Mala Leche Coffee
Finding a table at Mala Leche can be a challenge, which tells you everything you need to know about this popular Malaga café.
Tucked away on Calle Castillo de Sohail, not far from Plaza de la Constitución, this warm and laid-back coffee shop has built a devoted following for breakfast and brunch in the city.
Its name, Mala Leche, translates literally as “bad milk”. However, it’s actually Spanish slang for a bad mood or bad temper, which gives you an idea of the café’s playful attitude.
Among the most popular speciality coffee in Malaga
The speciality coffee here is what draws the crowds, alongside a selection of freshly baked cakes and bizcochos (sponge cakes) made daily on the premises.
The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between casual and considered, the sort of place where you can linger over a flat white or settle in with one of their creative sandwiches.
That said, most of the seating is on the outdoor terrace. As there are only a handful of tables inside, bear this in mind if you’re coming on a rainy day.
Great value brunch in Malaga
What makes Mala Leche special, and popular every morning, is its impressively good-value brunch menu.
This runs from 9am until 3pm and offers a wide range of combinations, including a basic spread of coffee, fresh orange juice and tosta (toasted bread) topped with either olive oil and tomato or butter and jam, all served with biscuits.
More substantial versions include yoghurt with granola and fruit, scrambled eggs with various toppings and pastries.
The bocadillos (filled rolls) deserve special mention, particularly the inventive goat’s cheese number with peach jam, hard-boiled egg, organic tomato and olive oil.
There’s also an excellent vegan option featuring smoked tofu, avocado, mixed leaves, organic tomato and vegan mayonnaise.
This being Andalucía, the olive oil and tomato combinations appear throughout the menu, reflecting the region’s proud culinary traditions.
Daryl is the co-founder of Malaga Guru. He is a copywriter, editor and translator who moved to Malaga over a decade ago, having first fallen in love with the city on his Erasmus year. After working for many years at local expat newspaper SUR in English, Daryl gained expert knowledge in life from the perspective of foreign residents and decided to co-found this site in 2016.