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Ikigai – Food for Life

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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)

  • Good Coffee
  • High Chair
  • Sea View
  • Vegan Options
  • WiFi

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Opening Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

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Super vriendelijke en lieve mensen!
Waanzinnig eten. Heel lekker, vers en super gezond.
Echt een aanrader!!🫶
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A true gem on the promenade! 🌿🌊
We stumbled upon this organic café during an evening stroll and instantly felt we’d found something special.
With a beautiful view of the sea and beach, it was the perfect place to unwind. The menu is impressively creative and well-balanced — whether you’re a meat lover or a vegan, you’ll find something to enjoy. Everything is thoughtfully crafted with health and taste in mind.
We had the homemade sangria — both red and white — and they were absolutely refreshing, perfectly balanced, and not too sweet. Just what you need on a warm evening. The matcha with strawberries was also a delightful surprise, and their homemade iced tea was equally impressive.
We ordered the chicken burger, which came with crispy fries — it was delicious, with a generous portion size and excellent flavor.
What really made the experience unforgettable was the service. The owner personally came to ask if everything was okay, and the staff were genuinely kind and attentive. You could feel that they care about what they serve and the experience they create — not just one-time customers, but real connection and quality.
At the end, our lovely waitress asked what we liked best — such a thoughtful gesture that left us smiling as we said goodbye.
This place was a real discovery for us, and we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended if you’re looking for delicious food, a relaxed vibe, and warm, authentic service.
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A truly wonderful and quirky café with a stunning view of the water. From matcha to iced coffee and fresh cake, there’s something for everyone! We were served super-friendly by the lovely Mia! We’ll definitely be back! 😊😊👍
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Lunch was absolutely delicious, the ingredients are really good quality and the flavours were very complimentary

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.

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.

Connect with Ikigai – Food for Life

Address: Av. España, 3, 29680, Estepona

Phone: +34 657 780 254

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One response to “Ikigai – Food for Life”

  1. Andreea Avatar
    Andreea

    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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