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€8-16BrunchSpecialty coffee brunch
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.
OrderPour-over coffee with avocado toast
TipSmall room, busy at weekends. Walk in only.
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€18-28BrunchAmerican-style brunch
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.
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€10-18BrunchCoffee and pastry brunch
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.
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€8-16BrunchVegan and gluten-free brunch
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.
OrderPour-over coffee with a gluten-free banana bread
TipOpen Sundays from 10:00 when most of the city's cafes stay shut.
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€12-22BrunchVegan-friendly brunch terrace
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.
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€4-10BrunchClassic Spanish breakfast
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.