Parcería Café

Parcería Café opened in August 2018 in the Feria neighbourhood, opposite the Mercado de Feria and next to the Palacio de los Marqueses de la Algaba, and it has since become one of the favourite coffee stops in the north of the old town. It was founded by Catalina Álvarez and Andrés Cifuentes, Colombian coffee lovers who wanted to bring the culture of specialty coffee to a part of Seville that is more local than touristy. The name comes from Colombian slang for friendship, which sums up the friendly mood.

The coffee is the main reason to come. Espresso drinks are made carefully, and there is a choice of manual brewing methods such as V60, Chemex and AeroPress, using beans from specialist roasters, including the local roaster Alquimista Coffee Lab. The staff are happy to recommend something if you are new to filter coffee. The breakfast menu covers creative toasts and tostadas, waffles and baked treats, with an emphasis on good ingredients.

It is a small, informal space that suits solo travellers and couples, and it is a good base for exploring the Feria and Macarena districts. Many people stop here before or after visiting the Mercado de Feria, one of the oldest markets in the city, across the road. Prices are reasonable. If you are new to specialty coffee, a filter brew is a good way to taste the difference between origins, and it is lighter than the strong espresso-based drinks served in most Spanish bars.

Parcería focuses on mornings, and current listings show it opening from Monday to Saturday in the morning and closing on Sundays, so plan for an early visit rather than an afternoon coffee and check before going. It is very popular, with a loyal local following, so expect a short wait at busy weekend times. Space inside is limited, especially for groups.

Calle Feria and the surrounding streets are good for a morning wander, with the Thursday flea market known as El Jueves held on Calle Feria, the church of Omnium Sanctorum and the Palacio de los Marqueses de la Algaba, which now houses a centre on Mudéjar art. The Alameda de Hércules is about five minutes away on foot, and Las Setas is a ten minute walk to the south.