Kibo's a cute little cornerstore/bakery that's open almost always…read more Run by, like so many other places in the area, by a nice Argentinian man, you can imagine what the assortment looks like. It's nice and feels homemade but there are no real Kibo-specials. The space is gorgeous with beautiful windows all over facing the street. Seating is very limited and the chairs don't really tempt me to sit for more than my cup of coffee, if you know what I mean. Service is great and fast and you're always greeted with a smile. Some of the items are in my opinion a little overpriced, not to forget what an entire menu costs in comparison to other places in the neighbourhood. I'll probably be back for a quick cup of coffee "on the go" as the coffee is excellent, but I won't spend hours there.

This place is a bit too expensive, but very good for breakfast as they have several options, quite…read morehealthy and many choices including eggs, yogurt, different breads with homemade marmalades, chocolate, olive oil and, my favorite, tomato :)... They also have very good coffee (strong) and some original juices, and you can choose lactose free milk and soy milk. The place itself is very nice, big room with wooden tables, cozy atmosphere and nice service, probably a good choice if you want a special breakfast day!

This chain is a bit different from the quirky neighborhood spots found nestled around Malasaña…read more Instead, you get an airy and chic looking restaurant with a nice bakery in front and a rustic dining area in the back. After traveling to Paris, I fell in love with the French food and wanted a taste of that in Madrid so stumbled into here for some brunch. Their menu offers a lot of food that you cannot find all over the city- different salads, lighter options, and of course, different types of delicious breads with their jellies and spreads. From the quiche to eggs benedict, I have never been disappointed with the food. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment comes with the service. Each time I have come I felt neglected and like I was fighting to get the workers attention. The food makes you want to come back but after the last time when my relaxing breakfast rendezvous turned into a bitter affair thanks to the service, I am not certain I will ever go back again. At least to this location.

Wow, wow, and wow is how I will start my review! I found this place by accident a few months ago…read moreand meant to go, but did not. I am so glad that I finally did go. Mama Inés is an amazing restaurant disguised as an amazing café. My friend and I walked in and were a little confused if we order at the counter or at our table. But, a nice waiter told us that he would come to us and get our orders. He was the only waiter in the restaurant so we waited for a few minutes, but it was so worth it. We decided to order the menú del día, which had just a few choices, but all of them sounded and from checking out the other tables looked delicious. My friend decided on a salad to start, for second the albondigas, and to drink cerveza. I selected to start with the fish cake, for second the albondigas, and to drink a glass of red wine. Our food took a little while to come out, but again was worth it. My friends salad was a mix of spinach and summer greens topped with chunks of feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of nuts and a light dressing. All of it came together so well and was very tasty and flavorful. My fish cake was not what I was expecting at all. It literally was a thick slice of cake, but with tuna and a mix of spices. The tuna was topped with a thick slice of cheese and surrounded by a hearty cream sauce and open oysters. Every bite left me yearning for more and more! The cake could've been my meal by itself as it was super hearty, but I had more coming! Finally our main dishes came and I was surprised by the size of the albondigas. There were three hearty meatballs a little smaller than golf balls on my plate. The meatballs were surrounded by a rich and thick red sauce with vegetables. Every bite tasted like heaven and again I did not want it to end again. If I could have licked the plate I would have. The albondigas was not spicy, but had a great amount of flavor with the onions, garlic, and cilantro. I wanted to order some more meatballs, but my stomach said no. To finish we both ordered coffees, so we were unable to try their cakes, which looked delicious as well. I definitely recommend mama inés café as the food is amazing and it is a way from the super touristy restaurants on gran vía. Plus their menú del día is only 10.50 euro, so such a wonderful deal for wonderful food! Go!!

Decent brunch spot if you're looking for something simple and close by to Gran Via! Doesn't have an…read moreextensive menu, but it does the trick.

Gran lugar para tomar aperitivos y café.... Me encanta el…read morecroiccant demasiado sabroso