Summary
This episode starts with a gentle walk around Duke Shops in Costa Adeje, opposite the market, before heading downstairs to The Bakery Wonderland for coffee, orange juice and a ham-and-cheese croissant.
Along the way, there are quick looks at the new gastro pub, shop listings, the downstairs area, a VR park, cigar shop, popcorn and açai stand, and the café itself. The episode also includes a practical look at the livestream setup, with the monitor, cameras, microphones and picture-in-picture view all being arranged on the table.
The main stop is The Bakery Wonderland, where the menu gets a proper read-through before ordering. Christina, from Argentina, serves the coffee and food, and the episode settles into a relaxed café chat with the community.
What we talked about
The episode begins in Duke Shops, with Tim explaining that he has permission to film in the café and is going to have a quick walk around before coffee.
There is a look at San Marco Pizza and the Marylebone gastro pub, with live music, sports and cocktails mentioned. The walk continues through the centre, with shop names, opening times and the general layout of Duke Shops discussed.
A big part of the episode is the move downstairs. Tim checks out the lower level, mentions accessibility by lift, shows the VR Park, the cigar shop and the café area, and then finds a seat at The Bakery Wonderland.
There is also a friendly stop at the popcorn and açai stand, where Carmen explains the Brazilian açai fruit and the popcorn options.
Once seated, Tim sets up the livestream equipment, including the Shinobi monitor, HDMI cable, microphones and picture-in-picture view. The Bakery Wonderland menu is then read in detail, including arepas, pancakes, waffles, toasts, empanadas, breakfast-for-two options, coffees and desserts.
The food order changes because the empanadas are not available, so Tim goes for a ham-and-cheese croissant, orange juice and coffee. Christina introduces herself, says she is from Argentina and has lived in Tenerife for 25 years.
The second half of the episode becomes a relaxed café chat: viewer shout-outs, travel plans, Tenerife hotel advice, Duke Shops pricing, Tomorrow’s walk with Dennis McCarthy, Webby possibly joining, and plans for Midweek Meetup at Terraza Manolo.
Key takeaways
- Duke Shops is opposite the Costa Adeje market and has cafés, shops, bars and restaurants spread across different levels.
- The Bakery Wonderland opens at 10 and serves coffee, cakes, croissants, breakfast items, arepas, toast, pancakes and waffles.
- The café setting is useful on a hot day because it is downstairs but still open to the air.
- The coffee and ham-and-cheese croissant get a very positive review.
- Christina from Argentina is one of the friendly staff, and she has lived in Tenerife for 25 years.
- Tim recommends coming to Duke Shops on a non-market day if you want a quieter visit.
- There is practical Tenerife advice for first-time visitors: choose accommodation based on walkability and access, not just the hotel itself.
- Callao Salvaje gets a final mention as a good base, with several local hotels and apartments listed.
Notable moments
00:00:03 – Tim opens the episode from Duke Shops in Costa Adeje.
00:01:23 – The walk starts properly, with a look at San Marco Pizza and the new gastro pub.
00:04:07 – Tim checks the live location and realises it still shows the hospital.
00:06:23 – Duke Shops is placed opposite the market, with market days mentioned.
00:09:13 – The Duke Shops directory is read out.
00:10:22 – Tim identifies The Bakery Wonderland as the café stop.
00:12:18 – The walk heads downstairs toward the lower level.
00:15:44 – Carmen introduces the popcorn and açai stand.
00:18:36 – Tim starts setting up the monitor and livestream kit.
00:22:24 – The Bakery Wonderland menu is read in detail.
00:28:21 – Tim chooses the empanadas, café bonbon and water as his first plan.
00:37:02 – The order changes at the counter because empanadas are not available.
00:43:57 – Christina introduces herself and says she is from Argentina.
00:45:18 – The café bonbon arrives in a Mad Hatter-style cup.
00:46:28 – Tim explains that the empanadas are not available and he will have to come back for them.
00:47:24 – The ham-and-cheese croissant gets its first proper taste test.
00:53:51 – Tim asks viewers to say when they are coming over to Tenerife.
00:59:22 – Tim explains the difference between Duke Shops and Plaza del Duque.
01:01:09 – A chat about financial crash warnings and protecting yourself begins.
01:04:51 – Tomorrow’s walk with Dennis McCarthy is previewed.
01:07:15 – The bill is paid, with the café bonbon kindly taken off.
01:08:00 – Tim begins the final wrap-up and plugs tomorrow’s walk and tonight’s Midweek Meetup.
Full write-up
Today’s episode begins at Duke Shops in Costa Adeje, with Tim arriving a little later than planned but still managing to turn it into a relaxed walk, café visit and community catch-up.
The opening section is a gentle wander around the shopping centre. Tim starts by explaining that he has asked permission to film in the café and will have a quick look around the shops before heading for coffee. The first part of the walk includes San Marco Pizza and a new gastro pub, The Marylebone, with live music, sports and cocktails mentioned.
The walk continues through Duke Shops, with plenty of classic Tim commentary along the way: checking whether the live location has updated, wondering how to pronounce Marylebone, spotting the shop directory, and trying not to look like he is filming people too directly.
Downstairs, the episode becomes more focused. Tim finds The Bakery Wonderland, the café he plans to visit, and checks out the lower level around it. There is a VR Park, cigar shop, barbers and the café seating area. The setting works well because it is sheltered and cooler, but still open to the outside air.
One of the nicest early interactions is with Carmen at the popcorn and açai stand. She explains that they sell popcorn and açai, a Brazilian fruit, and that they are open from 10 in the morning until 10 at night. It gives the episode a little human moment before Tim sits down for the main café section.
Once seated, the livestream setup becomes part of the story. Tim sets up the Shinobi monitor, HDMI cable, camera view, microphone and picture-in-picture layout so that viewers and guests can see themselves properly. It is a useful little behind-the-scenes moment for anyone interested in how the live walks are put together.
The Bakery Wonderland menu then gets the full treatment. Tim reads through the themed menu, including arepas, mini pancakes, waffles, toast options, empanadas, breakfast for two, coffees and cakes. The place has an Alice in Wonderland-style feel, with Mad Hatter cups, little decorative details and a strong visual identity.
The original plan is to order empanadas, a café bonbon and water, but the empanadas are not available. Instead, Tim orders a ham-and-cheese croissant, a small orange juice and coffee. Christina serves the food and introduces herself, saying she is from Argentina but has lived in Tenerife for 25 years.
The food review is positive. The orange juice is larger than expected, the café bonbon is strong and dark, and the croissant is praised for the balance between sweetness, salty ham and proper cheese. Tim notes that the ham is not cheap packet ham and that the cheese tastes like a real cheese rather than plastic slices.
From there, the episode settles into the usual community café rhythm. Viewers are mentioned, travel plans are read out, and Duke Shops is compared with Plaza del Duque. Tim suggests visiting Duke Shops on a non-market day if you want it quieter, and says it could be a good place to come for coffee after a little walk around the area.
There is also practical Tenerife advice for people planning trips. Tim explains that Tenerife is a big island and that the hotel is not always the most important thing if you intend to get out and explore. He recommends choosing somewhere walkable, not too far up a hill or cut off by the motorway, and using the local bus system to move around the coast.
The episode finishes with plans for the next livestream. Tomorrow morning’s walk will be with Dennis McCarthy, a Cork man who has an unusual approach to horse racing bets. Webby may or may not join, depending on his message. Tim also previews the evening’s Midweek Meetup at Terraza Manolo with Chris and Cleo, including chicken, carne fiesta, beers and wine.
It is a simple but very watchable Tenerife morning: a shopping centre walk, a café discovery, a bit of kit talk, a few laughs, and a good dose of community chat.