TOP 5 CYCLING CAFES IN GIRONA
1.LA FÁBRICA – THE ORIGINAL CYCLING CAFÉ
If there’s one café that helped define Girona’s cycling culture, it’s La Fàbrica Girona.
Opened by former professional cyclist Christian Meier and his partner Amber Meier, La Fàbrica was the first true specialty cycling café in the city — and it remains the most iconic.
What Makes It Special
☕ The original Girona cycling café
🚴 A daily meeting point for local and visiting riders
🥐 High-quality specialty coffee & fresh brunch menu
🌍 International cycling atmosphere
La Fàbrica isn’t just popular — it’s become part of Girona’s identity. On any given morning you’ll find WorldTour pros, local riders, and visiting cyclists all clipping in and out from the terrace.
The coffee is expertly brewed, and the menu is designed with cyclists in mind. Expect wholesome, nutrient-dense dishes that balance quality carbohydrates, healthy fats and proper protein — perfect for pre-ride fuel or post-ride recovery. From fresh sourdough and seasonal bowls to vibrant brunch plates, everything feels thoughtfully prepared to support long days in the saddle.
It’s the place most riders start their Girona experience — and for good reason.
2. AQUARIUM CAFÈ – BANYOLES
Located right by the lake, Aquarium Cafè is one of the best café stops outside Girona — and a natural midpoint for rides toward Banyoles and Rocacorba.
Whether you’re rolling around the lake or finishing the Rocacorba climb, it’s the kind of place that feels perfectly timed.
What Makes It Special
🌊 Open views across Lake Banyoles
🥗 Fresh, healthy, cyclist-friendly menu
🚴 Ideal stop on Banyoles & Rocacorba routes
☀️ Relaxed terrace atmosphere
The food is light, wholesome and well-suited to long days on the bike — think fresh salads, quality sandwiches, smoothie options and balanced brunch plates that refuel without feeling heavy.
What really elevates Aquarium is the setting. Sitting on the terrace overlooking Lake Banyoles, with bikes lined up outside and the water stretching out in front of you, it’s hard to imagine a better recovery stop.
Scenic, calm and cyclist-approved — Aquarium Cafè is a must-visit when riding north of Girona
3. ANNNA – SANT FELIU DE GUÍXOLS
Located near the seafront in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, ANNNNA has quickly become a favourite stop for riders heading out along the Costa Brava or looping through the Gavarres.
It’s bright, modern, and perfectly positioned for coastal training days.
What Makes It Special
🌊 Steps from the Mediterranean
🥑 Fresh, health-focused brunch menu
🚴 Ideal stop on Costa Brava & Sant Grau routes
☀️ Relaxed, airy atmosphere
The menu leans toward clean, nourishing dishes — colourful bowls, quality sourdough, fresh juices and balanced plates that feel light but satisfying. It’s the kind of food that fuels the ride without slowing you down.
Its location makes it a natural pause point before or after climbing Sant Grau, or when linking Girona with the coast. ANNNA captures the relaxed yet performance-driven spirit of Costa Brava cycling.
4. YARIS ROUTE – VERGES
Tucked away in the quiet village of Verges, Yaris Route is a true hidden gem of the Empordà.
Set perfectly between Girona and the Costa Brava, it’s a natural stop on rolling inland routes, long endurance days, or coastal loops linking Sant Martí d’Empúries and the Gavarres.
What Makes It Special
🚴 A genuine cyclist-focused atmosphere
☕ Excellent specialty coffee
🥗 Clean, nourishing food ideal for long rides
🌾 Peaceful Empordà village setting
The menu is simple, healthy and designed for performance — quality coffee, fresh sandwiches, wholesome brunch plates and options that refuel without feeling heavy.
What sets Yaris Route apart is the calm setting. Away from the busier Girona centre and coastal hotspots, it offers a quieter, more local feel — a proper mid-ride stop .
Low-key, authentic and cyclist-approved — Yaris Route is a must-visit when exploring the Empordà.
5. FEDERAL CAFÉ – GIRONA
Located in the heart of the old town, Federal Café Girona is a favourite among both locals and visiting cyclists.
While not exclusively a “cycling café,” it has become a natural meeting point thanks to its central location and consistently high-quality food and coffee.
What Makes It Special
☕ Excellent specialty coffee
🥑 Healthy, balanced brunch menu
🏛 Prime Old Town location
🚴 Easy roll-out to Els Àngels & local loops
Federal is known for it’s avocado toast, eggs, grain bowls and fresh juices — making it ideal for pre-ride fuel or relaxed post-ride recovery.
Its position in Girona’s Barri Vell means you can roll straight from coffee into a spin toward Els Àngels or the countryside within minutes. The upstairs terrace adds to the atmosphere, offering a calm space above the narrow streets below.
A Girona staple — reliable, welcoming, and perfectly positioned within the city’s cycling culture.
