Girona

Café Royal is one of the liveliest and most stylish bars in Girona. It is a great place to start a night out on the town. But it is also a good place to start your day with one of their delicious sandwiches and a hot coffee.

Context GastroLlibreria is a charming cafe and bookstore in the northern tip of the Jewish quarter. On top of serving small snacks and hot coffee, they also often host literary events, such as talks from local authors and poetry readings, as well as occasional live music.

Simple and elegant Saratoga Cafe boasts famously friendly and attentive service, as well as excellent value for money on all items. Their set-menu lunches and weekend dinners are locals' favourites, as are their breakfasts and expertly prepared coffee drinks.

Established and run by professional cyclist Christian Meier and his wife, Amber, La Fabrica is a wonderful speciality coffee shop, the city's high-quality first third wave cafe. The building's original stone walls are exposed throughout the cafe, decorated with cycling photos and memorabilia, making it a unique spot in Girona.

Besides the great selection of different and creative flavours of ice cream (including Kinder Bueno, pistachio and turrón, among many others) and Illy coffee, locals come to Gelateria La Gioconda for their orxata, a traditional nut-based beverage, made fresh daily.

Espresso Mafia may not look like much, a simple open-space concept, white from wall to wall, but behind its sleek elegance might be the best coffee in Girona. They use only the highest-quality, sustainably-sourced beans, roasted with utmost care, and brewed fresh by top baristas.