If you like your sandwiches generously filled and your café bill pleasantly small, Cafetería Dulcería San Pedro in Güímar is worth knowing about.
Known locally as the bar of Ignacio, this long-standing café has built a reputation for enormous portions, good service and prices that won’t leave you wondering whether you’ve accidentally ordered the entire menu.
The café is now managed by Mary, who continues to serve the local community with the same focus on hearty food and good value.
Half a sandwich might be enough
Food bloggers @guachinchesmodernos recently visited and were impressed by the size of the portions, particularly a croissant packed with slices of pork.
The menu includes generously filled chicken and Spanish omelette sandwiches, but it’s the pork-filled croissant that sounds particularly tempting.
As the bloggers pointed out, half a sandwich here can be the equivalent of a full one elsewhere. Sensible advice, really, especially if you’re planning to order more than one thing.
Despite the generous portions, prices remain refreshingly reasonable. During their visit, the bloggers spent €25.50 in total, with each sandwich and croissant costing just €4.50.
XXL food, fresh juices and local charm
It’s not just the sandwiches that come in generous portions. The café also serves natural juices, including strawberry and banana, as well as orange and papaya combinations.
The bloggers summed up the experience with the observation that everything here is XL. Hard to argue with that.
Cafetería Dulcería San Pedro has a 4.4-star Google rating and remains a popular local spot for anyone after a filling breakfast or an affordable bite to eat.
Where to find it
You’ll find Cafetería Dulcería San Pedro at Plaza de San Pedro, 9, Güímar, on the east coast of Tenerife.
Opening hours are:
- Wednesday to Friday: 8am to 1.30pm and 4pm to 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Reduced hours
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed
The exact weekend hours haven’t been provided, so it’s worth checking before making a special trip.
If you’re in Güímar and fancy a sandwich that means business, this could be just the place. You might even want to share one.