La Campana absolutely lives up to the hype. I tried both the bocadillo de chorizo and the bocadillo…read morede calamares, and at only 4.50€ each, you really cannot beat the value. The chorizo was solid, but the bocadillo de calamares was on another level. Fried to perfection, served on soft bread, and the lemon aioli really set it off. We kept hearing from people all over Madrid that La Campana was the place to go, and I even overheard multiple walking tours throughout the week calling this THE spot for a bocadillo de calamares. After going myself, I completely get it. It is conveniently located right in Plaza Mayor where there are several bocadillo shops, but this is THE one you want. They move fast too. I was in and out of line and already eating in less than 5 minutes. Perfect spot if you want a quick but filling Spanish classic. Next time I am definitely sitting inside and trying more off the menu.

La Campana is a great spot in Madrid and absolutely worth visiting if you are in the area. The…read morecalamari is fresh with a lightly fried, crispy exterior and comes with lemon. You also have the option to purchase aioli which pairs really well with it. The bread was warm and fresh and everything together makes it clear why this is their most popular item. At under 5 euros, it is an incredible value. The service is straightforward. The employees do not really speak much English, but they are nice and get you taken care of quickly. The shop is located right next to another nearly identical spot that sells the same thing, but La Campana is definitely the more popular one. It gets crowded very fast so it helps to arrive early or be ready to squeeze in. The interior is pretty bare bones with small tables and chairs that fit about 25 people, but it serves its purpose and keeps the focus on the food.

This little, cozy, hip restaurant is a gem. You wouldn't believe what great sandwiches come out of…read moretheir tiny kitchen. My favorite is the Cuban sandwich but they are all amazing. The service is also great although they need to work on their timing. The place gets packed on weekends but they take strict reservations! Or be ready to wait a while. Their homemade desserts are delicious!

Great spot for sandwiches, beer and a caramel monster cake. The mushy Mazzinger and the meaty stuff…read moreis great

The dozens of legs of aged Jamón Ibérico hanging in the store seem to be singing to me. Not all ham…read moreis the same. Jamón Ibérico de bellota has the highest grade with a pedigree of 100% pata negra. These pigs have black hooves and are fed only on acorns. The Bocadillo de Jamón Ibérico is a slender sandwich in a long crusty baguette. It might be a perfect delivery system for the delicious jamón. The ham is sliced thin to where it almost translucent. The abundant marbling delivers a rich flavor alternating between butter and nuttiness. The texture is smooth and luxurious. Once you have finished the bocadillo de jamón, you will immediately begin thinking about the next one. In addition to the legs, the shop has prepackaged vacuum-sealed sliced jamón.

Do not eat here! It's a tourist trap…read more At this stand selling mediocre food, the chewy bread in the popular bocadillo sandwiches is good, but it surrounds only decent quality ham and cheese. The lukewarm empanadas are too greasy, and the bottled water isn't cold either. But we found the employees to be very nice.

Great chain for coffee, bakery items, desserts, and sandwiches. This particular branch had…read morecomfortable seating, friendly English speaking staff, spacious and bright interior. I had the four sandwich option with an Americano and a small cheesecake. They were perfect. Highly recommended.

Just "Rodilla". Cheap and fresh food, good for breakfast as well as for a quick bite. Economical.read more

Cute little sandwiches for a snack or light meal; very inexpensive. I had the 'pollo tandoori' and…read more'jamón gran reserva' montaditos and my husband had the ensalada campechana which has tuna in it; we each had a drink and that came to around 10 Euros. The tandoori chicken is not anything like tandoori. It's very mildly flavored. It was a plain sandwich, as described on the menu, with just meat and nothing else; no butter or mayo, though they have other variations with more ingredients such as lettuce and tomato. Overall I quite liked it. However if I had known earlier their 'pollo' was processed chicken cut into chunky slices, I might not have ordered it, but I thought it was a decent little sandwich. The bread had a nice texture; not crusty, but not too soft. The jamón with tomato and olive oil was actually good quality jamón. I loved that they served a handful of potato chips with the montaditos! Those were perfect. The salad had an iceberg lettuce base (which unfortunately seems to be the standard lettuce in Spain), a good amount of tuna, some other toppings including crispy fried onion bits. Green salads are not a standard on menus in Spain so it was a nice option to have and my husband really liked it. The great thing about the mini-sandwich size is that you can order just enough for your appetite, and you can try different flavors. This site had indoor tables, outdoor tables, and apparently a second floor. It was popular with young people hanging out with friends. It's convenient to the Atocha train station, nearby hotels, and the Reina Sofía museum. They also have Ben and Jerry's ice cream desserts. Staff that night spoke English and were efficient.

A nifty little place to go after the Museo de Reina Sofia on a sunday (which is free after 1:30pm)…read more €1 sandwiches... theyre tiny. But whereas they skimped on portions, they're pretty much packed with flavor. I had the chorizo and brie (which the nephew ate by accident & i had to eat his order: salmon and cream cheese) and a hotdog. Because I felt cheated out of my chorizo and brie, i had to order a third one, plus get a sweet sandwich dessert consisting of chocolate bread, oreos and dulce de leche. Also, I asked for beer but they poured me a mug of apple cider (€2ish). The guys who work here are super nice and alternate playing pop (ed sheeran?) music and heavy metal. They also have a tv on - futbol is on, of course. Wifi is free!!!

Really enjoyed Mercado de San Miguel, even if it's the more touristy food market in Madrid. Came…read morelater in the evening. Must gets include - jamón ibérico from Puesto Carrasco Ibéricos - olives and vermut from The Hour of the Vermouth - wine from Pinkleton & Wine - codfish from La Casa del Bacalao There's also a Spanish omelet vendor but it was okay. Great energy in the market. Can be difficult to find a seat at a table but there's plenty of standing counters along the perimeter.

One of my favorite stops in Madrid. I had been looking up fun places to eat and this popped up…read more I love open markets like this and it had the feel of Pike's Place in Seattle (minus the fish throwing) or Granville Island in Vancouver. Lots of little places to choose from and the ability to try many different things in one place. The night we went it was crazy but no line was terribly long. The vendors definitely had how to handle crowds down. I stopped by the Albondigas (meatball) stand and the mozzarella stand and grabbed a limoncello spritz. Got a pistachio raspberry pastry on our way out as well. This spot was hustling and bustling for a reason, it was a great place to grab a bite and sit a second.

super cheap, recommend getting sangria if you aren't a beer person for drink as it is the same…read moreprice. the croquettes were the best thing we had, but the little sandwiches were yummy. wouldn't recommend the patatas bravas, as the other cheaper menu items were better

€1-€2 mini sandwiches (served with chips), €2 Beer or Wine mugs, €1 Olive appetizer, and indoor &…read moreoutdoor seating - where do I sign up??? This place was just what we needed for a late afternoon snack on the way back from the park and shopping. Between the three of us we split 3 sandwiches, olives, fries, mugs of Beer & 'red summer wine' and a coke. Grand total ~14. Everything was very tasty and fresh. We sat out on the terrazzo. Enjoyed the breeze and opportunity to people watch.

The Rick Steve's walking tour brought us by this place, and we decided to stop for breakfast. Very…read moreaffordable and good, but not amazing. The coffee was just ok. The service was good, and the bathrooms were clean.

There are a lot of places to get Jamon Iberico in town. This place is a chain with outlets in…read moreother towns which in itself is not bad. They do social media and thus it's popular and a bit touristy but plenty of spaniards here. It's busy and servers were friendly but swamped It's a good place to sample and procure jamon as there is a large selection. There are tons of smaller local jamon places without the lines. They are not on Yelp, Yet....

Cute little sandwich spot with options to please all. The guys had 3 each and the ladies had 2. My…read morefave was the smoked salmon with chambray and honey mustard. Outdoor seating can be tricky. 8 sandwiches, one order of potato chips and a glass of wine was about $17 euros - can't beat that

The only good thing I can say is that the price was reasonable. The staff was rude and seemed put…read moreout that we were there. We spoke Spanish to them, so it wasn't a language barrier. It was an attitude problem. The food was just edible. Everything was smothered in copious amounts of sauce. The chicken in one of our items was grey. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting, on par with what you'd expect at a train station or a convenience store. There was no toilet paper, the stench was thick and, well, I'll keep the rest of my descriptions to myself. This was a total disappointment. I read reviews and was encouraged by what I read. In addition, the place looks charming. I was hoping for a charming experience but that didn't happen.

me cobraron un montón para un pedazo de pan seco y frío, café que me toco ir a pedir en la cajera…read moremientras los de más lo atendieron en l mesa y me trataron fatal en general.

My kind of place, but in Madrid. It's a neat cafe with a modern and simplistic touch. The folks…read morehere are nice and provide outstanding service. Desayuno DOCC was a great way to start the day. I tried the Pulga de Solomillo (small beef sándwich) freshly squeezed zumo (orange juice) and a perfected cafe. Pincho de tortilla española was excellent too. Visited a few times during my stay while trying the menu del día as well.