Kafe Botanika

I’m not quite sure why there are so many bad reviews but I really enjoyed my breakfast here! I had the pancakes with chocolate and berries, and my friend had the mexican-style eggs. I loved the food and drinks and the service was great. Perhaps I just happened to order the better menu items but overall a really pleasant experience.

Good coffee, carrot cake was amazing. Good garden atmosphere. But incredibly hard to relax and enjoy it when I’m fighting a handful of sparrows for my own food. They were landing on the table and I literally had one of them shit in my hair. If it wasn’t 10$ for coffee and carrot cake I don’t know if I would say anything. Not the restaurants fault, but hopefully something can be done about that, especially being higher end dining. Otherwise I would advise eating inside the restaurant and not on their beautiful patio.

Despite being full, the lovely waitress managed to fit us in with a short wait knowing we were veggies and might struggle to eat elsewhere. The tofu Thai curry had a great home made feel, perfect for almost 2 weeks on the road, as it felt healthy and fresh. The baked vanilla cheesecake was to die for. So pleased we got to eat here in this wonderful city.

small oasis in the city. BUT they let people smoke in the garden where tables to eat are. we were surrounded by 5 smokers. came out smelling like cigarettes at 10am. it was awful. it totally marked our visit. too bad because it is delicious, they have gluten free food. you gotta wait a bit when busy but it's such a nice place that it's ok. wish they would make it smoke free tho

Very friendly staff and great service. Lovely beautiful setting and nice relaxed vibe. Outside seating as well as inside. Scrumptious food too!

Very lovely place in San Sebastián! Very close to centre and near the river plus it has tables outside decorated with awesome plants. The food is very good, vegan options available. Plus the staff was very friendly and fast. Can recommend!

Amazing burrata! The goat cheese burger was interestingly good, would rate it 3.5/5. My friend had the green curry with shrimp, which tasted so splendid! We went for a 10pm dinner. Our waiter spoke French and English and really helped explain the fully-Spanish menu!

This might be my new go-to lunch spot. The food is flavorful and beautifully presented. The outdoor garden area is vibrant and inviting. The service was friendly, helpful, and efficient. I had the full lunch special, which consists of a starter, main course, and dessert. On weekdays it's €18,5 and on weekends I think it's 2-3 euros more. I had a cauliflower soup, a bonito and octopus burger, and carrot cake. All were delicious. Another couple near me ordered three Ensalada Botanika as an appetizer and it looked amazing!

We had a very nice dinner here sitting in the lovely garden in the front. Our server was very nice and our food arrived quickly. Most of the menu was vegetarian or vegan with a burger and fish choices. Very good choice if you are looking for vegetarian options.

Great service and ambiance. Came in on a whim while waiting on a bud back to Madrid. Had three great glasses of wine and ordered the patatas con salsa de chipotle. Yum!

La comida es bueno y la gente son simpáticos. Muy saludable y sabrosos. El ambiente es bonita y tranquila

San Sebastián is the type of relaxing and inviting town where Jamie W. and I ended up thinking maybe a day and a half just wasn't enough time here. Our vacation took place mainly in Barcelona, but my wanderlust couldn't help but wedge in a small side trip to the Basque country with this seaside jewel the ideal introduction. You would think we would go on a pinxtos crawl straight away, but we decided to look for something a bit healthier on our first evening there even if it meant veering away from the hopping and happening Old Town. Leisurely walking toward the Urumea River, we found ourselves in front of a vintage-looking building with a nice garden patio where a group of young revelers were already settling in for the evening, perhaps on their own pinxto break . It was fairly vacant inside where only a couple of laptoppers were too preoccupied to notice we entered, but it was a pleasing open space with a wide open bar and large communal tables (photo). We were both a bit parched and with no Diet Coke in sight, we ordered a couple of the freshly made 4€ juices - the Carrot Juice which also included apple, lemon, and ginger, as well as the Kale Juice which also included apple and lemon (photo: http://bit.ly/2hUa2G4). Both were lusciously refreshing. We started our dinner in earnest by sharing the 13.50€ Tomato Salade with Burrata, which was merely a large platter of sliced tomatoes, slightly underripe, with a dollop of burrata on top (photo: http://bit.ly/2iF7MzD). It definitely worked as a palate cleanser. We decided to split two other dishes as well. The first was the 12.50€ Kimchi Tacos with Grilled Spicy King Prawns, a clear winner when it came to mammoth portions and fortunately they had potent flavors to match, and the prawns were plump and juicy (photo: http://bit.ly/2jNmXdc). Our meal shifted quickly from vegetarian to flexatarian, but it was worth the sacrifice. The second was the deliciously fresh 12.50€ Thai Salade, which was a healthy mix of carrot, zucchini, spring onions, spinach, peanuts, and cilantro in a bowl lined with a pesto dressing (photo: http://bit.ly/2jKStsl). We were sated and ended the mostly healthy feast with a couple of 1.50€ Coffee Milks (Cafe con Leches) to fuel us for the long walk back to the hotel (photo: http://bit.ly/2BcwDlJ). FOOD - 4 star...the tacos were the bomb and so were the juices AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious with a hippy-dippy vibe that we gravitated toward SERVICE - 4 stars...nice people here TOTAL...a refreshing break from the standard pinxto crawl

This place is incredible. The reviews about customer service are obviously from people that don't understand the laid back culture. Yes there are only a couple waitresses, but it's a beautiful garden cafe, hang out for a bit and don't be so impatient. Also they are very friendly to English speakers. The English menu is on the back of the Spanish/basque one. Anyway.. The food awesome. Everything felt healthy and energizing. Tons of veggies and vegan options. It's a great place to go when you need a break from the traditional cuisine. We had the falafel and hummus, both delicious. And then we shared the lunch special which was gazpacho and polenta with pepper sauce. We're already planning to go back for breakfast and dinner because we saw an amazing quiche and delicious looking desserts.

One star, before we even walked into the restaurant we looked online at the menu via facebook. When we walked In the service was terrible because they did not seat us right away as we stood there for a few minutes. Then As we finally got seated we did not receive menus and was not told that the menus were online for about 15 minutes leaving us confused. After ordering it took so long for our food that when we asked where it was they told us they completely forgot about it. When we finally got our food it was underwheling. Must say it was a very nice place tho.

We really enjoyed our experience at this nice little cafe. If it had not been raining, I would have loved to sit outside. It has great outdoor seating with hanging lights. (The lights help you identify its location, so you can't miss it!) It has a very welcoming and laid back environment. I really appreciate that this place provides plenty of water and doesn't charge you. Other restaurants have charged for water, and it can get frustrating when you are dehydrated from exploring during travels. The curry meals are delicious! I definitely enjoyed our cheese board as a tapa to start. The hamburger was juicy and cooked perfectly to our request. The cod was fresh and had great texture. We enjoyed every bite and the welcoming environment. It's definitely worth the experience for the environment!

Healthy, quality food with wonderful flavors. Quaint location with outside garden seating or inside the historic house. Had several vegan options. Very nice service. Everyone spoke English. Poor wine and beer selection.

Ordered house curry with prawns and fish of the day. Fish was good; house curry was excellent!!! Dessert (comes with dish of the day) was carrot cake with drizzled icing and strawberries; very yummy as well. Recommend! FYI came for lunch gets very busy around 2pm.

Very good stuff. I had a curry with langostinos that I enjoyed very much. It was quiet on a Sunday night so no problem getting a table at 9. Service and food were very good. A great option for vegetarians and their friends. A nice change from pintxchos too.

Cute coffee shop that feels very American. VERY vegetarian friendly!!! As a vegetarian is Spain, after a few days this place was a godsend! Like many places, the kitchen closes in the afternoon so make sure you check the times before heading over. I had the samosas and the tofu ramen. The samosas were superb and they came with chutneys made in house. The ramen was good - not great. It needed a little more flavor but the portion size was good. They also have fresh squeezed juices and pastries. I highly recommend going on a nice day - we were waiting for a bus so we hung out in their courtyard for hours. The staff are really nice and didn't mind us just chilling with our luggage for a while. They also have wifi but it's hit or miss outside.

I'm sad to give this place 3 stars since the food was delicious but the service was SO bad that I couldn't possibly rank them any higher. We waited over an HOUR once we were finished with our food for the check to come. They are extremely understaffed- I only saw 1 waiter for the entire patio and dining room inside. It's sad because without that issue, I would rave about this place. Aside from the service, the hummus plate and the prawn curry were amazing!

This place is super cute and cool and the food was incredible. Don't miss the pumpkin stuffed with burrata- I'll be dreaming about it.

Perfect for when you need a break from mayonnaise and salty pork products. We came here for dinner and had the tomato and burrata salad, hummus, falafel, prawn and veggie curry, and a couple of fresh juices and all were delicious. Plus it's got a super cool vibe and a great indoor/outdoor layout.

If you're American, or any type of white foreigner, avoid this place. We waited 20 minutes to receive a menu, and it was because we stood up and got it ourselves. A Spanish couple who sat down 20 minutes after us, were greeted immediately. The wait staff never gave us water, extra plates after we asked, or silverware. Our family of four had to share two sets of silverware in order to eat or food. A pathetic excuse for service here - and the food isn't that good either. AVOID AVOID AVOID!

After pintxos hopping in the old town, my husband and I were ready for a sitdown meal somewhere good! He found this spot and it was so good we ate there for three consecutive meals. This vegetarian/health place should not be taken lightly. Their dishes are so tasty my husband didn't even realize there was no meat! For our first meal we ordered the falafel wrap, the tabouli salad and the mussles. The tabouli salad had a nuts and raisins and the whole combination was just aromatic. The muscles were literally bathed in the best broth I have ever had! The bread we got on the side was a perfect vehicle to soak up all the delicious broth. Finally the falafel wrap was delicious as they added pickled radish which paired well with the falafel balls and taziki sauce. For dinner that night we had the kimchi and shrimp prawn tacos and the curry with vegetables and basmati rice. I could not believe how well everything was cooked and how flavorful it was. The kimchi tacos were literally the best shrimp tacos I have had. Why didn't I ever think of pairing kimchi and shrimp in a taco before? The curry and vegetable dish was a visionary masterpiece. It looked just as appetizing as it tasted. The basmati rice was cooked al dente which I never had and when I mixed the sauce and the rice and the vegetables altogether, I was in heaven. For dinner the next night, I had the mussles again and tried out their grilled peppers with sea salt and their Thai salad with zucchini and carrots with peanut dressing. I can't imagine a better way to end our culinary experience in San Sebastian. Their juices are fresh and my only regret is I am unable to stay to try everything else on their menu. To add to our great experience our waitress Eva was amazing and sweet each meal we were there. She was so patient with me and my elementary Spanish skills. I hope to return again soon some time in the future!

Lots of veggie options, very nice jungle feel, the outside is lovely and inside cosy and chill. Adorable staff that explained the menu to us. Delicious homemade juice.

Fantastic place for breakfast! Such a cute little courtyard/garden in the front. Nice helpful people working there.

Super cute cafe with delicious food. The breakfast menu is great and the juices are amazing!! Would eat here again

The wifi at this Café is absurdly fast. Like constant 10mb/s down. They have a ton of delicious vegan food too and it looks very nice inside.

One of the best cappuccino s I've ever had. Great Spanish omelette and service was great. Highly recommend.

The service at Botanika was friendly and efficient. The tortilla was savory and better than many we had tried and as we became regulars for breakfast the proprietor was able to begin our cafes as we walked in. The seating area in the garden is amazing with orange trees, herbs, berries, and beautiful flowers. There is also a lovely solarium to sit and watch the day.

This place is perfect. We were so lucky to find it! Amazing food, friendly and helpful staff, and peaceful environment. The food is healthy, fresh, and delicious. The zumo botanika (juice) was exactly what I wanted on a warm day. We went for lunch twice during our three day stay in Donostia!

Very cosy San Francisco style. The patio is amazing. Perfect for a coffee with a cute donostiarra.

This adorable cafe/restaurant is conveniently located near the bus station and is great for a quick drink or a sit down meal. It is on the ground floor of an old apartment building with a beautiful garden area and window porch. There are plenty of vegan, vegetarian and GF options that are tasty. There are also meat/fish options as well.

Coffee isn't very good and the workers aren't nice. If you're not Basque or Spanish probably don't go there

So delicious! When you want to save the bustle of Old Town for the evening, this is a perfect getaway. An exquisite little European cafe/bar/restaurant that transports you even further into a dreamlike revelerie. The place is light and airy with an eclectic mix of garden seating outside and cozy pillowed rooms inside, you can pick your corner of this paradise. This is a place I would come back if only for the atmosphere, but the food is delicious, fresh, and unique as well. My breakfast was a morning glory and zumo naranja (orange juice) - freshly squeezed of course. They have other vegetable and fruit juices as well they can make for you. Breakfast is until noon/12 I believe, a bit later than the 11:30 of other cafes I have seen. Beware, when you first come to San Sebastian, you will want to do nothing but eat! (And if it is warmer, water sports). ;) Welcome to the most delicious part of Spain. I'm just desperate to stay here forever now. 2nd Ph.D. at Basque Country University? I think so. Oh, and my yogurt with granola and fruit (so delicious and fresh) and good-sized quantity of orange juice (which they put a cube of ice in and a straw - how thoughtful!) was 8 euro. I thought it was a bit expensive, but every bit worth it. I feel this is a very unique addition to the area.

Cozy/chill little bar and cafe - great for drinks and snacking after a long day. Very pretty patio and area to sit outside