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.
OrderFilter coffee with a Basque cake from the counter
TipMornings are calmer; the back counter has tables for laptops.
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.
OrderEggs benedict, French toast or the gilda burger
TipWeekend brunch only Saturday and Sunday 12:00-13:30. Book through the website.
Kafe Botanika next to the Urumea river in San Sebastian runs a vegan-and-vegetarian brunch carte with curries, hummus and falafel, with one of Spain's most.
OrderPea falafel with hummus and the vegan curry
TipBook the terrace for weekends; the back garden is the quietest seat.
Topa Sukalderia in San Sebastian's Gros runs a daytime Basque-Latin American kitchen from 12:30, with tacos, quesadillas and ceviches in a long counter.
OrderQuesadilla de morcilla, ceviche of bonito
TipBar walks in; tables need reservation through topasukalderia.com.
Koh Tao Cafe in San Sebastian's Centro is one of the original third-wave coffee brunches in the city, with specialty pour-over and a small carte of brunch.
Bideluze on Plaza Gipuzkoa in San Sebastian's Centro is the classic Spanish breakfast counter with retro tile floors, morning tortilla and a plaza terrace.
OrderTortilla pintxo with a cafe con leche
TipWalk in any morning; the plaza terrace is the calmer seat Weekends fill by noon.
Escape the crowds and dive into the authentic flavors of San Sebastian as you taste lesser-known favorites and iconic bites in the Centro neighborhood.
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