Andalusians are definitely onto something with the practice (dare I say, tradition?) of a near-daily breakfast out at a local bar or caf\u00e9. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coming from an American frame of mind, where breakfast is not typically lingered over unless it\u2019s a weekend brunch, the concept of taking the time to have breakfast out any day of the week was new to me when I first moved to southern Spain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But thanks to the help of local friends, including some knowledgeable expats, I quickly caught on to the ways of breakfast in Seville. I can now honestly say it\u2019s one of my favorite meals to go out for.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What breakfast in Seville means to me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Going out for breakfast in Seville<\/a> is quality time that I relish. This is both for the beauty in consciously stopping to give my brain and body energy from some simple, healthy ingredients, as well as the opportunity to either catch up with a close friend or get some desirable alone time with a good book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even when alone, I almost always run into at least one person that I know, especially when I go to one of the caf\u00e9s in my normal rotation. This sometimes leads to a joining of tables and a lovely surprise breakfast together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much unlike hanging out any time after lunch, which more often than not includes a ca\u00f1a<\/em>, I prefer the conversations I get to have with people over breakfast. There are still plenty of laughs and jokes thrown about, but the topics tend to be more meaningful and the responses more thoughtful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also easier to get to know the people working at the bar or caf\u00e9 on a first-name basis, too, which often leads to them remembering your regular order, expressing genuine care towards you, and a little bit of special treatment every now and again. In fact, some of my favorite caf\u00e9 employees probably know more about what\u2019s going on in my life than coworkers I used to sit next to every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n