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.

La Mallorquina came as a recommendation from our hotel when I asked for a local bakery with coffee…read more I'd had a long list of places I wanted to try but always like to ask as well. We happened upon it and I was so pleasantly surprised. I think we went three times during our time in Madrid. I loved the counter experience, I'd definitely recommend that option. I wasn't looking to sit down and do all of that upstairs so my review is solely based on counters on the first floor. The locals love this spot and that is quite obvious. I was told in advance that they do and coming here was very enjoyable. The pastries and coffee are very yummy, you won't be disappointed. Makes for the perfect spot if you really want to get your day started but want to grab a quick bite before doing so.

What surprised us the most about this little gem tucked away off the high shopping street was the…read moreCOFFEE. What a delight! Sure, the pastries are great too but that coffee had our heads spinning. Magical, compared to the big green capital S behemoth you can find pretty much anywhere these days. Hurry up and GO here!

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.

Hotel recommendation ... great choice! Friendly woman took our order and the fellow that brought…read moreour food and lattes was also friendly. Sat in the back corner, so great people watching. Churros were delicious, served hot and very freshly made! Chocolate was smooth and delicious. Lattes good too, strong and nice foam. Place gets crowded. A truly wonderful experience.

This is a classic and must-visit stops in Madrid, that has been famous for offering churros and…read morechocolate from 1894. It has a cozy and traditional vibe and is open till after midnight. The churros are made right in front of you and will be served warm. You can also order for takeout. The dipping chocolate sauce adds a nice touch to the tase and experience. There will lineups at times, but it moves fast.

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

We two stopped by for coffee and cake before visiting the nearby Prado Museum. Excellent experience…read moreand great food. FOOD: 4.5 - Mango Cheesecake: 4.5. - Apple pie: 4.5 - Espresso: 4.5 (not sour) SERVICE: 5.0. Very considerate and focused on us as customers, though we spoke no Spanish. We felt appreciated. AMBIANCE: 4.0. About three tables inside and a bench on narrow street outside. We had our cake and coffee on the outside bench. Pleasant.

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.

A friend recommended we link up here. I've been to many places in Madrid. La Rollerie was new for…read moreme. It's a nice place for brunch, desserts or coffee. It's close to the center of town. Therefore, it's relatively easy to get to. It's not very easy to order. You can't order from the table bar code menu. The server must take your order. If it's busy, you might wait a while. Other than that, the dessert was delicious and the coffee hit the spot.

The food was very fresh and tasty. We ordered the healthy bowl which is a yogurt bowl with fresh…read morefruit and granola. It comes out as expected. Appealing to the eye and a fairly hefty portion, but not so much that it's overwhelming. The cinnamon roll comes with 2 sauces and 2 toppings. We got the kinder and classic sauce and coconut and Oreos. This place is known for their cinnamon rolls and I see why. They are fluffy and light, but sweet and fresh. Although delectable, I would recommend trying them. My husband ordered the shukshuka and it was very very good. Once I tried his I wished I had ordered that too. The decorations are cute and a modern fairy tale. And the service was warm, but quite slow.

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.

I am completely obsessed with Manolo Bakes. A local had told me about the Manolitos and I was sold…read more Upon visiting and seeing the palmitas, I had to get some of those too. In the end, I ordered way too many items and happily ate it for the rest of my trip. It's not easy to pick a favorite manolito, but the dark chocolate and cafe have to be in my top two. They aren't quite like anything I've had before, but kind of like a more eggy croissant? They're delicious. Just try them! I loved the palmitas as well, but if you only get one, definitely go for manolito! They also have savory manolitos, but if you can't tell, I have a sweet tooth and only opted for the sweet ones. There was a line out the door on the weekday morning I visited, but the line moved quickly. They have a lot of locations throughout the city, don't miss out!

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

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).

Cute spot for desserts and a warm drink. I tried their hot chocolate which was rich but did taste…read morelike it was thickened with starch and not as decadent as some other places. The pastries were great. I tried the Roscon which was fresh and airy. Not overly sweet either. We had a short wait of 10 minutes and also took some pastries to go after. Staff was veryyyyy busy and not the most attentive but otherwise friendly and helpful.