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Café de la Luz

4.3 (193 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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Yara F.

Adorable little cafe near the very busy puerta del sol. Came here for a bite in the afternoon and found others reading or relaxing in the cafe. No laptops allowed though! We had some tostas and coffee and delicious fresh squeezed orange juice. The salmon tosta was a bit underwhelming, just a bad cut of salmon that wasn't super fresh it seemed. But other than that it was great, would recommend as a cozy getaway from the busy city center!

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Elise J.

I really enjoyed this cafe! Good coffee, food, and environment. The service was great. I got the jamón tostas and I really enjoyed it as well. Good selection and not too busy!

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Katie P.

This café was so much fun! I came with my friends to hangout and get some drinks. I just had a smoothie, but it was VERY refreshing. My friends had tea, coffee, and cider, which they were all content with. As for the vibe, I really like the atmosphere of this café! They play fun music and have aesthetic seating and decor. It's a bit loud in the restaurant but I think that's just part of the vibe!

Toast with Arugula, Queso de Cabra, and Fig Jam.

Food was very cheap! The place was super cute and quaint. I really enjoyed the toast with queso de cabra, arugula, and fig jam!

Jamie Y.

Came here to grab some food while waiting for our airbnb checkin time. The cafe is very intimate and cozy. They also had free WiFi which was really convenient! I got the cappuccino with oat milk, was very happy that they had the oat milk option. Boyfriend thought his coffee was just alright though. We also got the meat with tomato sauce on toast and a Mediterranean croissant sandwich, they were both really good and reasonably priced.

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Midori G.

This cute little cafe had lots of comfy couches to sit on. It seems like a quiet place to get a drink or work on things; however, if you go on the weekend, it might not be as quiet as it normally is. What I ordered: I got the goat cheese salad and a cafe con leche. The salad was great, but there was nothing original about it. The coffee was good and what I expected it to be like. They had a fairly large menu with many food and drink options (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Not my new favorite place, but still a nice, cozy spot!

Jrod E.

Hidden gem in the middle of hustle and bustle in Madrid. Chic design, cozy and comfy. Great food and drinks. We had the mini brunch. Very good price. We had a wonderful and welcoming server name Blanca, along with her co-workers. Ambience was excellent. Definitely visit again. Thank you for your hospitality

Darina H.

By far one of my favorite breakfast experiences in Spain. Let me just throw it out there that is is probably my favorite breakfast experience in Europe. My husband and i did a lot of research before we arrived upon our conclusion to have breakfast here. The location was about a 10-15 min walk from our hotel so we were excited to try something local and small during our stay in Madrid. If you don't look quickly or closely enough, you could easily walk by this fine establishment. When inside, we were quickly seated at a small pub table booth near the window. My husband and I both ordered the ham and cheese croissant breakfast sandwich. We also ordered two coffees with milk. I ordered an orange juice and my husband ordered a bloody mary which he thought was fantastic. Our breakfast was simplistic but amazing. We never felt rushed and we enjoyed the chill atmosphere. The server was pleasant and attentive. The bathrooms are downstairs so make sure you know that you will have to climb up and down the stairs to get to the restroom. Overall, a great experience and a wonderful breakfast. I have absolutely no complaints. Only that we didn't come here more than once!

Veronica A.

Awesome spot. Small and quaint. Jazz playing on the back and lits of natural light if you are planning to do some work. Cafe con leche was very good and the toast and mermalade warm and ready. Service was average. Overall super recommended.

Adriana G.

I had a lomito sandwich and it was THE BEST SANDWICH I've ever had. EVER. The service was great and the place is very cozy. My friend and I enjoyed being there and our meal was delicious. Great place to stop by!

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Jiajing M.

Nice place at the corner of street. I like the salmon toast very much! The burritos are small and look cute, kinda like the idea it's toasted in the oven makes the skin taste good. At last, we shared one slice of chocolate cake, amazing!

Robert G.

Great place for breakfast or brunch Nice ambiance and cool setting Coffee and cappuccinos are really good, and the orange juice was really fresh The arugula goat cheese and jam over olive oil on toast was absolutely delicious

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Nice little cafe with a pleasant ambiance! Servers were friendly. We enjoyed our "mini brunch".

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So cozy in the cafe and service was really good! Cheep cappuccino and loved the carrot cake!!

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Busy,small little place. Great ambiance and where many locals were found. Off the beaten path with good food.

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The breakfast was good very flavorful the waitress was a great person and the menu was very unique.

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I waited 10 minutes and no one came to my table. It wasn't that busy. We just left and went somewhere else.

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Chocolatería San Ginés

4.2(1.7k reviews)
0.7 kmSol

A Must-Visit in Madrid! If you are looking for the…read morequintessential Spanish churros experience, Chocolatería San Ginés is an absolute must. From start to finish, the experience was flawless. * The Food: The churros were absolutely perfect--wonderfully crispy on the outside and light on the inside. Paired with their signature rich, delicious chocolate for dipping, it is pure heaven. * The Atmosphere: Walking inside, the establishment is beautifully air-conditioned, providing a fantastic, cool escape from the Madrid heat. * The Service: Despite how busy they get, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the service was exceptionally prompt. We didn't have to wait long at all to dive into our treat. An iconic spot that completely lives up to the hype. Highly recommended!

This chocolateria has been in business for over 130 years, so it was probably safe to assume they…read moreknow how to make chocolate and just as essentially, the churros upon which their chocolate clings. Based on the definitive opinions of travel vloggers, this appeared to be the place to get the fabled chocolate con churros. Jamie W and I made our way here through the labyrinth of streets near Puerta del Sol. It was early evening so no surprise there was a queue, but it moved quickly because this historic place was a model of efficiency. It's the type of place where you need to be ready to order the moment you're in front of the hostess. Luckily, we had made mental notes of what to order from one particular vlogger, so we were ready. It only took a minute to secure one of their marble cafe tables. Our order arrived fairly quickly. It consisted of a 2,5€ plate of Churros, six long sticks of chewy, delicious dough. Unlike the Mexican version, it wasn't dusted with sugar because the 3,7€ cup of Hot Chocolate was more than enough (Photo 8). Incredibly rich and only lightly sweetened. The churros might've been enough for a neophyte, but we double-downed with a 2,5€ order of two Porros (Photo 7). Porras are a thicker, doughier version of churros, so of course, they were our favorites because they really held the chocolate with assurance. Even though we went through two cups of hot chocolate, we still had 2,4€ cups of Cafes con Leche to wash it all down (Photo 10). It was an ideal dessert experience because who doesn't love awesome doughnuts? Definitely a must-gorge when in Madrid. FOOD - 5 stars...the motherlode when it comes to chocolate con churros...get the porros AMBIANCE - 4 stars...crowded but historically atmospheric with enough elbow room SERVICE - 4 stars...speedy TOTAL - 5 stars...pretty essential Madrid experience RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/RH4DbI4Fwc

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Order of 6 Churros & Hot Chocolate

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