Quality of the Food: The traditional churros of San Gines are great…read more Service: Although the wait was long the staff was very friendly Atmosphere: Traditional

We've been here probably 3 times this week. We only get one thing here, something they're famous…read morefor ----Chocolate con Churros! The lines here are crazy, but worth the wait. I believe they've gobbled up the nearby spaces around them, so they can open up more seating capacity and open a take out counter. They also have an outdoor patio. The original still looks beautiful inside. You know the churros is fresh, because the people keep coming. And that thick cup of chocolate is so good!

La Mallorquina is one of the best places to grab something sweet treat in Madrid. From cakes to…read morechocolate, you'll be amazed at their selection. It was a hot day so I opted for an iced cafe con leche. And oh my, my, my! It was the first time I tried one. It was so good. I highly recommend an iced cafe con leche from La Mallorquina. What a treat!

Do yourself a favor and stop here for torrija. I would recommend taking it to go or seeing if you…read morecan snag a spot upstairs. This place gets busy and packed and was hectic when we stopped in. The torrija was one of, if not the best one we had while in Madrid. The service was quick and friendly at the to go counter for me.

Quintessential small cafe with delicious desserts, spectacular service and that authentic coffee…read moreshop vibe - small tables, tranquil French music playing in the background. This place is off the beaten path but worth the trip if you're a fan of delicious carrot cake.

This is such a beautiful bakery! It offers an intimate atmosphere and the stars are the desserts…read more You won't find sandwiches here but you'll have some of the best cakes and tartes in town. It is close to the Prado museum and would be a perfect stop afterwards. Service is attentive and it seems even they are bakers as well. You can watch them make cakes if you have the inclination. We hade the pecan bar which was outstanding and the alfajor which looks like a cookie sandwich- delicious

Our last morning in Madrid and we walked a few blocks from the hotel. The best croissants and the…read morecappuccino was actually good because I am not a coffee person! Fantastic spot. I'm sure they all are in this town.

We are happy to be back in Madrid and had the chance to have chocolate again at Chocolat Madrid. It…read moreis sooo good. They have new digs now just a minute walk from the old place. The new place has a bit more room, bathroom and kitchen downstairs, fresh new decor, comfy cosy, and wifi! You can order at the table with the QR code using their wifi. Or if you didn't realize like I did, you can certainly order from the wait staff. We were there in the morning, so only noticed the breakfast side of the menu. But it seems they also serve drinks and snacks for later afternoon/evening. There is also a freezer of ice creams sold by the scoop for when it's too hot for a hot chocolate. We ordered two hot chocolates and a combo churro and porra to share. It was just the right amount of chocolate and crispy yummy vehicle. Service was excellent. English is no problem. All in all a great place, great chocolate. Love it!

Instead of walking over to Chocolatería San Ginés, I picked this place because it was closer to…read morewhere I was staying. I was disappointed that the churros weren't freshly fried. Maybe it was the time of day that I came (early afternoon)? It was fine, just not amazing. The service was fine too but they also ask for a tip on the card machine which I don't like (it's not usual for local businesses unless they clock you're not local).

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.

What a lovely way to start the day! The 2 of us enjoyed a wonderful cup of coffee, a cappucino, and…read morea choco croissant - couldn't have been more pleasant. The decor is lovely with a lot of attention to detail (see photos); we were transported to France, as we savored the ambiance and were delighted with the sweet offerings. The service was pleasant and friendly - enough for these Americans who don't know much Spanish. Loved it!

While visiting Madrid I went to explore San Aton market and stumbled upon this place. I saw the…read moresweets in the display and just knew I had to have a taste. I settled on the macarons out of all the deserts they had. I have to save that they were the best macarons I've ever had! Unique flavors. The texture of the macarons was incredible (slightly flakey). They even looked beautiful. I wish I could ship some back to the states.

Sadly, Real Cake did not provide the comfortable shelter (from rain) or delicious egg tarts I went…read morethere looking for. While searching for a place to sit and kill time before dinner, we found this place on Yelp and were lured in by the egg tarts. Three seats at a counter on uncomfortable stools did not really fit the bill. I actually could not find a stable position on the wobbly stools. The shop itself is quite small, and the pastries were not super buttery. If you liken it to a Chinese egg custard tart, I would say this crust was thinner, crisper/crunchier/harder, the pastry itself was quite greasy, and the custard itself is less creamy and tastes a little too strongly of cinnamon.

Love at first sight (and bite!)…read more I was walking by yesterday and spotted these beautiful pastries through the window and couldn't take another step further. I walked right in to find the lovely owner Javier and immediately had to compliment him on the beauty of his work. After he described each of the pastries to me in English (and I mean every pastry! - total foodie right here so this was bliss) I narrowed it down to two. They were as tasty as they look and I'll be going back again today to try two more! The flavors, textures and sweetness of both were excellent! The esto es la pera was divine! If you are a pear lover, this will just blow your mind. Pieces of pear, essence of pear, shaped like a pear :) the cream inside is just perfect. My second, the cuento ruso was very different to my first fruity choice, inside was a rich chocolate mousse (I think is the best way to describe) with a balsamic strawberry filling. A great option for the chocolate lovers. What's more amazing is Javier does everything on his own! Starts baking at 4am every morning and you can truly feel his passion for his masterpieces when you meet him and taste these desserts. They are almost too pretty to eat to be honest! I had to stare and appreciate before I could dig my fork in. Each creation (I call them creations because they are truly creative and beautiful!) cost €3.50. You absolutely can't go wrong. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a dessert and coffee - or better yet, just take an entire box home :) 5 stars for quality, value and belly satisfaction!

Adorable place for artistic and refined desserts! His specialty is mini cakes that are colorful,…read morebeautifully sculpted, and (most importantly) delicious. The passionfruit (Van Gogh) was my favorite. They also have an affordable breakfast deal (coffee/tea, croissant, and orange juice for a few euro).

It's summer and my party of six was in Madrid for an overnight layover. Since Gioelia stays open…read moretil midnight, we went for it and stopped in at 11 p.m. after dinner nearby. The space is bright, clean and refreshing. While some might find the all-white inside sterile, I liked how it makes the ice cream take center stage. The ice cream is rich, creamy and tasted fresh- no icy or freezer-burn flavor here. Service was friendly and quick, making it the perfect late-night stop to end our evening in Madrid before flying home the next day.

I have the dark chocolate with the banana and nut gelato. Normally, I would never do bananas, but…read morethe combination of those two were spot on. Great flavors that intermingled superbly and I like the nuts who is incredibly creamy and smooth. Super delicious. Lori had the Lemon and she really enjoyed it, but felt it was a little too tart for her liking. but she did enjoy it and found it was very creamy.