There are at least two L'espresso cafeterias in Valenica that serves good illy coffee, but the one located on a side street close to the Placa de l'Ajuntament is a good place to go to for some afternoon coffee with cakes, in part due to its central location, also because of the friendly staffs, although most of them speak Spanish only.
L'espresso is a cafeteria chain in Spain that offers the complete variety of Illy espresso products and all styles of Italian espresso. For instance, while not many Spaniards are familiar with how to make a latte macchiato or a Triestino, staffs at L'espresso can usually conjure up a good cup of one of these standard Italian fares at short notice.
One funny thing I notice during my travels in Spain is, most people who can converse in fluent English are non-Spaniards, many of them are from Latin America or Eastern Europe who have settled down in Spain during the country's boom years. If you encounter someone who works in Spain and speaks decent English, ask them where they are from. 99% of the time they will tell you they come from outside the country.
L'espresso has daily offers of 'one coffee of choice + a piece of the cake of the day' for €3.50. As the cakes are usually home-made almond tarts, apple pies, orange cakes or chocolate cakes, it is a good replacement for lunch if you are on a diet.
Of course, this being Spain, you can also have salads or other light snacks with a beer if you prefer. Such cafeterias actually offer good meals at a reasonable price, without the need for tips or service charge. For those who do not want to spend too much money on food while in Spain, small cafes like this prove a good alternative to the more formal and expensive dining places.
During my first visit, I decided to try out a piece of lemon cake with a standard cup of cappuccino.
The next day, I opted for the home-made apple tart with icing sugar on top as my afternoon snack.
Check out the special daily offers and their menus on the blackboards displayed outside the entrance before making your pick, and enjoy your coffee!!
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