Amani Coffee
A short menu done carefully, rather than a long one done anyhow.
Specialty espresso, toasts and juices in the middle of town
Amani is a café de especialidad in the centre of Santa Cruz, meaning it treats coffee as the product rather than as something to sell alongside a pastry. The li…Amani is a café de especialidad in the centre of Santa Cruz, meaning it treats coffee as the product rather than as something to sell alongside a pastry. The list is deliberately narrow: tostas, cakes made in house, and fruit pressed to order.
Features
Type
Cafe
Price
$$ Mid-range
Schedule
Daily exc. Sun
Payment
Cards accepted
FAQ
What is a tosta?
Toasted bread with something on it, eaten for breakfast across Spain. The standard version is tomato pulp and olive oil; better cafés build more elaborate ones, and it is the default morning order.
What does café de especialidad mean here?
The Spanish term for specialty coffee: beans bought with the origin known and roasted for flavour. In Spain, where the traditional roast is torrefacto and deliberately dark, it is a clear signal of a different approach.
Is there anywhere to sit?
It works as a sit-down café rather than a counter for a quick shot, which is what separates it from the traditional Spanish bar. Expect people working and reading rather than drinking standing up.
Where in Santa Cruz is it?
In the centre, within walking distance of the main shopping streets and the Plaza de España. The city's compact core means almost everything is within fifteen minutes on foot.
Is it good for breakfast or lunch?
Breakfast and mid-morning, mostly. The menu is short and built around coffee, toasts and cakes, so it is not the place for a full meal in the middle of the day.
Why has Santa Cruz developed a coffee scene?
It is a working city with a young population and a university nearby, rather than a resort. Cafés there serve residents every day of the year, which supports a level of care that seasonal trade does not.
