Great chain for coffee, bakery items, desserts, and sandwiches. This particular branch had…read morecomfortable seating, friendly English speaking staff, spacious and bright interior. I had the four sandwich option with an Americano and a small cheesecake. They were perfect. Highly recommended.

Just "Rodilla". Cheap and fresh food, good for breakfast as well as for a quick bite. Economical.read more

Great quick place to stop by and grab a quick bite to eat…read more You can be in and out in less than 5 minutes. The place is small and strictly 'to-go'. Food is fresh and tasty. They only have a few items, which basically range from a small ham and cheese sandwich and a large ham and cheese sandwich. Lol. (Kidding, they also have empanadas) But it is definitely delicious, and for under €5 each, is not a bad spot.

Quick snack with the best jamón! Such a small space on Gran Via. It gets busy and the line starts…read moreout the door usually. Reasonable pricing and fresh, they'll heat up the sandwich for you. Can't beat it!

We stumbled upon this spot by accident and were lured in by the VC advertisements in the window. We…read morearrived just before the kitchen closed and the server told us we'd have to place a food order right away if we wanted anything. We declined, but I appreciated the heads up. We had several glasses of a sparkling rose. There were refreshing at about 8 euro a glass.

I recently returned home from my visit to Spain and while there my friends and I were told by other…read morefriends to eat at Lady Madonna. We made our way there only to be rudely denied service or help of any kind! Heart broken and stewing in our shock we stumbled across BOCADILLO DE JAMON Y CHAMPAN and boy are we glad we did!!! Our server Boris is an absolute charming, warm friendly person who was so accommodating. He offered us some suggestions from the menu as well as explained all the Champs they offered. We settled on a couple of bottles of our favorite Veuve. The olives and Jamon are so fresh and tasty. The meat and cheese platter is heavenly! Any of the sandwiches made on the light, airy crusty bread are divine. Usually, bread on a rustic sandwich is overwhelmingly doughy, hard and chewy. Bocadillo's is light and airy with a tad of crunch. Boris informed us that the bread is made daily by a bakery and one of the best. They also serve a pureed roasted pepper sauce topped with Spanish olive oil (cold) for dipping your chips or sandwich in or simply eat as a cold soup. The desserts are just as amazing. Cheese cake and chocolate were top notch. If you are American and your Spanish is so-so, Boris can help you out. He speaks both languages fluently. He is so interesting and makes everything about Bocadillo that much more. He is very knowledgeable about the food they offer, how it is made, what it is made with and as far as the Champs he is full of knowledge as well. Prices are so reasonable as well. We made it back a few times to this place as Boris and the chef on duty made it that special for us. So if ever in Madrid stop by and ask for Boris! Have a few glasses of Champs (Spanish Rose great too)you will not be disappointed.

This place was on a bunch of lists, but sounded like it could have been over-touristy, given its…read morelocations and being on so many touristy "must see" lists - it is absolutely not, it is extremely legit, I'd come here all the time if I lived in Madrid. The calamari you're probably here for, isn't literally the best calamari on the planet, it's just fried calamari that you'd get anywhere, but it is absolutely great calamari, perfectly fried and seasoned, and you get a *lot* of it. Since everything was so affordable and I'd heard such great things about the calamari, I ended up ordering (for me and my wife) both a calamari sandwich and a cup of calamari, also a sausage sandwich and a cup of patatas bravas. From this, I learned, if I were ever back in Madrid, I'd definitely go back here and get three of those things again, by which I mean, yes, they stuff the sandwich full of calamari, but that's still nowhere near as much as the absolutely absurd amount of calamari they stuff the *"raciones" (i.e. just a cup of calamari) with, so that ended up being way too much food. The calamari was obviously the star, but the sausage was also pretty tasty, and that sandwich didn't fall apart nearly as much as the calamari sandwich did... I ended up stuffing the sausage sandwich with some additional calamari from the overflowing calamari sandwich, and that is absolutely the way to do it: get a sausage sandwich, a cup of calamari, and stuff your own combo sandwich. Or just skip the bread entirely, honestly. The potatoes were also fantastic, and you also get an equally absurd amount in a "ration". One note, though, the potatoes come pre-sauced in a portion - the calamari, by default, do not, so you absolutely do want to pay the .40 euro extra for the sauce and some extra lemons, as it absolutley does need both for the full effect. Another note - as I expected from other reviews, yes, there was a huge line when we got there. This line is, notably, *only* to wait for a table, which makes sense, as the restaurant itself isn't very large. There was a separate line for to-go orders, which had exactly one person waiting when we got there, so there was about a 30 second wait to order to-go. So if you're staying nearby, that is definitely the way to go. They also don't have a lot of drink choices, so I would strongly recommend what we did, bought a couple bottled ciders from a grocery store on the way and had them with our food back at our hotel.

La Campana absolutely lives up to the hype. I tried both the bocadillo de chorizo and the bocadillo…read morede calamares, and at only 4.50€ each, you really cannot beat the value. The chorizo was solid, but the bocadillo de calamares was on another level. Fried to perfection, served on soft bread, and the lemon aioli really set it off. We kept hearing from people all over Madrid that La Campana was the place to go, and I even overheard multiple walking tours throughout the week calling this THE spot for a bocadillo de calamares. After going myself, I completely get it. It is conveniently located right in Plaza Mayor where there are several bocadillo shops, but this is THE one you want. They move fast too. I was in and out of line and already eating in less than 5 minutes. Perfect spot if you want a quick but filling Spanish classic. Next time I am definitely sitting inside and trying more off the menu.

American Tourist -…read more Most of the cafes and outdoor seatings are always packed and honestly it's a bit hot for us after walking around the whole city to sit outdoors. With the limited Spanish, it was difficult for us to find a table and order in remote plazas like this outskirts of downtown Madrid. We found this really cute cafes that sell coffee and it's air conditioned and has comfy couches!! After hours and hours and miles and miles of walking, I guess we can't help it but want to find a place we can just let go and relax! And we found just the place!! We ordered two coffee and just lounged around in the cafe. The workers didn't speak English at all. It was a bit difficult to order (surprisingly a bit difficult to ask for a cup of water) lol but very very friendly workers! - decent coffee - free still water with order - nice clean bathrooms - air conditioned! - vey comfortable chairs

Great make- your- own salads. We were working across the street for 2 weeks & ordered here probably…read more7 out of the 10 days. My coworkers enjoyed the fresh salmon & the green juices. I recommend this place if you're looking for quick delivery on deliveroo & a healthy eat.

I stumbled into Pastelería Mallorca with a friend while looking for something light to hold us over…read morebefore a pedicure, and this spot ended up being one of my favorite spots during my recent stay in Madrid. I grabbed a mini croissant-style puff pastry with turkey, tomato, avocado, and pesto, plus a mini brioche bun with crab, pink sauce, and lettuce. The seafood bun was solid, but that turkey pesto croissant was ... excuse my language ... the f****n' truth! No exaggeration THEE best croissant I've ever had. It was so good chile, I came back the next day and got a full-sized one for lunch and it was still just as good. The space inside is clean and room with lots of comfy furniture; in addition, they also have free WiFi and clean bathrooms which is always appreciated while out and about in the city on vacation. If you're in Madrid (or Mexico City or Japan where there other locations are) this place is a must try! PS: The have a rewards app and will give you a free plain buttery croissant for joining.

The tarta de queso fundente (melting cheesecake) is one of the best desserts I have ever tasted!…read more I actually sought out Pastelería Mallorca because I read somewhere that the Fismuler cheesecake was available there. But from what I can gather, the tarta de queso fundente is a completely different dessert. I was not disappointed! According to their website, the cheesecake has a "thin and crispy cookie layer, a creamy interior, and a flavor blend of cream cheese, fresh cheese, and premium parmesan." I admit I'm a parmesan fanatic. This cheesecake has such an interesting, intense flavor. The texture was indeed "melting" - gooey on the inside, a little bit more set toward the outside. It was rich but not overly sweet, and had a savory kick from the parmesan. I will be dreaming about this cheesecake until I hopefully make it back to Madrid again one day. I came here for dessert and coffee after lunch at the Mercado de la Paz. I also got a lovely café con leche to go with the cheesecake. They have other food and desserts as well, but this cheesecake was so delicious, I wanted to leave a review just to spotlight it.

I have been traveling to Madrid from the US for work for two week stints about every other month, I…read morehappened to find this place a few trips ago and love it. I introduced it to my co-workers and now it has become a regular spot we go to multiple times each time we come. For me, it is nice to have a place when I am traveling here by myself that I can walk into, order to take-away, get my food in less than 10 minutes, and then either go back to the hotel if I have to get some more work done or walk over to Retiro Park and people watch while enjoying my food! When I have co-workers with me, we do try to sit in and eat together, which is also a nice option. The oatmeal chocolate cinnamon cookies are worth 5 stars on their own. I have tried almost all of the smoothies at this point and have enjoyed them all. The nomanches de pollo sandwich and sobrino consentido salad are what I tend to gravitate back to, but I have tried other items off the menu and really enjoyed them all. I think the waitstaff there recognizes me now (probably can't help it when a woman who orders in half English/half butchered Spanish comes in every other day for 2 or 3 week periods every couple of months), and I have always had friendly interactions with them all. Overall, a great spot that I am happy to have found. One thing that would be much appreciated as a person who is still working on their Spanish - have at least one menu translated into other languages :) I have ordered a number of items and enjoyed them all so far, but if I knew what everything on the menu that would be very helpful! Another suggestion would be to open earlier! I would love to have their smoothies and other breakfast options when I am in town, but they do not open until 9am which is after I am already working.

Un sitio con mucho encanto, estupendos desayunos, y comida ligera muy rica. Recomiendo en sándwich…read morenomanches. La atención muy agradable también.

This restaurant is located about a block away from Puerto de Alcalá. Order at the counter and it is…read morequickly ready to eat. Some of the bowls are premade. It is a convenient, healthy fast food on a busy day.

Mediocre comida, los baños hechos un asco, están peores que los del metro y hasta código te piden…read more El café estaba rico, entonces si nada más vas a pedir café está bien, pero de otra forma, hay otros mucho mejores.

This was a rather disappointing dining experience for me. We walked by while exploring the street…read moreand were attracted by the ambiance so we sat down and ordered drinks The drinks came fast enough and we had to wait a long time before the waitress came and take our order. After she brought the food We had to signal to her multiple times after waiting to get the check and plates cleared. Might be the slow pace of the city but it might also be that they need more staff. Got the food we ordered patatas bravas, pulpo a la gallega and croquetas de queso. Neither dish was remarkable and the patatas were really greasy , the pulpo (octopus) was over seasoned and borderline inedible. Not impressed at all

My husband and I stopped here for a quick lunch and enjoyed. Am glad I didn't see the reviews,…read moresince we probably would have avoided this restaurant. We each a serrano ham sandwich on a delicious, crispy mini baguette. The waiter goofed and gave us the standard ham and not the Iberian version (which cost more) - while that was disappointing, it was still a darn good sandwich. We ate indoors, although outdoor seating was an option. Nice place!