Cafe in Madrid's Malasana is the Korean-Spanish specialty third-wave brunch room since 2015, with matcha lattes, Korean-toasted-egg plates.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Walk-in only; the weekend brunch fills up by 11:00. Korean-egg toast plus matcha runs 14 euros.
Panaderia Mision ★ 4.4 · Madrid
chamberi · Calle de los Reyes 13, 28015 Madrid
Panaderia Mision in Madrid's Conde Duque is the bakery-and-brunch room by the Mision Cafe team since 2020, with house-baked sourdough toasts.
Tip: Walk-in only. The sourdough-and-jamon toast plus cortado runs 10 euros; whole loaves to take home from 5 euros.
La Madame ★ 4.4 · San Sebastián
Calle San Bartolome 35, 20007 Donostia-San Sebastian
La Madame on Calle San Bartolome near La Concha in San Sebastian was the city's first dedicated brunch room, opened by an owner returning from New York.
Tip: Weekend brunch only Saturday and Sunday 12:00-13:30. Book through the website.
Old Town Coffee ★ 4.4 · San Sebastián
Reyes Catolicos Kalea 6, 20006 Donostia-San Sebastian
Old Town Coffee in San Sebastian's Centro runs a brunch counter of vegan and gluten-free organic bakes alongside the single-origin coffee programme.
Tip: Open Sundays from 10:00 when most of the city's cafes stay shut.
Blackbird Coffee ★ 4.4 · Valencia
Calle San Vicente Ferrer, 25, 46011 Valencia
Blackbird Coffee in Valencia's Cabanyal serves Australian-style brunch with specialty espresso, eggs benedict, smashed avo and a small daily-changing carte.
Tip: Walk-in only; queue for weekend brunch from 10:30. Closed Monday.
Milk Bar and Bistro ★ 4.3 · Barcelona
gotic · Carrer d'En Gignàs 21, 08002 Barcelona
Milk Bar and Bistro in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is the Irish-owned brunch room near Plaça Reial: eggs benedict, the Irish breakfast set, espresso martinis.
Tip: Brunch served until 16:30 every day. Weekend wait can hit 30 minutes; book mid-week for groups.
Granja Petitbo (brunch) ★ 4.3 · Barcelona
eixample · Passeig de Sant Joan 82, 08009 Barcelona
Granja Petitbo in Barcelona's Eixample runs an all-day brunch from 09:00-13:00: breakfast bocadillos, eggs, granja-style hot chocolate, espresso.
Tip: Open daily; quietest before 10:30. The breakfast bocadillo and cafe con leche is the value pick at 8 euros.
Bihotz ★ 4.3 · Bilbao
Calle Aretxaga 6, 48003 Bilbao
Bihotz in Bilbao La Vieja runs a coffee-and-craft-beer hybrid south of the Ribera market, with third-wave coffee mornings and a beer-led evening.
Cafe Futbol ★ 4.3 · Granada
centro-sagrario · Plaza de Mariana Pineda 6, 18009 Granada
Cafe Futbol on Plaza Mariana Pineda in Granada is the 1903 Suarez-family churreria, the citys most-cited brunch stop for thick hot chocolate with churros.
Tip: Two service windows: 06:00-13:30 morning and 18:00 to midnight; the terrace fills first.