15 best breakfast, brunch & coffee spots in Malaga, Spain

Planning a trip and wondering about the best breakfast in Malaga? I’ve got you covered! Malaga is honestly one of the best cities in Spain for breakfast and brunch lovers, with trendy cafés, avocado toasts, and proper specialty coffee on every corner (almost!).

I’m one of those people who could happily eat breakfast toasts all day, so I made it my mission to try as many breakfast, brunch, and specialty coffee spots as I could in Malaga. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed!

If you’re like me and don’t love regular coffee, this guide will save your trip, because I’ve rounded up basically every spot in Malaga that serves seriously good coffee and food.

In this blog post, you’ll find all my favorite cafés with photos, descriptions, and exact locations on Google Maps. Enjoy!

1. Next Level Specialty Coffee

This specialty coffee shop and breakfast spot in Malaga is truly next level (sorry, I had to!).

Although I promised myself to try a new coffee shop each day, this place was so good that I couldn’t resist and came back here again during our visit.

First of all, it’s a top place for specialty coffee, and on top of that, they have the most delicious and good-looking breakfast options too.

Think different toasts with toppings, tasty bagels, colorful bowls, and some pastries. Everything is fresh and beautifully made, and the coffee is some of the best in the city. One of my favorite spots for coffee and breakfast in Malaga, for sure!

Even more good news – they have opened more locations in Malaga’s Old Town!

We only tried their original spot on Calle Panaderos, and you had to sit veeeery cozy with people around you (small space, tiny tables).

Now they’ve opened Next Level Specialty Coffee 2 on Calle San Juan as well as the lab by Next Level on Calle Duende, and both of them have much more space.

So with three locations all very close together, you’ve got options – if the original is full or you want more room, just head to one of the newer spots. Just keep in mind it’s a popular place, so you might still wait for a table at busy times.

Location: Next Level Specialty Coffee – Next Level Specialty Coffee 2 – the lab by Next Level

2. BYOKO

BYOKO is another trendy spot with specialty coffee and a fantastic breakfast menu in Malaga. They serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, so you can stop by pretty much any time of day.

It’s a bio and zero-kilometer restaurant, which means their ingredients are sourced locally, if that’s something that matters to you. For us, what stood out was the delicious specialty coffee and the very tasty toasts.

Everything was on point, and I’d happily go back, because they have an extensive menu with beautifully made dishes throughout the day. This was honestly my personal favorite for breakfast in Malaga because they simply have more options on the menu!

There are two BYOKO locations in Malaga. The one at Plaza de la Merced is much bigger with lots of indoor tables, while the one on Calle Strachan is smaller, with a few tables indoors and a couple outside.

Good to know: for the Plaza de la Merced spot, you can actually book a table online on their website, so no stress about waiting in line for a seat!

Location: BYOKO (Plaza de la Merced) – BYOKO (Calle Strachan)

3. Santa Coffee

Santa Coffee is a cute spot with tasty specialty coffee and a few breakfast and brunch options on the menu, and it’s a true gem in Malaga.

I learned that they actually roast their own beans right here in Malaga, so the coffee is as fresh as it gets. They offer crepes, toasts, sandwiches, and sweets to go with your morning coffee – basically exactly what you want with your morning coffee!

One thing to know: at most of their spots there’s hardly any indoor seating, all the tables are outside. But don’t worry, they have heaters and offer blankets if it’s chilly, so you can sit out and watch the world go by year-round.

When we visited there were two locations, but they’ve grown a lot since then! Now you’ll find Santa Coffee next to the cathedral, two spots in the Soho district (including their coffee lab and roastery), and one at Plaza Camas, which has more space and sun if you’re after a relaxed spot.

Location: Santa Catedral – Santa Camas – Santa Soho – Santa Roaster

4. Kima Coffee

Kima Coffee is hands down one of the best places for specialty coffee in Malaga. The coffee here is a 10/10, no question, these people seriously know what they’re doing!

I learned that they actually roast their own single-origin beans, and they’ve even won the Spain Roasters Competition and the national Aeropress championship. So yeah, you’re in very good hands for a flat white or espresso here.

When we first came here, it was a tiny spot with just a few bar stools and a very limited food menu, more of a grab-a-coffee place than a sit-down breakfast.

But it’s grown since then, and now they have proper seating and a full brunch menu with savoury toasts, handmade pastries, and even a pistachio cheesecake. Sounds like anything you’d like?

You can also buy a bag of their beans to take home, which is perfect if you want to recreate that coffee back home.

Location: Kima Coffee

5. Bun and Coffee – Specialty Coffee & Fresh Doughnuts

If you’re looking for a fantastic doughnut and excellent specialty coffee in Malaga Old Town (right by the cathedral), Bun and Coffee is the place to go.

These are honestly the best doughnuts I’ve had… in Malaga, maybe the best in Spain!

They have a wide variety of fresh, fluffy doughnuts to choose from, and I mean it – they have just about every flavor you’d like!

By the way, all doughnuts are vegan, not that you’d ever guess! Pair one with their excellent specialty coffee and you’re set.

It’s a small spot with just a couple of seats inside, so it’s perfect for a quick bun and coffee stop rather than a long, sit-down breakfast (just like the name says, haha). Grab a doughnut, a coffee, and you’re good to go!

Location: Bun and Coffee

6. Delicotte Specialty Coffee & Tea

Delicotte is a tiny specialty coffee and tea spot right in the heart of Malaga’s Old Town. They can be very proud, because they serve one of the best specialty coffees in the city, and this place will not disappoint you!

I learned that they roast their own Colombian beans right here in Malaga, and you can really taste the difference. Their coffee is intense and full of flavor, and they also do excellent teas and a really good pistachio matcha if that’s more your thing.

Since it’s mostly a coffee shop, you won’t find a big food menu here, just some pastries, gourmet cookies, and a few drinks like fresh juices. There aren’t many places to sit either, so this is more of a grab-your-coffee-to-go spot than a brunch place.

But if you take your coffee for takeaway and enjoy it while wandering the Old Town, it’s totally worth it. The quality is top-notch! It was so good, we came back for their coffee and even bought some coffee beans to take home.

Location: Delicotte Specialty Coffee & Tea

7. Mia Coffee

Mia Coffee House is another popular specialty coffee spot in Malaga, and the coffee here is genuinely some of the best in the city. It’s a cozy, family-run place that coffee lovers rave about (some even call it the best in Andalusia!).

We tried it and, yes, it is worth raving about! Basically, everything you’d expect from a top-quality specialty coffee!

They’ve actually moved since our first visit and now have a bigger space with tables inside, so it’s much easier to sit down and enjoy your coffee these days.

Besides the excellent coffee (and a really good matcha), they also have a proper little bakery selection. Think fresh brioche, toasts, and pastries, perfect for a light breakfast to go with your flat white.

You can also buy their beans to take home, which is a nice touch if you get hooked on their coffee like I did. Highly recommend a stop here!

Location: Mia Coffee

8. Bertani Café Specialty Coffee

Sometimes you don’t need a big breakfast, just a really good coffee. Bertani Café is a tiny spot in the heart of Malaga’s Old Town that’s perfect for exactly that.

Turns out this little place is actually a bit of a legend, it was the very first specialty coffee shop to open in Malaga, way back in 2012! So they’ve had plenty of time to perfect their craft.

They roast their own beans, and you can really taste the quality. It’s mostly a grab-and-go kind of place, with a few pastries, cookies, and sandwiches to go with your coffee. You can even buy a bag of their beans to take home.

If all you need is an excellent coffee to start your day, don’t miss this little gem right in the Old Town!

Location: Bertani Café Specialty Coffee

9. Caramello Salato café

Caramello Salato is a trendy Italian café and pastry shop in Malaga, and it was one of the most popular spots we visited, there were almost always people waiting in line outside!

They have an extensive breakfast and brunch menu, so whatever you’re craving in the morning, they’ve probably got it. Think pancakes (the pistachio ones are famous), eggs Benedict, toasts, and crepes, with plenty of gluten-free options too.

They also have a tempting selection of Italian pastries to enjoy with your coffee or grab for takeaway. Just keep in mind this is a spot for good Italian coffee rather than specialty coffee, but the food more than makes up for it.

The decor is super cute and Instagram-worthy too, so it’s a fun place to start the day. Come a little early or be ready to wait, because it’s popular for a reason!

Location: Caramello Salato café

10. Brunchit España

Brunchit is a trendy spot for brunch and breakfast in Malaga, perfect if you want a beautifully plated meal in an Instagrammable setting. The dishes are creative and healthy-ish, with lots of veggie and vegan options too.

I went for the salmon toasts with cream cheese and cucumber and loved them, while my husband was a little less impressed with his avocado and tomato toasts. So it can come down to what you order, but the vibe and presentation are always on point.

Their menu is full of brunch classics like eggs Benedict, avocado toast, pancakes, smoothie bowls, and fresh juices. The coffee isn’t specialty level, but they make up for it with the food and the lovely setting (with tables inside and out, and you can work on your laptop too).

One handy thing: Brunchit has grown into a little chain, with several spots around Malaga’s Old Town, so there’s usually one nearby wherever you are. You’ll find them by the Mercado Central (Alhóndiga), on the original Calle Carretería, near the Roman Theatre on Alcazabilla, and more.

Location: Brunchit (the one we went to)

11. Syra Coffee

We discovered Syra Coffee on one of those especially tiring travel mornings, where you drink one coffee and it does absolutely nothing, and you just know you need another one to push through the day.

Well, this was the spot, and my husband took one sip and declared the coffee “perfection.” So, no notes from us, the coffee here is seriously good!

I learned that Syra is a specialty coffee brand with roots in Barcelona, where they roast their ethically sourced beans. They’ve got a small pastry selection (the cookies and cakes get great reviews), and you can buy beans to take home too.

It’s not a brunch spot, more of a grab-and-go place in a quieter corner of the Old Town. One big plus: they open at 8 AM, which is rare in Andalusia, so it’s perfect for grabbing a great coffee before a day of sightseeing!

Location: Syra Coffee

12. Artisan Coffee Roaster

If you’re a bit of a coffee geek, this is the spot for you. Artisan Coffee Roaster is part coffee shop, part roastery, part workshop, and it’s a true paradise for anyone who takes their coffee seriously.

They roast their own beans right there on-site. We bought a bag of their beans, and I can honestly say the roast is superb. You can really taste the care that goes into it.

You can also get coffee drinks to enjoy on the spot, not just beans to take away.

It almost feels like a little specialty coffee workshop. You can see all the brewing tools up close (they sell moka pots, grinders, filters, and more), read about the different beans, and taste genuinely perfect coffee.

I learned that the founder comes from a long Malaga coffee family, so this place is really a labor of love. If you want to bring a taste of Malaga home or learn more about specialty coffee, don’t miss it!

Location: Artisan Coffee Roaster

13. Ana La Fantástica

I’d heard great things about Ana La Fantástica on Instagram, so I really wanted to check it out, and it did not disappoint! It’s a charming café-bakery in a quieter corner of the Old Town, with a menu of brunch dishes alongside all the baked goods.

The moment we walked in, my husband immediately spotted all the pistachio croissants and pastries (he’s a huge fan!), so of course we had to try one. I learned that it’s actually a Galician bakery, and they’re famous for their beautifully laminated croissants.

We also ordered avocado toasts, though I think I should have gone for the version with eggs, as it was a tiny bit too simple for me on its own. The coffee was very good!

Overall, it’s a great spot if you like having lots of choices, they have tons of pastries, fresh bread, toasts, and more. Perfect for a relaxed breakfast or brunch!

Location: Ana La Fantástica

14. La Flor Negra

Because La Flor Negra is listed as a pastry shop on Google Maps, I almost clicked away and didn’t visit. But describing it as just a pastry shop couldn’t be more wrong, it’s a full-blown café and one of the best breakfast and specialty coffee spots in Malaga!

Yes, there are beautiful cakes and pastries in the window. But there are also plenty of tables and an extensive breakfast and brunch menu, from a traditional Spanish breakfast to more international brunch options.

And the specialty coffee? Top-notch. The whole place has a cozy, welcoming feel, and it’s a lovely spot to settle in for a proper morning meal. Highly recommend!

Location: La Flor Negra

15. The Cereal Boom Coffee

The Cereal Boom Coffee doesn’t serve specialty coffee, but it earns its spot on this list for being one of the spots for the most unique breakfast in Malaga. Their whole thing is cereal, with what feels like more than a hundred kinds you can mix into a bowl. A kid’s dream come true!

You don’t have to be a cereal fan to come here, though, because they also have a full breakfast menu. We went for breakfast toasts with different toppings, and it was a really decent meal.

The best part? It was much cheaper than most of the other spots on this list! It’s great for cereal lovers and families traveling with kids, just don’t come here expecting specialty coffee.

Location: The Cereal Boom Coffee

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Malaga completely won me over with its breakfast and coffee scene, and I hope this guide helps you find your own favorite spot. Whether you’re after a long, lazy brunch or a quick specialty coffee on the go, there’s something here for every kind of morning.

My biggest tip? Most of these cafés are within walking distance of each other in the Old Town, so you can easily try a few during your trip. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!

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