Breakfast in Seville: 9 cafés and opening times

In Seville, breakfast is almost an institution. The typical scene is one of Vienna bread toast with red lard or ‘zurrapa’, or with olive oil and tomato, and a coffee with milk on the side. Mid-morning, the pringá sandwich, and churros at the weekends.

Here you have nine verified sites with direction and, most importantly, with their actual timetables. This is the key factor in deciding your plans: there are excellent cafés in Seville that are closed all weekend, and famous outdoor cafés that don’t open until the afternoon.

What do people eat for breakfast in Seville?

Before choosing a site, it’s a good idea to know what to look for. The key is the a slice of white bread, toasted, usually from a large mould known as a ‘Vienna’, with a choice of accompaniments:

• Red lard — lard with paprika, spread whilst still warm. The most Sevillian of all.
• Zurrapa from the loin or lean meat — the strip of meat left in the lard.
• Olive oil and salt, with crushed fresh tomatoes, or the mixed version.

To go with it, a latte is the best choice, and in summer, iced coffee. If you fancy something a bit stronger, the pringá sandwich —shredded meat from the stew— is the typical mid-morning snack. And at the weekends, churros, nice and warm to dip in chocolate.

Nine places to have breakfast in Seville

1. El Comercio Bar

By far the most popular in the city, and one of Seville’s historic churrerías. Its churros with chocolate Their reputation is well-deserved: they are thick and slightly salty, quite different from those found in the rest of Spain. They also serve toast with ham and tomato.

Address: 9 Lineros Street.
What you need to know: is among the cheapest y does not accept bookings. Space inside is limited and there’s usually a queue and a wait, so go early or be prepared to be patient.

2. La Cacharrería

Seville’s best-known brunch café, with vintage décor and homemade bread. A selection of toast, eggs, pastries and coffee. It’s one of the few places with a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options.

Address: 14 Regina Street.
Timetable: open at 9.00 every day. On Fridays and Saturdays, it stays open late into the evening.
Notice: is in high demand and There’s usually a queue at the weekends. Some egg dishes are no longer served after midday, so if you’re going for brunch, make sure you go in the morning.

3. Er Tito Coffee Bar

A no-frills Sevillian breakfast at a local price, just a stone's throw from Las Setas. Generous portions of tostadas — the one with shredded beef in sauce is what the place is famous for —, montaditos with pringá, and a different speciality depending on the day of the week.

Address: 11 José Gestoso Street.
What you need to know: is the cheapest on the list: A ham on toast with a coffee costs around four euros. It’s a small place, with tables on the side street.

4. Genoa, with a view of the cathedral

Its greatest asset is the location: it’s on Avenida de la Constitución, with outdoor tables facing directly towards the Cathedral, and opens at 9.00 am. As you’ll see below, it’s practically the only way to have breakfast with the cathedral in front of you, because the city’s rooftop terraces aren’t open in the morning.

Address: 10 Avenida de la Constitución.
Let’s be honest: People come here for the view and the convenience of being in the heart of the historic centre, not for the food. Opinions are mixed and the service comes in for quite a bit of criticism. For a coffee with a view before visiting the Cathedral, it does the job; for a memorable breakfast, you’re better off going anywhere else.

5. Fair 83

The highest-rated of the nine, on one of Seville’s most authentic streets. Brunch featuring freshly squeezed orange juice, eggs, butter croissants and Greek yoghurt with nuts and fruit. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, and dogs are welcome.

Address: 83 Calle Feria.
Timetable: from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm every day. Breakfast and brunch only: it’s not open in the afternoon.
Notice: There are queues at peak times, and the prices are more like those of a brunch spot than a local pub.

6. La Campana Confectionery

The historic confectioner’s in Seville, on the corner of Calle Sierpes, and the one that opens earliest of all on the list. Pastries, cakes and coffee in a venue with over a century of history.

Address: 1–3 Sierpes Street.
Timetable: from 8.00 am, every day. It’s the place to go if you want to have breakfast before anywhere else opens.
Notice: It’s very touristy, but it works with a numbering system and is often enjoyed standing at the bar. People come here more for the atmosphere and tradition than for the pastries.

7. Virgen Coffee

Speciality coffee, a tiny little place next to Las Setas and the highest score in the whole city. If you’re really into coffee, this is the place for you.

Address: 1 Regina Street.
Bear in mind the timetable – that’s the catch with this list: open only from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and only from Monday to Thursday. It is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re visiting Seville at the weekend, just cross it off the list.

8. Ofelia Bakery

A bakery just a few minutes’ walk from Las Setas: pastries, cinnamon rolls, scones and cakes, served with carefully sourced coffee. Around half the menu features vegan options.

Address: 5 Huelva Street.
What you need to know: It’s small, with a few tables inside and outside, and reasonably priced. A good choice for a quick, decent breakfast on the way to the city centre.

9. Triana Market

For breakfast on the other side of the river, with a local atmosphere. The market has bars and stalls where you can have coffee and toast amidst the morning hustle and bustle, next to the Triana Bridge.

Address: 6 San Jorge Street.
Timetable: from 9.00 am; on Sundays it closes in the early afternoon.
Note: Triana’s classic tapas bars, such as Bar Bistec, They don’t open until midday, so if you’re looking for somewhere to have breakfast in the neighbourhood, the market is the safe bet.

The terraces with views are not open for breakfast

This is the most common point of confusion when looking for somewhere to have breakfast in Seville, so it’s worth clearing it up: The city’s famous rooftop bars are popular spots in the afternoon and evening. We have checked them one by one.

• The EME Terrace, with the Giralda within easy reach: open at midday.
• Doña María Terrace, also next to the cathedral: it opens at one o’clock in the afternoon.
• The Terrace at the Hotel Inglaterra, in Plaza Nueva: open at six o’clock in the evening.

In other words: if you want a coffee with a view first thing in the morning, rooftop cafés aren’t an option. The real alternatives are Genoa, at street level but facing the Cathedral, or save the rooftop for sunset and have breakfast somewhere else. If you’re after that view from above, save that visit for the end of the day.

What time to have breakfast in Seville

There are two different rhythms, and it’s worth knowing which one you’re following:

• Traditional bars and cafés: They open early, between 8.00 and 9.00. La Campana, which opens at 8.00, is the earliest to open.
• Speciality coffee shops and brunch venues: take off from the 9:00 and several close in the early afternoon or even at midday.
• Hotel rooftops and terraces: from from midday onwards. They don’t serve breakfast.

Two practical tips. If you’re travelling at the weekend, check the opening hours: there are some excellent places that are only open from Monday to Thursday. And in summer, have an early breakfast: it’s the perfect time for a walk before the heat sets in.

To round off the day, you have where to eat in Seville y the best tapas in Seville. And if you’re going to start your tour in the Jewish quarter, the Santa Cruz neighbourhood It is just a stone’s throw from Genoa.

To fit breakfast into your itinerary, have a look at it beforehand what to see in Seville and the Seville guide with practical information about the destination. If you’re going to spend the rest of the morning in the south, the Plaza de España It’s just a short walk from the town centre; and if you’re travelling in spring, bear in mind the dates of the April Fair, when the city switches to a completely different timetable.

Map of the cafés

Here is a map showing the locations, so you can choose the one closest to where you’re starting your visit.

Excursions to Seville from Malaga

If you’re planning to explore Seville in a single day, having your transport and itinerary sorted leaves you more time for everything else. We’re a local tour operator based in Málaga with over 50 years’ experience organising trips around Andalusia, and the excursion to Seville from Malaga it also has a option including a visit to the Real Alcázar included.

Frequently asked questions about breakfast in Seville

What is a typical breakfast in Seville?

A slice of Viennese bread toasted with ‘mantega colorá’ or ‘zurrapa’, or with olive oil and tomato, served with a coffee with milk. Mid-morning, it’s common to have a ‘montadito de pringá’, made with shredded meat from a stew. At the weekend, churros and calentitos with hot chocolate make an appearance.

Where can I have breakfast in the centre of Seville?

In the city centre, there’s Bar El Comercio on Calle Lineros for churros with hot chocolate; La Cacharrería, on Calle Regina, for brunch; Er Tito, on Calle José Gestoso, for the cheapest neighbourhood breakfast; and Confitería La Campana, on Calle Sierpes, which opens earliest. For speciality coffee, try Virgen Coffee and Ofelia Bakery, both next to Las Setas.

What time do people have breakfast in Seville?

Traditional bars and patisseries open between eight and nine in the morning; La Campana, which opens at eight, is the earliest to open. Speciality coffee shops and brunch spots open around nine, and several close in the early afternoon. Hotel rooftop bars, on the other hand, don’t open until midday or later.

Is it possible to have breakfast on a terrace overlooking Seville Cathedral?

As for the famous rooftop terraces, no: the one at the EME opens at midday, the one at the Hotel Doña María at one o’clock, and the one at the Hotel Inglaterra at six in the evening. None of them serve breakfast. The real alternative is Génova, on Avenida de la Constitución, which opens at nine and has outdoor tables overlooking the Cathedral, although it’s more about the location than the food.

What’s the best café for breakfast in Seville?

It depends on what you’re looking for. Feria 83 is the top-rated spot for brunch and is open from nine to four. Virgen Coffee has the best speciality coffee, but is only open from Monday to Thursday, from nine to one. For a classic, affordable Sevillian breakfast, try Er Tito; and for churros, head to Bar El Comercio, the city’s most popular spot.

Are there any places to have breakfast in Seville that are closed at the weekend?

Yes, and that’s the most common surprise. Virgen Coffee, the city’s top-rated speciality coffee shop, is only open from Monday to Thursday and closes at 1 pm. In Triana, traditional bars such as Bar Bistec don’t open until midday and are closed on Mondays. It’s worth checking opening times before you go, especially if you’re visiting at the weekend.