MadridCafes

Explore the best cafes in Madrid for specialty coffee, brunch, work-friendly seating, aesthetic interiors, and relaxed local coffee spots.

01

Chocolatería San Ginés

SPECIALTY:CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS

Chocolatería San Ginés sits in a narrow passage near Puerta del Sol. Inside, green woodwork, marble tables, and mirrors keep the 1894 room quietly polished. The mood is calm at odd hours, with waiters moving like regulars.

Signature Coffee:Chocolate con churros
02

Cafe Gijon

SPECIALTY:LITERARY CAFE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:CAFE CON LECHE

Signature Coffee:Cafe Con Leche
03

Café Comercial

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC LITERARY CAFE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS

Café Comercial feels polished without losing its old Madrid pulse. Brass, mirrors, marble, and dark wood frame a room built for lingering. The coffee arrives with clean roast character, careful extraction, and a calm rhythm.

Signature Coffee:Chocolate con churros
04

La Mallorquina

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC PASTRY CAFE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:NAPOLITANA DE CREMA

Signature Coffee:Napolitana de crema
05

Lhardy

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC PASTRY COUNTER
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:PALMERITAS

Signature Coffee:Palmeritas
06

Pasteleria El Riojano

SPECIALTY:MADRID HERITAGE PASTRIES
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:TARTA DE YEMA

Signature Coffee:Tarta de yema
07

La Duquesita

SPECIALTY:HERITAGE PATISSERIE BY ORIOL BALAGUER
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:TARTA DUQUESITA

Signature Coffee:Tarta Duquesita
08

Café de Oriente

SPECIALTY:PALACE-VIEW TERRACE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:CAFÉ CON LECHE ON THE TERRACE

Café de Oriente sits under the arcades of Plaza de Oriente, facing the Royal Palace. The room feels old Madrid, with polished wood, white linen, and a terrace made for slow coffee. Its espresso service is classic and precise, built around dark roasted beans and quiet ritual.

Signature Coffee:Café con leche on the terrace
09

El Espejo Nouveau

SPECIALTY:ART NOUVEAU CAFE TERRACE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:CAFÉ CON LECHE ON RECOLETOS

Signature Coffee:Café con leche on Recoletos
10

Café De Ruiz

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC MADRID CAFE SALON
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS

Signature Coffee:Chocolate con Churros
11

Cafe Manuela

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC CAFE BAR WITH BOARD GAMES AND CULTURAL SESSIONS
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:SPECIAL COFFEE WITH CAKE

Signature Coffee:Special coffee with cake
12

Café Ajenjo

SPECIALTY:CLASSIC LATE-NIGHT CAFÉ
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:ESPECIAL AJENJO SMOOTHIE

Signature Coffee:Especial Ajenjo smoothie
13

Café Del Nuncio

SPECIALTY:19TH CENTURY CAFÉ BISTRO
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:CAFÉ MARÍA

Signature Coffee:Café María
14

El Jardín Secreto

SPECIALTY:GLOBAL COFFEES AND TEA SALON
ATMOSPHERE:GARDEN
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:CHOCOLATE WITH VIOLET FLOWER ICE CREAM

Signature Coffee:Chocolate with violet flower ice cream