Café Tertulia — Restaurant in Santiago de Compostela

What a big disappointment. When we saw that they have 4.7 stars and great reviews we were so excited to have a good breakfast. When we enter, we wanted to sit on the corner table for three people but because we are only two, they squeezed us in a small table, but later a couple came and sit at the corner unit with the three people and they did not move them. When we order our breakfast, which was a simple tostada with cheese, ham and tomato it came without the cheese and we have to order cheese separately. For the first time in the whole Camino, that was the worst coffee I ever had. There was not enough milk, it was bitter and it came cold. After having three sips I called the only one waitress (running around like a crazy dog) took my coffee to the guy behind the counter, and explain what’s going on. We are clearly watching the guy who’s making the coffee by the machine. He took my coffee and put it under the steamer, without adding any milk, warmed it up and bring it back to my table. We were shocked! He was simply spreading my germs to all the other people that are drinking coffee from the same machine. He’s simply clean the hot steamer with the wet towel and done with it. I was speechless. We left without a tip, and very unsatisfied and very annoyed. No sanitary rules .. no hygiene...

Update 2022- Good breakfast, but nothing extraordinary. Had English breakfast meal which includes 2 toasts, 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, beans, and a pot of tea of your choice.

The not so nice... I asked for hot water refill. As I was about to pay, they charged me an extra pot of tea. I specifically requested to add hot water, not for another pot of tea. Is it worth arguing €1.50. Not really, so I reiterated that I asked for hot water not and not an extra pot. But that fell on deaf ears.

In principle, that is not a nice thing.

2021- Good place for tea and cheesecake was finally the cheesecake I'm familiar with- more creamy and less cakey.

Service...

If I could give 6 stars, I would. The hardest working guys in all of Santiago. SUPER fast, so friendly and always attentive to their customers. The food is absolutely amazing. Delicious, VERY affordable and their coffee is divine, and the complimentary bizcocho is a really nice touch. I came away with so many breakfast ideas from their menu. Seating is available both inside and out. There is sometimes a small queue, but the boys are so quick that you'll be seated in no time! If you want breakfast or brunch, then look no further. They are one reason alone for me wanting to return...