Hi
I stayed in an area called Soho, in the centre of Malaga City, Spain.
I would describe the streets of Soho as trendy, modern, edgy, boho, and chic. The roads are narrow and one-way streets but closed in by the townhouses and boutique hotels towering over from each side. There are various restaurants, bars and coffee shops waiting to be revealed upon every corner, each one more eccentric than the other. Each place has its own take which flows through the signage to the products served.
Therefore, Soho is my idea of heaven… I love nothing more than discovering new aromas and flavours, especially when small and independently owned.
Being, what some would call a ‘Coffeeholic’ I was extremely excited to get stuck in the coffee scenes of Malaga, these 3 stops had to be my personal favourites:
Next Level Coffee: 2 minutes from the famous Mercado Central de Atarazanas, hiding down a quiet side road, you’ll find this treasure of a shop. A giveaway of its location is the strong fragrance of coffee beans filling the air, almost leading you towards them. It’s a small shop, owned by a young and friendly couple, I sat by the door and enjoyed a flat white & piece of avocado toast. The coffee was delicious with a herbal, fruity and bitter taste. The avocado on toast was ever so fresh, a spray of lemon juice with a sprinkle of chilli flakes. Just how I like it
This is a place where you can feel the passion, excitement and pure love for coffee
Santa Coffee: In between Soho and Downtown, on a busy crossroad corner you’ll find Santa Coffee. Now this place was extremely busy, which is always a good sign. They have an outdoor area with tables and a small wooden bar around the outside of the barista corner. This place has a ‘hipster’ feel to it. I had a flat white from here, which was so flavoursome. Another fruity and rich blend.
I was surprised to see a roasting shop just behind, where you can sit with a book whilst local coffee beans are roasted fresh on site.
Mia Coffee House: Right in the centre of downtown Malaga, behind the church and a minute walk from the Picasso museum there is this little yellow hole in the wall. Very popular with locals ordering coffee and sitting on the steps of the church. I would describe this as cosy & intimate - with perhaps a family-run vibe. The flat white was yet again tasty with a fruity and nutty burst of flavours.
Slightly more expensive than the others, but as you would expect from a perfectly located shop.
Love.Lindsay x