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Cafe 3.7· 640 reviews €1 to €10
El Café De Gros
Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
Visit El Café De Gros in Donostia for great coffee, breakfast, and a cozy atmosphere. Outdoor seating and wheelchair accessible. Reservations accepted.
3.7 / 5
Guest rating
640
Reviews
Cafe
Cuisine
Donostia / San Sebastián
City
€1 to €10
Price level
Closes at 2:00 PM
Overview
About El Café De Gros
El Café De Gros is a cozy café located in the heart of Donostia / San Sebastián, offering a casual and quiet atmosphere ideal for breakfast or working on a laptop. With a solid rating of 3.7 from over 600 reviews, it stands out for its great coffee and extensive tea selection.
The café features both indoor and outdoor seating, including a terrace covered for rainy days. Typical visits last between 25 minutes and 1.5 hours, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed coffee break or a light meal.
Guests can enjoy a variety of offerings such as coffee, beer, wine, and hard liquor. The menu includes breakfast items and desserts served with table service in a setting that welcomes dogs and provides wheelchair accessible entrances and seating.
Accepting reservations and multiple payment methods, El Café De Gros combines traditional Spanish flavors like tortilla de patata with homemade cakes, creating a pleasant local experience for both residents and visitors.
Great coffee Great tea selection Breakfast Good for working on laptop Wheelchair accessible entrance Dine-in Dogs allowed Outdoor seating
Quick facts
- Kale Berria, 17, 20001 Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
- +34 943 28 41 33
- Typical visit: 25 min to 1.5 hr
- Price range: €1–10
- Accepts credit & debit cards, NFC payments
- Rating: 3.7 (640 reviews)
- Reservations accepted
- Offers alcohol, coffee, beer, wine, hard liquor
On the menu
Top picks at El Café De Gros
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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Amenities & features
What's available at the restaurant
Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at El Café De Gros.
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- No Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- No Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Hours
Opening hours
When El Café De Gros is open during the week.
Closes at 2:00 PM
- Monday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location
Location & Nearby Places
Central Donostia / San Sebastián, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
Photos
Photos of El Café De Gros
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of El Café De Gros.
Reviews
Reviews for El Café De Gros
What recent guests say after dining at El Café De Gros.
3.7/ 5
Based on 640 guest reviews
Tortilla De Patata Cake Pleasant Atmosphere Terrace Homemade Cakes Cortado Churros And Chocolate Tortilla Skewer Cinnamon In Coffee Artisan Sponge Cakes
Sandie Smith
Mar 04, 2026"Our local cafe while we stayed nearby. Highly recommend it for cake & coffee as well as friendly service."
Jessica Sharp
Mar 01, 2026"WOW! Genuinely the best Spanish Omelette I have ever had. Perfectly seasoned, the egg was soft creamy folds in the centre, and light and fluffy on the outside. We came here for an early breakfast, were greeted by lovely staff and left thoroughly satisfied. Treat yourself to this local gem!"
Emma Pedgrift
Jan 09, 2026"Stopped for coffee and cake on the sunny terrace. Lovely service, the bizcocho de naranja was divine. 2 small coffees and a large piece of cake (enough for two), 8.50€"
Eric Callman
Dec 24, 2025"This is an authentic old school coffee shop - with a variety of cakes/tarts to choose from. We chose the Basque cheese cake - which was excellent - but they all looked good!"
Cheryl Francisconi
Dec 16, 2025"We came despite recent reviews about bad coffee and service BUT IT WAS GREAT! Whatever problems they had seem to be resolved. We had lovely service and the coffee, cafe con leche, and tortilla de patata were all wonderful and the server very kind."
Rey Navarro
Dec 10, 2025"I've been there for breakfast. They have a very nice outdoor terrace covered when it rains. Coffee was nice and you have churros also."
Janani D’Silva
Nov 23, 2025"The waiter was so nice. I was exhausted and needed a coffee - stumbled here, ordered a coffee and cake to go. Really kind guy. Sorted me out with my worst attempt at Spanish. Cake was awesome - will be trying hard to go back"
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
El Café De Gros offers a welcoming environment in Donostia / San Sebastián with a variety of coffee, tea, and breakfast options. Visitors enjoy the cozy, casual atmosphere along with outdoor seating and table service. The café is accessible and accepts reservations for a smooth experience.
The café provides outdoor seating, dine-in, and takeout services. Delivery is not available.
An accessible entrance and seating are available, but there is no wheelchair accessible parking lot on site.
Reservations are accepted, allowing guests to plan their visit ahead for convenience.
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are all accepted forms of payment.
Dogs are welcome, making it a pet-friendly spot for socializing and enjoying a coffee.
Visitors usually spend between 25 minutes to 1.5 hours, whether for a quick coffee or a relaxed breakfast.
Yes, a selection of beer, wine, hard liquor, and other alcoholic drinks is available alongside coffee and tea.
Located at Kale Berria, 17 in Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain. Contact by phone at +34 943 28 41 33 for inquiries.
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