La comida muy buena y Alba la camarera muy simpática el te matcha de buena calidad y la cazuela con el huevo y queso de cabra muy buena combinación porque el queso de cabra no era de sabor muy fuerte.

Excelente café, se siente que es de calidad! Muy buena la tostada, Guada nos atendió de maravilla y nos recomendó algunas cosas para hacer en Málaga, una genia ella, claramente será mi lugar de desayuno en Málaga.

Ruxandra Olariu

Great food, service and value for money. Shannon and Michelle attended us really well! Muchas gracias y hasta pronto! :)

Kolja van Zwoll

Maybe the only terrace on the square with good food. Of course much pricier then the places around, but it’s very good quality. And you can enjoy the sun on the terrace. I would suggest to also add the wine on drinkslist, cuz it was not very clear which wine I could get so in the end I chose another drink. I only didnt choose the lemonade because I thought it was fairly expensive, more expensive than an alcoholi drink, which is a shame. The espresso was also good. Khaoula was the waitress for the day and she was very friendly.

Raluca Pacurar

The food is good, the service is fast, there are plenty of tables, and there is seating both indoors and outdoors. It’s noisy, but the whole area is like that because the place is located on the street and in a market.

Fatma AB.

The food is amazing, so many options. The coffee is great. And the croissants are my favorite. Highly recommend

M Burke

Ate here twice, buddha bowls, salads, great drinks, and really good service. The food is as the photos show, it is delicious. We have been in town for 4 days and if I was here a 5th... after a long day this is where I would go.

oliwia

Byoko is an amazing restaurant!! During my stay in Malaga I went 5 times. The food was amazing , I recommend their acai bowl and matcha. The best matcha I’ve ever tasted !! Their toasts were very yummy.

Velaris Travel Group

*All VELARIS reviews are fully independent and reflect genuine experiences.* From its central location in Plaza de la Merced, BYOKO Merced presents itself as a modern, health-conscious café-restaurant with style—bright interior, high-quality furnishings, and a menu that emphasizes fresh, clean cuisine. Our visit captured many of these strengths, alongside a few opportunities for refinement. What we ordered: - Iced Latte — 8.0/10: Smooth and good overall, though a slight bitterness lingered. - Cappuccino — 8.0/10: Pleasant flavour, nicely balanced; nothing spectacular, but solid. - Season Buddha Salad — 9.5/10: A clear standout—generous portion, diverse, premium ingredients, good garnish and a sauce that worked well. Ratings by category: - Food & Drink: 9.2/10 - Service: 8.0/10 - Hospitality: 6.7/10 - Ambience: 8.8/10 - Cleanliness & Hygiene: 9.4/10 - Value for Money: 9.3/10 - Convenience: 9.8/10 - Menu & Drinks: 8.9/10 Strengths: - Food quality: The Buddha salad exemplifies the café’s promise of fresh, well-executed and abundant dishes. - Ambience & furnishings: Editor-worthy décor—upmarket cups, plates, furniture—these impressions support the premium feel. - Cleanliness and convenience: High marks for hygiene, ease of access and location (Plaza de la Merced is a central, lively spot). - Value perception: Given the quality of the salad and good drink options at reasonable spend, the value felt strong for what was delivered. Areas for improvement: - Hospitality & personal engagement: While staff were courteous, interaction felt somewhat reserved. A warmer greeting, farewell, or more conversation could elevate the guest experience. - Menu clarity & upkeep: The menu card showed signs of wear and had a dense presentation (small font, many items) which made selection less comfortable. Renewing the card and refining layout would better reflect the restaurant’s high-end presentation. - Origin / transparency of food: The menu might benefit from clearer labelling of ingredient provenance (e.g., local farms) to reinforce this strength with diners who value transparency. Final impression: BYOKO Merced is a very good café-restaurant that delivers on its health-conscious promise: quality food, stylish presentation, and strong value in a prime city-centre location. With small refinements - particularly around hospitality warmth, drink consistency and menu presentation - it has the potential to move further towards excellence. VELARIS Rating System Score: 8.7 / 10 Highly recommended for anyone seeking a refined brunch, salad or coffee stop in Málaga. Velaris Travel Group ⭐ Redefining travel excellence through insight, integrity, and refined perspective.

Edyta Ballantyne

Food was fresh and tasty. Service was excellent. Juan Manuel went above and beyond allowing my daughter to practice her Spanish ☺️

P P

Wanted something healthy for the family so tried Byoko and the venue did not disappoint. Filling meals with a great beer and organic wine list. Too close to my son’s bed time to stay longer this evening but will try to come again before we leave Malaga to try the brunch options. Seating outside on a warm evening was perfect. Sofia and Mika were on the ball with attentive service too!

Guido Piedade

There's very little to nothing that I would change in this place ... the place is very nicely decorated, the food is absolutely delicious and biological in its nature, the plates are beautifully presented and creatively put together. My wife and I cane here in the morning and are back here for dinner ... it wouldn't surprise me if we end up coming here for the rest of our stay! Service is also excellent, thank you Sami for your help in picking the right food considering our dietary limitations. Ah by the way ... you get excellent gluten-free food here.

Jitendra Chavan

Lu is very gracious and super helpful as well as quick and attentive in serving me today. I frequently visit this place as ther service and food options are fantastic. Lot of unique brunch toasts along with various smoothies make this an easy choice for a peaceful brunch near old town Malaga!

Mayara Lopes

We had a great time in Byoko. Food was super tasty, and Lu's services was excellent. Cold Brew tasted lovely and refreshing, and our food was beautiful as well. Would definitely recommend 🙃

Emelyn Escobido

Had a long travel day and waiting for our check in time- stopped in to have breakfast. Lu served us and suggested the ovo and smoked salmon, delicious. Cappuccino was amazing and the açai bowl was perfect. Lu was great, thank you for all your help and service.

*All VELARIS reviews are fully independent and reflect genuine experiences.* BYOKO Merced · Málaga, Spain From its central location in Plaza de la Merced, BYOKO Merced presents itself as a modern, …

Excellent service and food for adults. A children’s menu would help, as would the option of decaffeinated coffee. The prices are at least 20 per cent higher than places with similar tasting food, tho…

Excellent service and food for adults. A children’s menu would help, as would the option of decaffeinated coffee. The prices are at least 20 per cent higher than places with similar tasting food, t…

Excellent service and food for adults. A children’s menu would help, as would the option of decaffeinated coffee. The prices are at least 20 per cent higher than places with similar tasting food,…

Excellent service and food for adults. A children’s menu would help, as would the option of decaffeinated coffee. The prices are at least 20 per cent higher than places with similar tasting food, t…

Excellent service and food for adults. A children’s menu would help, as would the option of decaffeinated coffee. The prices are at least 20 per cent higher than places with similar tasting food, t…

Lovely spot on Plaza de La Merced for healthy brunch. Had delicious Greek yoghurt with fruits and granola. Waitress Lu was very helpful and friendly.

I booked this place because it is a nice walk from the beach, and it had plenty of gluten free options, including gluten free beer. There were so many great looking options we had trouble choosing…

We came here for brunch one morning and were pleasantly suprised. The food was delicious, especially the Acai . The staff here were also very good and even though there seemed to be only 2/3 workin…

Phenomenally good food, very fresh and well-priced. Najavi our waitress was lovely! All local produce too so very wholesome.

Great experience, large range of options and everything is so good! Service was quick; food was tasty and juices were fresh and natural. I took the brunch style option and it was perfect in terms o…

Estuvimos cenando en esta terracita por recomendación de las redes sociales y nos gustó mucho…por la calidad del producto y la originalidad de sus platos. Pedimos la ensalada de burrata y pesto con gazpacho (de mango), las Galetes de trigo sarraceno (crepes salados) de pera y gorgonzola y la de pio pio (pollo campero y beicon) y dos hamburguesas de ternera con camembert (tenían un toque original con algo picante y toque de canela…, ojo porque no lo avisaba en la carta…) y 4 bebidas por 25€ por cabeza. No nos dio tiempo a tomar postre por la horas (cierran super estrictos a las 23.30h). La mayoría de los platos aptos para celiacos por no contener gluten y veganos. Lo que más nos gustó fue la mezcla tan original de sus ingredientes y de las especias. Volveremos pero al brunch por lo increíble de la carta.

El smoothie y el crepe trufado estaban muy ricos. Personal atento y ambiente tranquilo. Recomendaría reservar con antelación y si es verano, dentro, en la terraza hacía mucho calor.

Buen sitio para desayunar. Bien ubicado. Productos de muy buena calidad. Más solo pondría una pega, servicio bastante lento. He estado dos días porque debo decir que el café está exquisito, las tostadas buenísimas, opciones sin gluten pero la espera muy larga. 45 min para dos cafés y una tostada. Espero y mi crítica sea considerada constructiva ya que la comida está muy buena y bien presentada.

La comida es fresca y refrescante, Desde la primera vez que vine fui amante, Hasta podría escribir una canción si fuera cantante, O decirlo con la trompa si fuera elefante. Pero de este mundo soy habitante, y de este review estoy al volante. Yo no es que tenga un estómage gigante, pero todo en el menú necesita consideración importante. Hay para todos los gustos, la variedad es allucinante. Lo único que no me gustó fue el servicio, no quiero ser pedante. Todos son amables, y atiended al visitante. Pero les hace falta más personas para tener ser brillante!

Amy Gepfert

Excellent food, cute restaurant and nice girl working there although she was very busy (they were understaffed!) so things took a while but we'll go back for sure!

+3

Bogdan Hurtupan

Seriously, if you're in Málaga and looking for an awesome breakfast spot, you HAVE to go to BYOKO. We just had the best start to our day here. Everything was spot on! The coffee was incredible—seriously good, rich and strong. We also absolutely loved their smoothies; they were so fresh and flavorful, definitely a must-try. Beyond the delicious food and drinks, the service was fantastic—super friendly, quick, and just made the whole experience great. It’s got a cool vibe, and you feel really welcome. Five stars all the way! We'll definitely be back next time we're around! ☕️🥑😋 L.E. We noticed our check had extra items at the end 🙃

The menu looked amazing, but it didn’t meet the standard. The staff was very very slow and seemed to serve several other people before us. We waited a very long time for the bill and sat with empty…

The menu looked amazing, but it didn’t meet the standard. The staff was very very slow and seemed to serve several other people before us. We waited a very long time for the bill and sat with empty…

The food is good quality and the coffee as well, attention is paid to organic and ethical products. Feels clean and hygienic. However it’s to pricy: £15 for a salad to which you need to add £4 pr…

The food is good quality and the coffee as well, attention is paid to organic and ethical products. Feels clean and hygienic. However it’s to pricy: £15 for a salad to which you need to add £4 prot…

The food is good quality and the coffee as well, attention is paid to organic and ethical products. Feels clean and hygienic. However it’s to pricy: £15 for a salad to which you need to add £4 prot…

Excellent food Breakfast best around waited 35 mins for our coffee 45 mins for food We we’re leisurely but woukd not go there unless you very leisurely Staff lovely but ran off their feet clearly…

Had a Buddha Bowl with very bad beef. Go somewhere else. You can easily find a better restaurant for the price :-(

He venido a merendar a Byoko, donde me he sentido a gusto pero no del todo. La comida fue fantástica y la atención también, pero de las tres cosas, el jugo tardó 5 minutos, el café 10 minutos y el bowl 15 minutos cuando hubiese preferido que traigan todo de una sola vez. Sin embargo, volvería nuevamente.

Pedimos la ensalada de pera asada, queso de cabra y boniato, con carne roja como proteína y una guarnición de patatas al romero. La ensalada estaba buena, la carne tardó bastante en llegar (aunque era para acompañarla) y llegó demasiado hecha. Las patatas estaban sabrosas. Mi marido pidió el croissant con jamón y queso, que estaba crujiente por fuera y derretido por dentro, realmente delicioso. También pidió el bowl de açaí con frutas, que llegó muy bien presentado y estaba riquísimo. Venimos de un país donde el açaí es común y de buena calidad, y este estuvo a la altura — nos hizo sentir en casa. Ofrecen cerveza sin gluten y pan sin gluten, lo cual valoramos mucho. El local es precioso, decorado con mucho gusto, organizado y con un ambiente luminoso y acogedor. Los precios son justos, especialmente considerando la calidad de los ingredientes y el entorno. El punto muy importante a mejorar es el servicio. Las chicas fueron educadas, pero era muy difícil pedir cualquier cosa. Parecían desconectadas del ritmo de la cocina y del salón. Aunque no estaba lleno, tuvimos varias veces la sensación de estar algo abandonados en la mesa.

Nita

We had a mixed experience here. The service was unfortunately very unmotivated—everything took ages, from taking our order to getting our drinks and food. When the food finally arrived, the waitress didn’t even say "enjoy your meal." ​I ordered the Buddha Bowl with salmon tataki and mango. Unfortunately, the salmon was completely overcooked (well done) and had way too much mayonnaise. That being said, the rest of the meal was tasty. ​We are currently still waiting just to order dessert and coffee. Luckily, we aren't in a rush today, but the service definitely needs to be more attentive.

Paulina A.

I was craving a burger and was tempted by the good reviews. Unfortunately, the meat was dry, overdone and completely unseasoned. The toppings were great—homemade ketchup, sweet potato, and tasty bun. However, it's the meat that's most important in the burger—a disappointment; I don't recommend it. Considering your prices - expectations were high. Personel with a bit of attitude.

Tine Hemeryck

Not a friendly service at all (it felt like we were ignored on purpose), the (new) veggie burger on the menu was uninspired and the lentil patty was completely dry. We would have told the staff in a gentle way but they didn't even bother asking us if we liked the food. The price didn't make it right either. A bit of a shame because 2 different friends recommended Byoko to us. Their trip was back in 2023 so perhaps it changed for the worse.

Christian De Leo

Not a good place really, at least for drinks. Pretty expensive and had to wait good 30 mins only for a cappuccino and a coffee that tasted like soap.. not sure about the food but it seem like they are milking it a bit with the prices here.. the place is located next to a very busy and loud street, pretty noisily. Not sure why this place was so hyped. Tables are dirty and overall I felt the place was a bit off. Hope this review will help the bar improve.

We sat down outside awaiting service. There didn’t appear to be any and certainly nobody was to be seen in the 10 minutes that we sat I went in to get attention but there was nobody interested. Lot…

We sat down outside awaiting service. There didn’t appear to be any and certainly nobody was to be seen in the 10 minutes that we sat I went in to get attention but there was nobody interested. L…

I checked this place and thought: wow! It seemed really nice, it had matcha tea, chai latte, interesting vegan options and seemed to be a great place. So I even thought I will go back for lunch. I …

My sister and I read all the great reviews and decided to have breakfast here despite it being a bit expensive. Our overall experience is really very far from great. After waiting for a table (whic…

Trampa para celíacos! Comer sin gluten no es una moda, sino es necesidad para quienes padece de una enfermedad autoinmune como la celiaquía o quienes son sensibles al gluten. Ambas categorías necesitan comer controlando la contaminación cruzada. Si dices de tener productos sin gluten no puedes cubrirte la espalda diciendo que pueden tener contaminación. SIN GLUTEN ES SIN CONTAMINACIÓN. Si no puedes garantizar esto, borra de tu carta que tienes productos sin gluten porque estás engañando gente. Y no, para ofrecer productos sin gluten seguros no hacen falta dos cocinas. A todo esto, añadimos servicio pésimo y lento.

No merece la pena ⛔️ El sitio ya no es lo que era. El staff un desastre, 20 minutos para tomarnos nota, la encargada cero resolutiva, la segunda ronda de bebidas nunca llegó, por suerte no hubo quejas cuando pedimos que nos las retirasen del ticket, la comida tiene unas proporciones minúsculas para el precio ( +14€ una ensalada y una hamburguesa con 4 patatas, literal ) y son MUY LENTOS.

Agata Kowalska

Absolutely unacceptable. Dirty front desk, with dirty dishes and dirty wipes as provided on the pictures. The stuff slow and somehow indifferent. Nether toilet paper nor soap and paper in the toilet. Food average but nothing fancy as they think they are local, organic food. Bad guacamole, cold toast!!!, weird pieces of chicken. Great, great disappointment. I should have left without paying because it was not really worth the money. Think twice before you decide to go there.