Best Brunch in Malaga: 10 Spots by Neighbourhood (with Opening Hours)

Updated on 7 October 2026

Type "brunch" into Google Maps in Malaga and you get dozens of cafés, many of which actually only serve breakfast until 11:00. And when you turn up at 13:00 on a Sunday, you often find out the kitchen closes in half an hour.

This guide brings together 10 places for brunch in Malaga, sorted by neighbourhood (Centre, Soho, Malagueta), with their opening hours day by day. You can see straight away which ones are open on Sundays, which ones serve in the afternoon and where to go without a booking.

Every address and every opening time was checked in September 2026 on the official websites and listings of each place. I removed the cafés that have since closed from the previous version of this guide. I also tell you which places to avoid depending on what time you arrive.

🔎 How I chose these 10 brunch spots

A place only makes this list if it serves a real brunch (eggs, breads, savoury and sweet dishes, not just a tostada) and if its address and opening hours are confirmed by an official or recent source.

• Location: within walking distance of the historic centre, Soho or La Malagueta beach.
• Opening hours: open at least at the weekend, with public, verifiable opening times.
• Menu: savoury and sweet choices, and at least one vegetarian option.
• Reliability: still open for business in September 2026.

The opening hours come from each place's website and from listings updated in 2026. Where two sources disagreed, I say so. I don't give marks out of 5: I'd rather give you concrete criteria (opening hours, budget, atmosphere) than an arbitrary ranking.

Who this guide is not for: if you're looking for an all-you-can-eat hotel brunch buffet or a seafront brunch in Pedregalejo, this selection isn't the right one. It focuses on cafés in the centre and the streets just around it.

📋 The 10 best brunch spots in Malaga at a glance (opening hours and budget)

#	Spot	Neighbourhood	Opening hours	Budget / person	Ideal for
1	Brunchit Alcazabilla	Centre	Daily 8:30 – 16:00*	€15 – 20	First brunch in Malaga, groups, Sunday without a booking
2	Byoko Strachan	Centre	Sun – Thu 8:30 – 21:30 · Fri – Sat 8:30 – 22:00	n/a	Late brunch, organic and local produce
3	Café con Libros	Centre	Daily from 9:00 or 10:00 depending on the source, until late in the evening	n/a	Terrace on Plaza de la Merced, readers, dogs welcome
4	Next Level Specialty Coffee	Centre	Mon – Thu and Sun 7:30 – 15:00 · Fri – Sat 7:30 – 16:00	n/a	Early risers, specialty coffee lovers, bagels
5	La Bella Julieta	Centre	Mon – Fri 7:30 – 21:00 · Sat – Sun 8:00 – 21:00	€5 – 10	Small budget, sweet brunch, late-afternoon snack
6	La Desayunería Atarazanas	Centre	Tue – Sun 9:00 – 20:00 · Mon 9:00 – 16:00	€8 – 12	Pancakes and American-style breakfast, after the market
7	Santa Coffee Soho	Soho	Mon – Fri 8:00 – 20:00 · Sat – Sun 9:00 – 20:00	n/a	Specialty coffee, crêpes, a break between two museums
8	The Cereal Boom Coffee	Soho	Daily 9:00 – 20:30	€5 – 10	Kids, sweet tooths, vegan and gluten-free options
9	La Galga Specialty Coffee & Bistro	Malagueta	Mon – Fri 8:30 – 16:30 · Sat – Sun 9:00 – 16:00*	n/a	Brunch before the beach, sourdough bread, gluten-free
10	Buenagueta Café & Bar	Malagueta	Mon 9:00 – 17:30 · Wed – Sat 9:00 – 18:00 · Sun 9:00 – 16:30 · closed on Tuesdays	n/a	Spanish breakfast near the beach

* kitchen until 15:30. n/a: price not publicly available.

🥐 Brunch or desayuno: how people eat in the morning in Malaga

In Malaga, brunch is a recent import: the real local ritual is the desayuno, a tostada with a coffee at the bar between 9:00 and 11:00. English-style brunch (eggs Benedict, pancakes, avocado toast) settled in the centre and in Soho with the arrival of specialty coffee shops.

So you are not caught out:

• The tostada malagueña: toasted bread, grated tomato and olive oil, sometimes with ham. It is the go-to breakfast, and it costs a few euros.
• Coffee is ordered Malaga-style: a solo (espresso), a mitad (half coffee, half milk), a nube (almost all milk). The name depends on how much milk goes in.
• Mealtimes are later: lunch is around 14:00, so brunch tends to be between 10:00 and 13:30.
• Many brunch spots close in the afternoon: the kitchen closes around 15:30 at several places on this list.
• Sunday is still brunch day: all our spots are open on Sundays.

🏛️ Brunch in Malaga city centre: the 6 best spots in the historic centre

The historic centre has most of Malaga's brunch spots, between Plaza de la Merced, Calle Larios and Atarazanas market. You can do everything on foot, and carry on to the Picasso Museum or the Alcazaba afterwards.

1. Brunchit Alcazabilla, the safe bet opposite the Roman theatre

• Ideal for: a first brunch in Malaga, groups, Sunday without a booking
• Address: Calle Alcazabilla, 15, 29015 Málaga (Centre)
• Opening hours: Daily 8:30 – 16:00 (kitchen until 15:30)
• Budget: €15 – 20

Brunchit is a chain built for brunch, and it shows: brunch is all the menu does. Artisan sourdough, seasonal produce, sweet and savoury dishes: the Calle Alcazabilla branch sits on a corner opposite the Roman theatre, a short walk from Plaza de la Merced. Brunchit doesn't take bookings: you just turn up when you like. The brand has four other addresses in Malaga, handy if the first one is full: Soho (Calle Trinidad Grund, 6), Museo Picasso (Calle San Agustín, 7), Carretería (Calle Carretería, 46) and Mercado (Calle Alhóndiga, 2).

Pros: open 7 days a week, central location, several back-up addresses.
Cons: busy at the weekend, kitchen closes at 15:30, pricier than average.
Skip it if: you want a little-known spot or a brunch after 16:00.

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2. Byoko Strachan, brunch served into the evening

• Ideal for: a late brunch, fans of organic and local produce
• Address: Calle Strachan, 5, 29015 Málaga (Centre)
• Opening hours: Sun – Thu 8:30 – 21:30 · Fri – Sat 8:30 – 22:00 (brunch all day)
• Budget: not published, menu on site

Byoko is the only place on this list where brunch is served all day, until 21:30. 40 metres from Calle Larios, Byoko Strachan is the first branch of this small Malaga chain focused on organic and local food: baked eggs, bowls, smoothies, organic bread and specialty coffee. No bookings. There is a second branch on Plaza de la Merced (no. 22); check its opening hours there.

Pros: non-stop brunch, ideal if you get up late or arrive at the end of the day.
Cons: no bookings, fills up quickly at the weekend.
Skip it if: you want the feel of a traditional Spanish café.

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3. Café con Libros, the book café on Plaza de la Merced

• Ideal for: a terrace on the square, readers, travellers with a dog
• Address: Plaza de la Merced, 19, 29012 Málaga (Centre)
• Opening hours: Daily from 9:00 or 10:00 depending on the source, until late in the evening
• Budget: not published, menu on site

Café con Libros is a colourful terrace on one of Malaga's most beautiful squares. On Plaza de la Merced, a few steps from Picasso's birthplace, this café mixes creative decor, books and a terrace. The menu offers brunch, juices, salads, sandwiches and homemade cakes, and dogs are welcome, with a water bowl provided. Sources disagree on the opening time (9:00 or 10:00): count on 10:00 to be safe.

Pros: location, terrace, open late.
Cons: simpler brunch menu than Brunchit or Byoko, morning opening time to be confirmed.
Skip it if: you want brunch before 10:00.

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4. Next Level Specialty Coffee, specialty coffee for early risers

• Ideal for: early risers, coffee lovers, families
• Address: Calle Panaderos, 14, 29005 Málaga (Centre)
• Opening hours: Mon – Thu and Sun 7:30 – 15:00 · Fri – Sat 7:30 – 16:00
• Budget: not published, menu on site

Next Level opens at 7:30 every day, Sundays included. Near the Alameda Principal, this specialty coffee shop works with several roasters (including Kima Coffee, a Malaga roaster). On the plate: bagels, tostadas, bowls, eggs Benedict and homemade cheesecake. Plant-based options, plant milks, and both children and dogs are welcome.

Pros: very early opening, quality coffee, open on Sundays.
Cons: closes early (15:00, 16:00 on Fridays and Saturdays).
Skip it if: you are planning a late brunch.

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5. La Bella Julieta, sweet brunch on a budget

• Ideal for: small budgets, sweet tooths, a late-afternoon snack
• Address: Calle Puerta del Mar, 20, 29005 Málaga (Centre)
• Opening hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 – 21:00 · Sat – Sun 8:00 – 21:00
• Budget: €5 – 10

La Bella Julieta is one of the cheapest places in this selection, and it stays open until 21:00. Just above the Alameda Principal, this coffee bar focuses on homemade cakes, bagels (fairly rare in Malaga), French toast, waffles and milkshakes. Handy on weekdays: it opens from 7:30.

Pros: low prices, long opening hours, sweet choices.
Cons: fewer elaborate savoury dishes than a dedicated brunch spot.
Skip it if: you want a healthy or very savoury brunch.

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6. La Desayunería Atarazanas, pancakes opposite the market

• Ideal for: pancakes, a brunch after Atarazanas market
• Address: Calle Atarazanas, 10, 29005 Málaga (Centre)
• Opening hours: Tue – Sun 9:00 – 20:00 · Mon 9:00 – 16:00
• Budget: €8 – 12

La Desayunería takes its cue from American breakfasts, with pancakes leading the way. Opposite Atarazanas market, it's the place for fans of an American-style breakfast. Watch out on Mondays: it closes at 16:00, compared with 20:00 on other days.

Pros: open late (except Mondays), handy location before or after the market.
Cons: American rather than local food.
Skip it if: you want to try Andalusian produce.

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🎨 Brunch in Soho: 2 spots in the arts district

Soho, the street art district between the Alameda and the port, is the best choice for a quiet brunch 5 minutes from the centre. You'll also find Brunchit Soho here (Calle Trinidad Grund, 6, daily 8:00 – 16:00), near CAC Málaga.

7. Santa Coffee Soho, specialty coffee in the arts district

• Ideal for: coffee lovers, a break between two museums
• Address: Calle Tomás Heredia, 5, 29001 Málaga (Soho)
• Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 – 20:00 · Sat – Sun 9:00 – 20:00
• Budget: not published, menu on site

Santa Coffee Soho is open every day until 20:00, weekends included. Specialty coffee (espresso, filter, cold brew), crêpes, tostadas, croissants: a simple, reliable spot for a no-fuss brunch before CAC Málaga or the port.

Pros: open in the afternoon, vegan options, neighbourhood feel.
Cons: shorter menu than a dedicated brunch spot.
Skip it if: you want a big, hearty brunch.

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8. The Cereal Boom Coffee, cereals from around the world and pancakes

• Ideal for: families with children, sweet tooths, vegan or gluten-free diets
• Address: Calle Córdoba, 14, 29001 Málaga (Soho)
• Opening hours: Daily 9:00 – 20:30
• Budget: €5 – 10

The Cereal Boom is the only place on the list that takes bookings by phone. Cereals from around the world, build-your-own bowls, pancakes, tostadas, juices and smoothies, with vegan and gluten-free options. Open every day from 9:00 to 20:30. With children, it's usually a guaranteed hit.

Pros: bookings possible, open late, ideal for families.
Cons: very sweet, not the best choice for a savoury brunch.
Skip it if: you are after local or refined cooking.

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🏖️ Brunch in La Malagueta: 2 spots near the beach

La Malagueta has few real brunch spots, but two are worth the trip before a morning on the beach. For the rest of the day, see my guide to the beaches in Malaga you can reach from the centre.

9. La Galga Specialty Coffee & Bistro, sourdough brunch before the beach

• Ideal for: a brunch before the beach, gluten-free diets
• Address: Calle Pintor Casilari Roldán, 12, 29016 Málaga (Malagueta)
• Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 – 16:30 · Sat – Sun 9:00 – 16:00 (kitchen until 15:30)
• Budget: not published, menu on site

La Galga is the brunch spot in La Malagueta: long-fermented sourdough, free-range eggs, and granola and pastries made in-house every morning. The coffee comes from Barcelona roaster Nomad Coffee, and the menu has gluten-free options. They also hold occasional yoga and brunch mornings.

Pros: quality produce, close to the beach, gluten-free.
Cons: kitchen closes at 15:30, closes at 16:00 at the weekend.
Skip it if: you arrive after 15:30.

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10. Buenagueta Café & Bar, the local Spanish breakfast

• Ideal for: a Spanish-style breakfast near the beach
• Address: Calle Reding, 21, 29016 Málaga (Malagueta)
• Opening hours: Mon 9:00 – 17:30 · Wed – Sat 9:00 – 18:00 · Sun 9:00 – 16:30 · closed on Tuesdays
• Budget: not published, menu on site

Buenagueta is more of a neighbourhood café than a trendy brunch spot, and that's exactly its appeal. Breakfasts, coffees and tapas in a relaxed atmosphere, a few streets from the beach. Ideal for a tostada and a coffee before you lay out your towel. Note: closed on Tuesdays.

Pros: local atmosphere, handy before the beach.
Cons: no elaborate brunch menu, closed on Tuesdays.
Skip it if: you want eggs Benedict and pancakes.

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📍 Brunch near me: which spot depending on where you are

To find a brunch near you in Malaga, start from where you are: all our spots are less than 15 minutes' walk from each other.

• ✅ You are near the cathedral or Calle Larios → Byoko Strachan, then Brunchit Alcazabilla.
• ✅ Plaza de la Merced or the Picasso Museum → Café con Libros or Brunchit Museo Picasso.
• ✅ Atarazanas market or the Alameda → La Desayunería, Next Level or La Bella Julieta.
• ✅ Soho, CAC Málaga or the port → Santa Coffee Soho or The Cereal Boom.
• ✅ La Malagueta beach → La Galga or Buenagueta.

A brunch spot open right now?

The widget at the top of the page shows which spots are open in real time. In short:

• Before 8:00: Next Level (7:30 every day) and La Bella Julieta (7:30 on weekdays).
• Between 16:00 and 20:00: Byoko, La Bella Julieta, Santa Coffee Soho, The Cereal Boom, Café con Libros and La Desayunería (except Mondays).
• After 20:30: Byoko (until 21:30, 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays), La Bella Julieta (21:00) and Café con Libros.

👥 Which brunch spot to choose for you

• With family: The Cereal Boom (bookings possible, a menu kids love) or Next Level, which welcomes children.
• As a couple: Café con Libros for the terrace on Plaza de la Merced, or La Galga before a walk on the beach.
• Small budget: La Bella Julieta and The Cereal Boom (€5 to €10), or a tostada at Buenagueta.
• Vegetarian or vegan: Byoko, Brunchit, The Cereal Boom and Santa Coffee Soho have plant-based options. For a 100% vegan restaurant in Soho, there is also Mimo Healthy (Avenida Agustín Heredia, 20), better for lunch.
• Gluten-free: La Galga and The Cereal Boom list gluten-free options.
• Late risers: Byoko, the only one serving brunch into the evening.

❓ FAQ: your questions about brunch in Malaga

How much does brunch cost in Malaga?

Expect to pay between €10 and €20 per person for a full brunch in Malaga. The most affordable places, such as La Bella Julieta or The Cereal Boom, are around €5 to €10. A full brunch at Brunchit is more like €15 to €20 with a drink. A simple tostada with a coffee costs a few euros in a traditional bar.

Where can you have brunch on a Sunday in Malaga?

All 10 spots in this guide are open on Sundays. Brunchit (8:30 – 16:00), Byoko (until 21:30), Santa Coffee Soho and The Cereal Boom are the most convenient on Sundays. Arrive before 10:30 or after 14:00 to avoid queuing.

Where can you find a vegetarian or vegan brunch in Malaga?

Byoko, Brunchit, The Cereal Boom and Santa Coffee Soho offer vegetarian and vegan options. Byoko focuses on organic and local produce, and The Cereal Boom has vegan and gluten-free options. For a fully vegan restaurant, Mimo Healthy in Soho is a go-to, but more for lunch.

Can you have brunch without a booking in Malaga?

Yes, most brunch spots in Malaga work without bookings. Brunchit and Byoko don't take bookings: you just turn up when you like. The Cereal Boom accepts bookings by phone. At the weekend, queues mostly form between 11:00 and 13:00.

Which neighbourhood is best for brunch in Malaga?

The historic centre has the most brunch spots, Soho is the quietest and La Malagueta is closest to the beach. In the centre, you have Brunchit, Byoko, Café con Libros, Next Level, La Bella Julieta and La Desayunería. In Soho, Santa Coffee Soho, The Cereal Boom and Brunchit Soho. In La Malagueta, La Galga and Buenagueta.

How late can you have brunch in Malaga?

Most brunch spots in Malaga serve until 15:30 or 16:00, but some stay open in the evening. Brunchit and La Galga close their kitchens at 15:30. Byoko serves brunch all day until 21:30 (22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays), and The Cereal Boom stays open until 20:30.

🏆 My honest take on brunch in Malaga

If you only have one brunch in Malaga, go to Brunchit Alcazabilla one morning before 10:30: the menu is designed for it, the location opposite the Roman theatre is unbeatable, and you have four other back-up addresses if it's full. If you get up late or arrive at the end of the day, Byoko is the only real option.

For a quieter time, Soho and La Malagueta are worth the trip: Santa Coffee Soho for the coffee, La Galga for a carefully made brunch before the beach. And if you want to live the morning Malaga-style, have a tostada with tomato and a mitad in a neighbourhood bar: that's Malaga too.

Your next steps

1. Find the spot closest to where you are staying in the "near me" section.
2. Check it is open at the time you plan to go with the widget at the top of the page.
3. Carry on with a visit: the Picasso Museum is a short walk from Brunchit and Café con Libros.

If you know other brunch spots in Malaga, feel free to tell us about them in the comments.