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Best Brunch in Platja d'Aro
Platja d'Aro is the tourist heart of the central Costa Brava. Hotels, shops, nightlife... and a varied food offering. This guide focuses on what matters to us: where to have a good brunch. We've tried the options, compared prices, and we're telling you what we found.
Brunch in Platja d'Aro: Context
Platja d'Aro is a tourist town. That means:
- Lots of choice — There are dozens of places to eat
- Variable quality — Some survive on tourists who won't return
- Tourist prices — Especially on the beachfront
- Seasonality — In winter, many close
But there are also places that take brunch seriously. They're fewer, you have to look for them, but they exist.
The Best Brunches in Platja d'Aro and Surroundings
🐇 Dirty Rabbit — S'Agaró (5 min from Platja d'Aro)
Avenida Platja d'Aro 275, S'Agaró · Google Maps
Technically it's not in Platja d'Aro, but in S'Agaró (5 minutes by car). But if you're looking for the best brunch in the area, the short drive is worth it.
What makes Dirty Rabbit different:
The coffee is La Cabra — a Danish roaster that's consistently among the best in the world. We prepare it on a La Marzocco KB90 with reverse osmosis filtered water. It's not just "good" coffee — it's single-origin coffee, traceable, processed with precision.
The food follows the same philosophy:
- Benfumat smoked salmon — The best smoked salmon in Catalonia
- La Puntual pastries — Artisan bakery from Girona
- Origo Bakery sourdough bread — Barcelona
- REQ matcha — Organic, real quality
- Awachai chai — Spiced as it should be
Typical brunch:
- Avocado toast with poached eggs
- Toast with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers
- Yoghurt bowl with fresh fruit and granola
- Assorted pastries (croissant, pain au chocolat)
Atmosphere: Relaxed but considered. Terrace for sunny days. 3 minutes from Sant Pol Beach.
Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English, Polish. Menus in Russian, French, Ukrainian.
Average price: €15–22 per person (drink + main dish)
Booking required? Not for brunch — first come, first served. In summer there may be some wait at 11:00–13:00.
La Maglia Coffee & Co — Platja d'Aro Centre
Carrer Juli Garreta, 10, Platja d'Aro · In the centre
The first speciality coffee roaster on the Costa Brava, opened during the pandemic. They roast their own speciality coffee.
What they serve:
- Own coffee — Roasted next door, very fresh
- Açaí bowls — Colourful, good
- Toast with La Farinera bread (Sant Feliu)
- Natural juices
Atmosphere: Cyclist. The name comes from the Giro's pink jersey. Saturday mornings have gravel and road cycling groups. Large terrace.
Average price: €12–18 per person
Booking required? Not usually.
Best for: Quality local coffee, active atmosphere. Weekends have quite a bit of cycling activity.
Grace Coffee — Platja d'Aro
Carrer Pineda del Mar, 27, Platja d'Aro
Casual café in central Platja d'Aro. Not certified speciality coffee, but reviews are decent (4.6 on Google, 275 reviews).
What they serve:
- Varied breakfasts
- Espresso coffee
- Basic brunch options
Atmosphere: Casual, convenient.
Average price: €10–15 per person
Best for: Central location, quick and accessible option.
ANNNA — Sant Feliu de Guíxols (7 min from Platja d'Aro)
Carrer de l'Hospital, 21, Sant Feliu de Guíxols
7 minutes by car. Speciality coffee + 100% gluten-free bakery in a 19th-century manor house.
What they serve:
- Speciality coffee
- Gluten-free sourdough bread — Artisan, among the best in Catalonia
- Toast with their bread
- Gluten-free pastries
Atmosphere: Design, calm, beautiful. Concept store with local products (oils, wines, ceramics).
Hours: Thursday to Monday, 9:00–15:00. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Average price: €14–20 per person
Best for: Ideal for coeliacs. Beautiful space. Hours: Thursday to Monday, 9:00–15:00.
Maison Marcel — Sant Feliu de Guíxols (5 min from Platja d'Aro)
Carrer Major, 5, Sant Feliu de Guíxols
French artisan bakery. The croissants are the best in the area, no question.
What they serve:
- Butter croissants — With local organic flour
- Pain au chocolat
- Paris-Brest, tiramisù
- Decent coffee (not specialty, but correct)
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 8:30–19:30. Sunday 8:30–14:30. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Average price: €10–16 per person
Best for: The best French pastries on the Costa Brava. Everything 100% homemade.
Villamás — Sant Pol Beach (10 min from Platja d'Aro)
Passeig de Sant Pol, Sant Feliu de Guíxols · On the beach
Restaurant/beach bar directly on the sand at Sant Pol. More focused on Mediterranean food than brunch, but has options.
What they serve:
- Mediterranean cuisine
- Rice dishes, fish, seafood
- Paellas (order in advance)
Atmosphere: Feet in the sand, sea views. Premium beach bar experience.
Average price: €25–45 per person
Best for: Unbeatable location, feet in the sand. More focused on Mediterranean food than brunch.
Comparison: Which to Choose?
| Place | Coffee | Food | Price | Atmosphere | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Rabbit | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ La Cabra | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium | €€ | Relaxed, considered | 5 min drive |
| La Maglia | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Own | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Healthy | €€ | Cyclist, active | Centre |
| Grace Coffee | ⭐⭐⭐ Standard | ⭐⭐⭐ Basic | € | Casual | Centre |
| ANNNA | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Specialty | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gluten-free | €€ | Design | 7 min drive |
| Maison Marcel | ⭐⭐⭐ Correct | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pastries | € | Bakery | 5 min drive |
| Villamás | ⭐⭐ Basic | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mediterranean | €€€ | Beach | 10 min drive |
What Type of Brunch Are You Looking For?
"I want the best coffee possible"
→ Dirty Rabbit (La Cabra) or La Maglia (own roast)
"I'm coeliac"
→ ANNNA — 100% gluten-free, artisan bakery
"I want the best pastries"
→ Maison Marcel — French croissants of the highest level
"I want to eat with my feet in the sand"
→ Villamás — On Sant Pol Beach
"I want something quick and central"
→ Grace Coffee — In central Platja d'Aro
"I want a complete brunch with quality products"
→ Dirty Rabbit — Benfumat salmon, La Puntual pastries, La Cabra coffee
Brunch Hours
| Place | Brunch Hours | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Rabbit | 9:00–14:00 (approx) | Check |
| La Maglia | 8:00–late | Open |
| Grace Coffee | Variable | Variable |
| ANNNA | 9:00–15:00 | Tue, Wed |
| Maison Marcel | 8:30–14:30 (sun) | Mon, Tue |
| Villamás | All day | Variable |
Note: All these hours may vary by season. In winter, some close or reduce. Check before going.
Sunday Brunch: Our Recommendations
For Couples
Dirty Rabbit → La Cabra coffee, toast with salmon, quiet terrace. Then head down to Sant Pol for a walk.
For Families with Children
La Maglia → Large terrace, colourful açaí bowls that children love, relaxed noise tolerance.
For Groups of Friends
La Maglia or Dirty Rabbit → Both have space and can handle groups without booking (though better to arrive early).
For Coeliacs
ANNNA → No question. Everything gluten-free, everything artisan.
For a Special Occasion
Villamás → Brunch with sea views. Not specialty coffee, but the experience makes up for it.
After Training
La Maglia → Açaí bowls, juices, cyclist atmosphere. They understand post-workout hunger.
What We DON'T Recommend
Let's be honest: Platja d'Aro has many mediocre places that survive on tourists. Avoid:
- All-inclusive hotel buffets — Quantity over quality
- Beachfront cafés — Inflated prices, machine coffee
- Industrial pastry chains — Frozen pastries
We won't name specific places to avoid damaging anyone. But if the menu is in 6 languages with laminated photos, it's probably not what you're looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to book for brunch in Platja d'Aro?
Usually no. Most operate first come, first served. Exception: Villamás in summer for groups — better to call.
What time is brunch?
In Spain, brunch extends. The norm: 10:00–14:00. Some places serve all day.
How much does brunch cost?
- Basic (coffee + toast): €8–12
- Complete (drink + dish + extra): €15–25
- Premium (Villamás, experience): €30–45
Are there vegan options?
- Dirty Rabbit: Some options, ask
- La Maglia: Açaí bowls, meatless toast
- ANNNA: Vegetarian options, some vegan
Are children welcome?
Yes at all. Most comfortable for families: La Maglia (large terrace), Dirty Rabbit (terrace + near the beach).
Our Final Recommendation
If you're only going to have one brunch in Platja d'Aro:
Dirty Rabbit — 5 minutes of travel that's worth it. La Cabra coffee (world top), Benfumat salmon (top Catalonia), La Puntual pastries (Girona), and 3 minutes from Sant Pol for afterwards.
If you're in the centre and don't want to move:
La Maglia — Quality own-roasted coffee, active atmosphere, healthy options.
If you're coeliac:
ANNNA — The best (and almost only) serious option in the area.
Coming to Platja d'Aro? The best brunch is 5 minutes away: Dirty Rabbit — Avenida Platja d'Aro 275, S'Agaró. La Cabra coffee, toast with Benfumat smoked salmon, and Sant Pol a stroll away. Your home away from home.
Last updated: February 2026