Best Cafes in Valencia
First of all, I should tell that the cafes I am sharing here is good in terms of Valencia standards. Here, I struggled to find third-wave cafes or the cute small coffee shops I could find in Madrid or Barcelona. The ones I will be telling are located mostly in the city center. Of course, there are many neighborhoods I have missed as it is a big city, so feel free to explore your own coffee stops and maybe tell me other ones for my future visits:)
Trencat
While exploring the center of Valencia, Trencat caught my attention—it had a slightly different vibe compared to most cafes in the city. It wasn’t a dramatic difference, but I found it challenging to come across a truly charming cafe in Valencia. Trencat is small, but I was lucky to find a seat. The coffee was decent, and it seems to be a popular spot for brunch.
Mayan Coffees
Mayan Coffees is one of the most charming, new-generation cafes in the El Carmen district, offering a lovely view of the Serranos Towers. It’s clear that this type of cafe is in high demand here, as it tends to get quite crowded. The ambiance is inviting, with both window seating and regular tables available. By Valencia standards, it’s a great spot, though I found the coffee a bit too strong for my taste.
Dulce de Leche
During my previous visit to Valencia, we celebrated a birthday at Dulce de Leche. On my most recent trip, I passed by a couple of times and noticed it still has long queues at all its locations. Their dessert menu is extensive and visually appealing. The forest fruit cheesecake was delicious.
Via Dolce Cannoleria
Via Dolce Cannoleria seems like a popular spot among the locals. They have a few branches in the city. I have visited the one on C/ de Sant Vicent Màrtir. The spot is spacious yet crowded. The pizzas were looking delicious, and I quickly devoured two large slices. The staff was also super friendly.
Luccianos Heladeria
Located in the beautiful and well-known Plaza de l’Ajuntament, Lucciano’s Heladería caught my eye throughout my stay in Valencia. On the last day of my trip, despite feeling a bit under the weather, I decided to stop by. Instead of ice cream, I opted for their tiramisu, which turned out to be delicious. My friend living in Valencia vouched for their ice cream, saying it’s equally tasty.
AmCoffeeBar
AmcoffeeBar is a spot where locals seem to be enjoying. I just visited for an Americano and red my book.However, sitting by a busy road makes it harder to read anything. People generally come here for a drink and a bite.
Deleita cafetería
Situated by the pond in Park Capçalera at the end of Turia Park, Deleita Cafetería was a convenient spot to recharge after some sunny paddling. The Valenciana-style salad—a variation of a tuna salad—was refreshing and hit the spot. The cafe was crowded during the weekend, but we enjoyed the atmosphere nonetheless. Despite its surprisingly low ratings online, we had a pleasant experience here.
Other Cafes I Have Visited
There are many Panaria stops throughout the city. The one I stopped was in Plaza España and I had a chocolate croissant. Panaria is one of those ubiquitous cafes that, while not particularly enticing, offers decent quality products.
Elixir Cafe is known for its specialty coffee, but I didn’t find it that special. There’s no seating here; you can only grab your coffee to go.
On our way to the Playa Maravallaso, we had churros at Churreria Los Olivares, and they were the thickest and largest churros I’ve ever seen, but the taste was a bit disappointing. I guess I’m just not a big churros fan.
At the Centre Commercial Saler, a lot of cafes were full. Jamaica Cafe was also quite crowded but at least, it had a few available tables. I opted for a brownie and cappuccino combo at Jamaica Cafe, which was a nice break since I was getting tired of just having chocolate croissants as my only sweet option for days.
Luckily, Valencia has compensated the lack of cafes with really good restaurants , you check out the restaurants post here if you would like to try delicious food in Valencia 🙂
