Only a block away from the cacophony of the Gran Via, this vegan spot was barely noticeable from a…read morelow-key alley because Jamie W and I passed right by it before discovering its location. They probably prefer it that way because the quiet vibe appeared to be part of the ambiance they're seeking here. We just found it by chance on Google Maps as an alternative to the beef-heavy eateries in the neighborhood. We just felt a need to eat healthier. The menu was small and appetizing, and we treated ourselves to two 3,5€ glasses of Zafra Blanco, a crisp Spanish white wine that freshened our palates. We started our meal with a complimentary helping of a "creamy" beetroot dip accompanied by lightly crisped pita chips (Photo 7). Next came the 12€ Spinach and "Parmesan" Croquettes, six lightly fried, falafel-like spheres drizzled with cashew nut mayo (Photo 8). They provided the ideal bites. Jamie went for their signature 15€ Moroccan Bowl with corn couscous, beetroot falafel, sweet potato, spinach, cherries, pickled cucumber, tomato, and fresh dates drizzled with mint yogurt sauce (Photo 6). It was quite a cornucopia of flavors that meshed quite well together with the falafels the particular standout. I decided to go for the 8€ Brochette of "Chicken" with chunks of zucchini and onion and satay sauce over a bed of sweet potato noodles (Photo 9). I'm not sure what the "chicken" was, but the flavor and texture was surprisingly spot-on. At the same time, I'm glad I limited myself to one skewer because I wanted to save room for dessert and the 4€ bottle of sparkling Green Apple Cider (Photo 4). Jamie and I settled on the delightful 6,5€ Tiramisu Cake dusted with Cocoa and swirled with Toffee (Photo 10). We finished our meal with 2€ cups of Cortado with the right amount of warm, steamed milk (Photo 5). FOOD / DRINK - 4 stars...really well-turned vegan fare with no flavor compromises AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...quiet and mellow befitting the food SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely an alternative to consider among Madrid's culinary riches RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kiJx8rRkMB

Really friendly and fast service (English was available)…read more Cozy, relaxed vibe with decor that promotes eco-consciousness. The cheeseburger and "parmesan" croquetas were delicious. The burger was so big and juicy!

The food was overall a 4, for freshness and a clean feeling but some items a little off, either too…read moresalty or too sweet. I'm giving this place 5 stars for the above average food, the decor, the service and the price, but mostly the service. Please note, thanks to the coronavirus, I had the whole place to myself and the server was my personal conversation partner. I'm told that when mass hysteria isn't shutting down the city, the restaurant would be full at lunch. My lunch was memorable because of the kind server (I didn't catch his name).

Great quality and ambiance with quality foods. Left feeling full and energized. Smoothies are great…read moreas well

Great atmosphere, great service, and amazing food. Everything was fresh and delicious. I ordered…read morethe sea bowl, which came with smoked salmon, ricotta cheese, Avocado, eggs, toasted bread crumbs and a pesto sauce. Fantastic.

Two tourists here from california- we got two smoothies (the strawberry banana and the super banana…read morechai). the strawberry banana tasted like a literal milkshake and was so insanely refreshing and delicious. the banana chai was a little more on the bitter side but equally as delicious and fresh. we both then ordered medium tierra panebols which had an array of fresh ingredients. it had sweet potatoes, slow roasted beef, and a poached egg with arugula. absolutely delicious and balanced meal that left us feeling great but full afterwards. the menu is extensive but not big enough to the point of being weird. everything sounds amazing and i don't think you can go wrong with ordering anything here! ambiance wise, it gives intimate coffee shop but with a full bar. some people were on laptops with a coffee and others were a big group at a table having a large meal. there was one waitress working who took our orders, made our drinks, and brought out the food. however! unlike other places in europe she was very very attentive and genuinely cared about your needs, answered every question with a smile on her face, and was very fast with bringing anything you needed. overall 10/10 place and would 100% come back :)

After sightseeing all day we came in for a very late lunch. From reviews I read I wanted to try the…read moremix paella since it's one of the best in Madrid. We were seated by the table near the window and ordered right away since we knew what we wanted. My friend and I split the mixed paella which comes with shrimp, calamari, crawfish, chicken and sausage. We also ordered two big glasses of the sangria. The paella took about 45 mins to make since all the paellas are made to order. While we were waiting we were sipping on our sangrias which were delicious! The only thing was that it was a bit too sweet for me and I could taste the grains of sugar at the bottom of my glass. The paella finally came and it was a beautiful site to see ! So colorful with the different elements in the dish. The rice was cooked perfectly and everything was seasoned well. It was a bit oily though when you scrape the bottom of the pan to get all the rice but it was delicious!!! During out meal the owner and our waiter has a disagreement about something and were yelling at each other across the restaurant. Kind of disrupted our dining atmosphere but overall the food was good and our service was good. Def. Recommend this place to anyone who wants a good plate of paella and glass of sangria!

The staff were incredibly friendly to our family. They made good suggestions for food choices the…read morekids would like. The food came out hot and quickly. I appreciated their use of ripe veggies- avocado in particular- for many of their starters. The seafood paella had a generous portion of shrimp/langostino and calamari. For dessert they offered natural ice cream served inside its own fruit. Wonderful place!

Came back after 7 years- still delicious! I'm so happy it wasn't a one hit wonder! I'm in town for…read morea convention and wanted good food! I came with one of my besties from Gibraltar and both of us were wowed! We ordered the moussaka (of course) the prawns in garlic/oil, and the round sirloin with chips. The sirloin was tender and full of flavor. The prawns were so good...especially with the bread too dip in the garlic oil!! Yummmmmm!!!! The moussaka was phenomenal!!! Good prices, great service...I LOVE IT HERE!

Food was excellent. Paella was very good as well as the pork cheeks. Also got the Tinto De Verano…read morewhich was very good and refreshing. As I look at other people's food, everything looks so good! Had to wait a little bit for a table but the waiter was super nice. You can also order at the bar if you want. Pretty decent bar decor? A little nicer than the places that I usually frequent! lol

Love this place!!! Why?…read more 1. Simple, healthy options (pasta salad, quinoa, rice, salad..) 2. No sauces (it's made to order, so you choose your simple base food and go from there) 3. Catered to you (you choose toppings and combinations of food) 4. It's cheap!!! (Healthy food for cheap? How rare!) 5. The staff are kind and flexible There's not a lot of room to eat, but I've lucked out and got one of the few tables each time I've been! I think you can get the food to go as well.

Stumbled upon this restaurant and had a yummy and healthy dinner for 5.50 euros with a primero-…read morehummus, segundo- grilled chicken with veggies and cous cous and a fresh lemonade drink. Loved the ciabatta bread to eat with the hummus. Cute little place and was a good healthy option since my body is still so jet-lagged. If youre in the area and want something healthy and light, this is your place.

Lovely breakfast spot. We felt like it was a cooler Spain version of Panera Bread a la USA. We got…read morethe lemon poppy loaf, 2 cafe con leche, avocado toast, bananas and porridge for 12.40€!! So good. I liked the little honey cup for the porridge, all good presentation, and good recycle area when dining in. This location is busy because it's in a great location, and it's good! The salad bar looks nice but we were here for breakfast.

I was looking for somewhere healthy for dinner and found Faborit on yelp. I had a smoothie and a…read moreyogurt parfait, both of which were okay. Do yourself a favor and go to Honest Greens instead - it is fabulous!

Friendly locals spot with ice cold beverages and boisterous conversation. The proprietor offered me…read moresome fideuá and what a treat it was. If you want to escape the bustle of Plaza España and enjoy some local flavor, stop in.

Ok, This is one of those places locals go to, since the facade isn't the most inviting for…read moretourists. You can tell by looking around, the place was emptyish while the tapas places nearby and across the street were full. We actually went inside the restaurant across this place, it was touristy and extremely expensive, we thought, this is not the experience we wanted. We left and entered the Sidreria. Here goes nothing... Here is the lowdown: it is CHEAP, LARGE PORTION sizes, DELICIOUS, super FRIENDLY (bar tender did Everything and was really nice to us. It helped that I speak spanish though) and were you get FREE TAPAS with your drink. Tell me when was the last time you got free tapas in a touristy bar? We ordered a Tinto de Verano (red wine, lemon soda and splash of vermouth) and it was great, cost about 2 euros or so! the only beer though, was San Miguel, but it tastes much better from tap than bottle, we repeated our orders shortly after downing the first batch. The free tapa came as a surprise, we had ordered several (including fried calamari already, and a tortilla) portions again, were cheap and huge. We were full then. At the next round of drinks, another free tapa came. I was surprised again and as a sign of respect, we ate it all again. No comments. A plate of peanuts and soft bread topped with a mayo/potato/fake crab meat. It looked so simple but it was so good! That's when they got me. Simple-delicious (like the tomato on bread and Olive oil) that's it. I was sold and happy we decidedly to enter.

Went for the cheesecake. Delish. Cute and quaint bohemian vibe, perfect cool down after tapas. No…read morecuppos sangria but the red wine with limon and vermouth tasted in the ballpark. Ill be back.

I had the tuna belly with the croissant and it was delicious…read more My friend order the Arctic salmon sandwich and enjoyed it very much. The cafe is really cute and cozy. Service was OK, people were a little rude. We had one issue with the waitress, she never asked us if we wanted to be charged Euros vs US dollars. When asked her about it, she rudely said that is not her problem and it was our problem with the bank. I didn't expect such a response. It could of easily been voided and do over.

Hidden gem in a world of paella, jamón, and empanadas…read more Northern style pho (light broth with wide noodles) hit the spot on my trip to Madrid. Needed something light but flavorful without weighing me down. Got in there right when they opened and it clean, comfortable, with a few items from home. I ordered the chicken pho and my wife went for the beef. Each sip of the broth cleansed the pallette and the meat was cooked well. It is hard to compare pho to other dishes, but as it states on the menu, it is caldo (which I can see why). If you need something different and want to change it up in Madrid, give this spot a shot.

My daughter was a little ill so I wanted to find her some pho. Unfortunately, This place is…read moreclosed. It is now a Chinese restaurant. I did come across a number of Vietnamese restaurants nearby.