Hogar Dulce Hogar - Home Sweet Home

As much as I liked the pintxos in San Sebastián  it was a bit too much to have them for breakfast as well. So when we found Hogar Dulce Hogar across the street from our apartment, we indulged in some lovingly made, hearty breakfasts.

The name Hogar Dulce Hogar means Home Sweet Home and homey this place does feel. It's one of those places where you can hang out all day and not feel like the staff wants you to leave after you've finished your coffee. We weren't very lucky weatherwise so we happily snuggled up on the Chesterfield couch by the roaring fire place. The rest of the room has that living room kind of feel to it.  There's a stack of wooden logs in one corner and a large bookcase in another. The case is stacked with lots of reading material to choose from. If you think books are so last century, you can play with one of the two IPads that are available for guests. You can even watch a bit of telly from the comfort of the couch.

Outside there's a large terrace, great for al fresco get-togethers. And if the Basque weather isn't doing what you want it to be doing, there are comfy blankets to keep you warm. The terrace has plenty of seating and it's lined with raised plant beds with homegrown veggies and herbs.

All the food is homemade. Everything, from the ice cream, the cakes and the baguettes. For breakfast you can chose from ultra thick toast with butter and jam, croissants that are made in the on-site kitchen or your standard eggs and bacon. We opted for banana pancakes with maple syrup and whipped cream, real freshly squeezed orange juice and lattes sprinkled with cinnamon.

We could have stayed here all morning and afternoon, but the rest of San Sebastián was beckoning us to be explored. But the next morning we returned for more.

Hogar Dulce Hogar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information, click here.