Old Town Coffee

Trendy (and therefore very busy) cafe near the Cathedral serving authentic coffee creations and other specialty drinks. The food is also excellent, both pastries and savoury options, especially their avocado toast. Avoid typical brunch hours during weekends or be prepared to wait 30+ minutes. Service is efficient and friendly. They offer several single origin coffees with a mild roasting.

I found this cute little café while walking through San Sebastián. The employees are very friendly, speaking English was no problem. The avocado toast, the açaí bowl, my cappuccino and the cookie tasted all very, very good. I can highly recommend this place. Thank you guys, I’ll definitely visit again 😍

Tasty spot for light breakfast + good vibes Stopped here as it was close to our hotel and had good reviews. We had a 10 minute wait for a table but had coffees and a snack in that time. After being seated the atmosphere and service were great. Food was delish but not too heavy with coffees expertly served to go with. Overall a great spot 👌

Great modern hipster place. The selection of the food was wide. The coffee was one of the best coffees I had in Spain for 2 weeks. The food was tasty and unique. This kind of place is my environment. Definitely, I can only recommend.

OldTownCoffee in 2019 ( recommendation by a great coffee roaster Javier of Sakona in Irun) and we fell in love with this place. A day spent in town always starts here at least till this day 04,November 2024. Location: On a quiet street behind the San Martin Cathedral. If you show up at 9 o’clock on that street, you can not miss it ! Atmosphere: The OldTownCoffee team is like a family who takes great care of their customers and themselves. There is no tension or competition or any other issue among themselves. This makes them unique; this makes us happy! Coffee: I used to love their double-cappuccino as part of my breakfast until switched to V60s. It has been a game between me and my husband to find the beans we both love the most. We always give them our honest opinions ( which could be considered criticism by other baristas or waiters )—— they listen and never argue. And starting 2023, they have selected and roasted some amazing beans, taking my current favorite as an example, the Ethiopian Banko Gotiti , it simply beats my other favorites : Honeymoon by Dak, Yirgacheffe by Terredecafé and 2 by La Cabra and El Paraiso # 1 by Kawa). Food: My ultimate lover of the menu is The Lot composed of sourdough toast topped with beautiful avocado, jambon, tomato purée, delicious olive oil and parsley sauce , oh, and some sea salt flakes . My husband loves the salmon on toast ( instead of bagel) the most. We are always hungry in the morning so I take these 2 biggest ones. In the past I had a lot of the avocado on toast and loved it. Their menu is designed by a chef who used to work for Martin Berasatetui. Other F&B: as we always try to be the first customers in the morning, we see their suppliers bring in fresh produce: tomatoes and avocados, croissants and cinnamon rolls , and recently they have added amazing açaì to their menu, boy, that is beautiful and delicious! ( Lots of people do not know what açaì is till they taste it here! ) I am aware that orange juice, yogurt bowl and chai latte is frequently ordered but I only have one stomach . Service: these ‘chicos’ are always polite. Every single customer is greeted when they enter the coffeeshop. Sometimes we take good service for granted and we only notice those moments that are not pleasant. Here there is no unpleasant moment ( or at least based on my own experience). One year I forgot to bring my own V60 and I wanted to buy one from them . One of the 3 partners apologised,’ I don’t sell them anymore but here is one if you are willing to take it.’ Another year I ran out of paper filters and was planning to buy a pack, one of the 3 ( I forgot who) simply put a bunch of them in front of me. That was it. No word, just a smile. All these little gestures add up and I feel grateful to have discovered this place and it is alway the daily starting point of our vacations in San Sebastián! I sincerely wish they could open their second shop in my neighborhood in the Marais in Paris! Hint hint !!!!!!!!! Anyways, I will be ordering their Banko Gotigo beans online with no shipping cost from now on! To improve: open another one please!

This is an amazing little breakfast place that we thoroughly enjoyed. It was pretty busy so we sat outside but the service was top-notch being very attentive and quick to assist. The toasts were superb. I really enjoyed the salmon while my wife got the ham and avocado. The coffee had a great flavor with nice flower designs in the froth; while the fresh squeezed orange juice was equally flavorful. We’d love to try more of the menu in future visits

One of the few bars in Donosti that actually serve quality specialty coffee. The toast with avocado/jamon/egg was delicious as well as the cinnamon bun!! The seating inside is very limited but they work with a waitlist.

Best coffee we had on our 3 month holiday Breakfast simple but fresh and great service - Phil and Bec Aussies on tour:)

Great coffees and avocado toasts! Perfect spot to grab breakfast to start the day! Instagram: OAT my goodness, this was DELICIOUS!! Avocado Toasts Oatmeal @OldTownCoffeeRoasrers San Sebastian

This place is a gem, and if you can find a spot outside, you will have a perfect view of the cathedral in downtown. When it was my friends birthday we asked for champagne, they told us they didn't have any but then went next door and got some for us. It was so sweet!!! Their avocado toast is AMAZING and you have to try their latte.

LISTEN UP!! Food/Drinks - 10/10 Staff - 10/10 (they speak English which as an American tourist is so so helpful!) Vibes - 10/10 Indoor (very limited) and outdoor seating. What I ordered: Iced latte with oat milk (ordered a side of honey since they did not have vanilla) The Lot toast If you are an American tourist specifically, and wanting a similar taste of home while still experiencing the local coffee shop scene, I cannot recommend this place enough.

Great and professional coffee and food. Coffee is made for perfection. Recommend the Cappuccino.

I'm an early bird and was looking for a cafe that was open early. Staff were friendly and helpful. Delicious americano and pastry here. Loved sitting outside in the cool San Sebastián weather.

This is one of those places where you look at the photos and you question whether or not you really want to eat avocado toast, coffee, parfaits, etc. in san sebastian and the answer is a resounding yes. Their menu is fairly simple, with various combinations of toast. The ingredients are what makes the place - fresh avocado, tomato spread, jamon on top of the details: the sesame seeds, sprouts, presentation. What we got (note: went two days in a row, back to back) - The Lot: avocado toast + tomato spread + jamon. Delicious - Caprese bagel: bagel wasn't what you expect from new york, but apparently the caprese combo was super fresh - Tomato & Jamon toast: Also delicious - Parfait: The fruits on this were amazingly sweet. The granola was nice and crunchy As far as drinks go, the presentation is amazing but the drinks tastes delicious: - Cold brew coffee - Iced americano - Fresh squeezed OJ - Matcha latte Can't go wrong with any of the drinks or the food choices here. The waitstaff is super friendly. Expect to wait a little bit since this place is super popular!

It's a nice convivial place but not worth a wait in line - the staff is friendly and the coffee good - food so-sp

Very unpleasant experience; tantamount to racial discrimination We wanted to wait around for a table to enjoy the food/coffee that we purchased because two tables were about to be available. But the male waiter asked us to leave, citing excuses including the store would close in 30 minutes, a waiting list (even though there were no other customers waiting around,) etc. It was around 11:30am on Sunday (3/12.) Later I found out the store closes at 1pm on Sundays. It's truly unfortunate. It's a racist place. They want your money, but not your presence.

Great flat whites and good avocado toast. Dry carrot cake loaf. The menu is limited. Service is adequate.

American visiting. Very modern and hipster place for breakfast. You download the menu which was a pain for us because of cell phone service. When I finally got it downloaded, I could not get it to translate so the descriptions didn't help me. I wouldn't call any of the staff particularly friendly. I had The Lot which was good and a mocha. My companion had the avocado toast and an Americano; he said both were great. Honestly, most cafes use fresh ingredients. I did not see this as a stand-out place to visit.

This is a great little café right next to the Buen Pastor Church. If you don't look closely, you'll miss it! (*Thats what happened to me the day before!) their cappuccinos are very tasty and they have some good breakfast items as well. I will definitely go back. (*Theres also a little newsstand, a hallway really, right next door that is also excrement.)

Loved this coffee shop! Best coffee in town with the nicest staff around. My coffee with oat milk was delicious. The owners are fantastic. I had the peanut butter and banana toast which was fantastic. What a gem of a place.

Great breakfast spot! Coffee was really good here along with the avocado toast and yogurt with fruits.

Best coffee in San Sebastián, and frankly, on par with the best Aussie or New York boutique coffee spots in a lovely, friendly spot. And there is a food menu too, but the coffee is the reason to go there.

If you are visiting from America this is a great place to get breakfast starting at 9am that resembles some of the goodies back home like avocado toast! The staff here was very friendly and prices were decent. They have toast and bagel sandwiches to choose from, in addition to granola and such. The place is cute--more contemporary and there is indoor and outdoor seating. Recommend both the Salmon Bagel and the Avocado Toast that comes with a Poached Egg and a super yummy Crushed Tomato Spread on the bottom (tomatoes are soooo much better here)!!

This was the best high-end coffee bar we found in San Sebastián. Unfortunately, the famed Sakona was on holiday so we did not have a chance to try it in their shop. We did try it at the Loaf and it was very good. However, I would choose old town if you can't get Sakona in the shop. Old town coffee makes a really nice flat white and latte. We went twice in 4 days. The avocado and tomato toast was average and the reason for the 4-star score.

Best coffee in town! We were visiting San Sebastian for a week and didn't miss a day at Old Town Coffee. The food was great and the staff was so friendly. We enjoyed talking with the staff and especially loved Camille who was adorable and so sweet! Do not miss this spot!

Friendly staff and a great spot to grab a coffee and a small bite before heading off exploring San Sebastián. Cozy little shop with a nice and warm feel about it.

Nice place for breakfast, busy and fast people there. Service from a tablet, coffee but where is the sugar. No shots in your coffee as i was told it is not natural. My fav is a latte with caramel or hazelnut. Not available here. Pity. So just 3 ***

Best cortado I've ever had. Plus everyone was so, so kind. I had the avocado toast, and it was a really great way to start the day.

Great coffee, avacado toast is good, friendly service. Also had the butter and jelly. Easy to find in the shadow if the cathedral in old towne

Amazing. First, it's a great place to go if you want to hear English and its various lilts and twangs. Second, it's the only coffee that my husband has declared good enough to not need sugar. Third, the food is simple but good. I recommend the overnight oats, caprese bagel, or avocado/tomato/ham bread.

Best coffee shop we visited on during our stay in San Sebastián, you gotta check this place out. The owners are great group of guys, spoke perfect English and were beyond friendly. We came here multiple times our on trip and had a great experience every time. We had cappuccinos and cortados, both were on point, also enjoyed the overnight oats, the butter + jam and the salmon bagel. Plenty of outdoor seating. It gets busy, for good reason, so come early or be patient and wait it out. Good vibes!

Stopped in for a coffee in the afternoon and had a flat white and a blondie cookie. We sat on the patio, sipped our coffees, people watched, and took in the scene. The staff here was super friendly, and I loved the laid back vibe inside the shop. Being so close to shops and other busy streets, you'd think there'd be a ton of bustle. I would definitely come back if I'm in the neighborhood!

Really great place to grab a light breakfast before exploring San Sebastián. I ordered an iced latte (such a rare find in Europe), fresh orange juice served in a wine glass, and the classic tomato paste on bread you see very often in Spain but with avocado! I really liked the coffee and there was limited seating but we were able to get a nice and comfortable table. The staff was super friendly and they even spoke Portuguese so I had fun interacting with them!

We are so lucky to have come across Old Town, because they serve arguably the best coffee in San Sebastian. It's a bit hard to find because, at the time, the address online was wrong/old. They are located inside the San Martin market, and you can see them as soon as you walk in. We were greeted by the friendliest and most welcoming face- Marcio. He was so interesting and we had so much to talk about we spent over an hour there just chatting about how he got into the business and why coffee is so important to him and his partner Ricky. It was clear that he really took pride in serving the best coffee with the freshest ingredients. He also explained that he only sold food that he liked to eat himself. They truly take the time to know where their products are sourced from (always local), and make sure that the workers from these sources are treated well. Besides the amazing coffee, they also serve a great selection of regular and vegan-friendly pastries, from cookies to cupcakes to jamón sandwiches. Of course, they are in a nice big market so you can also walk around and check out the fresh food around. In fact, Marcio says the lively morning market is a sight not to be missed- where locals bring their produce to sell (we never made it early enough since we'd walk and get distracted before we arrived). Marcio also had so much information to offer about the town. We were heading to Barcelona in a few days, and he gave us several great coffee shops to try there (which ended up being extremely helpful). You can't get this kind of customer service just anywhere- it's clear that these guys love coffee and what they do. They had only been open six months when we visited in May, but were already easily the best coffee shop in town. These guys are always on the hunt for the best beans to serve and honestly care about where it comes from. It helps that they are both such friendly and personable people. You really can't have it any better than this.

We loved this place!! We had breakfast here two days in a row!! I was so craving some American breakfast and this place was perfect. Highly recommend!!

My husband and I are really fussy about coffee (well, I may be the fussiest of the two!) We live in Seattle and it's our "thing" to seek out good, small local coffee spots everywhere we go. I REALLY really prefer "third wave" cafes and I prefer to support small local spots. There's only two spots in town for this - here at Old Town and then at Sakona. This time around we had stayed in Bilbao and just driven over to San Sebastian a couple of times - had we stayed in San Sebastian this time (or when we do next time), we would definitely have pinged back and forth between the two. We just got coffee (wish we'd gotten food!!) but the coffee was excelente. They don't appear to roast their own, but they serve locally-roasted (Spanish) coffee. (The beans that we purchased to bring home are called "Nomad", roasted in Barcelona.) The atmosphere was lovely, it's a small, cozy place. The barista was really nice and very patient with my Spanish! bonus points, they were playing great music and I had to run back in to ask the name of the artist that was playing when we left. San Sebastian is one of our favorite - if not our very favorite - places to go. We can't wait to go back and spend each morning grabbing our coffee here & at Sakona to just sit and enjoy the incredible atmosphere of these even more incredible city.

If you're looking for the perfect coffee or flat white while in San Seb look no further than Old Town coffee. I visited this coffee shop each day of my vacation in town because I was so pleased with the offerings. The service was prompt and friendly, prices were reasonable and coffee and good were delicious. Everything we ordered was good, can't go wrong.

The best coffee in San Sebastián! It is owned by 2 Brazilian guys who are friendly and certainly figured out the right balance between great coffee and tasty pastries. Unlike many other coffee shops in town, they make real foamy lattes with great coffee from Brazil versus all the "Nespresso ish" type - which seems to be the only option available in the city for all other coffee shops. They also have great fresh pressed juices and whole wheat pastry options. Loved this place!! Their location is a bit hidden. Just look for the local market. It is located inside.

Old Town Coffee is on nice street that's closed off for pedestrians only. It's in front of a huge cathedral and there are tons of flowers everywhere. The breakfast menu is simple, yet everything on it sounds so good. I had the salmon and cream cheese bagel and it was great. I had a green tea also and I loved it. Also, the WiFi is excellent

Great quality. Cute, cozy coffee shop. Great service. Prices are a little high, but the sizes were worth it. Iced latte was quite large, and delicious. Will definitely be back. Not a lot of seating. Laptop friendly. Free WiFi.

We ran here before starting a 5 hour car ride to barcelona and arrived 11 mins after they closed the kitchen for breakfast. However, the owner very, very kindly offered to pull together some toasts. Since we didn't have time to run anywhere else and were feeling a bit worse for wear after a big night in San Sebastián, this was SO appreciated! What excellent service. On top of that, the meal he whipped up was amazing (toast with tomato spread, herbs and olive oil and topped with Jamon), the coffee was good and the pastries were heavenly (especially the cheesecake). Highly recommended

English speaking barista, professional barista I mean. Great coffee worth the walk. Nice afternoon break in an AC environment, however it is located inside a market hall. I still love it tho for the quality of coffee.

Their coffee is amazing and the service was outstanding and friendly. A great place to start the day or a afternoon boost.

The proprietors are very friendly and knowledgeable about coffee. It's a coffee bar in a public market. Lots of fresh fruits, veggies, and meats to purchase there. Excellent espresso here!

The concept is good but the delivery is disappointing. First, the bathroom has no soap which makes me wonder how are staff members washing their hands. I hope I don't get sick. Bread in my tomato, avocado, egg toast was soggy as if the tomato had been seating on the bread for a while. It was also weirdly cold as if it had been in the refrigerator. Not pleasant. My oat milk café con leche was not filled all the way up. I do not enjoy my glass of fresh squeezed orange juice filled with ice. I feel like there are much nicer and more reasonably priced places in this city. They probably think that it's fine for tourists because they don't expect a lot, but it doesn't represent the city the way many other restaurants in the area do. It's assuming that tourist don't pay attention to many details but they do. Also they rush you to leave. Definitely not a good experience.

A bit hard to find, but worth it! Easily one of the nicest coffees I've had! Complimented by a choice selection of regular, vegetarian and vegan baked goods and the obligatory "iberico ham" pintxo. If the food is not to your liking, there is a full blown bakery right next to it in the market, and fruit vendors offer ready to eat cups of diced fruit.

Ricky, the proprietor of Old Town, is super passionate about coffee (an understatement). A surfer from Brazil, Ricky ended up in San Sebastián after a stint in New York. He invests in quality, because he believes it makes a difference. His fresh milk (which can be hard to find in Spain) comes from the mountains, and he takes pride in knowing where his beans originated, how they're roasted and the coffee's flavor profiles. He also believes in sustainability, and his logo reflects his philosphy. Ask him about it. Super hospitable and friendly, he will strike up a conversation and before you know it, your capuccino is on the table with a shot of water, and you're talking about life, passions, travel and love. Old Town is a delightful coffee bar in a sea of fresh market goods-- bread and pastries, fresh fruit and vegetables, prepared Spanish delicacies, jamon (of course!), and newspapers and magazines. This is where to go to get a proper cup of coffee.

Over three weeks we went to many (most?) of the coffee bars, coffee shops and cafeterias that sell coffee and breakfast in San Sebastián. This is probably the best coffee. Food is also really good. Worth the wait!

Best coffee in town. Nice people good food, a lot of different coffees. Good place in San Sebastián.

Really tasty coffee and good service. For those visiting in the summer they also have a nice iced latte and a few tables outside to enjoy your drink or their brunch menu.

Amazingly good! My family and I are visiting from San Francisco California and have been in search of a good coffee shop here in San Sebastián. After trying out a few places this is definitely our favorite. We ordered the iced Latte, croissant, cinnamon roll, peanut butter toast, salmon toast, cappuccino, orange juice and hot chocolate! We enjoyed everything, the staff spoke English and were very friendly.

My favorite coffee shop here in San Sebastian. There are basically a handful here that are good, but in my opinion this is tops. The coffee service is very nice, the blends always balanced and the carrot cake fabulous. The wifi here is also great, which is a rarity in SS. I'm so glad the warmer weather is here so there is more seating outside (inside is limited at times).

Service was amazing, late art was fun, toast and jam was yummy! I'll be going back tomorrow for sure!

Really good coffee. It is IN the actual supermarket part of the market area in the corner. Not in the courtyard or book/electronics store. Cafe au lait was excellent and the fresh squeezed orange juice was really refreshing.

Awesome little spot with spot on breakfast items that don't skimp on veggies unlike the rest of the town. Great yogurt and coffee and very friendly staff.

Best coffee I could find in Donostia. I tried their V60, cappuccino and latte. They were all great. Highly recommend. The owner is friendly too!

Amazing coffee and service! Went a couple of times within a matter of days! A must try for all:)