Delicious and great prices Tried the leche merengada and…read morewas surprised at how delightful and different it was. Their raspberry drink is also deliciously refreshing. Their tortilla was also great. Love that this establishment has been around since the 19th century!

The most amazing place to enjoy delicious coffee and pastries. Service is excellent. Oscar is one…read moreof a kind and you feel at home

Writing as a review of the bakery, not the cafe. It's pretty hard to find good bread in Madrid -…read morebut Granier has it. It's part of a larger chain, but very good, good quality product, and friendly staff. The Artesena baguette is especially good! The cafe itself is loud, busy, and doesn't have a terribly good selection of better snacks. Stick to the bakery and you won't be upset!

The most amazing croissants, Belems, and lots of other pastries. Small bakery/coffee shop on…read moreCallao Square. Looks for it and have your morning pastry here. You won't be disappointed. The best flaky pastry I had on a three week trip. AND.....the coffee is also really good.

Great service, we walked in for lunch around 1pm. Quick and efficient service, nice ambience so we…read moredidn't feel rushed and everything was excellent!

The little croissants in the window are to die for. They are super soft and glazed to perfection. I…read morehad one with crab and lettuce and a smaller one with Brie and turkey and tomatoes. I will definitely be back to eat another zillion before I leave Madrid. Most of the small sandwich places around the area look okay but this place looks like magic. They even gift wrap your sammies for you. What?! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Your tastebuds will thank you.

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.

La Mallorquina came as a recommendation from our hotel when I asked for a local bakery with coffee…read more I'd had a long list of places I wanted to try but always like to ask as well. We happened upon it and I was so pleasantly surprised. I think we went three times during our time in Madrid. I loved the counter experience, I'd definitely recommend that option. I wasn't looking to sit down and do all of that upstairs so my review is solely based on counters on the first floor. The locals love this spot and that is quite obvious. I was told in advance that they do and coming here was very enjoyable. The pastries and coffee are very yummy, you won't be disappointed. Makes for the perfect spot if you really want to get your day started but want to grab a quick bite before doing so.

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.

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.

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.

A pair of classics in their respective cities (2 of 2)…read more - - - - - I'm not surprised there are a lot of reviews. Then, I've had this bookmarked for an eternity based on the reviews of a Yelp friend (acquaintance) from the Yelp Talk chapter who did quite a bit of traveling. I had seen Chocolateria San Gines before but did not go in. I don't know why. This time, I did go in. They have two salons across the street from each other. I prefer the one on the east side of the street, which has the taller ceilings and more glass and mirrors. There may be a line around the side, but it will move quickly. I knew they had chocolate based on their name, but I didn't understand how they factored it into the equation. I sort of assumed that one could get chocolate churros. After all, there are now chocolate cannoli shells and, in some cases, cannoli can also have chocolate filling. The lady at the counter very quickly gave me an education. One gets the standard churros, but they come with a chocolate sauce that you dip them into. This all made for an interesting snack. This is not a place intended for a meal. The churros have a nice bland sort of crunchiness and the chocolate sauce is one heck of a counterpoint. The combination is tasty and unique. I also had a hot drink. Upon asking, they immediately provided me with a small glass of cold water - seen at many adjacent tables - probably to counter the effects of the richness of this snack. Be it at the counter or at the table, the staff was very well mannered and helpful, which was commendable for how busy they were. The interior is very clean and has a lot of history on its walls. The pricing was to my liking, so coming to Chocolateria San Gines is a "no brainer." Everything is there and the intersection of its history and visitors from the world over take this one to 5 stars. A friend of mine who once lived in Madrid laughed upon learning it was on my list. I mentioned I had already been to Mallorquina, which is a few blocks away on Plaza del Sol. The story was that Mallorquina is where Madrid's version of chatty magpies might go to do the dessert and coffee thing with their friends in the afternoon. It closes in the evening. Instead, Chocolateria San Gines is open all the time and might be the last stop of the evening or night before Madrilenos turn in from a night on the town. It is also very easy to reach, only a few blocks from either the Sol or Opera Metro stations, from which you can also take in fascinating nearby Plaza Mayor.

The churros here are a must try in Madrid, Spain…read more The chocolate sauce is divine and great for dipping the churros. There's a dining area to sit inside and outside. The service is relatively quick. The churros are crispy and not oily. If you're in Madrid go here!

With a little bit of down time before getting back on the tour bus, luckily this shop was open…read moreduring the afternoon siesta time. Hubby always likes a treat which made this shop perfect! The hazelnut croissant was calling for him and they had a nice selection of mini croissants as well. I got a pistachio one and ate it before taking a picture. It was very delicious. I highly recommend you have a stop and taste.

There are many pastries at Santa Gloria. The beverages are also delicious…read more - Vainilla coffee 5/5 was my absolute favorite because it tastes creamery - Tiramisu 3/5 was more on a bitter side. - Flat croissant with white chocolate 5/5 is good. The topping is crunchy but I don't know what it is. - mini croissant with violet candy 5/5 is so cute. It has some buttery, candied coating. The area is nice, spacious in the back, with pillows for a nice resting time. Bathroom was clean when we came at 9:30. The staff didn't speak English so I spoke Spanish. They were friendly and said bye to us when we left.