Where locals come, very nice people and food. Churros coffee sandwich and why do I have to write…read moremore than 85 words? Hahaha

If you're looking for a quick brunch with good coffee and genuine warmth, this is the place to be…read more If you've been feeling discouraged by poor treatment during your time in Spain and need a reminder of kindness, this café is perfect for recharging your spirits. The three people working there were very welcoming, even with the language barrier, and they worked hard to ensure every customer enjoyed their meal despite the fast pace. The café can be a little tricky to find since it doesn't have a big flashing sign, so keep an eye out. Also, they only accept cash, so plan accordingly.

my second visit after 2 years, the go to Churros and chocolate , this time I tried their tea…read moreservice and steak too, it was good, so not a tourist trap

Amazing. Got to get the churros and hot chocolate. It is thick almost like hot pudding and the…read morechurros are crispy. They are not sweetened or with cinnamon but perfect with the chocolate! Stop and enjoy a little local treat.

This was a large restaurant with as big of an outdoor seating area as the inside…read more We sat by the window and placed our order almost immediately since we came just for their churros and chocolate. It was the perfect location to chill and people watch Our food was delivered in less than five minutes with churros piping hot like they were just removed from the fryer. Each piece was lighter than expected with an airier dough than others we've eaten but also not dipped in sugar. Of course we dunked them in the hot chocolate which was smooth and satisfying. Service was perfunctory and we closed our tab at the table.

Found this place on google review and decided to stop by for breakfast. The interior was neat and…read morewell decorated. Staffs were professional and tentative. The thick churros felt a bit cheesy to me compare to the thin ones, but the chocolate and cafe were absolutely amazing. Overall, it was worth stopping by.

The best thing is you can finally have an "American breakfast". This place offered a plate of…read morescrambled eggs, bacon, and pancakes. It was good not great, but we needed it. Service was good and the ambiance was decent - we were in a tented area outside on the plaza. It was cold out so they had space warmers which definitely helped.

We trusted the concierge at our hotel and wanted to try churros in Spain - should've checked yelp!…read morefirst The thick chocolate was not to my liking and I love chocolate - this tasted like poor quality or milk chocolate and I prefer dark. We had the American breakfast - not satisfying and not as ordered... the sausages were actually fried hot dogs and the eggs - The churros - when warm - were crispy and the oily taste was nice (vs rancid) so that was a success. We ordered 5 and ate 3. The service was a bit haphazard and very busy - the locals seem to love this place! The bathroom was clean. We ate outdoors - but there are a few seats inside with a/c! Overall, I'm glad we went but I wouldn't go back.

Nostalgic cafe and bakery on the edge of a square in Albayzin. Stumbled upon while wandering the…read moremany side streets of Granada and were very excited to try the leche merengada and pionono. You can eat indoors at the diner-style counter or take your food to go at one of the benches in the square and people watch. Like a bar, staff will greet you first come first serve and ask for your order. You can point at what you want from the display case if you're not sure what things are and they'll patiently wait for you to make up your mind (unless it's busy). Everything was cheap and both the pionono and leche merengada incredibly smooth and delicious. Stop in - you won't regret it.

Amazing! So happy I stumbled upon this place in Plaza Larga…read more First of all plaza larga is a wonderful little market place where you can see the locals shop and buy vegetables/fruits. They also have some yardsale type clothing for 5 Euro a piece, but shop carefully some of them have holes or stains! Back to the pastries!! They were SO good, seriously delicious. After we went back to our Airbnb and I had my first bite, I decided I HAD to go back tomorrow. They do not speak English, but my broken Spanish worked fine .. ( I took French in school). They're very kind and friendly -- have a nice espresso for breakfast with traditional bread + tomato -- such a great way to start the day. All the desserts are delicious, I don't think you can go wrong here!

Delicious breakfast with a view ! Went there on our last…read moremorning of our stay at Granada. Ordered the combo with comes with the bread, orange juice and choice of coffee. Service was great. Highly recommended!

The food was very tasty! The food was reasonably priced…read more The service was very friendly --but you need to realize that at Tapas bars here in Spain you're expected to try to get the attention of the waiter when you're ready to order and when you want to pay your bill In Spain, a couple of things are different on their menus than what you would find in an American restaurant: --Sandwiches are called Bocadillos. --We ordered tostados but it was toasted bread, not tortillas. A great learning experience!

Hole in the wall with great service by the owner Marisol and her friend…read moreThe patatas bravas, the cheese and the croquetas de jamon were all delicious

Awesome location in the heart of Granada. Service is friendly, and they speak some English too. The…read morefood was delicious and very authentic. We ordered the patatas bravas and the croquettes. The servings are pretty small, so make sure to order separate plates instead of sharing. Definitely recommend coming here!

We found out about this place via Tripadvisor- originally we just wanted to check out their olive…read moreoil selection and perhaps bring some back home. But once we heard about their food/wine tasting, we made sure that we put forth our best effort in finding this place on our last day in Granada. We actually went there twice- the first time we thought they were closed, but it turns out that we didn't find the right entrance. Anyway, if you want to have the food/wine tasting dinner, you pretty much need to make a reservation ahead of time. (Although we lucked out that evening without one). The place is really small, and won't seat more than 9 people. The tasting is meant to give tourists a sense of what the locals typically eat and drink. The food is simple, fresh, and worth every euro you pay (~30-40 EU/person). You have the option to purchase some of things you get to taste (olive oil, wine, Jamon Iberico, etc.) when the meal is finished. The owner Francisco is a super nice old man who explains every bit of what is brought to your table. We ended up tasting 5 different wines, 3 different olive oils, and so many courses of tasty food (small courses, as it's a tasting) that our meal took roughly 2.5 hours to finish. Don't come here planning to have a fast meal. You need the time to thoroughly enjoy what's placed in front of you. La Oliva is an absolute "Must-visit" if you're in Granada.

7 years ago I lived in Granada while I was studying at the university. Before moving back home to…read moreKansas, I bought presents for family and friends. My dad is into cooking and fine ingredients, so I had to get him some high quality olive oil from Granada. The only problem was that I knew nothing about olive oil. Luckily enough, I walked up calle Varela everyday from my Residencia to the Centro de Lenguas Modernas where my classes were. On this walk, I saw the sign for La Oliva down one of the small side streets almost every day. After months of this routine, I finally dropped in to La Oliva to see if it could help me find the olive oil I wanted to get my dad. Upon entering, I met the owner Francisco and he carefully taught me about the differences between the different olive oils and sent me on my way with three unique bottles of oil to give my dad. This impressed upon me such a positive experience because it was so rare in Spain that someone would have the patience to talk to me and teach me about the things in their store. After 7 years hiatus, I just returned to Granada, bringing my brother to show him the sites and to tour southern Spain. Remembering my experience at La Oliva, I decided to drop by again and see if the store was still there, and to buy more olive oil and other authentically regional gifts for friends and family. What a pleasant surprise! Not only was the store still there, but Francisco greeted us with a friendly smile and a genuine delight to have the opportunity to teach us about olive oil and other regional products. Upon telling him that I'd returned after 7 years, he shook my hand and gave me his genuine thanks! He promptly sat us down and told us he had to go buy some bread so that we could taste the different olive oils. So, we waited while he ran down the block to the panaderia. He returned and gave us samples of 4 different olive oils and sat with us answering our questions about the differences in the oils. He proved incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the differences between organic and conventional oils, why olive oil is so cheap in Spanish groceries, and how the weather and landscape affects the taste of the olives. La Oliva and Francisco are the real deal. If you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere in which you can purchase authentic regional products from Granada and the south of Spain, this is the place to go. Francisco speaks Spanish slowly and in a clear voice and even speaks a fair amount of English as well (he told us that he studied English in Oxford, England several years ago). Beyond olive oil, he also sells turron (regional sweet typically eaten around the winter holidays/festivals), sherry, wine, and a number of produce items. In addition, he also does some catering and private dinner events in the store. While I haven't eaten there, I bet the food would be superb. I cannot recommend this place enough as I think it is perfect for tourists and Spaniards alike who want to learn about and purchase authentic regional specialties. Most importantly, I cannot recommend this place enough because if it's another 7 years before I get the chance to return, I sincerely want La Oliva to still be there!