Where to Eat in the Morning in Málaga

Málaga has transformed itself from a dinky coastal city to the gem of the Andalusian coast. Filled with wonderful art museums, beaches, historic sites, and tapas bars, Málaga is an amazing destination in and of itself and not just an airport you fly through to get to Marbella. If you do come to Málaga, you'll want to find a good place to eat breakfast and drink coffee. Good news for you, this guide provides all the different places to drink café bonbon, eat churros and bocadillos, and munch on pastries to the content of your corazon!

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Churros and Bocadillos

In Málaga, the traditional local will consume a coffee (either cafe con leche with milk or a cafe bonbon with sweetened condensed milk), a sandwich called a bocadillo, and some churros with a cup of chocolate to dip for breakfast. If you want this authentic experience, these three choices will bring you that; however, there are plentiful churrerias in the city, so don't be limited to this list! Note to visitors: waiters may not speak English, so prep some basic Spanish (bocadillo con queso is enough to order).

Casa Aranda

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A real institution, Casa Arnada spans several buildings down an alleyway. You'll be joined by a funky mix of locals and tourists. Their bocadillos are delicious - my favorite is the tomato, olive oil, and manchego bocadillo. Afterward you'll be treated to the best churros and chocolate in the city (as far as I know). A great (and inexpensive) way to start the day!

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Los Valle Churros

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Los Valle is a favorite among locals - it's location about 1 km from downtown is far enough away to scare away the tourists. Serving up traditional fare and coffees, coming to Los Valle is a great opportunity to see Spaniards enjoying their bocadillos and churros. This is also a great place to come if you are taking a day trip - they are open fairly early and the location is convenient to the bus station

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Churreria La Malagueña "the tejeringos of Malaga"

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The other main churreria in the city center, La Malagueña is another great local to consume bocadillos and churros. The outdoor seating is especially nice in this location.

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Coffee Shops

Perhaps you are looking for something a bit different on your trip. Lucky for you, there are plentiful coffee shops in Málaga. Many of these shops also serve breakfast or sweet treats. Here are two particularly good ones.

Bun and Coffee

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You probably don't think "donuts" on list of Málaga food items to try. But Bun and Coffee challenges that assumption. Serving delicious coffee and some of the best donuts in all of Southern Spain, this is a wonderful place to start the day or take a break midday.

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Next Level Specialty Coffee

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An unassuming store front, Next Level serves excellent coffee in the city center. Additionally, they have a generous menu of sandwiches and other pastries to enjoy in the mornings! Do advise it is quite small, so it may be tough to get a table. If this is problematic, get take away and find a seat on Alameda Principal - a lovely shaded avenue with some benches.

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Pastries

Pastry Ñanduti by Dora Ortiz

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The bakery's name means "spider web" in the Guaraní language of South America. However, don't let a fear of spiders prevent you from coming to this delightful pastry shop. Serving some of the best original pastries in all of Málaga, Dora Ortiz's shop is a real treat for any sweet lover. They also serve coffee, simple breakfasts during the week, and a Saturday brunch that will fill you up!

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Ana La Fantástica

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A real traditional bakery with delicious breads and coffees, Ana la Fantástica is a great option for sweets and breads in the city center. Serving all sorts of goodies including those circular croissants you see all over TikTok and other sweets, Ana la Fantástica should be on your list if you are a pastry lover.

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