A bit of a bummer, when I came down side market was closed. It looks like they're doing some…read morerenovations. I'm sure once it's open it'll be nice.

Very nice market and I recommend you visit when in San Sebastián. It opened in 1870. There are some…read morestores with olives and gourmet products, but it's mostly butchers and fishmongers. There's also a huge shop with bacalao, or dried, salted cod. Outside, there are produce and flower markets. There is also a great cheese shop outside. A central part of old town.

If you're tired of eating pintxos in San Sebastian, or you need something to go (like we did,…read morebecause I'm not sure I could get tired of eating pintxos!), this is a great place to come. This place sells 3-4 different types of ham sandwiches, all made with fresh baguettes, fresh meat, and cheese. There's no sauces or anything super fancy with these sandwiches, because you don't really need anything to cover up the taste of fresh ingredients. These sandwiches are reasonably priced at around ~4 euros, which is way better than most of the other food/sandwiches that you'll find at the train station. If you pay 1 euro more (or something nominal), you can get a drink with your sandwich, which includes bottled water, soda, or beer. Definitely worth checking this place out if you need something quick to eat, or something to save for later. There's no seating at this place, so plan accordingly - you'll have to take your food elsewhere.

Beautiful slices of jamon. Make it a point to try as many as possible and take some back to your…read moreapartment for late night snacking. Lovely owners, nice selection of conservas, txakoli, and crianza, too!

Must-stop shop in Donostia-San Sebastian, for high-quality foods at fair prices in a clean, cozy…read moreshop in Parte Vieja. We were looking for tasty local and regional specialties to bring home, and our finds there did not disappoint. Sylvain was friendly, well-informed about everything on the shelves, and so helpful. He hand-carved some Ibérico from Córdoba for us to sample. Will stop in again the next time we visit the area.

Just in case you were concerned (and I know you were), San Sebastián locals have their own Whole…read moreFoods-style markets with the Super Amara chain. The one on Tolosa Hiribidea is an expansive space that appears to have everything including a separate fish and seafood counter, an elaborate deli, and a huge meat market. It was across the street from our hotel, so Jamie W. and I came in here a couple of times very impressed with the vastness of the inventory even though we were just looking for a couple of cans of Coke Zero. Now I know where we would shop if we became expats here, and that's not such a far-fetched possibility as we continue to daydream.

The hot chocolate is thick and not too sweet, and I thought perfect. We did buy the churros, which…read moreare kept in warming drawer so not quite fresh. They are very good dipped in chocolate We then walked up the mountain to burn it all off

This is a fantastic local inexpensive restaurant and perfect for a quick breakfast. In the middle…read moreof San Sebastián and next to Baztan pintxos & bar on Porto Kalea. You order and pay at the counter and seat yourself. Plenty of room for large families or groups and the staff is friendly.