If you love chocolate, you must visit Cacao Sampaka. We (or maybe just me) loved it so much in…read moreMadrid, that one of the first things we (okay, I) did was scout out the closest Barcelona location and make sure that we paid it a visit amongst all the Gaudi and dining we had planned. What I really liked were the "collections" of different chocolates, arranged by "theme", and with 16 pieces to a box and at least 2 of each kind, so that you can savour each mouth-watering hit of deliciousness with someone else. This in itself is a bigger deal than it may seem, as I quickly realized that it's kind of lame when you say, "OMG can you BELIEVE how much like real truffle this tastes? Oh wait, I ate the only piece..." Wah wah. There are 8 collections in all (you can by the entire collection of 64 pieces if you want!), which include single bean origins; dried fruits and nuts; spices; flowers and herbs; liquers; fruit; truffles; and innovations. I've tried the single bean origins, fruit, and innovations collections, and am waiting to dig into a box of spices which made it with us back home. The single bean origins was fantastic, allowing us to compare and contrast the subtle notes, side by side, of chocolates from places like the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Granada, or Ecuador. The fruits were far from the overly sweet and pungent cream or jelly filled renditions one might be more familiar with, but crafted delicately so that the fruit flavours were gently infused into the chocolate itself. The innovations collection was, surprisingly, more variable in deliciousness that I might have expected, but interesting to see how flavours of soya or black truffle might sit alongside chocolate, or even parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar. What Cacao Sampaka has to offer extends far beyond just these collections, as there are a huge variety of not only other chocolates, but even wines to match. It really is a chocolate wonderland, and if it were not for the fact that our vacation had to come to an end, I would most certainly have been plunged into the depths of type 2 diabetes as my visits to Cacao Sampaka would have most certainly never ended.

Delicious chocolate, chic store, great customer service. I haven't had anything from their cafe,…read morebut the chocolate is just divine. They have so many wonderful and exotic flavors! I want to try them all!! I'd definitely return!

Veyr cool shop to get some artisan chocolate. They have many classic artisan bars. Just plain dark…read morechocolate or chocolate with almonds, things like that. But, they also have some more unique items that you can't find much in the US. I decided to try their dark chocolate bar with mango and passion fruit. I'm glad I gave this item a try. It's very good. There is a nice balance of sweet and sour. On this trip to Spain, I realized I am a big fan of passion fruit, and this bar was no exception. I like that they included little pieces of dried fruit on the top for a crunchy and chewy texture. All in all, I definitely recommend this little artisan chocolate shop. They have many different options for sweet treats, so you are likely to find something you enjoy.

Un clásico imperdible en Madrid Visitar la Chocolatería San…read moreGinés es toda una experiencia. Los churros son crujientes por fuera, suaves por dentro y el chocolate espeso y delicioso, perfecto para mojar. El ambiente tiene ese encanto tradicional que te transporta en el tiempo, y el servicio es rápido y amable a pesar de la cantidad de gente que suele haber. Ideal para desayunar o disfrutar de una merienda auténticamente madrileña. ¡Un sitio que no puede faltar en tu visita a la ciudad!

Delicious Churros in Madrid with chocolate sauce. Order and pay in front and get a table; they'll…read morebring it to you once you've ordered. Enjoy.

Very cute modern chocolate shop with all sorts of truffles, chocolate bars, and chocolate-covered…read morenuts. However, I was disappointed that the shopkeeper had a tray of chocolate pieces that were obviously free samples, yet she failed to offer any to me.

Great service, we walked in for lunch around 1pm. Quick and efficient service, nice ambience so we…read moredidn't feel rushed and everything was excellent!

The little croissants in the window are to die for. They are super soft and glazed to perfection. I…read morehad one with crab and lettuce and a smaller one with Brie and turkey and tomatoes. I will definitely be back to eat another zillion before I leave Madrid. Most of the small sandwich places around the area look okay but this place looks like magic. They even gift wrap your sammies for you. What?! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Your tastebuds will thank you.

From the owner: Chocolateria, Churreriaread more

From the owner: Bombones de chocolate Cajas de bombones…read moreBombones a granel Tabletas de chocolate Trufas de chocolate Snacks Cestas de chocolate Etc.

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.