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.

This is your very basic cafe, no frills, nothing fancy about it. I couldn't tell if the Granier…read morechain operates on a franchise model, but it is ubiquitous. Very low key staff, but more than reasonably attentive. Coffee and pastries always same-day fresh.

My first meal in Madrid and it was fulfilling. It was simple and the price was reasonable. The…read moreBocadillo jamón york y queso which is ham and cheese ( 1 slice of each was something amazing). The service was great..we felt welcomed.

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!

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

This is a small neighborhood cafe that is popular with locals and tourists alike. They have…read moreready-made sandwiches, fresh bread, and pastries. Their coffee is Guilis, and it's super bueno. The service was fast. Space is limited, so getting a spot is not always possible.

We stayed in Madrid for 10 days and every morning, and sometimes in the afternoons visited El Horno…read morefor their delicious breakfast and pastries. Extremely friendly staff always greeted us with a smile. Food is fresh as it is prepared daily. It was a very pleasant experience that will stay with us for a long time. Do not miss the opportunity to visit them.

Best bakery we found in Madrid. Easy and convenient to where we were staying. Try a chocolate…read morecroissant they were great!

Very good chocolate croissants and excellent bread. The woman in the morning is extremely friendly…read moreand helpful. The girl in the afternoon is the total opposite. I suggest going early. Good coffee as well.

This was a quick pit stop as this conveniently next to the bus station. As a non native Spanish…read morespeaker, I was nicely welcomed by the friendly staff with pastry recommendations. I tried their famous manolito bites - pistachio and biscoff flavored ones. Favorite was the biscoff as it goes very well with a cup of latte. Shoutout to the amazing and friendly staff Eva, sofi and Giamo for accommodating a non Spanish speaker like me. Great space to do work, there's a wifi and a restroom.

Love this local chain, and I once knew a cat named Manolo. Fresh croissant, perfect espresso, quick…read moreSpanish service, and after struggling with Spanish it turns out they do speak English and other languages. They do seem to appreciate Spanish, even if poorly pronounced. Delicious coffee concoctions, no tea. Very popular with young Madrid denizens.

It is funny, several months later, one of the last reviews I have to write for a trip that was now…read moreseveral months ago... one of the first places I stopped that trip, on our way to Portugal by way of an intentionally several day long "layover" in Madrid. I'm not normally a breakfast person, but, well, a lot changes when I'm on vacation, especially in cities so known for their food, and more specifically, their coffee and pastries. They do have a slightly confusing system for ordering - at least when I was there, the pastries are in the front and ordered individually from there, like a bakery, but if you're getting drinks to drink there, you have to sit down and wait for a waiter, then if you're getting both, get up again to buy pastries, which they will then put on your open tab. Thankfully, everyone spoke perfect English, so it was an easy enough explanation and process - still a bit weird though. And we still got our coffee orders in like 3 minutes. Coffee-wise, we tried their fancy "Dubai matcha latte", which was... very good, super flavorful, just slightly sweet (it came with a sugar packet if you wanted it sweeter, which it definitely didn't need to be.) Not sure it justified, to me personally, being so much more expensive than all the extremely affordable, less "specialty" drinks, but it was very good. Also a "bombon", a drink word I also learned that day, and then was sad when I didn't see it on the menus at any of the other coffee shops I stopped at, because it was quite good, and, again, also quite cheap. *Super* sweet, obviously, but great. (I was amused that that one *also* came with a sugar packet, which it *definitely* didn't need.) I also tried their chocolate croissant, which, yeah, wonderful. Their pastries are a bit pricier than the coffee drinks, but the croissant melts in your mouth, great chocolate, tons of it, and not, as is often the case with otherwise good chocolate croissants, only in the center. Chocolate actually everywhere. A great croissant. Would definitely be back here often, if I weren't thousands of miles away, normally.

My Airbnb host recommended this place and it is one of the best bakeries I've ever tried! Their…read moreservice was very quick and they had a beautiful interior. Where they really shine is their baked goods. I highly recommend the chocolate croissant with a coffee! I should've went here every day on my vacation. My only regret is not going early on my trip so I can go there everyday!

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

Cool bakery with crazy history. You're first greeted with the badge of honor outside showcasing…read morethis business has been here for over 100 years. Everything is so ornate because the queen helped build this masterpiece.... Over 100 years ago!! We liked the hot chocolate experience. The place really comes alive when you walk in, otherwise you'd walk past it and never know basically a bakery museum is inside.

I had walked down Gran Via towards Plaza Mayor with the intention of grabbing a snack at Mercado…read moreSan Miguel. Sadly, it is closed for renovation and upgrades. As I was walking back towards Gran Via, I found El Riojano and stopped in. There is the pastry shop in the front and a cafe in the back. I was seated immediately and almost all of the tables were full. This is a very casual place. The menus were on the table, and a server came quickly to take my order. I ordered a cappuccino and a puff pastry with spinach and goat cheese. Both were good and exactly what I needed for a bit of energy. I asked for the pastry to be heated, and it was slightly warm (still cold in the middle). My only critique is that I wish the pastry had been a bit hotter. A steady stream of people arrived and departed while I was there so this seems to be a popular place. I would visit again and look forward to trying one of the bartolillo (traditional to Madrid).