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CONUCO COFFEE ROASTERS · A Coruña
CONUCO COFFEE ROASTERS
After several years in London, founders Delvis and Aldara returned to A Coruña to open Conuco, bringing a fresh perspective to the Orzán neighborhood. Alongside them is Mauro, who welcomes each customer with genuine warmth. The café serves excellent coffee, pastries from local bakeries, and soon, beans roasted in-house. More than just a coffee shop, it has become one of the city's natural gathering places.
Amodo Bakery · A Coruña
Amodo Bakery
Amodo makes by far the best puff pastries in the city. While the bakery itself isn't open to the public, pickup orders can be arranged in advance, and their pastries are stocked at a handful of local cafés around the city. Each month brings a new seasonal special, and somehow every one manages to outdo the last. My favorite so far was a strawberry and mascarpone pastry, though the pain au chocolat remains my standing order.
GLUGLÚ NATURAL WINES · A Coruña
GLUGLÚ NATURAL WINES
GLUGLÚ owners Mateo and Marta have revived a type of neighborhood bar that feels increasingly rare: the kind of place where you arrive alone and leave having made a few new friends. While serving excellent Italian-inspired snacks, Mateo introduces locals to the world of natural wine with remarkable generosity. For the full experience, visit on a Thursday or Friday evening, when the crowd spills onto the street, bottles are passed around, glasses are shared, and the entire block takes on the feel of an impromptu neighborhood party.
The Lorenzo Store · A Coruña
THE LORENZO STORE
Lorenzo is the owner, curator, and creative force behind this small but memorable vintage shop overlooking the sea. Sunlight pours through the windows, illuminating a carefully edited selection of jackets, denim, tees, and other timeless finds. Open for just a few hours each day, it feels more like stumbling upon a local secret than a traditional store. Beyond sourcing exceptional vintage pieces, Lorenzo also customizes garments by hand, transforming them into one-of-a-kind treasures for his clients.
RESTORY, Rare Books For Rare People · A Coruña
RESTORY, Rare Books For Rare People
Part second-hand bookstore, part cultural treasure trove, RESTORY is the project of Pavel and Patricia, who brought their thoughtful concept from Barcelona to A Coruña. In a city filled with creatives, designers, and fashion insiders, it feels like a natural addition. The shelves are stocked with carefully sourced magazines, books, exhibition catalogues, and obscure fanzines, all selected with a discerning eye. It’s the kind of place where you can walk in without a plan and leave with an unexpected gem—I recently found a vintage issue of Popeye magazine. Even better, most finds remain surprisingly affordable.
Bar Potro · A Coruña
Bar Potro
Hidden down a quiet street in A Coruña’s old town, Bar Potro has become a gathering place for the city’s creative crowd. Run by a young Uruguayan team, the space hosts everything from impromptu jazz sessions and tarot readings to pasta-and-wine nights, all with an easygoing, community-first spirit. The food is simple, the drinks are good, and the atmosphere always feels lively without trying too hard. If you only visit once, make it Sunday brunch—the eggs and bacon are exactly what you want after a late night.
Bendita Flor · A Coruña
BENDITA FLOR
Bendita Flor is the flower shop I find myself returning to again and again. Founder Anxela and her all-female team create some of the most beautiful floral arrangements in the city, working out of a charming historic storefront filled with blooms. The space feels alive—colourful, slightly chaotic, and constantly evolving. Adding to the appeal is the large front window, which regularly showcases work from local artists, ensuring that every visit offers something new to discover.
55 Pasos · A Coruña
55 PASOS
Don’t come to 55 Pasos if you're in a hurry. After years spent in some of London's leading kitchens, Balázs and Nataly returned to Galicia to create a place where craftsmanship takes precedence over speed. Somewhere between a restaurant and a wine bar, it’s the kind of spot where meals unfold slowly and every detail feels intentional. Let Nataly guide you through the wine list while Balázs works his magic in the kitchen—whether that means pristine oysters, his celebrated anchovies, more adventurous offal dishes, or the poppy seed torrija that has become something of a local legend.
Los fortuna · A Coruña
LOS FORTUNA PIZZA BAR
Los Fortuna is a project I opened with my husband after several years running bars in Mallorca. When we returned to A Coruña, we wanted to create something straightforward: great pizza, quality ingredients, and a space where people could gather over a slice and a drink. The focus is on doing simple things exceptionally well, from the dough to the carefully sourced toppings. What makes it feel especially meaningful is the community around it—many of our favorite local businesses welcomed us from day one, and we're proud to be part of a neighborhood filled with creative, independently run places.
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