El Copernico - Altea

I always find it incredible how one person can almost singlehandedly run such a great café! One could easily walk along the Avinguda Rei en Jaume I, without eve... read more I always find it incredible how one person can almost singlehandedly run such a great café! One could easily walk along the Avinguda Rei en Jaume I, without even noticing El Copernico, tucked away in a pedestrianised street. It is almost opposite Altea's Ayuntamiento (town hall and is reached within a few seconds of walking down Calle Constitucion. My sister was visiting and we decided to treat ourselves to a desayuno in El Copernico. She chose the tostada with tomato and manchego cheese and I just had to have my favourite of huevos revueltos (scrambled eggs with sliced tomatoes, sprinkled with mixed herbs. As if this wasn't enough, I forced myself to have some patatas fritas. : Accompanied by an excellent café con leche and listening to a relaxing medley of female jazz vocalists, emanating from the cafes CD player; what more could one ask for. If you are visiting Altea, make sure that you walk along the Avenida and visit El Copernico, for great food and drink from the lovely Pilar, the owner, cook and waiter!

Ive lived in Altea for years and I keep coming back to the Copernico. Run by a friendly family. The food is always freshly cooked and delicious.Its restaurant q... read more Ive lived in Altea for years and I keep coming back to the Copernico. Run by a friendly family. The food is always freshly cooked and delicious.Its restaurant quality at this little cafe. Jazz and big band music play gently while you enjoy their house wine. Which in my opinion is a better quality of wine than i am usually served. I bring my children here sometimes after school and they love it. It is tucked away from the hussle and bussel of the main square and offers a quiet getaway. Ill keep on coming back as the service is second to none.

El Copernico is a rarity. It combines, good food and drink, with excellent and friendly service. If I could 'bottle ' this cafe 's charm and service, I would do... read more El Copernico is a rarity. It combines, good food and drink, with excellent and friendly service. If I could 'bottle ' this cafe 's charm and service, I would do so! The owner, Pilar, works tirelessly , and often alone, to provide a wonderful experience. El Copernico could easily be overlooked, as it is situated in a pedestrian street, just off Ave de Jaume 1 (la Avenida) in calle constitucion, opposite the town hall. However, it 's certainly worth visiting!

Each time we have visitors, we always take them to El Copernico. Pilar, who is the owner, cook, waitress, dishwasher, etc. Etc....... Pilar is always very welco... read more Each time we have visitors, we always take them to El Copernico. Pilar, who is the owner, cook, waitress, dishwasher, etc. Etc....... Pilar is always very welcoming and friendly, even when very busy. I would like to 'bottle ' Pilar, and offer a sample to some cafes which don 't offer the same service! The coffee is always good (and hot! And the food tasty and generous. With jazz (cd playing in the background, El Copernico is the perfect choice for those wanting to sample some good, honest and sincere hospitality.

Absolutely fab intimate bistro owner makes you feel very welcome and has lovely personality. Speaks Spanish,French and a little English. Once you visit you will... read more Absolutely fab intimate bistro owner makes you feel very welcome and has lovely personality. Speaks Spanish,French and a little English. Once you visit you will want to return again and again . Lovely music played softly.Nice menu.