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    Ruda Café

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafeteria, Coffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Marie U.

    So after being in Madrid for 3 weeks, and rambling across the other side of the city to buy our coffee beans from the notorious Toma... We found this place 5 minutes away from our apartment in La Latina (and as a result were annoyed we'd not come here earlier). No, the coffee isn't to the same standard as Toma, but that is marginal. The ambience however is a lot less pretentious and I immediately felt relaxed and cosy. After sitting for 30 minutes, I realised that I didn't want to leave. They play good music and the Wi-Fi is great. (Password: aeropress ) August 2017. They've made use of the small unit well with the simple seating. Some things are not to my personal taste (like the light up fridge and original flooring) but again, that's just preference. Also highly recommend going here just to wander down the little street it's on, with quite a few funky little independent shops (and obviously the huge market around here on a Sunday).

    Peanut butter with toast and filter coffee
    Michelle L.

    Charming little coffee shop playing Beatles tunes and serving delicious coffee and gourmet toast. Just a min away from the Sunday La Latina markets. Perfect way to start your day or take a break.

    Great place to sit and bring your laptop. The espresso was fantastic!
    Dan L.

    Very nice place! Small, but well decorates. Friendly staff. Great espresso. Wifi works. Very happy here!

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    Nice small coffee shop with very good coffee. I had a Cappuccino which was really good.

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    9 years ago

    This is my favourite espresso place in Madrid. Small, cosy, great service, great espresso!

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    Wistful coffee in a cozy ambience. I even was able to get a flat white, very well prepared.

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    9 years ago

    Quaint little cafe nestled right in the middle of lively La Latina. Homey feel, great beverages and tasty breakfasts.

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    La Merendona

    5.0(5 reviews)
    2.9 kmSalamanca

    Taking an early morning stroll in Madrid and we casually pass by La Merendona. Attracted by their…read morebaked goods in the window, we decided to give them a try. Love the quaint yet chic & modern decor. The owner was there the day we visited and was so friendly. She explained some of the menu items we were unfamiliar with. Their coffee and small bites were phenomenal! You could tell everything was made fresh and with quality ingredients. Next time we visit Madrid we'll be stopping by here again!

    05/26/18 Awakened early to start the day and we couldn't…read morefind any place that was open to grab breakfast. We stumbled across this gem that was one of few opening at 9:30am. So glad that we found it because the everything was amazing. A small coffee & dessert shop that's very unique with an urban but home-like feeling. The owner was there to open and speaks English so that really made it comfortable for us to select what to eat. She gave us her recommendations on what to try being that you couldn't visually see what was inside most of the pastry items and the menu was in Spanish. I assume that it isn't a dog friendly venue...one of the patrons sat their dog outside while they enjoyed coffee. Their selections of pastries are endless; From cakes, to donuts, tarts, quiches, meat pies, meat empanadas, etc. I'm sad that I didn't try any of the sweets, but I did order the smoked salmon & queso cream cheese sandwhich, along with their puff pastry of spinach (my favorite) & beef & chicken empanadas. Light & small but shareable as my girlfriend and I enjoyed every last bite & toasted with a cup of coffee!

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    Mamúa - tierra panebol

    Mamúa

    5.0(12 reviews)
    0.1 kmLavapiés y Embajadores

    Great atmosphere, great service, and amazing food. Everything was fresh and delicious. I ordered…read morethe sea bowl, which came with smoked salmon, ricotta cheese, Avocado, eggs, toasted bread crumbs and a pesto sauce. Fantastic.

    Two tourists here from california- we got two smoothies (the strawberry banana and the super banana…read morechai). the strawberry banana tasted like a literal milkshake and was so insanely refreshing and delicious. the banana chai was a little more on the bitter side but equally as delicious and fresh. we both then ordered medium tierra panebols which had an array of fresh ingredients. it had sweet potatoes, slow roasted beef, and a poached egg with arugula. absolutely delicious and balanced meal that left us feeling great but full afterwards. the menu is extensive but not big enough to the point of being weird. everything sounds amazing and i don't think you can go wrong with ordering anything here! ambiance wise, it gives intimate coffee shop but with a full bar. some people were on laptops with a coffee and others were a big group at a table having a large meal. there was one waitress working who took our orders, made our drinks, and brought out the food. however! unlike other places in europe she was very very attentive and genuinely cared about your needs, answered every question with a smile on her face, and was very fast with bringing anything you needed. overall 10/10 place and would 100% come back :)

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