Ikigai – Food for Life

One of many Restaurants in Estepona

A unique Cafe Restaurant right on the seafront in Estepona, serving high-quality, healthy food and drinks. Ikigai is full of positive energy. The owner, Erika will great you like an old friend when you visit.

Our Rating: ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ (Excellent)

Price Guide: €€€€ (Quite Expensive)

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Opening Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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ℹ️ The weather has a big effect on when Ikigia is open. If the weather isn’t great, there is a good chance they will close early or not open at all!

☀️ If the weather is nice you’ll often find Ikigai open way past 5pm.

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Editors Comment

Ikigai is one of my favorite places to go for coffee and breakfast in Estepona. With its amazing location, high-quality food, and uplifting team, you’ll be sure to enjoy it, too!

It’s a good choice is you’re vegetarian or vegan as they have a few vegetable based options.

Ikigai is also my favorite place to enjoy a smoothie as they have a selection of some of the best smoothies in Estepona.

Highly Recommended!

What we like

Delicious healthy food
Great service with a smile
Colorful Smoothies
Lovely location with great views

What we don’t like

Quite expensive
Limited inside space

Latest Google Reviews

Agne 2 days ago

The most authentic restaurant in Estepona.
You can never repeat this vibe twice.
Atmosphere, food, everything is TOP TIER.

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Bob Bistritz 1 week ago

Great food, great service and the owners are the best!

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Cristina Cortes 1 week ago

The food was spectacular, the atmosphere lovely, but the service depends on who serves you. Sol was a wonderful waitress, a real sweetheart. The brunette with glasses was rude, haughty, and unprofessional. I asked her for cutlery, and she replied in a serious and unpleasant tone that we ate with our hands, although she would bring me the cutlery. Furthermore, her attitude towards Sol didn’t seem friendly at all.

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NeoPet 2 weeks ago

Ikigai enjoys a prime location directly by the sea, offering exceptional views and an atmosphere that is both refined and relaxing. The cuisine was of an excellent standard — thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and rich in flavor. Considering the quality and the setting, the pricing was very reasonable.
The service was particularly noteworthy. The staff were professional, attentive, and multilingual, ensuring that guests feel welcome and well looked after at all times. Their warm and efficient manner contributed significantly to the overall experience.
We were thoroughly impressed and will certainly return. Ikigai stands out as a restaurant that combines high-quality food, a superb seaside location, and exemplary service. We can recommend it without reservation to anyone seeking an enjoyable and memorable dining experience.

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The Food

The food at Ikigai is great.

It always looks fantastic and doesn’t disappoint on flavour.

Made with fresh ingredients you’ll find dishes at Ikigai that you won’t find anywhere else.

Healthy
Lots of vegan options
Large selection of smoothies

The menu is mostly vegetarian although you will find Chicken and Salmon dishes.

Select Photos from the Ikigai Facebook Page

The Location

One of the best locations in Estepona!

Situated right on the front Ikigai is in a great location.

Ikigai has plenty of tables outside beautifully made up with Hamian style parasoles

Views of the beach and the sea
Deck chairs on the beach
Very easy to get to

When the weather is great you’ll need to arrive early or make a reservation to ensure you get a table.

Researched and Written by:

Alex

Alex is passionate about Estepona and sharing all the best things about the town. He is a resident of Estepona and has been part of the town for nearly 20 years.

Published:

April 29, 2024

Updated:

November 27, 2024

3 responses to “Ikigai – Food for Life”

Comment by

Andreea

2 years ago

I have been there last summer, and I was extremely pleasantly surprised that I finally had a perfect coffee in Estepona.
The food, desserts, and drinks were absolutely incredibly tasty!
My daughter ate the best pancakes, and we enjoyed the sea view together!
I definitely recommend Ikigai wholeheartedly!

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Comment by

Shirley Carolan

4 months ago

My first visit yesterday and I loved it. The servers are very friendly, the food is so very healthy and fresh and very well presented. The location is just perfect, almost on the beach. I would give 4/5 or 9/10 but the only reason I reserve top marks is the stalks were left on the strawberries in the porridge. Maybe they think it looks prettier but they are not edible so you have to put your fingers in your porridge to remove them.
The porridge was served with a soup spoon. This is not a complaint it is customer feedback.
I noticed there is a message on the bill stating tip not included. Its the first time I have seen this in Spain. The pricing is high end but the quality is worth it.
I will definitely be going back with friends.

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  Alex
  
  4 months ago
  
  Thanks for your comment. I will pass on your feedback to the owners 🙂
  
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