Speciality Coffee in Estepona: Author Cafés from Old Town to the New Golden Mile

Estepona has quietly become a place for good coffee. Not “grab whatever is closest” coffee, but coffee that fits into the rhythm of the day. Well-made flat whites. Thoughtful brunch menus. Bakeries that take pastries seriously. And a handful of places designed for slow mornings, calm conversations, or an hour with a book or laptop.

This guide is for international residents and visitors on the Costa del Sol who want a clear answer to a simple question: where to find proper speciality coffee in Estepona, and how it fits into daily life if you are based in the Old Town, the Marina, or along the New Golden Mile between Guadalmina, Selwo and El Pilar.

Opening hours and addresses can change with the seasons, so it is always worth checking Google Maps or a café’s Instagram before heading out.

What we mean by “speciality coffee” in Estepona

In this context, an author café is not about trends. It is about intention.

• Coffee done properly. Often specialty, always consistent.
• A menu that makes sense. Bakery, brunch, or simple plates made with care.
• A space with pace. Somewhere you can sit without being rushed.

Route 1: Old Town & town centre

Berries – Speciality Coffee & Brunch

Berries makes it easy to build a morning around coffee. It works whether you are planning a proper breakfast or just want a reliable cup before walking the promenade. The menu leans towards brunch classics, which makes it a safe choice when coffee matters, but food needs to work for everyone at the table.

It is the kind of place that fits naturally into a weekend routine rather than standing out as a one-off stop.

What to order: a flat white if you like coffee-forward milk drinks. Add a brunch plate if the morning has time to stretch.

Best for: slow weekends, visitors, and an easy first coffee of the day.

Honoré Boulangerie

Honoré feels like a French-style bakery that happens to serve exactly the coffee you want with something properly baked. Ideal for a short pause while moving through the Old Town. If you judge a café by its pastry counter, this one speaks for itself.

What to order: espresso or cappuccino with a pastry.

Best for: coffee plus bakery, quick stops, mornings that stay light.

d’Alicia Café (town centre)

d’Alicia works well when the mood is coffee and something sweet rather than a full sit-down meal. It fits easily into a walk through town. Calm. Predictable. The kind of place you return to without thinking too much about it.

What to order: americano or long coffee if you plan to linger.

Best for: afternoon coffee, quiet pauses, something sweet without ceremony.

Café de Theresa

Café de Theresa suits those who like coffee woven into everyday life. Breakfast, light lunch, a lived-in rhythm. It feels local in the best way, making it easy to return again and again.

What to order: cappuccino or flat white, plus a light plate if needed.

Best for: residents, relaxed mornings, repeat visits.

Birdie Café

Birdie shares the same universe as Café de Theresa but plays a slightly different role. It works well as a meeting point near the seafront, somewhere to sit and let the rest of the day take shape. A good place to arrive without a fixed plan.

What to order: flat white with a brunch plate, or just coffee if lunch comes later.

Best for: meet-ups, late mornings, seafront walks.

YECA Café • Cantina

YECA brings a more personal, flexible approach. Less formulaic. Good if you enjoy asking what is on and letting the recommendation guide you. Coffee here feels like part of a broader conversation rather than a single order.

What to order: ask for recommendations based on flavour preferences.

Best for: variety, discovery, something slightly off the standard route.

Art Bakery at the Goya

Art Bakery balances coffee and bakery with confidence. A good place to slow down and pay attention to what you are drinking, without turning coffee into a hobby. The level feels familiar if you are used to good coffee cities rather than resort towns.

What to order: espresso to judge the coffee; filter if available.

Best for: coffee-first mornings, bakery-led breakfasts.

Route 2: Estepona Marina

Umami 2

Umami 22 works well as part of an easy Marina morning. Coffee, a short walk by the boats, then on with the day. Practical, well-located, and uncomplicated.

What to order: flat white or cappuccino with something light.

Best for: Marina strolls, casual meetings, simple routines.

Route 3: New Golden Mile

Amarillo Coffee & Lounge (Guadalmansa)

Amarillo fits naturally into New Golden Mile life. Easy access, proper coffee, and food that works whether you want breakfast or just a quick stop.

What to order: flat white for clarity, latte if you prefer softer milk.

Best for: weekday routines, weekend starts, coastal living.

BOSSA Estepona (Selwo area)

BOSSA works as a neighbourhood café. Intentional but uncomplicated. Ideal for a short pause between errands.

What to order: cappuccino or flat white with a pastry.

Best for: quick stops, local routines, take-away.

d’Alicia Café (El Pilar)

In El Pilar, d’Alicia fills the same role as in town: coffee plus something sweet, without committing to a long sit-down.
Predictable in the best sense of the word.

What to order: americano or cappuccino with a baked treat.

Best for: mid-morning breaks, afternoon coffee along the New Golden Mile.

In Estepona, good coffee is no longer a search. It is simply part of the landscape. Woven into walks, routines and unhurried mornings. A small detail, perhaps. But one that says a lot about how the town is learning to live.