People in Madrid love carrot cake (tarta de zanahoria) and Cafe Mur is THE place to go for carrot…read morecake. Unless you have the appetite of Mike Tyson, plan on sharing one slice between 1 (maybe 2) friends. I've never had any of the other food, but given the lines I see on the weekends for brunch, I'm sure it's delicious too. Mur is super cute inside and well worth the visit. Come before 10pm and get the 'Gin-Cake' special, which is a GinTonic and piece of carrot cake for 10€. Given that the carrot cake is normally 4.90€, picking up a G&T for 5€ ain't a bad deal! Or if you aren't in the mood for alcohol, Mur has an awesome selection of Teas too.

Stopped by here for the sweet mini brunch after a long night and had a pretty decent experience…read more The inside on the downstairs floor is decorated and looks like a home with couches, comfy chairs, and warm lighting. Service was quick but took a longg time to bring our check which is pretty typical in Europe honestly. The mini sweet brunch was only 10 euro and included a hot drink (tea, coffee), cold drink, croissant, and choice of baked apples or yogurt with granola and chocolate chips. The croissant was warmed and yummy. The baked apples topped with whipped cream were served cold, but they definitely would've tasted better warm. Overall: cozy, affordable place near Plaza España for breakfast if you're not too hungry or in a rush

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.

We went there and the churros were cold and they heated the chocolate up in the microwave!…read more Rude people that work there! Would not recommend at all!!

This is a really convenient place because the wonderful Tuk Tuk tours start right in front, so if…read moreyou're taking a tour you can wait for it here and have a snack or eat here when you finish. It's a cheap fast cafe, nothing too fancy but what we ordered was terrific. We shared some grilled artichokes - got three whole 'chokes whoch I thought was generous. Wife got a tortilla (spanish) said it was good. I had some baked sole and got two whole fish. Really tasty.

We came back for the delicious brisket tacos. The servers took good care of us. The place is…read moreclean and clever. Really good flavors.

Alright is a little slice of heaven. The food is amazing which is Michelin star quality, especially…read morethe meat. Everything I have tried has been phenomenal. I go for the ribs always, which are cooked for like 15 hrs. Anyway one of the best places in Spain. The owner is the most friendly guy and can suggest what ever you are the mood for. I recommend to all my closest friends. The price good, about 20 a person, but sooo worth it. Do give it a try and you'll keep coming back.

The place was fun and cool. I had a drink that was pretty…read moretasty. My friends' cocktails were okay. Not MY favorite but I'm sure it would appeal to someone else's pallet. We ordered several of the food items. My FAVORITE and I regret not ordering a second plate of it was the oxtail wontons. BOMB. But there were a couple of the items we ordered that weren't so great. Maybe I should tried another cocktail. We only ordered one round and then we took off. The decor is really fun! The place has a great ambiance. I gotta say though, the food and drink was a little so-so.

Wowsa - what a find! Thanks to other yelpers here, came for breakfast & had the breakfast sandwich…read morewith egg, cheese, ham - fantastic. Add cafe con leche or cortado, some mineral water con gas, some freshly-squeezed OJ...a perfect breakfast. The real deal - mostly locals, everything fresh, fast & friendly service. They open early. Clean, upscale feel. Oh - and it's ridiculously inexpensive. We'll be back.

Love. Love. Love…read more My favorite coffee shop and bakery in Madrid. I'm so happy we took the extra long walk from our hotel to go there but I'm so sad that we found it on the last day we had in Madrid. Get all the pastries and enjoy all the cappuccinos

I am convinced this might be the best dessert spot in the city. There are so many choices of…read morebeautifully crafted desserts. From cake to crepes, they have alllll the sweets you could dream of. I went in on a Saturday at 1. They looked like they were just finishing their rush. The inside is cute and antique-y. They have a lot of their desserts on display so you can look before you order. What I ordered: I wanted a ratatouille, but they were all sold out. It looked like they were sold out of a couple of things. I got a Brie and tomato sandwich and the healthy cheesecake. The sandwich was okay, but the cheesecake was a stand out! I WILL be back.

If I could give this spot 10*, I would. Great ambience, terrific staff, and delicious coffee and…read morehomespun meals.

Cutest place with great ambiance, best service, amazing food. My family and i chose this place…read morebecause of a couple yelp reviews and out of convenience to where we were and it was the best decision of the day. At first we were sad that when we realized the Saturday Sunday menu was what we were looking at online but it ended up being okay. I got the big toast, cappuccino, and orange juice. My mom got the chicken bowl and chai. My brother got the pancakes and latte. My dad got the protein bowl with a double shot of espresso. For dessert we all shared the pandan. Not a single thing disappointed us it was all phenomenal. The server was so kind and so american friendly which wasn't very common for us on our trip. She even went as far as writing us a list of recommendations of things to do and places to eat for our final day. I am very impressed by this place and recommend it to everyone!

This is a veryyyy small cafe/breakfast spot. Make sure to get reservations or go at a not busy time…read morein order to get a seat. There were probably only 20 or so in the whole place. What I ordered: I got the toast with tomato spread, a cappuccino, and the chocolate cake. For the toast, they have two vintage toasters sitting on the main table so you can toast it yourself. This is cute, until you aren't the one at the main table so you have to reach over other people to toast your breakfast. The cake was a perfect amount of density and moisture; although, I would probably get a different flavor if I could do it over. A lot of people do chocolate cake a lot better than this. I do appreciate that they have all the cakes on a table and cut it right in front of you. Would I go back to this place? Honestly no because my experience wasn't overwhelmingly great and I think I could do better at other cafes nearby, but the quality of food here is simply top-notch.

If you are getting tired of the heavy meals in Madrid, then Olivia Te Cuida is your spot. Healthy…read moreand quite varied, I would highly recommend a lunch here! Be sure to make a reservation because the restaurant is quaint--besides a communal table that seats around ten, I think I only saw a small bar space and two individual tables. The decor is modern, simple yet funky and homey, and the tables in front of the windows are beautiful! The menu includes several options where you can pick the number of side dishes and entree, so you can completely design your meal around your appetite. The ingredients tasted super fresh, and we especially loved the salads we tried! My friend was a little disappointed that his ceviche portion was so small, but it tasted great, and I loved the Asian-inspired chicken. Service was also pretty good, by Madrid standards. On my next visit to Madrid, I will be back to try the breakfast and baked goods :)