Babel is an excellent place for all those who work remotely and fed up with working from home. It…read moreis calm and very cozy. The coffee and the food are very good too!

We wander for a bit past the aqueduct so to get away from the main tourist area before looking for…read morea bar to have a drink. We decided on this place. The bartender was a nice gentleman who gave us Pintxos with our drinks and the most wonderful tinto I had had so far in Spain. It was from Carlos Serres from Rioja a 2010 Crianza. I didn't know about wine in Spain so I first thought that Crianza was a grape but it isn't. Rioja is an AVA but Crianza is a level of quality. Wines from Rioja labeled 'Crianza' will have a similar taste profile (mostly Tempranillo and often blended with Grenache). Crianza is not the bottom but it is next. The top two are Reserva and Gran Reserva. You can easliy find Reservas in a store but most of the new release Gran Reservas are around 10 years old+ when you first see them and cellar up to 30 years. You have to hunt for these. So in a bar if you order a tinto Rioja Crianza, you are going to get a decent glass of wine from place to place. The wine was lovely. The tapas were awesome and plentiful. We went back in the late afternoon but the kitchen was closed, the tapas were gone and they were pouring a different wine. Timing is everything, come early :-)

The pancakes were a bit smaller than I expected, but they were still very tasty and had great…read moreflavor. The chicken and waffles were also good, but just know they are not your traditional American-style chicken and waffles. This version has an Asian twist with lightly battered chicken strips and a chipotle aioli sauce, which gave the dish a unique flavor. The main seating area is on the lower level with several tables, but since it's a basement, there isn't any natural sunlight. If outdoor seating is available, that's definitely the way to go. Overall, a good spot if you're looking to try something a little different.

Great coffee, great matcha, great food, great service. It was a bit cramped, I wish there was more…read moreseating but it was worth the visit to grab some caffeine and a snack.

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The food was excellent, and the servers are friendly and eager to explain Spanish customs to those…read moreunfamiliar with them. It's one of those hidden gems you discover off the beaten tourist path.

Hit the spot. Was looking for a simple breakfast cafe. Croissant was flakey and slightly sweet on…read morethe outside and perfectly airy on the inside and my cappuccino was perfect, as well. Indoor and outdoor cafe.

The lighting in here is a bit dark for reading, which is what I came to do, but our drinks were…read moregood. I sat in view of the window for some natural light. Visiting from California, it felt like a proper cafe. You order at the front and then take a seat wherever you like. It's intimate so cozy and cute. I enjoyed my iced matcha latte with oat milk, and my mom enjoyed her latte. They have good opening hours and wifi available. I recommend for a dependable cafe.

This place was one of my favorites in the neighborhood. Small/quaint but great selection of teas,…read morecoffees, good food options, and the space was really nice. One of the few places we went to in Madrid multiple times. Great service!

Great cappuccino and avocado toast. Really cool spot if you're in Malasana…read more Highly recommend.

We were staying down the street from Toma, and what a treat. We only had coffee (twice), but it was…read morefantastic! Highly recommend.

Worth a try. If you…read morelove quaint little coffee shops, you'll love this place. We had some time after getting the kids signed into their camp before we headed to the Atletico game. I had a jamon Iberico and cheese croissant and the kids enjoyed their toasted chocolate croissants. Liz ordered a perico eggs. It was all good. The service was very good, attentive, and humble. It was a small place and we were lucky to get a small table towards the front. As it got busier, folks had to check in and wait for a table. The front was also set up for a take out, but most people waited for a table. Good food, strong coffee.

after an international flight and being up for almost 24 hours, the smoked salmon toast almost made…read moreme cry! Has the best matcha in madrid