Federal

4.2 (189 reviews)

ModerateBreakfast & Brunch, Burgers

Open • 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Evan M.

Hands down one of the best places we visited in Madrid. We are so grateful that we stumbled on this place. Located around la Plaza de las Comendadoras, it may not seem like much from the outside. However, if you do happen to visit you won't be disappointed. They have tables available outside on the patio. On the inside they have quite the expansive space with tables for eating, a large table for folks to study/work and then bar seats along some windows. Their menu is amazing. They have so many choices. We ended up dining here for lunch on two different occasions. On the first day we ordered a BLAT sandwich, and a crispy chicken salad. Our little guy had their Greek yogurt with nuts and berries. All the flavors were delicious. On the second day we had nasi goreng and the yellow curry. It's amazing that with such a diverse menu, every dish tasted excellent. The service and staff were also great. On both days they were on point. Busy helping everyone either inside or out. Always polite and quick to stop by when we wanted to order or ask a question. We will definitely miss this spot. I wish one would open up in NYC someday!

Kaitlyn J.

soooooo yummy! Very busy on the weekends but if you have a small group they seat you the best they can. Definitely would come again. The menu offers so much from brunch to lunch it makes you want to try everything:)

Mikayla K.

Food: My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this restaurant this morning which was our first day in Madrid. I ordered the Brioche Toast with Ham and Cheese. I added the spinach and fried egg and it was DELICIOUS. It was filling, satisfying and downright incredible. My boyfriend got the Salmon Omelette which was perfectly cooked. He also got the Green Drink (name escapes me) and it was fantastic. Not too sweet or too tart. Venue: This is a small café style restaurant. The servers were all friendly and they had an English menu (a necessity for me and my boyfriend). They do take credit cards as well

Andrew T.

My family and I stumbled upon this place last minute for breakfast and it is AWESOME. They have seating upstairs and downstairs so there is quite a bit of space and could accommodate my family of 6. The water is self-serve downstairs! Their menu is big and has a variety of things to choose from. I ordered their eggs - bacon that is cooked in a skillet definitely filled me up and a cafe latte. Other things that we got and that I tried were the eggs benedict with bacon. It's your standard benedict and super good. We also got the french toast which was AMAZING if you're into sweets for breakfast. I'd definitely recommend this place as it was very affordable with great quality!

Bernadette B.

We got here right at 0900 when they opened, and there were only 3 or 4 other people here. It was nice that it was still quiet and relatively peaceful (though the calming music may have added to that). They also had menus in English which is very helpful. Their menu doesn't offer a lot of variety, but what they do, they do well. I got the French Toast, so good! Is also got the sunrise cocktail- orange and grapefruit juice. Refreshing and tasty. If I were back in Madrid again, I'd like to come back!

Ashley R.

It's hard finding larger-sized portions of breakfast in a country that normally has a cup of coffee and bread, so this place was a great find! My boyfriend ordered the oven-baked eggs (w bacon), I ordered the benedict (w salmon), and we also ordered the French toast to share. Everything was delicious!!! Definitely check this place out! - our server spoke English & they had menus in English as well

Shakshuka, eggs benedict with spinach and freshly squeezed orange juice

Natalie W.

I'm not a massive breakfast/brunch person (srsly why replace meat with eggs) but Federal is a nice spot for those who are. There's seating outside in a pleasant square but in less favourable weather there is the really nice interior which also has a basement space which they have managed to make rather light and positive. Service was slow which was ok as we weren't in a hurry/starving but I imagine it's very irritating if you want anything promptly or not to have to ask twice/call over orders to servers while at other tables. This could be extremely easily solved by hiring 1 or preferably 2 extra waiters and I honestly can't understand what kind of business decision has led to the dearth of staff because you definitely do not saving money by not turning over tables or not taking additional drinks orders. I actually came back later the same day with a large group after a bicycle tour and despite the fact this seems to be a standard arrangement the drinks service was completely chaotic - just mark drink by location on your pad! The food and drink was very good - my friend had some lovely-looking eggs benedict and I tried shakshuka for the first time which was exciting. Obviously I had nothing to compare to it but i very much enjoyed the sweet herby flavour and would get it again. In terms of breakfast/brunch in central Madrid I would definitely recommend here along with Serafina.

Niki B.

Westernized brunch's arrival to Spain. Although breakfast isn't a huge meal here, Federal is bringing people in, and in hoards. There's a large community table as well as several tables inside and outside as well. Get excited for: - amazing baked goods (check them out on the display table & choose between cakes, breads, & fruit pastries) - eggs Florentine (baked inside a cute, little black pan) - breakfast burgers (making it socially acceptable to eat a burger in the AM) - iced coffee - smoothies - French toast (didn't try it but looked amazing)

Mimi T.

Really cute place for breakfast if you're looking to take a break from tapas and get a more traditional breakfast. Had the shakshuka which is essentially poached eggs in a tomato onion sauce and I added chorizo and my friend had the traditional eggs Benedict. The hollandaise was probably the best I've ever tasted but this review is missing it's fifth star bc the eggs for both dishes were over cooked. I prefer my poached egg to be a bit runny but I guess it's all in your preference. It didn't take away from the flavors of the dish though. The real winner here was their iced coffee. There were no bells and whistles but something about it was just right. Portions were perfect and service was great. Two dishes and two iced coffees ran us about 30 euros.

Yasmina V.

Really loved the breakfast I had, & the location is perfect. It was away from busy streets so eating outside was very peaceful. I had the florentine eggs & tried my friend's avocado toast. Both were amazing & very filling.

Amazing egg+ham & scrambled eggs with chorizo

Arpita B.

I think we must have been sprinkled with fairy dust to have walked into this modern European cafe, on a weekend...at brunch hour & get a table without any hassle! 10 mins later & we would have been standing along with the throngs of patrons waiting patiently, even upto 45 mins, to be seated at this gem! The verdict: Yes! The food & drinks are that good!! I had the green smoothie which is easily the best smoothie I have ever had! It's leagues ahead of all the $10-$15 green juice shakes available back in the states. I wish I could have flown back several barrels full of the green smoothie with me! For my meal, I got the ham & egg skillet which was delicious. My partner got the scrambled eggs with the chorizo patty which was also scrumptious. What was a letdown thought at this fabulous place... Was the waitstaff. They seemed to be beating to their own drum, while the diners had to figure out on their own where to sit, where to get the menu from, where to pay. The more busy it got the more dazed the diners seemed to appear while the waitstaff seemed to get more sparse and stone faced. That said... The food was fabulous & enough reason to try this place atleast once.

Francesco T.

This is a really cool place off the tourist track in Madrid. The food was delicious. We got the bacon egg skillet and avocado toast. We also got a chai tea latte (YUM) and a cappuccino. All the food was delicious. Definitely lots of vegetarian and vegan options. The servers were working as quickly as they could be this place was BUSY on Sunday morning. Be prepared to wait. That being said, we would definitely come back.

Iris B.

We were craving more of a brunch experience while in Madrid and found Federal. It was so good we went back 3 more times and consistently had great food, drinks and service. It was also very vegetarian friendly! Definitely recommend for brunch style food and coffee!

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Aimee M.

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10 years ago

The food was incredible! The presentation was fabulous! The open air was delightful but the downside is that the smoke comes into the restaurant. It was amazing with the off the beaten path feel. We ordered eggs Benedict with salmon, scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms and eggs Benedict with bacon. Everything was GREAT! read more

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Emily T.

11 years ago

In a city of so many resturants it's hard to find amazing hummus like this! The toasts are a perfect little lunch that are light and fresh! read more

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Berkay O.

8 years ago

We had an strange experience. Even though there were a lot of tables free, we had to get in the line and wait for the running-around waitress to ask which table we want. And that was the only time we saw her. We waited 30 minutes to give an order and after nobody showed up I asked them to come and they seemed annoyed. The service killed the whole thing for us, even though the food was very good. People came before us ate and went away when we got our plates. I think you need to be "known" to get a good service. Sad! read more

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Marisa L.

9 years ago

We had the French toast, eggs with mushrooms on toast and two chais to drink. It was excellent. Service is fast and very polite but they gave us the wrong change! I would still recommend it, the place is beautiful and the placement is great. read more

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Daniel G.

312

8 years ago

Highly recommended breakfast spot. Cafe con leche on and Bloody Mary's to start the day. We ordered the Sachucha skillet w jamón. Along with Croissant jamón and egg sandwich. read more

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Elias S.

8 years ago

Amazing great food all the different coffees first stop in Madrid well worth it a hidden Spot but worh it

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Angie L.

9 years ago

Lots of menu choices and really great food! The wait wasn't too long even though we went on a weekend, service is slow but that's expected in Spain. We noticed no one rushes around and everyone takes their time eating and enjoying conversation. We will definitely be back if we are ever in Madrid. read more

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Geoff B.

9 years ago

One of the best meals we had in Madrid was one of the first when we got here...a breakfast/brunch at Federal.

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Colten R.

8 years ago

Excellent quinoa salad. Added in a poached egg and chicken and it was one of the best salads I've had! turmeric latte was great as well! Would reccomend this restaurant and would visit again! read more

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Mohd A.

9 years ago

Shakshuka was great, every thing was good, only comment is the orange juice was warm and adding ice made it worse.

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Alec T.

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Great breakfast spot. Quick efficient service. Eggs cooked perfectly. Fresh squeezed orange juice. Can't ask for anything more! It is popular, so it can get a little crowded and busy, but don't let that stop you. Good eats! read more

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Bris V.

7 years ago

A little out of the way from the touristy areas but well worth the hike! The avocado toast with egg was delicious. Egg Benedict were great even though heavier amounts of sauce than I am accustomed read more

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Christine P.

7 years ago

Had a late breakfast here during our two days in Madrid. Sad to say my group as a whole was disappointed with the food, but more so with the service. One of us had a question regarding an item on the menu and the waitress told us to read the menu...needless to say we didn't go back again. read more

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Ariana F.

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A cute little spot for breakfast or brunch. Came as soon as they opened so service was a little slow. Order a cappuccino and the avocado toast. The avocado toast was perfect and just the right amount of citrus. We came here on our last day in Madrid as jamon and bread for breakfast while delicious was getting a little old. This was a nice spot to switch it up and get something fresh! read more

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Jose U.

6 years ago

Food was amazing. Definitely worth every euro spent here. Never left a review until now that's how good the breakfast was.

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Max G.

8 years ago

Nice vibe + tasty & healthy food + original Clients a bit too mainstream already, though. During the week is still great... read more

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Brian D.

193

8 years ago

Amazing! If you are coming to Madrid do not miss out on this place. The breakfast my girlfriend and I had was delicious and the waitstaff were very friendly. They helped us order explaining the different menu options in English. We absolutely enjoyed this place and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Madrid. We even forgot to pay the bill and our waiter walked about a block and a half and greeted us with a smile and a laugh after he had to catch up to us. A little embarrassing but something to remember! read more

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Tom J.

9 years ago

Great breakfast spot in Madrid! The avocado toast with pepitas was delicious and their juices are fresh and not overly sweet! They have a number of vegetarian and vegan options, which offers a nice break from the heavier food options in Madrid. read more

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Alyssa I.

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10 years ago

Best place for Brunch in Madrid. I took some friends who were studying and had been to the Federal in Barcelona, and they thought that this one was better! Between the avocado toast for brunch or truffle fries with my roast beef sandwich for lunch, this place is great. My only complaint is that sometimes the service can be a little slow, especially when I come in with a group of five of us. However I love its versatility, because I can go there to meet friends for brunch or I can go to their work table and munch on some truffle fries while I work. Their iced coffee is some of the best I have ever had, way better than any iced coffee I have had in the States. read more

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José M.

Hi Alyssa…

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Sanaa Z.

10 years ago

Superb brunch. Poached eggs with smashed avacado is totally recommended. You have to reserve in advance for weekend brunch as they're usually full. We had a large party and they accommodated us in the private room downstairs which was nice. read more

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José M.

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J. N.

9 years ago

Amaaaaazing breakfast food options. Delicious and strong coffee. Excellent environment. And a bit away from the busy city center. Love this place!! read more

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Lacey L.

7 years ago

I get why the line is always long, bc it's hard to find decent breakfast that isn't plain tomatoes and bread but it's not worth it. Overpriced for small portions and it looks better than it tastes. As per usual in Madrid, service is lacking and the servers seem uninterested in doing the only thing that came to work to do- ask what you want, in at least a semi nice manner. Super cute and decent looking menu for Madrid, but taste and service + the high prices don't measure up read more

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Sofia F.

237

9 years ago

Calling all Brunch snobs!!! This is the place to go for a creative, divine, fresh brunch. Located on a pretty nondescript corner in Madrid but the food and ambiance blew me away. Took forever for me to get my check which was a bummer but this seems to be how it goes in Spain so I wasn't that surprised. Overall, an incredible dining experience. Absolutely delectable. read more

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Ahmad A.

9 years ago

This is the worst restaurant in customer service in Madrid! Their waitresses are rude! Slow! And doesn't know the basics of customer services! read more

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Trevor V.

11 years ago

There is no doubting the excellence of the food and coffee here, and the smoothies as well. The layout is excellent. It is a very attractive place. But I have decided not to go back. Though one or two staff members are reasonably friendly, I have found the majority to be quite cold in their manners. On top of this, their wifi hasn't been working for 2 Saturdays in the past month. I suspect all they had to do was switch it on and off again but it was probably too much hassle for them. Such a shame as there are a lot of positive things to say about the place. read more

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Derrick V.

12 years ago

This place is a little gem in a rough area. Having a delicious affordable garden salad. Awesome pastries as well!

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Gaye T.

9 years ago

My guilty pleasure when in Spain. I slipped into here for the great coffee (best I have had in Madrid)and Australian style breakfast. Good for a coffee fix if you are craving full bodied coffee made with fresh milk and delicious food. Only criticism is servings are too large and quite expensive by Madrid standards. read more

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Chris H.

354

12 years ago

Went here on my second day in Madrid and made sure I came back before I left. Food is clean and very tasty. Coffee is crafted very well and you don't have to wait long for your food. Upscale ambiance without the price tag. read more

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Ato B.

732

10 years ago

Cool coffee shop with top ceilings, big open windows and good drinks/food. The perfect place to spend an afternoon reading magazines, drinking a coffee or glass of wine and enjoying the breeze. read more

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Fredrik H.

10 years ago

I had Saturday brunch here. Quite lively and a lot of people with a buzzing atmosphere. Very light and sleek design. Food is great, healthy and still filling. Would come here read more

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José M.

Hi Fredik, thanks for the visit and your comment. Hope see you soon.…

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Baron V.

10 years ago

On a stretch that now teems with cafes, Australian-run Federal was the trailblazer, with its breezy chic and superb brunches. Later in the day there is healthy, tasty cooking from veggie burgers to a ploughman's, and cupcakes and good coffee are available all day. Head to the roof for a small, leafy terrace on which to browse the day's papers. read more

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Maja T.

10 years ago

Fabulous breakfast, quite the saviour of a rainy Sunday morning. Everything was delicious, although the Stilton omelette had too little cheese and too much quince paste. Great coffee. read more

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Eun J.

121

11 years ago

I love this place. Healthy and fun and great reasonable price ! Great latte and healthy soomoothy yum read more

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Margaret R.

650

9 years ago

Trendy bistro place thats perfect for breakfast or lunch. Definitely prepare to be patient, they get really busy and at times it is very difficult to receive service. read more

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Kyle A.

349

10 years ago

A great setting and good burgers. It is a hybrid restaurant and coffee shop, so you can eat at tables or work on your laptop on the outer edge of the place. Their hamburgers had beets on the bottom, which I never tried, but were great! About 10€ for a burger with fries. The cole slaw was not fresh. I'd go back! read more

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Kristina G.

10 years ago

Brunch here alllllll the time. It has two locations in Barcelona and opening one in Valencia! The kangaroo burger is good, the pasta dishes are huge, the truffle fries are amazing. Love the smoothies and the vibes here! read more

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Will K.

132

10 years ago

Absolutely a fantastic Cafe! Food is nice, staff are nice and I love the decorations!

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José M.

Thanks for yours words!! Nice day!!

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Brittany W.

293

10 years ago

There are not enough great breakfast places in Madrid and the few that exist pretty much all have the same menu with eggs Benedict, except for Federal. The food is so good and most of it is actually really healthy too. I have yet to be disappointed by something that I've ordered here. If you come on a weekend, expect to wait in line. It gets pretty packed and because of that it can even take a long time to order once you sit down. You can fill up your water there as much as you want on your own accord(!) they have a little water filling station if you want. read more

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Karina V.

10 years ago

A good and modern place where they serve a excellent coffee and breakfast with a lot of choices. I tried the rye bread with avocado and got what I expected. Definitely a visit worth if you're nearby Plaza de España and not only for breakfast. read more

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Mia M.

12 years ago

On our last day in Madrid we were sight seeing amidst a lovely temperature of about 100. Hot, tired, and reeling from the mediocre drinks and food in the touristy part of Madrid, this small cafe was well welcome. Great ambiance with a lot of young people, not too expensive, and really great food. read more

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Plaza de las Comendadoras, 9
28015 Madrid
Spain
Universidad
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915 328 424
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Hours

What time does Federal open?

Federal opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Federal close?

Federal closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Federal closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.Federal closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Federal take credit cards?

Yes, Federal takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Federal have catering options?

No, Federal does not have catering options.

Does Federal have a drive thru?

No, Federal does not have a drive thru.

Does Federal serve alcohol?

Yes, Federal serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Federal have TVs?

Yes, Federal has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Federal have bike parking?

Yes, Federal has bike parking.

Does Federal have outdoor seating?

No, Federal does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Federal have parking?

Yes, Federal has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Federal have free WiFi?

Yes, Federal has free WiFi.

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Cocina abierta desde la apertura hasta una hora antes del cierre. Desayunos, Comidas, Meriendas, Cena, Brunch todos los días de la semana hasta las 13h. Sábados y Domingos Brunch hasta las 16h

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Horrible digital menu and first experience. The menus barely loaded and required you to make an…read moreaccount. I don't understand why they can't just give you a menu without signing up for a mailing list

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Una 'Cokuy' bien servida con su Queso Gouda, pollo triturado en su salsa, Huevo y Bacon. Servida en pan Brioche

Nuestra 'Hamburguesa serrana', 'Nachos Cokuy' y una 'De Toda la Vida de Dios'. Acompañados de un milkshake de fresa y otro de chocolate

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'La Ranchera' para los que no temen a los jalapeños. Queso fundido, Guacamole y Pan de Cerveza. Con carne 100% vacuno

Juanchi's Burger

5.0(2 reviews)

2.9 km•Salamanca

The food was delicious. If your a blue cheese person the 3 cheese is a must try. They cook the…read moreburger to how you like it. The Black Crioche bun went great with our burgers. They have about 5 of their own sauces at the table. I enjoyed the Relish Mayo sauce with my burger. My husband also enjoyed his Sunny burger. The fries were perfect. Crispy and salty how I like it. Very cool ambiance. Play some American music too. The staff speak English and were very friendly to us. Definitely coming back! I want to take a star away because I've came back twice and they didn't have any of their milkshakes or mojitos available that they advertised.

From the owner: Juanchis Burger es una hamburgueseria gourmet con un estilo " Hand Craft ". Todos nuestros…read moreproductos son recetas propias, desde la carne, el pan hasta cada uno de nuestras salsas.

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Avocado!

Sunny en pan negro

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No Tears con pan negro!!

Steak 'n Shake

3.8(34 reviews)

1.4 km•Cortes

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What the heck? Did someone fall in love with Steak n Shake on a random visit to St Louis?…read more Well I saw this as I wandered the strrets of Madrid. Ina world where American fast food has come to every part of the world, I found this to be an odd sight. Usually see lots of Burger Kings ( yes they are all over Madrid and very crowded), but not local burger chains. I know there McDonalds here and the only chain I saw here was 5 Guys..... Yes, 5 guys!!

While in Madrid I was craving burgers and fries. I found this spot near the place we were staying…read moreat. The burgers are what I find back in the states. The party is on the thin end. But the flavors are there. We paid 50 euros for four people. This was the price including milkshakes. So it's a pretty good deal. Their fries come in different flavors. I did not care for their salt and vinegar fries. It tasted very similar to their original fries. It was not very distinct in flavor and it's not worth paying the few extra euros for. I highly recommended their Parmesan fries. This is worth the upgrade with a few extra euros. Their milkshakes are presented in a very trendy and retro diner style glass cup. It is topped with a good serving of whipped cream. The cherry on top of the milkshake is the actual cherry on top of the milkshake.

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Burnout

4.3(31 reviews)

0.8 km•Chamberí

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I am sorry to say that the hype connected to this restaurant is way over the top. My friend…read morebrought me here because he said he had an excellent visit last Friday. Well...I think that he was in the Twilight Zone because this meal was totally different. The wings were nothing to write home about. Small pieces and the BBQ sauce wasn't even tossed with the wings; they were more like drizzled on. The chicken tenders were probably the worst I have ever had...I don't see them selling a lot and they had a vinegary taste to them. After 1/2 bite, I had enough...And the oil they fried everything in was old and the food absorbed it. The burgers finally came and they looked like something we make at a home barbecue. Nothing special. The bun fell apart. The meat was practically raw, as you can see from the pictures. The bacon was fried to a crisp and was like eating a bacon potato chip. And the fries were good, salty, crispy and oil soaked...Complimented the sub-par hamburger. I guess quality and value isn't on the menu cause I didn't see it in our meal. Ambiance: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Bathrooms: 5/10 Food: 1/10 Value: 1/10 Cleanliness: 6/10 Would I Return? Sorry...Even with the bar, it doesn't make up for the food.

Es mi sitio favorito cuando tengo ganas de una hamburguesa en Madrid. La relación calidad precio es…read moreexcelente, la hamburguesa muy buena y la de chimole para chuparse los dedos. El ambiente es acogedor, también tienen unas cuantas cervezas y la tarta Guinness, que recomiendo.

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Burnout Smokin'

Tenders de pollo

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Burnout Salad

Burnout

4.5(15 reviews)

0.9 km•Malasaña

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Ordered take away from here after traveling. We're was fine, if anything a bit under seasoned to my…read moretaste. The patty was too thick as well, which is definitely a personal preference, but I prefer not as much meat. Prices were not bad although I don't know if I will return given that the pattys were again just to big for me

My boyfriend and I had spent over an hour looking for somewhere to eat. It was a busy night since…read morethere was a game. We came across burnout and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did! The burgers were extremely good! We both ordered the Cheezeburger. Food sizes were great and filling. We also ordered some beers from various selections (even gluten free options). Ambience was welcoming and trendy. They even gave us suckers at the end. A must try!

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Chhezebrgr con patatas

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José Ignacio M.

10 years ago

No conocía el lugar, y eso que he pasado alguna noche divertida por otro de los lugares de la plaza. Me sorprende que no he visto ningún cartel por fuera con el nombre, si lo buscas y no has ido nunca (como era mi caso), pues es un poco complicado de encontrar. He ido por una reunión de trabajo y me ha servido para apuntarlo en mi lista para volver. Ambiente moderno, diseño, dicen los que saben, industrial. Con mucha luz que entra de la calle. Ambiente de gente que trabaja y vive por la zona, incluso puede ir allí a trabajar con tu ordenador. El servicio me ha parecido muy bueno, aunque solo hemos pedido un par de cafés. Pero las tartas y los desayunos tenían muy buena pinta. Parece un sitio de los que llevar a alguien cuando quieres quedar bien. read more

Victor V.

10 years ago

Demasiado postureo para productos normalitos. Precios ni fu ni fa pero tampoco baratos. Y para colmo, servicio muy malo y lento. No me convence y no lo recomiendo. read more