I always say that a good day in Lanzarote starts with a good breakfast. Whether it’s before a surf, a walk among the volcanoes or a quiet day of work, I like going to places that serve good food and are run by people who care about what they do.
These are some of the places I return to again and again.
Oppa · Costa Teguise
Instagram: @oppa.cafelanzarote
If you ask me where to find some of the best speciality coffee on the island, I’ll probably send you to Oppa. It’s a small, carefully designed place with a breakfast menu that never disappoints.
They serve toast, burritos, homemade pastries and coffee prepared with real care. If you come from a city where good coffee is easy to find, you’ll feel at home here.
Alava Suites · Costa Teguise
Instagram: @alavasuites
Not many people know that you can have breakfast at Alava Suites even if you’re not staying there. You do need to book in advance.
It’s one of my favourite breakfasts when I want to take things slowly. The setting is beautiful, the service is thoughtful and everything is prepared with a lot of attention.
This isn’t a typical hotel buffet. It’s a much quieter and more personal experience. You choose your breakfast from a menu the day before, then the women behind Alava prepare it themselves using homemade food and local ingredients.
Ginory · Arrecife
Ask anyone from Lanzarote about a well known sandwich and Ginory will probably come up in the conversation.
They’ve been making sandwiches for as long as anyone can remember, and for many people they’re part of the shared memory of several generations on the island.
Don’t expect a modern interior or an Instagram brunch. You come here for a good sandwich that’s simple, filling and without any fuss. Sometimes that’s exactly what you feel like eating.
Antípoda Coffee · Arrecife
Instagram: @antipoda.coffee
Antipoda has created something that barely existed in Lanzarote until a few years ago. A speciality coffee shop with a strong identity, closely connected to surfing, design and the island’s contemporary culture.
As well as serving excellent coffee, it’s the kind of place where it’s always worth sitting for a while. You can read, work or simply watch the pace of life in Arrecife.
If you enjoy good coffee, make sure you stop here.
El Bocadito · Costa Teguise
Instagram: @tabernaelbocadito
Although many people know it for its tapas, I mainly go for one thing: the tortilla.
For me, it’s one of the best in Lanzarote. Soft in the middle, freshly made and perfect with a coffee before starting the day.
Some breakfasts are carefully put together, while others are simple classics that always work. This is one of them.
One last tip
If you’re going out for breakfast, try not to rush.
A good breakfast isn’t only about eating well. It’s also about sitting for a while, talking to the people who run the place and starting the day slowly.
As with restaurants, I always try to recommend small independent businesses, family projects and people who have spent years working to offer something different on the island.
I think that’s another good way to discover Lanzarote.