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!

YUM! This place is delicious with great staff and affordable prices! They primarily sell salads and…read moreyour choice of protein, which can vary from Salon, Steak, and more. I definitely recommend lunch at any of their locations, but this one was fabulous. I especially enjoyed their unlimited refill station after a long day of walking through the city. Place does get busy, but there is ample seating available both indoors and out.

If you are at IE business school or anywhere nearby and working hard on a case, take the five…read moreminutes to cross the street and grab a quick bite from here! The tofu is extremely flavorful, as are all of the dips! I opted for a marketplace one day and for the salad and bread the other. The food always came quickly and was a nutritious light but satisfying meal! The decor and vibe in the restaurant are also wonderful both day and night! Definitely my go to spot when I'm in Madrid.

Top-notch vegan Spanish cuisine and one of the best meals we had in Madrid…read more We arrived at 8pm right at opening on a Saturday night without a reservation. We were told we could dine in if we were done by 9:15pm -- no problem. There's a 10% increase in price if you sit out on the street, which is worth it, as it's very nice out there. My wife & I ordered 3 dishes to share, which was more than enough. We got: -Avocado tartare, quinoa, mango chutney and arugula (€11). This dish was the perfect appetizer. Fluffy quinoa along with avocado is the main part of the dish, with plenty of arugula and delectable mango sauce that never becomes too sweet. Wonderful dish. -Heura chorizo with verdejo wine (€11.50). This was the standout dish for us. The heura sausage was impeccably spiced, quite smoky, and complex, served with roasted potatoes and peppers, and served in a remarkable verdejo wine sauce that we needed some bread to pop it up with. Amazing flavours all round. -Catalan-style rice with 'butifarra' (€13.50). This was advertised as "like paella", so we gave it a try. The sausage is Beyond Meat but wonderfully spiced that I didn't recognize it. The rice is cooked and spiced beautifully with saffron, with lots of small chunks of red and green peppers. The dish also came with a sublime orange-y yellow sauce of some sort that was the perfect accompaniment to the rice and sausage. Phenomenal dish. All in all, just fantastic vegan food that is worth going out of your way to try and planning for (you might need a reservation). Service is decent -- the usual nonchalant, not-in-a-hurry Spanish service. Highly recommended.

This was one of my favorite restaurants in Madrid! I love to see a fully vegan menu and options to…read morechoose. I had a reservation the first visit but realized I didn't need one so I did not do it again on my second visit. The first time I tried the MAD signature burger which was fantastic! I love the sauce on the burger and on the side. The Cajun fries were good although labeling them as Cajun is a stretch. The chicken sandwich was also very good and the sweet potato fries were to perfection. Again great sauce on the sandwich. For all the food with or without the sauce it has flavor which I truly appreciate! The cookies and cream dessert was tasty and kind of reminded me of key lime pie. Service was great as they are quick and very attentive. I like the restaurant vibe and it was not noisy and had a great music. Overall I really enjoyed the food here and would've ate here everyday if I could.

Amazing food, friendly service, a must try for all, but especially vegans! Craft beers and cidar,…read morejuice s for the kids. Large portions, don't be afraid to share.

I came here with a large group for lunch and we had great paella. They can do paella with chicken,…read morepaella with seafood, paella with chicken and seafood (which is what we did), etc. Our group wanted everything to be mixed in one big pan and the blended flavors worked pretty well. They do require 25 minutes for their paellas. The other items we got were also delicious: jamon iberico, mussels, and octopus. Lots of restaurants serve mussels or octopus, but L'Albufera prepares them at a higher quality. Even the desserts -- cava sorbet and passionfruit mousse -- had refined presentations and fantastic flavors.

Love this place, we have been here a few times over the years. A few of us went back in February…read more We ended up getting a Seafood Paella. The Paella was extremely good. Got to admit it though, our waitress "Mafe" was the best part of the experience. So friendly and fun to talk with, she made the experience complete. Back again on 10/23/23 and 11/09/23...can't get enough of this place. Food is always consistent and great. I had the anchovie appetizer , along with some Ibérico jamón, Sopa Pescado y Marisco, and finally Arroz Negro (my Favorite). Again the service is fantastic. Chef Enrique nails it every time. Maria Fernanda was friendly and happy as ever...

Madrid's full of vegan spots and this was one I had previously researched before arriving and…read morecouldn't resist stopping by for dinner. I came off a fairly long day of sightseeing and sought a more proper meal. This ended up being one of the closer options for me so I pounced. The place is very chill. Seems apt for college students or those visiting and staying in hostels. It's got that youthful energy for sure, but I did see a nice variety of people. Not knowing what's better than the other, I ordered the B13 burger. Man, the burger was on point. The patty was excellent and filling. You couldn't even tell the cheese was vegan. The fries were the perfect compliment. Not oily but tasty and thick. If anything, the only minor gripe was the patty and bun were so big that I had to eat with a fork and knife. That's an indictment of how great the place is. Service is pretty fast too - about less than 10 mins. With the combination of a beer, the price was less than 10 euros, which is a steal for a tasty dinner, I highly recommend?

Excellent! I'm so glad that two other vegan places I was looking for prior to this were closed…read more We had a good burger, crunchy and juicy falafels, artisan bear and pineapple juice, and of course french fries. Best meal I had after being a month in Madrid.

Cute! Set lunch menu for less than ten euros. All vegetarian and nicely made and served.read more

This restaurant is off on a side street with not much going on around (besides an unusually high…read morenumber of barber shops). The interior and the menu itself are very home-y. The lunch menu came with a soup, main course with several samples of different dishes, and a dessert. It was a great deal for 10 euro and the food was all fresh and very healthy tasting!

After days of airport food and carbs we needed some roughage and healthy food! Thanks to yelp we…read morefound honest greens and we were ecstatic. Very hip spot and lots of younger crowds and tourists. You pick a protein and side and it comes with a nice salad and slice of sourdough. Salmon was perfectly cooked and slightly charred edges. The salad had a nice light mustard vinaigrette. The side of the hummus was nice and thick and paired well with the sourdough. I also added on a couple falafels and it's a must try. The falafels are huge and tasty. Not oily at all and sharable. Sliced chicken breasts was flavorful and moist. White meat can get dry but this was moist and herbs was not overpowering. Cashier spoke English and Spanish and the service was quite fast. You order and then they give you a number and pick a table and wait. Affordable spot and good for lunch or dinner. I wished they would open up a franchise in the states.

Delicious vegetable-heavy bowls and salads. If you dine in, the food is served in a rustic clay…read morebowl. The organic wine is quite lovely. The ambiance is earthy and rich, making it feel like a resort rather than a chain restaurant. If you want to just grab the food and go, ordering ahead and picking it up is very quick and simple.

One of the best restaurants I've been to in Madrid. We got a bunch of plates to share, as it is…read moretapa style. The artichokes were amazing and such an interesting flavorful combination. The vegan cheese plate had some seriously phenomenal cheeses. The service was quite slow and I wish the outdoor area was a bit cuter. This place is great though, I highly recommend

Best vegan restaurant ever. Not only in Spain but all places we have travelled (many).read more

Very cute place to stop for coffee, breakfast or brunch! We went later in the morning and all had…read moredifferent coffees and breakfasts. The açaí bowls (vegan and not) were so good as well as the various toasts. Coffee was all great too. The place is super cute and warm inside. Highly recommend this spot!!

Great spot, annoying laptop policy. This spot has possibly…read morethe best carrot cake in Madrid and its cozy and rarely crowded. However they've recently banned laptops from everywhere except a very uncomfortable bar around the center column. That bar is also very high so if you're short like me it's impossible to work at. I understand keeping most tables laptop free but having only one spot that is only workable if you're lucky enough to be tall seems rude to me. Especially on weekdays when they never seem to be lacking tables.