In all of the years that I have been drinking cafe solo in Galicia (at least five now), I never…read moreremembered Semola being in the neighborhood. If it's a relatively new addition, it's definitely one of my new favorite bakeries and places to have coffee in all of Vigo! Although Semola is first-and-foremost a bakery, there is also the option of ordering coffee (for take-away; there is only one small table at the front of the bakery [1]) or a coffee with bizcocho or croissant combination "special" for approximately 2 euro. Not only does this happen to be an incredible deal for the quality of what you receive, but I realized how incredibly fast I was no longer fitting into my new jeans from Blanco. The coffee used is Illy brand, so the espresso is very smooth and has no sharp aftertaste. The big slice of bizcocho is moist, rich, and heavenly. Every day, there are two different flavors of this diet-sabotaging bizcocho to choose from; my all-time favorite is the chocolate (they do not skimp on the cocoa powder!), but the apple and lemon are also very good. I try to rationalize the health benefits of the chocolate bizcocho, which I could eat all day, every day, because chocolate contains antioxidants and the Galicians make the cake with olive oil, not butter, so it must be healthy, right?! And having eaten a lot of empanadillas while in Vigo, Semola makes some of the best in this "downtown" area of Vigo. The pastry crust is light and flaky and the filling is pretty much ALL tuna without being greasy. It's none of this "I'm going to fill the empanadilla up with air" (which happens more often than not) or having gross, not to mention messy, orange grease dripping everywhere while you're trying to enjoy your empanada on the go (which is why I like them, they're so easy to take along for a day at the beach). The woman who works at Semola (I imagine she must be the owner) is there every single morning and remembers all of her customers' orders, down to which kind of sugar they like in their coffee (or the fact that I love the chocolate bizcocho). She's the best, and so is Semola! [1] When I first visited Galicia, NO ONE sold coffee to take-away. The past few years, this seems to be an offering many cafeteria and bakery owners proudly tout. Do I sense Anglo-American influences or are Galicians in a hurry all of a sudden?

Year after year, I keep coming back to Dominga, and I am never disappointed! This cafe is such a…read morestaple in Noia, and they recently remodeled the whole place. It looks stunning! The interior seating area is beautifully done, the colors are so aesthetically pleasing, and the lighting and the tiled section of the floor are so well thought-out. Not to mention, the coffees and sweet treats are delicious! My go-to is always a coffee or a freshly squeezed orange juice (or both!) and if I'm hungry, a chocolate horseshoe. So yummy! The location of this cafe adds to their success, too - it is centrally located in town and also right across from a secondary school. When the kids get out of school and break for lunch, they go straight to Dominga for a coffee or a snack. The cafe gets great business from students! Service is always amazing. The women working at the cafe are so personably and friendly and know many customers by name. They are always kind, quick, and helpful!

This is one of the best cafes around! I've been visiting this place for as long as I can remember…read more It offers delicious coffees and incredible pastries that are ready to go each morning, as well as cakes made to order. Everything is high quality, from the chocolate to the pastry dough, to the coffees and teas, to the fresh orange juice, and beyond. I can never pick my favorite pastry, because everything is so good! They also offer non-dairy milk options for their coffee. Situated right in the middle of town, it's the perfect place to grab a small breakfast before getting started with your day. It's always full, so it's best to get there on the earlier side unless you're prepared to wait for a table! The people working at the cafe work quickly and efficiently. This is an easy place to become a regular! There is plenty of street parking available nearby, and it's within walking distance of basically the entire town. The cafe also offers to-go options if you'd prefer not to wait for a table! Overall an incredible place and a must-try whenever you're in the area.

Finger licking good! Really nice homemade cakes (2€ slice). Flavors change every day, from red…read morevelvet cake, cheesecakes and kinder bueno cake to cupcakes and cookies. Milkshakes are really good too, order the oreo one! They also offer toasts with Nutella or jam and butter. Prices are really great. Breakfast with cake, coffee and juice for 4€ Come in and take a sit, the place is super cozy and cute and the staff is great!

This coffee shop has only been open and few months but I hope they are here the next time we stop…read morein Coruña. Guillermo, the owner, was very inviting and helpful with descriptions of the spectacular (looking and tasting) desserts. The mochaccino had an excellent presentation and was equally satisfying. We tried three desserts: two of the Napoleon offerings, and the exquisite one that was topped with raspberries - my favourite of the bunch. See the pictures added of the mochaccino and the raspberry delight, and please visit these folks; you won't regret it.

Great coffee shop. We stopped by on our way out of town. The owner claimed the had the best cakes…read morein town, he really did. They were delicious!

Very friendly and attentive service. The food was excellent ! Will definitely return on next trip…read moreto Tui !