Cute store for buying Marzipan in central square of Taledo. As you roam the streets of Taledo,…read moreyou'll notice several store fronts advertising Marzipan. My friends and I checked out couple of them (didn't get a good feeling in other stores). Finally, entered Santo Tomé. Inside made us feel happy. All of us bought small sample bag (4 pieces). Line wasn't long at that time. After coming out, I opened the bag and tried one piece. WOW! I went back inside to buy another small bag for back home. This time I encountered a very long line. The first bag is already finished. If you love Marzipan, then this is a good store to buy it from. The only suggestion for the store is to offer samples. Then more people will become buyers.

Enticing baked goods, Cool desserts and they're known for their marzipan. Which is a type of sweet…read moremade with sugar, honey, ground almonds (be careful if you have allergies) and flour. Marzipan can also be used as a thin sheet over cakes. It can be glazed and topped with chocolate or fruit. So I had to try it due to it being incredible eye candy. Santo Tome has been around since the 1850s and this one was adjacent to a main square so it's quite popular for locals and turistas. I got a few and enjoyed eating them although they all tasted somewhat the same, but it was all good. So if you're in Toledo, Oh....I mean Spain, stop on in.

This was a nice quick stop during our visit to Toledo. The day was quite cold and just perfect for…read morea nice hot chocolate and some freshly made churros. The place is small, but cozy. However.. their selection of pastries is incredible, and the prices are very reasonable. Worth a stop to try a local favorite.

Delicious churros con chocolate and one of the best cappuccinos we had in Spain. Staff were very…read moreefficient and the place is charming. A very large group of tourists came in while we were having our first cappuccino and the staff served everyone (30+ people) in record time without any drama. We also got our order super quick and the cappuccino was HOT (rare compared to other places we've been in Spain). Typical service in that it is not American (we emphatically say "welcome in! Have a seat!") Set your expectations for Spanish service culture ;)

Great find! Strong and delicious coffee and dessert; very friendly ladies who even called a cab…read morefor us so we wouldn't miss our train. Recommend knowing some basic Spanish in order to communicate with the workers.

Incredibly friendly service with a peaceful atmosphere. Lots of drinks to choose from at very…read morereasonable prices. A cappuccino was only €1.50, so naturally I ordered two. The first was smooth and great, the second was super strong and disappointing. The drinks also came with tasty treats on the side (either cookie or chocolate candy). A nice repose after a day's walking in Toledo.

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!

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.

If you're here because of a tourist package, I am sorry you have to eat here. If you don't mind…read moreskipping the paid meal then I would recommend going somewhere else to eat. This is not worth the wait or calories that will be consumed. One worded descriptions: The food- DISGUSTING Their favorite color of every dish- BROWN Service- RUDE More in-depth description: I hate wasting food but I couldn't finish even half of every plate I got. They start you off with bread on the table that looks fake. It's as hard as a brick and the inside of it was dense. The "paella" looked like leftovers, filled with chicken bones, seafood shells and rice. I wouldn't even call it paella but instead "flavored rice" I got the "pollo asada" but it was obviously not grilled. Thy tried covering it with some brown sauce. It was dry and tasteless. It came with potato wedges/French fries that were burnt to hell and tasted terrible (I love potatoes and fries but I couldn't do it) For dessert I got Flan... it wasn't smooth. It might as well have been a wet cake that tasted like there was something burning in the oven. Best part of the meal: Coca Cola and the whipped cream from the dessert (aka nothing made in the restaurant) This restaurant goes for quantity over quality. They try to serve many people but give crappy food. Their main revenue is from the tourist packages people buy.

This place is exactly the type of restaurant were were looking for, with honest, filling, working…read moreclass Spanish food at a low price. We walked in and saw four construction workers eating lunch over a bottle of wine. That's a good enough indication to me - if the locals are eating there, it's not a tourist trap. The restaurant had a nice cozy feel to it, with low, roughly hewn beamed ceilings, warm lighting, and the painted walls were covered with photographs from well wishers about how much they loved their experiences at the attached hostel. The menu del dia was a definite draw for us, as we were famished after walking around the city all day. The English language menu was also greatly appreciated. I ordered the sopa castellana, which was basically a garlic bread soup. Delicious, and it set me up for my main course, which was a whole boiled ham hock with mashed potatoes and gravy! Yes! My wife ordered the lentil chorizo soup, which she liked, but she said it wasn't as good as my soup. (I'm allergic to many lentils, so I can't say how it was.) She ordered the beef, which also came with a nice gravy on it. She enjoyed it very much. We also got a bottle of wine, which was included in the price. I think each meal was 12 Euros, which is a real bargain! And the service was incredibly friendly and prompt, to boot. Even though were were "just" tourists, I felt like they really valued our business. And even better, when we left, the host with the beer belly even gave me a pat on the back, saying "Hasta luego, mi amigo." Awesome. If we are ever in Toledo again, we'll come back to this restaurant!

It's summer and my party of six was in Madrid for an overnight layover. Since Gioelia stays open…read moretil midnight, we went for it and stopped in at 11 p.m. after dinner nearby. The space is bright, clean and refreshing. While some might find the all-white inside sterile, I liked how it makes the ice cream take center stage. The ice cream is rich, creamy and tasted fresh- no icy or freezer-burn flavor here. Service was friendly and quick, making it the perfect late-night stop to end our evening in Madrid before flying home the next day.

I have the dark chocolate with the banana and nut gelato. Normally, I would never do bananas, but…read morethe combination of those two were spot on. Great flavors that intermingled superbly and I like the nuts who is incredibly creamy and smooth. Super delicious. Lori had the Lemon and she really enjoyed it, but felt it was a little too tart for her liking. but she did enjoy it and found it was very creamy.

Known for their Russian Cake, Panettone and other seasonal sweets Pasteleria Ascaso dates to 1890,…read moreand though the storefront at Calle de Zurbano 25 appears modern the traditions inside date back decades while still forging forward with modern items and techniques. Born in Huesca, and now the sort of upscale Cafe where well-heeled ladies linger over Tea, it was on the recommendation of a local gourmand that the flourless Russian Cake was skipped in favor of its Lemon-tinged cousin, the Citrus Porcion a bitter but tangy cloud seemingly build of little more than Meringue, Cocoa and Citrus. Not about to forego Mil Hojas, Ascaso's version shattering beneath Pastry Cream around a layer of Custard, even the Palmier outpaces others in Spain's Capitol thanks to exquisite lamination that is best eaten sitting down to avoid making a mess of buttery crumbs and Sugar.

Delicious. Tried the lengua de nata (light chocolate layered pastry with cream filling that had a…read moresmall chocolate buried within...probably one one of the best desserts I have ever tasted), as well as a small slice of marzipan cake (also wonderful), and their glazed apple palmera (think as light and flaky as strudel, but shaped like a pretzel). Will be back to try their turron soon (of which they had many artesianal choices). Posh, modern and very clean for eat in or take away. We took our to go along with a couple bottles of nice riojas wine. A must stop in Madrid for high end sweets and gift baskets.