The best coffee shops in Bilbao

New specialty coffee bar. 💻

Specialty: Coffee and brunch

Pro tip: Flatwhite

Cozy specialty café, modern earthy decor, many plants, multilingual staff

Specialty: BB's café, pistachio croissants, homemade cookies, açai bowls, filter coffee

Pro tip: Terrace facing Santiago Cathedral. Arrive early Saturdays. Guest roasters monthly

Cozy specialty coffee shop, craft beer haven, vintage cycling decor, bohemian

Specialty: Sakona specialty coffee, 6 rotating craft beer taps, sandwiches, hummus

Pro tip: Owner passionate cyclist. Try V60 filter coffee. 70% beer, 30% coffee sales

Best brunch bar in Bilbao

Specialty: Pancakes, cookies and toasts

Pro tip: No booking, just go and queue. Better going earlier, anyway not more than 30' waiting

Cozy brunch spot, welcoming atmosphere in Algorta neighborhood

Specialty: Weekend brunch, breakfast options, specialty coffee

Pro tip: Check Instagram @lagranadinabrunch for menu and opening hours

Cozy and welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Only to take away

Specialty: Colombian specialty coffee microlots

Pro tip: Try their direct-trade Colombian beans. The owner Luz Mila personally knows the coffee growers and brings unique single-farm microlots

500-year caserío, slow food philosophy, warm aesthetic, nature setting

Specialty: Sunday brunch, artisan pastries, sourdough bread, vegetarian focus

Pro tip: Reserve online at abasotas.com. Sundays only. Try banana bread and tartas

Cozy two-floor café, artisan pastries made daily

Specialty: Argentine alfajores, Basque cheesecake, focaccias

Pro tip: Try their famous Basque cheesecake. Food Bike display adds charm

Small cozy spot, excellent natural lighting, well-decorated clean space

Specialty: Customizable toasts, pancakes, specialty coffee, brunch options

Pro tip: Build your own toast! Choose base + ingredients for custom creation

Cozy 5-table spot, healthy vibes, vinyl music, terrace

Specialty: Weekend brunch, avocado toast, homemade bizcocho, specialty coffee

Pro tip: Reserve ahead. Try pad thai Thursdays. Dog-friendly. Vermucreta last Sunday

New specialty coffee bar

Specialty: Coffee and patisserie

Pro tip: Kinder Palmera and "pastas"