Cafes

Where to find the best cafés in Valencia? Our 2025 guide takes you beyond tourist corners — into cozy, design-driven spaces where coffee and conversation flow. Discover the city’s top brunch spots, artisan bakeries, and third-wave coffee shops that locals actually love. From the hidden streets of Ruzafa to sunlit terraces near the Turia river — here’s your shortlist.

Valencia is having a coffee moment — and you’re invited. With international baristas, local beans, and a city that embraces slow mornings, the café culture here is one of Europe’s most underrated pleasures.

We’ve curated the best places to sip, read, work, flirt, or simply breathe. Each café on this list was visited by our team and chosen for its quality, ambiance, and authenticity.

What You'll Find

• ☕ Specialty coffee brewed with precision and care
• 🥐 Boutique bakeries serving fresh pastries and sourdough
• 🌿 Vegan and plant-based brunch cafés
• 📚 Quiet corners with books, jazz, and natural light
• 🌇 Rooftop terraces and Instagram-friendly interiors

Local Picks, Not Tourist Traps

Our editors live in Valencia and know exactly which places are beloved by creatives, remote workers, and coffee lovers. We avoid the overhyped — and focus on the real gems.

Morning or Midday, You’ll Want to Stay

Whether it’s a slow Sunday brunch in Ruzafa or a mid-week cortado in El Pilar, these cafés define modern Valencia. Pull up a chair. You’ve got time.