In Spain you can order a café con leche just about anywhere, but in Valencia there are a few special spots where coffee truly stands out. We’ve selected some of the best bars in Valencia that every coffee lover should try. Don’t miss them if you’re looking for a perfect cup!
Bluebell Coffee
Bluebell Coffee’s mission is to bring high-quality specialty coffee to Valencia. This charming café in Ruzafa even roasts its own beans, ensuring top quality in every cup. With certified baristas and carefully selected products, Bluebell knows how to serve it truly delicious. And if you want to recreate the experience at home, you can even buy a bag of their beans.
The café has a bright and fresh atmosphere, with a cozy patio at the back that’s perfect for relaxing. Alongside great coffee, they serve homemade sweets and sandwiches and it’s also a popular spot for a tasty brunch.
- Carrer de Buenos Aires 3
- Website
- 09.00 – 16.00
FAV Coffee
Founded by young Spanish couple Sergio and Ksenia, this specialty spot in the city center was born from their passion for great coffee and the growing appreciation for it in Valencia. They chose a unique location in a former pharmacy and gave it a fresh, minimalist design with a Scandinavian touch.
That style shines through in the beautiful tableware and the homemade treats you can order, think cinnamon and cardamom rolls. And of course, the coffee itself is absolutely delicious.
- Carrer del Cronista Carreres 1
- Website
- Monday till Friday: 08.00 – 20.00
Saturday and Sunday: 09.00 – 18.00
Flying Bean Coffee
This super trendy bar in the neighbourhood of Arrancapins is definitely worth a visit. Enjoy your coffee (single or double shot) out on the private terrace during chilled beats from vinyl records set the mood, the perfect place to unwind.
For a tasty bite, try their signature Tuna Melt superpanini is a must! Already a fan and want to brew your own coffee at home? They even sell coffee sets through their website.
- Carrer del Dr. Vila Barberà 12
- Website
- Monday till Friday: 08.00 – 20.00
Saturday: 09.00 – 18.30
Sunday: 09.00 – 14.30
Blackbird Café
Blackbird Café in Ruzafa will win you over with its excellent coffee and a short explanation about where the beans come from. The menu features a variety of specialties, all prepared by skilled and passionate baristas. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making you feel at home right away.
In the display you’ll find fresh cakes, pies, donuts and other dulces, choosing just one won’t be easy!
- Carrer de la Reina Na Maria 7
- Website
- Wednesday till Monday: 09.00 – 15.00
Semillas
Semillas is a charming little spot in Cabanyal and you won’t want to miss. Semillas serve coffee from Bluebell, the well-known specialty café in Ruzafa we mentioned earlier, along with homemade sweet treats and a variety of bagels.
- Plaça de la Creu del Canyamelar 7
- Website
- Monday till Friday: 9.00 – 15.00
Ikore Kofi
At this cozy spot in Ruzafa ánd the city center, the baristas prepare excellent coffee for you. Since the beans are roasted right at the back of the café, it doesn’t get any fresher than this! Whether you’re in the mood for an Americano, a café con leche or an iced coffee on a hot summer’s day, Ikore Kofi has you covered.
Ikore Kofi sell bags of their freshly roasted beans and even a selection of coffee machines, perfect for brewing at home. Fun fact: at ‘Coffee Time Artisan Roasters’ in the Mercado Ruzafa, they use and sell Ikore Kofi’s beans too.
- Ikore Kofi Ruzafa:
Carrer de Pere III el Gran 36 - Website
- Monday till Friday: 09.00 – 15.00
Saturday: 08.00 – 15.00
- Ikore Kofi City Center:
Pascual y Genís 3 - Website
- Tuesday till Friday: 09.00 – 14.00 & 17.30 – 20.00
Saturday: 11.00 – 20.00
Un café, por favor
Craving a cup of coffee but not sure which one to order? Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through it!
- Café con leche – One of the most common coffees in Spain, especially at breakfast. If you usually order a cappuccino, go for a café con leche instead (literally “coffee with milk”). It’s the Spanish version of a cappuccino. If you do order a cappuccino, you’ll often pay a bit more and it usually comes topped with cocoa powder.
- Café del tiempo – A refreshing coffee served with ice and a slice of lemon.
- Cortado – A smaller, stronger version of the café con leche.
- Café Americano (or café largo) – A simple black coffee without any fuss.
- Café solo – Perfect if you need a quick caffeine kick. Similar to an espresso.
- Café con hielo – Served with ice. Ideal for hot summer days!
- Café carajillo – A black coffee with a splash of brandy.
- Café bombón – A sweet specialty originally from Alicante. It’s a café solo with condensed milk, poured in a way that creates beautiful layers in the glass.
Handy Spanish Words
- Take away = para llevar
- To have a coffee = tomar un café
- With milk = con leche
- With sugar = con azúcar
- With sweetener = con sacarina