Cafés

Solo or sombra? Corto or nube? However you like your coffee, you’ll find a noisy neighbourhood spot to take it in our pick of the best cafés in Velez-Malaga…

The rituals around when and what to eat tend to be fairly set in stone in Andalucia. Coffee here in Velez-Malaga is taken at three times during the day: first thing in the morning, at 11am and for merienda (around 17.00hrs). Quite often merienda is coffee or hot chocolate with something sweet. Needless to say the choice of cafés where you can take it is pretty endless.

Cafés in Velez-Malaga

Pastelería Don Pedro Vélez Malaga

The newest addition to the coffee scene in Velez is this small local chain.
If you have a sweet tooth, then this is your coffee stop. On one of the main shopping streets of Velez-Malaga this coffee shop has cakes galore.

C. Cam. Viejo de Malaga, 11, 29700 Vélez-Málaga, Málaga

Treinta & Trës

At the end of Calle Parque Andalucia and conveniently close to the bus station is Cafe & Tapas 30 y Tres. We have a lot of love for this place – the mismatch furniture, good music, book swap, fresh produces ethos, speedy service and general authentic feel. This IS an andalucian cafe/bar with serviettes littering the foot of the bar, jamon on the counter, coffee cups lined up and a busy terrace. Breakfasts, tapas, lunch and supper is served.

Address: Avenida de la Estación S/N (Junto al Mercado de Mayoristas). Tel: 952 50 11 30 Open: Mon-Sat 6.30 – 23.30hrs, Sun Closed. Treinta & Trës Facebook Page.

SiempreViva Café

Sitting on the edge of Velez this popular café has a relaxed, neighbourhood feel and is a great spot for families and friends to meet. They offer breakfasts, ice cream and cakes alongside more typical tapas-style dishes.

Address: 14 Calle Camino Viejo de Malaga. Tel: 952 51 60 12. Open: Mon – Fri 08.00 – 01.00, Sat 08.00 – 02.00, Sun 15.00 – 01.00hrs

Keiko Café

Sitting very close to a children’s playground is a good option for families with young children. It offers a wide range of choice for breakfast and snacks as well as cakes. There’s milk options for vegans too.

It’s in the ‘new’ part of town so quite handy to the Thursday market, the Carrefour supermarket on Calle Camino Viejo de Malaga.

Address: C. Alcalde Manuel Reyna, 11, 29700 Vélez-Málaga, Málaga

Cafeteria Zalia

Offering a mix of traditional and modern tapas this small café in a courtyard has risen in popularity in recent years. It’s a good option after a shop at Mercadona. There’s a large selection of breakfast and tapas dishes as well as snacks and drinks.

Address: Conjunto Residencial, Centro Axarquia, 34 Calle Cristo. Tel: 951 28 44 36. Open: Mon-Sat 08.00 – 23.00hrs, Sun Closed. Cafeteria Zalia Facebook Page.

Cafetería Daoiz

Located down to the south of the town, this busy cafe is well known for its homemade churros and affordable tapas. There are often good deals to be had when a big football match is on and burgers and kebabs are often on the menu. As it’s slightly out of town you won’t find parking a problem.

Address: 2 Avenida Pablo Iglesias. Tel: 951 28 48 02. Open: Tue-Sun 07.00 – 00.00, Mon Closed. Cafetería Daoiz Facebook Page.

Cafeteria Iris

This friendly café sits on the edge of Plaza de las Carmelitas with a spacious outside terrace and plenty of tables and umbrellas to keep the heat of the sun off. It’s a fantastic place to head for a breakfast where they do a reasonable combination deal. They also sell snacks, fresh juices and milkshakes and have a great vantage point from which to watch the world go by.

Address: 8 Plaza de las Carmelitas. Tel: 679 01 44 15. Open: Mon-Fri 07.00 – 22.00hrs, Sat-Sun 09.00 – 21.00hrs

Copas Café La Via

This is a actually a bar by night but it’s a popular café spot, too, as it’s near the Maria Zambrano park. It’s slightly different to the other cafés mentioned here as it has two foosball tables, it opens late at 15.00hrs and closes at 5.00hrs, and gets quite lively at night.

Address: Calle de Arroyo Hondo, 40. Open: Mon-Sat 15.00hrs – 05.00hrs, Sun 15.00 – 00.00hrs.

Sweet Valery

Sweet Valery is a busy spot with tables spilling onto the pathway, overlooking a busy corner near to the bus station. Head here if you have a sweet tooth as they make their own breads, cakes and patisserie. They also serve great coffee and natural juices.

Address: 1 Plaza Reyes Catolicos. Tel: 951 25 80 52. Open: Mon-Sat 07.00 – 18.00hrs, Sun Closed.