3 specialty coffee shops you can't miss if you visit Tenerife
Activities23/10/2026 Are you one of those people who usually search where to get a good coffee when visiting a new place?
If you are planning a trip to Tenerife and you are a Speciality Coffee Lover who needs to start the day with a coffee, likes to know what beans are served, try a different preparation, or simply find a table to stay for a while, there are three addresses worth noting down!
Two of them are in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital, and the third takes you to the north of the island. Today we tell you about these specialty coffee shops in Tenerife that offer different reasons to drop by and sit down to enjoy a good specialty coffee.
For years, a benchmark of 80 points out of 100 has been used in professional tastings to distinguish high-quality coffees—a useful guide, although the current definition by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) looks beyond a score and values aspects such as the traits of the beverage, its origin, and production.
After harvesting, the coffee is processed, dried, and roasted before reaching the coffee shop; the harvesting stage is done by hand, carefully selecting the beans to remove defects.
The washed method, along with the origin, the roast, and the brewing method, all influence the final result, and it is during cupping where quality, aromas, flavors, body, acidity, sweetness, and the mouthfeel left by the coffee are objectively evaluated.
But where does this way of talking about coffee come from? Erna Knutsen used the term “specialty coffee” in 1974 to highlight coffees with unique qualities; that is what explains the origin of the term specialty coffee.
Strongly associated with the Arabica variety, originating from Ethiopia, it is now cultivated in various countries and is known for offering more complex, aromatic, and smoother flavors.
There is no need to master all the vocabulary of the coffee world; if you usually take it with milk, just say so. If you like mild flavors, mention that too. With just that information, they will be able to recommend something that suits you.
At Brezelita, on Calle La Luna in Santa Cruz, you can compare different ways of preparing coffee. Their menu includes espresso and cortado, as well as flat white, cold brew, batch brew, and V60 filter coffee. In addition, the place combines this offer with pretzels, pastries, and sandwiches, a great option if you want to pair your cup with something to eat.
If you always order espresso, try asking what coffee they are using that day in case you feel like stepping out of your routine, and let them explain the difference between the available filter options.
Brezelita is one of the specialty coffee shops in Tenerife where the variety of the menu allows you to make that first attempt your own way; here the choice doesn't have to start with an origin or a tasting note, you can start with something as simple as "I fancy a cold coffee" or "I want to try one without milk."
Brezelita's Instagram
La Escala, on Calle Santo Domingo in Santa Cruz, allows you to sit down for breakfast with a good specialty coffee accompanied by pastries or a varied menu that includes several types of sandwiches or bowls.
This coffee shop has several floors and always features a top atmosphere, a mix between locals and curious tourists making a stop while discovering the city.
In addition, on its rooftop you can enjoy incredible views of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the sea.
Of course, the visit can start with your usual coffee, but we suggest asking what coffee they are serving that day and how they would recommend it according to your tastes.
They also roast the coffee in the coffee shop itself and will certainly be able to recommend something interesting during your visit.
P.S.: La Escala also holds a Solete Repsol.
La Escala's Instagram
If you want to know more about the origin and roasting of the beans, Slow Coffee Tenerife (with locations in Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava) features seasonal micro-lots and explains how they approach roasting.
In Puerto de la Cruz, espresso, filter, and cold brew stand out among the venue's preparations, but if you are interested in comparing, ask which beans they are serving for espresso and which they have for filter that day, as the lots can vary depending on the day.
Be sure to ask the staff for help in finding a coffee that truly surprises you; Slow Coffee is a must-visit and brings the north into the specialty coffee shops in Tenerife that you can (and should) discover during your trip.
As an extra tip, they frequently work with DAK Coffee Roasters, ensuring you will get a very good coffee during your visit.
Slow Coffee Tenerife's Instagram
If one of these addresses fits into your itinerary, check their opening hours before heading out, and once there, remember to ask what coffee they have that day so you can choose based on what you feel like trying.
And if you continue exploring the north, take a stroll through the streets and squares of Garachico. Nearby, nestled among banana plantations, Hotel El Patio awaits you to rest after a day exploring the island.
If you are planning a trip to Tenerife and you are a Speciality Coffee Lover who needs to start the day with a coffee, likes to know what beans are served, try a different preparation, or simply find a table to stay for a while, there are three addresses worth noting down!
Two of them are in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital, and the third takes you to the north of the island. Today we tell you about these specialty coffee shops in Tenerife that offer different reasons to drop by and sit down to enjoy a good specialty coffee.
What is specialty coffee?
For years, a benchmark of 80 points out of 100 has been used in professional tastings to distinguish high-quality coffees—a useful guide, although the current definition by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) looks beyond a score and values aspects such as the traits of the beverage, its origin, and production.
After harvesting, the coffee is processed, dried, and roasted before reaching the coffee shop; the harvesting stage is done by hand, carefully selecting the beans to remove defects.
The washed method, along with the origin, the roast, and the brewing method, all influence the final result, and it is during cupping where quality, aromas, flavors, body, acidity, sweetness, and the mouthfeel left by the coffee are objectively evaluated.
But where does this way of talking about coffee come from? Erna Knutsen used the term “specialty coffee” in 1974 to highlight coffees with unique qualities; that is what explains the origin of the term specialty coffee.
Strongly associated with the Arabica variety, originating from Ethiopia, it is now cultivated in various countries and is known for offering more complex, aromatic, and smoother flavors.
There is no need to master all the vocabulary of the coffee world; if you usually take it with milk, just say so. If you like mild flavors, mention that too. With just that information, they will be able to recommend something that suits you.
Brezelita (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
At Brezelita, on Calle La Luna in Santa Cruz, you can compare different ways of preparing coffee. Their menu includes espresso and cortado, as well as flat white, cold brew, batch brew, and V60 filter coffee. In addition, the place combines this offer with pretzels, pastries, and sandwiches, a great option if you want to pair your cup with something to eat.
If you always order espresso, try asking what coffee they are using that day in case you feel like stepping out of your routine, and let them explain the difference between the available filter options.
Brezelita is one of the specialty coffee shops in Tenerife where the variety of the menu allows you to make that first attempt your own way; here the choice doesn't have to start with an origin or a tasting note, you can start with something as simple as "I fancy a cold coffee" or "I want to try one without milk."
Brezelita's Instagram
La Escala (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
La Escala, on Calle Santo Domingo in Santa Cruz, allows you to sit down for breakfast with a good specialty coffee accompanied by pastries or a varied menu that includes several types of sandwiches or bowls.
This coffee shop has several floors and always features a top atmosphere, a mix between locals and curious tourists making a stop while discovering the city.
In addition, on its rooftop you can enjoy incredible views of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the sea.
Of course, the visit can start with your usual coffee, but we suggest asking what coffee they are serving that day and how they would recommend it according to your tastes.
They also roast the coffee in the coffee shop itself and will certainly be able to recommend something interesting during your visit.
P.S.: La Escala also holds a Solete Repsol.
La Escala's Instagram
Slow Coffee (La Orotava and Puerto de la Cruz)
If you want to know more about the origin and roasting of the beans, Slow Coffee Tenerife (with locations in Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava) features seasonal micro-lots and explains how they approach roasting.
In Puerto de la Cruz, espresso, filter, and cold brew stand out among the venue's preparations, but if you are interested in comparing, ask which beans they are serving for espresso and which they have for filter that day, as the lots can vary depending on the day.
Be sure to ask the staff for help in finding a coffee that truly surprises you; Slow Coffee is a must-visit and brings the north into the specialty coffee shops in Tenerife that you can (and should) discover during your trip.
As an extra tip, they frequently work with DAK Coffee Roasters, ensuring you will get a very good coffee during your visit.
Slow Coffee Tenerife's Instagram
If one of these addresses fits into your itinerary, check their opening hours before heading out, and once there, remember to ask what coffee they have that day so you can choose based on what you feel like trying.
And if you continue exploring the north, take a stroll through the streets and squares of Garachico. Nearby, nestled among banana plantations, Hotel El Patio awaits you to rest after a day exploring the island.
