After months of hearing whispered legends about this spot, I finally succumbed to the rumors…read more Stepping inside Happiness Lab in Mijas Pueblo felt less like entering a modern cafe and more like tumbling headfirst into a fantasy novel. The counters and shelves are piled high with a near-infinite mountain of coffee beans, glossy chocolate drops, and artisanal bars. It feels like a friendly witch's cottage or a medieval apothecary. The magic is reinforced by a beautiful commitment to tradition: there is a complete absence of plastic. Everything lives safely in crinkly paper packages or giant glass jars, letting you peek at the treasures inside. I didn't spot any phoenix tears, dragon blood, or pixie dust on this first trip. However, I am entirely convinced that once I become a familiar face and get invited into the secret back room, those rare curiosities will be offered to me. I am already considering to trade my soul for a lifetime supply. The ordering counter sits outside, accompanied by a few tables and chairs where you can gorge on your chosen potions. The ice cream, gelato, and sorbets come in a plethora of flavors, completely customizable with your choice of chocolate bar and drizzle. I opted for a vibrant mango sorbet paired with banoffee gelato, washed down with a hot latte. What followed was sheer wizardry. The mango actually tasted like real, sun-ripened mango. The banana tasted purely of banana. Sweet as can be but I'm not tasting sugar. There is no nefarious chemical trickery here to fool your brain. The texture is sublime--completely free of the graininess of ill-formed ice crystals or the grittiness of subpar ingredients. Next, I bit into the dark chocolate bar I had chosen. There was not a single hint of bitterness; it possessed the pure, unadulterated pleasure that mass-market chocolate lost long ago. The chocolate drizzle had solidified against the cold scoop, but it immediately turned to liquid amber the moment it hit my tongue. That is when the real magic happened. As the flavors and textures coated my taste buds simultaneously, reality began to blur. I looked back into the shop, half-expecting to see Oompa Loompas carrying sacks of cacao or Willy Wonka himself supervising the kitchen. I looked out into the sunlit square, and the tourists seemed to convene in perfect formation, moving like a crowd in a Bollywood musical or Michael Jackson's Thriller. The smoothness of the dark chocolate danced over my tongue akin to a flawless moonwalk, while the choreographed harmony of mango and banana initiated a heavenly, romantic affair in my mind. Even the coffee refused to be a background actor. I took a sip and the witchcraft continued; it was smooth, perfectly balanced, and entirely devoid of any bitter aftertaste. It was every bit as musical as the main event. Back to Reality Suddenly, the spell broke and reality hit. I blinked. Did I just imagine an entire square of people dancing? I looked down at the dessert in my hands--my precious--and smiled. What an absolute delight. And to think... that was only the first spoonful. Can you buy happiness? Perhaps you can. And at Happiness Lab, the price is worth every single cent.

" Some Of The Best Chocolate I have Ever Tasted "…read more My wife and I went to the Mayan Monkey Mijas Chocolate Factory. Wow, what a must see place to visit. The Mijas Chocolate Factory along with having many varieties and types of Chocolate candies, they have also Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and some wonderful and different flavors of Ice Cream. They also have so educational Chocolate Tutorials to listen to if you have time. It's a quaint and nice place to visit when you are in Mijas to be able to get a nice chocolate treat.

Abuela Ili is a chocolate factory on top of las Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The…read morevillagers in las Alpujarras make these chocolates and infuse them with many flavors including a variety of fruits and spices. The fruits and spices flavors include mango, honey, mandarin, orange, mint, pepper, cocoa, yogurt, cinnamon, and many others. My personal favorites are mango, honey, and mandarin. I bought several to bring home as the perfect gift to bring for each person. The chocolate are sold by weights, but 3 packs are approximately $8 euro or so. They also have other types of chocolate with mixed nuts, which is quite good as well. I highly recommend stopping by Abuela Ili for some wonderful bring-back home souvenirs for your friends and families back home.

From the owner: For more than 25 years we have been crafting artisan chocolate in the heart of the Alpujarra. We…read moreproduce small-batch chocolates using traditional methods: classic bars, honey chocolate, handmade bonbons, chocolate sticks, and more than 50 unique varieties. We work with sustainably sourced cocoa and take great care with every detail to create chocolate that is rich, flavorful, and full of tradition. We are a local reference for high-quality artisanal chocolate and a must-visit for travelers exploring the gastronomic culture of the Alpujarra.

This place has a variety of pastry, which was really good. Tried the carrot cake and it was…read moredelicious. They also serve tostada(bread with tomato paste spread, and jamón serrano) for breakfast and it was great. Also tried their coffee and gelato, and it was very well made. The prices are reasonable for locals and tourists. The customer service was excellent too. Will definitely recommend it.

Cute cafe at the beginning of Calle Real…read more There's a nice little outdoor patio where we sat to see the people go by....and also to see the views of the town and the hills. We just got something to drink but the people in here were very friendly and very nice. Cool place, not expensive.

This spot was at the town entrance and had a couple of outdoor seating areas. (One of them with…read moreamazing views of Frigiliana). A smaller, cozy Cafe/Bar serving a good selection of Sandwiches, Salads and Desserts. Stopped in for a Cafe Con Leche. I wasn't planning on it but saw a Chocolate Donut and couldn't resist. Coffee was delicious and the Donut was very good. The amazing view area was sold out so I sat in the City View Patio. Service was quick and friendly. A great spot to refuel while exploring Frigiliana.