Both my wife and I agreed this local coffee shop served us the best coffee we had while in Spain…read more I enjoyed an espresso that fruity and mildly robust. Think Illy, but much better. When I inquired, it turned out the beans were from a small farm in Uganda. My wife enjoyed her coffee with milk, oddly I was so satisfied with the espresso I didn't try hers. Those beans were from a small farm in Columbia. The cardamom and fig gluten free coffee cake was also good. Service was great and we were able to sit and talk.

If you need a Gluten Free option, this is the place. Most of their menu is designed for GF…read moreindividuals, and it is all delicious! Although there are several great items to choose from, my favorite is the Salty Waffle ... which came with a poached egg, bacon, and avocado. So fresh and tasty! And the staff was so kind and friendly. It was truly a joy to come here regularly for our breakfast.

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Iconic place with spanish staples and burgers. Great place to people watch and enjoy elevated…read moresimple fare.

This place never grabbed my attention from the outside, but once I found out it came from Grupo La…read moreMusa, I decided to give it a try when I was in the mood for a hamburger. On a weekday afternoon it was almost impossible to get a table. At least that's what I assumed... I could not get any of the workers to talk to me for more than a second to fill me in on our chances of being seated inside or out. Fortunately, one server running by took pity on my confused self and told us we could come sit in his section outside despite the fact he was not really wanting to add another table to his load. We were not sure if we wanted to stay after being ignored for so long but decided to stick it out after his nice gesture. Since the poor guy was running up and down the block handling the entire outside section, it was almost impossible to get his attention but we eventually had some food in front of us. We tried their version of a bacon cheddar hamburger which was pretty good but what I loved was the special Verano Rojo salad with fresh watermelon, basil, tomato, feta and vinaigrette. In a city where great salads are far and few between, this was a welcome addition to the meal. Overall, the experience and food was fine but nothing that I would jump to make a reservation for (and I would definitely reserve next time).

Cute lil café! I visited at 7:30 on a Friday night. They weren't too busy in comparison to a lot of…read moreplaces in the area. The vibe is cozy and cute. They placed a lot of old 80s pop music. The service was attentive (for Spanish standards). What I ordered: they had a couple of drink + dessert options for 10€ so I got a mojito and carrot cake. The carrot cake was so yummy! Not the best ever, and I wish there was a little more icing, but still really good! The mojito was great, but there was sooooo much ice. I really didn't feel like I got much of an actual drink. There are plenty of classic cocktail options! The prices are average I would say. They had a couple of small savory options. My friend got some smoked salmon toast which she said was good! This is a great place to have a fairly quiet drink with a friend! I know they also have breakfast so I will be back to try it sometime!

Super cute to have coffee and read or do work. Wifi is great. Seating is super cozy and there are…read morelots of different options

I went to the location at Baja de San Pablo 51. Almost missed walking right by the cafe. It's…read morenondescript inside, with industrial decor. Stay for the drinks which are the real winner here. The iced banana latte is made with strong and flavorful coffee, with a caramelized bit of banana on top. My daughter had the Spanish sea salt latte which was also very good. Bakery items and sandwiches are also available for purchase. I settled on the avocado toast with some sprinkle of spices that I cannot recall. It was tasty. The tables nearby ordered dessert items like cheesecake and strawberry shortcake that looked delicious. Perfect spot for some delicious coffee, a place to chat and chill. Service was fast and friendly. They even spoke English. Order and pay at the register and then the food and drinks are brought to your table.

Very cute and quiet coffee/cake spot. I happened to walk past this place on my first day of my trip…read moreto Madrid, where I saw the cakes through the window and could smell the coffee aroma. I returned a few days later, and it did not disappoint! The pistachio cheesecake was creamy without being too sweet, and the hojicha latte had a nice nutty flavor to it. Overall, the ambience is quiet, but you can still chat. The WiFi is good as well.

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!

Stopped by here for the sweet mini brunch after a long night and had a pretty decent experience…read more The inside on the downstairs floor is decorated and looks like a home with couches, comfy chairs, and warm lighting. Service was quick but took a longg time to bring our check which is pretty typical in Europe honestly. The mini sweet brunch was only 10 euro and included a hot drink (tea, coffee), cold drink, croissant, and choice of baked apples or yogurt with granola and chocolate chips. The croissant was warmed and yummy. The baked apples topped with whipped cream were served cold, but they definitely would've tasted better warm. Overall: cozy, affordable place near Plaza España for breakfast if you're not too hungry or in a rush

I really enjoyed my English breakfast. Service was good. The outside of the cafe could use some…read moreupdating since there was some graffiti on the walls but very clean inside. Seems like a popular place with young people.

Great little cafe, with good coffee and breakfast. We stopped in for some coffee and a quick…read morebreakfast one morning, and left satisfied. We each got a double espresso (typical, delicious European coffee), and some bread with tomato that is served with salt and a little bottle of olive oil (a Spanish thing). Nothing mind-blowing, but very tasty and satisfying. Good spot.

Good service and products but rather on the expensive side (EUR 3.95 for a pastry with apples to…read moretake away).

From the owner: Somos Clean Eaters. Corremos en búsqueda del alimento óptimo, disfrutamos del deporte, comiendo…read moresano y cuidando nuestro entorno. El chef Taut Repsys ha sprintado para conseguir platos inspirados en el concepto Clean Eating, con cocciones a baja temperatura y elaboraciones en crudo para conservar las propiedades de los alimentos. Andrea Cañas, nuestra nutricionista de fondo, nos ha ayudado a encontrar el equilibrio perfecto en cada plato. Siguiendo nuestra filosofía, los alimentos de nuestra carta proceden de agricultura ecológica de temporada o proximidad