Bilbao · 4 locations
East Crema Coffee runs its counters on single-origin beans, Ethiopian and Ugandan lots poured through V60 or pulled as espresso, with staff who'll talk you through the origin before you've paid. Consistency is the trick: ask for a proper pour-over at any of their Bilbao spots and someone will make you one.
Ercilla Kalea
Order the single-origin pour-over or espresso and the barista will talk you through where it's from and how it tastes before you've paid, a proper specialty stop for anyone passing through Abando.
Calle Juan Ajuriaguerra Kalea
Ask about the beans and the staff actually walk you through them; this is a counter for people who care what's in the cup, not just how it's served.
Astarloa Kalea
The açai bowl and cookies are the reason to stop, and the latte art on top of your flat white won't disappoint. Ethiopian single-origin beans are sold by the bag if you want to keep the coffee going at home.
Rodríguez Arias K.
A dependable Rodríguez Arias stop for a flat white with real texture, and one of the few nearby that will pull you a proper V60 if you ask.