SpainCafes

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

Els Quatre Gats

SPECIALTY:MODERNIST CAFE RESTAURANT

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:LIVELY

MUST TRY:CREMA CATALANA

Signature Coffee:Crema Catalana

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

Cafe Gijon

SPECIALTY:LITERARY CAFE

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:LIVELY

MUST TRY:CAFE CON LECHE

Signature Coffee:Cafe Con Leche

Café Iruña

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC 1888 CAFÉ SALON

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:LIVELY

MUST TRY:CAFÉ CON LECHE ON PLAZA DEL CASTILLO

Signature Coffee:Café con leche on Plaza del Castillo

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

Granja Viader

SPECIALTY:CACAOLAT (ORIGINAL RECIPE)

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:LIVELY

MUST TRY:SUÍS

This historic Barcelona institution boasts a timeless charm. Marble tables and vintage tiles evoke an old-world elegance. The bustling atmosphere fills with the aroma of hot chocolate. It is a true step back into Catalan tradition.

Signature Coffee:Suís

Café Novelty

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC PLAZA MAYOR CAFÉ WITH ARTISAN ICE CREAM

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:LIVELY

MUST TRY:NOVELTY ARTISAN ICE CREAM

Signature Coffee:Novelty artisan ice cream

Café Iruña

SPECIALTY:1903 HERITAGE COFFEEHOUSE

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:LIVELY

MUST TRY:CAFÉ CON LECHE

Signature Coffee:Café con leche

Café Dindurra

SPECIALTY:HISTORIC LITERARY CAFE

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:LIVELY

MUST TRY:VERMUT DE LA CASA

Signature Coffee:Vermut de la casa

Horchatería De Santa Catalina

SPECIALTY:VALENCIAN HORCHATA DE CHUFA

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

CROWD:TRENDING

MUST TRY:HORCHATA WITH FARTONS

Signature Coffee:Horchata with fartons

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