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Best cafes in Madrid

6 places from 9 Madrid travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

6 places

  1. Chocolatería San Ginés

    Cafe · Sol

    Madrid's most famous spot for churros con chocolate, serving fried dough with thick, rich hot chocolate since 1894.

  2. Churrería Chocolatería 1902

    Cafe · Sol

    A long-standing churrería where the churros are fried in front of customers.

  3. El Riojano

    Cafe · Sol

    A pastry institution founded in 1855 by a baker to the royal family, with original vintage decor and a huge range of sweets and savouries.

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3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. La Deseada

    Cafe · Centro

    A tiny, hidden spot in a garage that is devoted to tortilla española made from scratch.

  2. Chocolat

    Cafe · Barrio de las Letras

    A quieter, cheaper churrería in the old town known for light, crisp churros, extra-long porras and thick, dark, not-too-sweet chocolate.

  3. Acid Bakehouse

    Cafe · Barrio de las Letras

    Stylish specialty bakery-café known for its pastries and excellent coffee, with a cool vibe and good music.