Shenanigan’s Cafe, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

Lanzarote to us, is like a pilgrimage! Hubby is heavily into his triathlons and has completed the Lanzarote Iron Man 5 times (No 6 will be May 2025). He also visits the island with his triathlon club in March, staying at Club La Santa, a tailor made training facility for pro athletes and amateurs alike.

As part of these trips, there is normally a bike ride down from La Santa to Puerto del Carmen and the obligatory breakfast stop at Shenanigan’s! A full Irish breakfast is on the menu, complete with orange juice and coffee or you can opt for a healthier omlette amongst other things. I would not however recommend the American pancakes for breakfast as they come with jam and squirty cream - not bacon and maple syrup as I had expected! I would however definitely recommend a visit. It is one of those places that I always think of when I think of Lanzarote, despite having visited many of the other resorts and even Arrecife!

Yummy breakfast!

This cafe is on the man beachfront area in Puerto del Carmen and is extremely popular especially on Iron Man day in May, with people flocking there for their breakfast and early coffees. It is slightly pricier than some of the other cafes you may find in the Puerto del Carmen resort, however the food is of great quality, is plentiful and the staff are friendly and welcoming. I have visited Puerto del Carmen in May, early June and October and each time I’ve visited I’ve been to Shenanigan’s for either breakfast or lunch. It is worth noting that it seems to be popular with locals too which is always a good sign and it seems to be a ‘go to’ place for those who are cycling across the island.

It is also a popular place for dinner, with it’s inside dining area and al fresco dining overlooking the sea, somewhere for a cocktail or perhaps a pint of something cool while watching the footie on TV.