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Chocolatería San Ginés

4.2 (1.7k reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Rae W.

Chocolate and churros, what a winning combination. This place was recommended by a friend, and we were just delighted with dipping our churros in hot chocolate. The chocolate was deeply flavored and not overly sweet. One order of churros and chocolate is plenty for 2 to share. After we ordered, we stepped outside to be seated at an outdoor table where they brought us our order to enjoy. Ample seating is available. We loved the chocolate so much we bought a bag to take home with us. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Madrid!

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Darby C.

The churros here are a must try in Madrid, Spain. The chocolate sauce is divine and great for dipping the churros. There's a dining area to sit inside and outside. The service is relatively quick. The churros are crispy and not oily. If you're in Madrid go here!

This is what you're supposed to do with your churros
Robert G.

A pair of classics in their respective cities (2 of 2) - - - - - I'm not surprised there are a lot of reviews. Then, I've had this bookmarked for an eternity based on the reviews of a Yelp friend (acquaintance) from the Yelp Talk chapter who did quite a bit of traveling. I had seen Chocolateria San Gines before but did not go in. I don't know why. This time, I did go in. They have two salons across the street from each other. I prefer the one on the east side of the street, which has the taller ceilings and more glass and mirrors. There may be a line around the side, but it will move quickly. I knew they had chocolate based on their name, but I didn't understand how they factored it into the equation. I sort of assumed that one could get chocolate churros. After all, there are now chocolate cannoli shells and, in some cases, cannoli can also have chocolate filling. The lady at the counter very quickly gave me an education. One gets the standard churros, but they come with a chocolate sauce that you dip them into. This all made for an interesting snack. This is not a place intended for a meal. The churros have a nice bland sort of crunchiness and the chocolate sauce is one heck of a counterpoint. The combination is tasty and unique. I also had a hot drink. Upon asking, they immediately provided me with a small glass of cold water - seen at many adjacent tables - probably to counter the effects of the richness of this snack. Be it at the counter or at the table, the staff was very well mannered and helpful, which was commendable for how busy they were. The interior is very clean and has a lot of history on its walls. The pricing was to my liking, so coming to Chocolateria San Gines is a "no brainer." Everything is there and the intersection of its history and visitors from the world over take this one to 5 stars. A friend of mine who once lived in Madrid laughed upon learning it was on my list. I mentioned I had already been to Mallorquina, which is a few blocks away on Plaza del Sol. The story was that Mallorquina is where Madrid's version of chatty magpies might go to do the dessert and coffee thing with their friends in the afternoon. It closes in the evening. Instead, Chocolateria San Gines is open all the time and might be the last stop of the evening or night before Madrilenos turn in from a night on the town. It is also very easy to reach, only a few blocks from either the Sol or Opera Metro stations, from which you can also take in fascinating nearby Plaza Mayor.

Jane M.

An unmissable institution when travelling to Madrid. This place is open 24hrs so when u have a sweet craving you can visit this place and treat yourself to the most delicious churros and hot chocolate. Their hot chocolate is creamy rich chocolaty and decadent perfect for the savory deep fried churros. Spanish people have this for breakfast but why restrict yourself only that time so we enjoyed this as a snack anytime during the day/night. They also sell their hot chocolate in a pack and we picked up plenty to bring back home with us. There almost always is a huge line here but it moved pretty fast. Grabbing a seat inside (after placing your order) can be challenging but we happened to get lucky especially when we visited pretty late at night. Stopped by multiple times during our trip to Madrid. Highly recommend them.

Churros w/choco and cappuccinos
Jack F.

Whelp, the hype was real. Was started in late 1890's as a small chocolatería has now expanded to include more than 4 store fronts and even a small plaza. The churros are very fresh, crunchy in the outside, and deliciously fluffy on the inside. The melted chocolate is very delectable, and smooth without being too overpowering. They also have delicious ice cream and the perfect coffee drinks to accompany. Because of the large volume, they are very efficient too with very dedicated service. It's an absolute staple that everyone must stop by at least once in Madrid.

Karen Q.

I visited while I was vacationing with my family. It was a MUST stop. We loved the outdoor seating even though it was hot outside they had misters, which helped a lot. The guy that took our order was really friendly. We're Filipino and even knew a few a words. Since there was only 3 of us we got the 6 churros and chocolate. The waiters outside got our ticket and helped us grab a table. They were are really nice and helpful while we were there. The churros and chocolate were obviously DELICIOUS! Chocolate wasn't too sweet which was perfect. Hopefully I get to visit Madrid and come here again!

Churros con chocolate
Jeannie L.

Delicious, classic churros for about $7 USD! Comes with 6 skinny churros + a full cup of hot chocolate. Quick service and very old school feel in the chocolateria. I think this place has been around for 100+ years! Would recommend!

Joanna R.

Okay the line is somewhat long but does move quickly. The only reason one star got knocked off was for the staff. I understand they are extremely busy but sometimes they can be rude. But it wasn't on every interaction. Most of the time they are professional and straight to the point. Just be ready to order quickly. I had to come back on several occasions. A must stop if in Madrid. And I recommend grabbing a capuchino with the churros and chocolate. It is great complement and you can add the left over chocolate to your capuchino. Such a cool place to visit with a long history.

Sorry about this photo - 2.50 euro for 6 churros, 3.70 euro for chocolate
Winston L.

I was reflecting on our Spain trip over three months ago and smiled when I thought of San Ginés. If you're anywhere in this area, you need to make a pitstop here for churros and chocolate. We got there at around 10 AM on a cold fall Saturday morning. There was a line out the door, but they move quickly through it. They have a fast turnaround, but the shop is also really small - standing room only for a handful of customers. I got an order of chocolate 2 orders of 6 for my group of 6. We probably could have eaten a lot more, but we were trying to save room for other food! The chocolate is warm, rich, not too sweet. The churros are freshly fried. We were just huddled around the person holding the chocolate dipping sauce in the alleyway outside the store. Just a very fun and memorable experience.

Café Irlandés
Adlemi H.

Very famous chocolate shop we tried the churros con chocolate and café irlandés! So much history in this cute shop

Andrew L.

Curros are good! The restaurant is so large it spans several units and goes around the corner. Most people that visit are tourists. It is clean and easy to find a spot. Prices seem reasonable. They supply a generous amount of chocolate!

Tracy P.

Churro and chocolate were delicious! They gave lots of chocolate so we had a good amount left. The churro were crispy and soft at the same time. It was the perfect portion. There were many indoor and outdoor seating area spread throughout a couple of the shops in that area. There were people that brought us to the other store on the other side of the street since there were more parenting available. Very clean area. Space was big enough to have seating with a stroller. Worth the hype!

Anais A.

Overhyped and not worth it. There was a bit of a line when we came in. You can tell the staff taking orders was over this tourist spot. She ordered for me and asked to confirm and that's how you know everyone comes for the churros and chocolate. I've had way better churros at Disneyland .... By the way people talk about this place I expected some amazing churros but no .... The chocolate itself was even a big disappointment! I wouldn't be back and I wouldn't recommend it. Skip churros and chocolate here.

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Chocolala Belga

4.8(10 reviews)
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My friend and I stumbled upon this shop on a walk that we've taken a million times-- but today was…read morethe first time we saw the little chocolate shop! As I do anytime I see a window full of chocolates, I stopped to admire all the different choices, and then we were waved in by sweet, friendly Paul-Héctor! After chatting for a few minutes, he showed us the different types he had, which included some really unique choices like cava or almond and balsamic vinegar from Modena (the one I chose). He also has jars of different chocolate spreads-- I haven't tried mine yet but I'm sure it won't disappoint! Please make an effort to support this small shop, it was such a delight to find it today!

After just translating the two Spanish reviews, I believe I got lucky two weeks ago when I found…read moreChocolala Belga. My friend and I were slightly lost trying to find a Mexican restaurant. Fortunately for me, I'm attracted to bright lights, open store fronts, and men wearing funny hats. We wandered inside, noted the hot chocolate (1.50) sign, and walked away with a business card. Mental note made. I returned tonight searching for small gifts to bring to the US. I don't eat chocolate, but I appreciate craftsmanship, finely displayed chocolate, open kitchens, and high ROI (return on investment). Chocolala Belga achieves high marks across these categories. I hope my friends enjoy these delectable treats, big and small.

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4.3(26 reviews)
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If you love chocolate, you must visit Cacao Sampaka. We (or maybe just me) loved it so much in…read moreMadrid, that one of the first things we (okay, I) did was scout out the closest Barcelona location and make sure that we paid it a visit amongst all the Gaudi and dining we had planned. What I really liked were the "collections" of different chocolates, arranged by "theme", and with 16 pieces to a box and at least 2 of each kind, so that you can savour each mouth-watering hit of deliciousness with someone else. This in itself is a bigger deal than it may seem, as I quickly realized that it's kind of lame when you say, "OMG can you BELIEVE how much like real truffle this tastes? Oh wait, I ate the only piece..." Wah wah. There are 8 collections in all (you can by the entire collection of 64 pieces if you want!), which include single bean origins; dried fruits and nuts; spices; flowers and herbs; liquers; fruit; truffles; and innovations. I've tried the single bean origins, fruit, and innovations collections, and am waiting to dig into a box of spices which made it with us back home. The single bean origins was fantastic, allowing us to compare and contrast the subtle notes, side by side, of chocolates from places like the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Granada, or Ecuador. The fruits were far from the overly sweet and pungent cream or jelly filled renditions one might be more familiar with, but crafted delicately so that the fruit flavours were gently infused into the chocolate itself. The innovations collection was, surprisingly, more variable in deliciousness that I might have expected, but interesting to see how flavours of soya or black truffle might sit alongside chocolate, or even parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar. What Cacao Sampaka has to offer extends far beyond just these collections, as there are a huge variety of not only other chocolates, but even wines to match. It really is a chocolate wonderland, and if it were not for the fact that our vacation had to come to an end, I would most certainly have been plunged into the depths of type 2 diabetes as my visits to Cacao Sampaka would have most certainly never ended.

Delicious chocolate, chic store, great customer service. I haven't had anything from their cafe,…read morebut the chocolate is just divine. They have so many wonderful and exotic flavors! I want to try them all!! I'd definitely return!

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