Coffee in Bilbao
36 spots across 3 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Bilbao takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 36 coffee spots across 3 neighborhoods, from third-wave roasters pulling single-origin espresso to quiet corner cafés where locals linger over a flat white. Every place here holds a 4.7★ average from real visitors, and none of them are the airport-style chains you'll find on every other list.
Start in Bilbao La Vieja for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like HARA kafe taberna, Meeting Point Cafe, Punto de Encuentro keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 36 coffee spots in Bilbao — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
HARA kafe taberna
Emeki Cafés
East Crema Coffee Ercilla (Specialty Coffee Bilbao)
Cafe Carpe Diem
Cafetería Zortzi
Bohemian Lane Pastelería Vegana (con gluten)
Cokooncafé
Bihotz
El Rinconcito
Cafe Arantza
El Tilo de Mami Lou
ARVO Specialty Coffee (Guggenheim)
Restaurante - Cafeteria - El Salon de mi casa - CAT CAFE
Baristas Club
Cafe Sirimiri Bar
Cafe Obrador Okapi
Café 91 Bilbao
La Currita
Meeting Point Cafe
Punto de Encuentro
Zona 28
Café Aitana
Café Originale - Specialty Coffee
Kurrusku El Bodegón de Egaña
Ederki kafetegi-taberna
Cafetería Dennis
Ziklo Bar Cafe
Novecento
Cafe Begai
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee in Bilbao?
Polomaps has curated 36 coffee spots in Bilbao, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include HARA kafe taberna, Meeting Point Cafe, Punto de Encuentro. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Bilbao have the best coffee?
The best neighborhoods for coffee in Bilbao include Bilbao La Vieja, Zabala, San Francisco. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these coffee spots near me in Bilbao?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Bilbao or anywhere else.
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