YAWYE - You Are What You Eat — Restaurant in Marbella

Brunch at YA.W.YE Marbella was a fantastic experience and a perfect choice for anyone who loves healthy, vibrant, and beautifully presented food. Located in Nueva Andalucía, this café is stylish, modern, and full of positive energy, making it one of Marbella’s trendiest lifestyle spots.

The design is bright and contemporary, with a minimalist touch that gives the space a clean, fresh feel. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, whether you sit inside or outside on the terrace. It’s the kind of place where you immediately feel at ease, surrounded by an international crowd who clearly appreciate good food and wellness.

The menu is what really makes YA.W.YE special. As the name suggests, the focus is on healthy, nourishing dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The variety is excellent, with plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who enjoys creative, wholesome meals. Smoothie bowls, avocado toasts, salads, poke bowls, wraps, and fresh-pressed juices all feature prominently. I tried the açai bowl and a plant-based poke bowl, and both were outstanding – flavorful, fresh, and presented beautifully. The smoothies and coffees were also top-class.

The staff were friendly, upbeat, and attentive without being overwhelming. Service was quick, and they were happy to make small adjustments to dishes, which showed flexibility and care for the customer experience.

The vibe at YA.W.YE is young, stylish, and health-conscious. It’s perfect for a post-gym meal, a casual brunch with friends, or simply to enjoy delicious food that makes you feel good. Prices are slightly higher than a standard café, but the quality of the ingredients, the creativity of the menu, and the overall experience fully justify it.

For anyone in Marbella who appreciates healthy eating in a stylish and welcoming environment, YA.W.YE is a...

YAW•YE - THEY are what you eat. -5🌟🤮 MINUS 5 STARS!!

This was, without exaggeration, one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had in Marbella.

Yaw Ye may look good on Instagram, but the reality is a complete mess. The focus here is purely on aesthetics – service and food quality are an afterthought, if not completely ignored.

We waited 40 minutes for our drinks – even after reminding the staff multiple times. When they finally arrived, the cappuccino was missing. After an additional 5-minute delay, it showed up, with no apology whatsoever. When we mentioned how poor the overall experience had been, they still had the nerve to ask us to pay for the cappuccino they had forgotten. Absolutely shameless.

The açaí bowl was a disaster – watery, tasteless, and thrown together without any care. The chicken sandwich looked decent but was dry, bland, and lacking any real flavor. Nothing we ordered reflected the image this place tries so hard to sell.

The staff were shockingly rude and indifferent throughout. Zero hospitality, zero ownership, and not even the slightest effort to make us feel welcome. It felt like they were doing us a favor by serving us – and even that, they failed at.

Yaw Ye is all surface, no substance. We left feeling frustrated, disrespected, and frankly ripped off. If you value good food, service, or even basic courtesy – avoid this place at all costs.

Absolutely the worse place I...

Oh my dear.. We went with high expectations, sadly enough the place did not meet our expectations even close. They came to our table just to say that we had to order at the counter. Ok, fair enough, then at the counter, there are 2 guys just waiting, doing 'nothing' (There is always something to do but at that moment the place was empty). So why not take the order at the table? We ordered a toast, that was ready, not freshly prepared and smal. Acai bowl not bad but certainly it should be perfect for the price you pay. No cutlery, we had to ask, and we got take away cutlery. With the acai came a wooden take away spoon, definitely making the experience more worse. We asked if they don't have 'normal' cutlery but they don't have it. The matcha latte was in a take away cup, with too much milk. The protein smoothie in a plastic take away cup, too watery, only a juice (yes, also in a plastic take away cup) with carrot, ginger and mango was ok. So paying almost 60 euros for no service, not top food and take away cups and cutlery, I only can say, good luck! The place is nicely decorated, so well done! I genuinely hope they learn from the reviews, and wish them...