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Syra Coffee on Carrer de la Mar in Valencia's old town is the local outpost of the Barcelona specialty coffee chain, with takeaway flat whites and pastries.
Signature drink: Flat white
Tip: Tiny standing-only space. Quick takeaway model; not a sit-down work spot.
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Blackbird Coffee in Valencia's Cabanyal is a third-wave roastery and brunch cafe in the fishing-village tile streets, serving specialty espresso and Australian-style brunch.
Signature drink: Specialty espresso
Tip: Open daily through the day. Reserve for weekend brunch; the room is small.
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Ubik Cafe in Valencia's Russafa is a bookstore cafe with specialty coffee, weekend brunches and a programme of book launches in the back room.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
Tip: Open daily; the brunch runs Sat to Sun mornings. Reserve ahead.
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Bluebell Coffee on Carrer de Buenos Aires in Valencia's Russafa has roasted its own beans since 2014 under the Coffee Roasted by Women banner, sourcing from women-led farms.
Signature drink: Filter coffee from women-led farms
Tip: Closed Tuesdays. The pour-over flight is the way to taste through the roastery's beans.
Retrogusto Coffeemates inside the Mercado Central in Valencia is one of the city's earliest specialty coffee shops, a compact stall under the modernist market vault.
Signature drink: Specialty espresso
Tip: Open Mon to Sat with the market 07:30 to 14:30. Stand at the counter; no seats.
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Federal Cafe on Carrer de l'Ambaixador Vich in Valencia's centre is a Nordic-Australian all-day cafe with specialty coffee, brunch and a daily Mediterranean menu.
Signature drink: Flat white
Tip: Open from 08:00 to midnight. The smashed avo and the eggs benedict are the brunch headliners.