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

Joanna Binkowska 2 days ago

This was our third visit to IKIGAI, and once again, it blew us away. The food is pure art on a plate — beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We tried six different dishes across the breakfast and lunch menus: the breakfast plate, brunch plate, salmon bagel, chicken burritos, and fruit bowl. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care.

Big thank you to the wonderful hosts and the IKIGAI team — you’re what makes this place so special. We’ll definitely be back again soon!

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Zeyana Zahor 2 days ago

Had an amazing brunch today, the vibes were perfect and the açaí bowl was soo good! Big shoutout to Miya who took such great care of us, she was so sweet and made the experience even better. Can’t wait to come back!!

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Katharina 2 days ago

The food was delicious and fresh. They have many vegan options which are very nice. But the prices are a little bit too expensive.

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Kristi Malmberg 3 days ago

Loved the location, vibe and food. Our waitress Mia was great! 😊 Highly recommend

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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

One response to “Ikigai – Food for Life”

Andreea

February 25, 2024

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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