Esplanada Bom Dia is a long-time Espargos classic: a local café with well-made cachupa, fair prices, and live music that energises the afternoons. A well-known meeting point, more about atmosphere than menu. Perfect to stop, sit, and let time pass.
Where the morning stretches without asking permission
Some places don’t seem to be in a hurry. People pop in “for a moment” and end up staying an extra hour, beer in hand, music in the background, conversations overlapping. Esplanada Bom Dia is one of those spots that works as a natural meeting point in Espargos, almost without trying.
You come here for breakfast, lunch, a quick coffee… or to do nothing in particular. And in the middle of the island, that’s not a small thing.
What this place really is (and why it’s still here)
Bom Dia is a classic café–esplanade, known by pretty much everyone in Espargos. It’s not new, it doesn’t try to reinvent itself, and it doesn’t seem interested in doing so. It works because it has always worked.
There’s a terrace, simple tables, shared benches, and a very local feel. Sometimes calm, sometimes lively, and on certain afternoons or weekends, live music changes the whole place. Some days people end up dancing; other days you just sit and watch life move past.
The service is friendly and familiar, without formalities. For many, it’s a place you return to out of habit more than surprise.
In Espargos, if you ask “where are we meeting?”,
this place gets mentioned before you finish the sentence.
How to get there (spoiler: you can’t really miss it)
It’s right in central Espargos, in an easy-to-find, well-known area. Island tours often stop nearby, and locals also use it as a reference point when arranging to meet.
Walking is the normal way to arrive, and parking is usually easy—something that isn’t always guaranteed in more touristy parts of the island. No mystery turns, no weird detours, no fights with Google Maps.
What to eat (when it’s time to eat)
The undisputed star here is cachupa, especially in the morning and at lunchtime. Well made, tasty, and fairly priced. With an omelette, eggs, or just on its own, it’s the kind of plate that justifies the stop.
There’s also simple food: toasties, sandwiches, quick plates, fries, and occasionally some fish depending on the moment… It’s not a wide or ambitious menu. It’s functional.
In the afternoon and evening, the focus shifts more to drinks: coffees, beers, straightforward mixed drinks (a well-loved Cuba Libre shows up more than once), and ice creams that—surprisingly—have a very good reputation and clear pricing.
That said:
— vegetarian and vegan options are very limited,
— and the more traditional local dishes aren’t always available all day.
Practical tips to avoid surprises
If there’s live music, it can be really loud. Sometimes too loud.
On those hours it’s more of an atmosphere place than a quiet conversation place.
Food is simple: don’t come expecting endless variety.
Prices are usually reasonable, though some visitors perceive them as “touristy” at certain times.
Wi-Fi is available and tends to work well enough.
Wheelchair access is possible, and it’s generally fine for kids depending on the time of day.
Here, the context matters more than the menu.
When to enjoy it most
Mornings and lunch are best if you want a relaxed cachupa.
Afternoons are for sitting with no plan and letting time pass.
Weekends suit you if you want live music, local energy, and to see Espargos in social mode.
It’s not a silent or polished place. It’s a living one.
The feeling you leave with
You don’t leave thinking you went somewhere “special”, but you do leave with the feeling you were somewhere real. A place designed less to please visitors and more to serve the people who use it every day.
And when you travel, that sometimes matters more than novelty.
Not every memorable place tries to be memorable.
Some have simply been open for years.
