To help you navigate this incredible neighbourhood, here's our guide to the best specialty coffee shops in El Carmen, Valencia.
UN CAFÉ
UN CAFÉ makes our list for the best specialty coffee in València.
Here's why…
This coffee-to-go has been a local favourite for many years thanks to the character and style of the owner/barista Dani. Serving up some of the best coffee and conversation in the neighbourhood every day from 7:30am. The influences in this spot include everything from the neighbourhoods street art to skate culture to Italian and South American coffee heritage. Here you'll always find a shot of creative energy to match the energy of your morning coffee.
📸 by @tatsmood
📍 C. de Martín Mengod, 6
💎 Hidden gem
⭐️ Amazing owner/barista
🦉 Opens early at 7:30am
News & Coffee
News & Coffee makes our list for the best specialty coffee in València.
Here's why…
This vintage news kiosk in a beautiful plaza has been given a much needed upgrade to serve specialty coffee and a fine selection of fashion, design and creative publications. The owners here are also the creators of SOLO magazine.
📸 by @newsandcoffee.eu
📍 Plaza del Dr. Collado
☀️ Plaza for sunny days
🗞️ Collection of magazines, books and publications
Casa Fran
Casa Fran makes our list for the best specialty coffee in València.
Here's why…
Finding a place with great coffee where you can study or work can be challenging in any city. Fran Cafe provides this renovated space on the edge of El Carmen where the owners have thought about every detail. Word is already out and throughout the day it's packed with people working on side hustles, collaborating on university projects or just enjoying the ambience. They keep a rotation of quality specialty coffees and a decent menu with everything homemade.
📍 C. Virgen de la Misericordia, 4
✏️ Great for work/studying
✨ Nice ambience/light
🍽️ Food menu
Retrogusto Coffeemates
Retrogusto Coffeemates makes our list for the best specialty coffee in València.
Here's why…
One of the first specialty coffee shops in the city and owner Martina is a part of València's coffee heritage. This espresso bar is loved by locals and visitors alike who keep coming back for the consistently good coffee. Opens early at 7:00am which makes this a good option for your morning routine. Suitably located in the iconic Mercado Central which is not only visually impressive but also home to some of the cities best local produce.
📍 Central Mercado
☕ Espresso bar
🦉 Opens early at 7:00am
COFFEE & BIKES
COFFEE & BIKES makes our list for the best specialty coffee in València.
Here's why…
El Carmen is full of good coffee-to-go spots and COFFEE and BIKES is another great addition. This cute cafe sits on one the main streets and provides a pitstop for visitors as they explore the local stores and neighbourhood. “Specialty Coffee Roasted in València” they proudly support local roasters and use beans from València based Rebelde. The baristas here like to get creative so keep an eye out for one-of-kind coffees on holidays and special events.
📸 by @coffee_and_bikes.vlc
📍 C. de la Puríssima, 1
🍊 Supports local roasters
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