Last Updated: April 2022
When I first realised I had to stop eating gluten, I thought that my love for eating breakfast out in Spain was over. Eating breakfast out is an integral part of Spanish culture and daily life, and with many breakfasts in Seville costing between €2 to €4 it means that is affordable enough to enjoy breakfast in a local bar on a regular basis.
However, the typical breakfast in Spain is a tostada (toast) which means that you would be right to assume that this could pose problems for those who are eating a gluten free diet – especially in a city with so many traditional eating establishments!
But as it happens, there are more and more great options for gluten free breakfast in Seville popping up all the time, you just need to know where to look. In no particular order, below is a list of my favourite places for gluten free breakfast in Seville, and beforehand, a few extra resources to help you have a safe and gluten free stay in Seville
Eating Gluten Free in Spain
Many people are surprised to find that eating gluten free in Seville and Spain is, in general, pretty easy! Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are widely recognised, and even in the smallest of bars or tiniest of Spanish villages, it’s rare these days to come across a waiter who doesn’t understand exactly what “gluten free” means. In fact, many will go out of their way to make sure you have a safe gluten free meal in their establishment!
To help you with eating gluten free in Seville and Spain, check out this Gluten Free Guide to Spain from Jodi at Legal Nomads. She also has Spanish gluten free restaurant translation cards to help you avoid any problems or misunderstandings on your travels.
Where to Find Gluten Free Breakfast in Seville
Breakfast is one of my favourite meals to eat out, if not just for the culture of sitting in the sun with a coffee and watching the world go buy more so than the food! And given that I can’t eat gluten, I’ve tried and tested most of the gluten free options in the city. Here are my tops picks for the best gluten free breakfast in Seville!
1. Cafe Otto
Come to Cafe Otto on almost any given day of the week and you will find me there. This is definitely my favourite place for breakfast in Seville, and not just for its proximity to my home and office! The toasts come with a range of toppings, starting at €2.50 for a coffee and toast (and no extra surcharge for gluten free bread – take note!). There are also some different options such as scrambled eggs for when you are craving a little bit of familiarity from home. Note that Cafe Otto is always closed on Thursdays (partly due to the weekly flea market in the area).
Plaza Monte Sión, 8, 41003
2. Al Solito Posto
While Al Solito Posto is more known as a great place for Italian (and especially gluten free Italian!) food, it is also open from 8:30am for breakfast each day. There is a great list of typical tostadas that come with a coffee included in the price, but if you are feeling like something special go for the Tostada Italiana, with tomato, parmesan cheese and rocket. All of the gluten free food here is prepared in a separate kitchen, so you can be sure that utmost care has been taken to prevent cross-contamination – making it one of the best places to eat a gluten-free breakfast in Seville!
Alameda de Hércules, 16, 41002
3. Dulce Trazo
Located in Seville’s central Arenal neighbourhood, Dulce Trazo is a breakfast favourite for visitors and locals working in the area. The tostadas here are huge, meaning it is a great option to fill up before a busy morning sightseeing! They also do a huge range of homemade cakes, many of which are gluten and lactose free, and occasionally they even have some that are sugar free too.
Calle Méndez Núñez, 7, 41001
4. Milk Away
For those looking for healthier options to get the day started, Milk Away is one of the best places for breakfast in Seville for you! Their philosophy is based around making their food accessible for everyone, whether you are vegan, gluten free, or have any other special requirements. And with acai bowls, smoothies bowls, and both sweet and savoury toast options (banana, peanut butter and honey anyone?!) I’m sure you’ll find the perfect option for you!
Calle Pérez Galdós, 32, 41004
5. Bar Alfalfa
Bar Alfalfa is a tapas bar that is popular with locals, expats, and visitors alike in the centre of Seville, and while their tapas – although not my first choice – are not a bad option if you find yourself in the area, they are also open for breakfast – and their breakfasts are great! Go for the typical tomato and Iberian Ham combination, or mix things up with the tostada italiana – toast with provolone cheese and mortadella. And of course, don’t forget to mention that you want yours with pan sin gluten.
Calle Candilejo, 1, 41004
6. Almazen Cafe
Ever since Almazen Cafe first opened, it quickly became a popular spot for breakfast near Plaza de Pilatos – and one of my favourite places to eat breakfast in Seville! French-run, it offers a little more than the standard “toast” options, including an amazing croque monsieur, though regardless of whether you get something a bit more unique or stick with tostada con tomate, the quality of the products and the lovely homely vibe make it a great place to eat breakfast in Seville’s historic centre.
Calle San Esteban, 15, 41003
7. Orfeo Cafe
This is a place really takes sin gluten seriously. Aside from all of their usual breakfast offerings available with gluten free bread, they also have a range of cakes of which the majority are gluten free, and a selection of gluten free beers available! The range of options makes Orfeo Cafe a great option for breakfast, an afternoon merienda (coffee and cake break) or a drink before lunch or dinner.
Calle Jesús del Gran Poder, 19, 41002
8. La Mundana
Located in Camas, one of the first small towns right outside the city centre, La Mundana is one of my absolute breakfast favourites! You’ll need to get a bus (or drive if you have access to a car) but it’s worth it. But don’t forget to book on the weekends! Even though it is not in the centre, it is an absolute favourite among in-the-know locals for breakfast. As well as toasts with all the typical toppings you’d expect to find, they have delicious cakes, smoothies, and juices, too. This really is one of my favourite places for breakfast in Seville!
Avenida de las Erillas, 6, 41900, Camas
9. La Cacharrería
This was the place that did trendy breakfast in Seville before Seville even knew what that meant! It’s extremely popular and even with the recently acquired space next door there is still a queue on weekends, but it does have some of the most delicious and creative breakfast options in the city, toasts or otherwise! La Cacharrería’s basic tostadas will set you back between about €4-€6+ depending on what you top them with, and the gourmet tostadas are €9.90, but given it’s such a unique breakfast place in Seville, it’s worth it!
Calle Regina, 14, 41003
10. Cafe Moma
Another French-run cafe, this charming little spot called Cafe Moma is one of the newer places on this list that opened in 2020 on Calle Feria. With a couple of tables out the front, it makes the perfect place for people watching on any given morning in the neighbourhood. Their coffee is delicious, served in a glass just as we like it in Seville, and their tostadas are HUGE! I take mine with goats cheese, jamón and honey – the perfect French-meets-Spanish breakfast extraordinaire. Here is quickly moving up the ranks as one of the best places for breakfast in Seville.
Calle Feria, 33, 41003
11. La Cucufata
Bacon, egg and avocado toasted sandwich for €4? This alone makes it worthwhile making the trip to Los Bermejales to go to La Cucufata for breakfast! With a delicious mix of incredibly good value traditional as well as more unique tostada options, you’ll forget the bus or quick Uber ride you needed to get here. I haven’t been as much as I would’ve liked given it’s a bit out of the city centre, but I’ll definitely be back sooner rather than later.
Avenida de Finlandia, 1, 41012
12. Cocome
Cocome is THE perfect place to come for a wholesome bite to eat in the morning. I only discovered it recently, but it quickly became my go-to favourite place for breakfast in Seville when I am around the city centre. Aside from their delicious tostadas (my go-to is hummus, avocado and almonds) they have different options such as cereal bowls, porridge, and even smoothies! And if you’re feeling peckish later in the day, here is a great pit stop to refuel with wraps, sandwiches and salads at lunch time.
Calle Tarifa, 4, 41002
13. Paradas 7
This place is definitely not a contender for my favourite option in Seville, and I didn’t find it to be great value for what’s on offer (at least compared to some others on this list) but what Paradas 7 has going for it is the location! It’s right near Plaza de Armas bus station, making it the perfect place for breakfast in Seville if you are catching a bus in the morning, and being located on the edge of the centre means that it’s easily reachable if you are staying around Plaza del Museo/Arenal area.
Calle Marqués de Paradas, 7, 41001
14. Filo
If you are staying in the very centre and whether you need to eat gluten free or not, Filo is one of the best places for breakfast in Seville, especially if you are looking for healthier options. Their brunch menu features smoothie bowls, acai bowls, salad bowls and toasts (this is still Spain, after all!) and a whole heap of vegetarian, gluten free and other dietary-friendly options to make sure you are catered for no matter what your special dietary requirement is!
Calle Hernando Colón, 19, 41004
15. Bodega Salvatierra
If you are looking for the vibe of an authentic Spanish bar but are fully aware that they are the most difficult kind of places to find gluten free bread, this tiny bar just on the edge of the historic centre is the place for you! The coffee is authentically Spanish (strong, strong, strong!) and there is nothing fancy about the breakfast offerings – think tomato, jamón, jam, the normal breakfast lineup! But Bodega Salvatierra is uniquely sevillano and they always have gluten free bread, with a total neighbourhood vibe to boot.
16. Maravilla Social Club
This is a great little option just a stone’s throw from Calle Feria, with some good value and unique topping options for your morning tostada. The gluten free bread they use is not my favourite and sometimes it is a little bit under-toasted, but with a handful of outdoor tables under sturdy outdoor umbrellas, Maravilla Social Club is a great option if the weather is not so great or you have your furry four-legged friends with you.
Calle Maravillas, 1, 41003
17. La Mala Brunch
Open since mid-2019 this is one of the newer options on the list, and now they have an even newer location on the edge of Las Setas (the Metropol Parasol). And as the name suggests, brunch is the name of the game here! Aside from bowls with a few different unique breakfast options, the tostadas are where La Mala Brunch does an amazing job. I love their creative options such as the tostada with dig jam, fresh cheese, kiwifruit and nuts, or tostada with beetroot hummus.
Calle Rivero, 7, 41004
I am always on the lookout for new gluten-free breakfast places to add to the list, so if you have discovered anywhere great that I haven’t come across yet, please do let me know!