Café Decotío (Santiago de Compostela) — Restaurant in Santiago de Compostela

Terrible Service and Hostile Environment

My friends and I had a very unpleasant experience at this bar during our Camino de Santiago trek. We stopped in, intending to use the restroom and decided to purchase two beers to comply with their "only for paying customers" sign. While our partners used the toilet, the owner, who was also tending the bar, aggressively demanded to know what they were drinking. When they responded that they didn’t want a drink, she rudely and disgustingly declared that only paying customers could use the toilet.

Despite having spent nearly 5 euros on the beers, her behavior was shockingly hostile and unwelcoming. We felt extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. This was in stark contrast to the numerous other bars we visited along the Camino, where the staff were friendly and accommodating.

I strongly advise against visiting this bar. There are plenty of other wonderful establishments along the Camino de Santiago where you’ll be treated with the kindness and respect that pilgrims deserve. Avoid this place if you value good service and a...

“Café Decotío is like finding an avocado toast in a haystack — rare and oh-so-satisfying! After countless cafes, I finally found a chai latte that didn’t taste like cinnamon-scented water. The avocado toast? Let’s just say I’d marry it if that was socially acceptable. The staff is so friendly, I half-expected them to offer me a spot in their family. If you’re in Santiago and craving some love on toast (or in a cup), this...

Had a sandwich and a beer. Good service but the sandwich was chewy and not exactly nice, nor big enough a portion. The real problem, however, is that it is notably more expensive than most other places in Santiago. If you're a tourist, go to a bar on the outskirts of the old town, you'll do better there.

Head and shoulders above the competition...