The Best Cafés in Madrid
Chocolate heaven. The café, traditionally furnished with white marble tables, has been around since 1894 and the walls are lined with photos of its most famous customers, including Tony Curtis, Maradona, President Carter and Tina Turner. The churros with hot chocolate, prepared to absolute perfection, are legendary. The café is open until the early hours of the morning from Thursday to Saturday, fulfilling one of the oldest traditions of the people of Madrid, namely to end a night out with friends with breakfast at San Ginés.
Here, coffee is treated as if it had a life of its own. The impressive La Marzocco espresso machine dominates the room, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the soothing sounds of classical music. The expert barista delivers consistently excellent coffee and, in addition to the sweet delicacies, the savoury offerings of Spanish omelettes and irresistible eggs Benedict are particularly impressive.
The temple for discerning coffee lovers. The pure beans come from several continents and are roasted daily in the in-house roastery. The art of coffee preparation is perfected here and there are always new in-house roasts to discover, including seasonal specialties.
Coffee specialties are the name of the game here. Santi roasts his own coffee and the constantly changing coffee varieties from small producers from all over the world ensure that even the most experienced coffee connoisseurs will not get bored, prepared of course with a La Marzocco Strada espresso machine.
Coffee becomes a passion here. Santa Kafeina's range is limited to just two roasts, usually African or Latin American, which change every few weeks so that it never gets boring. The homemade doughnuts, delicious sandwiches and fantastic croissants are definitely worth a visit.
With its charming retro ambience, the café offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its groovy wallpaper, extravagant table lamps, mismatched sofas and oldies blaring from the loudspeakers, you can travel back in time to the 60s. The extensive breakfast menu is accompanied by delicious cocktails, sandwiches and snacks.
When you enter this café, it's like entering a flower store. First-class coffee is served in the jungle of indoor plants. Delicious breakfast variations with vegan and gluten-free options round off the gastronomic offering.
This hip vegetarian café in Madrid's artistic district of Lavapiés also offers vegan options. You can enjoy an extended breakfast or the delicious cakes in the casual industrial ambience. The coffee comes from a small Madrid producer who roasts and grinds it almost daily. The vegetarian brunch at the weekend is almost legendary.
Excellent coffee is served here. Among the specialties is the Suedhang coffee roasted in Germany, which goes wonderfully with one of the delicious homemade cakes.
There are no fancy beans in sight here, but what the café lacks in hipster credibility, it makes up for in old-fashioned charm. In the vintage-style living room ambience, you can enjoy excellent coffee, smoothies or cocktails, as well as delicious cakes, Cuban tamales or gourmet sandwiches.