Café Palmelita

Top choice in Santa Cruz de Tenerife


This delightful cafe has a vintage exterior, a theme which continues within, and was founded in the late 1960s with German origins. The emphasis is on serious indulgence, with hot chocolate with double cream, or cold with vanilla ice cream; foamy frappés; buttery pastries; and traditional German cakes. All designed to put a contented waddle in your step. It's also a superb breakfast spot.

Join most of the coffee-quaffers sitting outside reading or people-watching.


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