Delicious and great prices Tried the leche merengada and…read morewas surprised at how delightful and different it was. Their raspberry drink is also deliciously refreshing. Their tortilla was also great. Love that this establishment has been around since the 19th century!

The most amazing place to enjoy delicious coffee and pastries. Service is excellent. Oscar is one…read moreof a kind and you feel at home

Writing as a review of the bakery, not the cafe. It's pretty hard to find good bread in Madrid -…read morebut Granier has it. It's part of a larger chain, but very good, good quality product, and friendly staff. The Artesena baguette is especially good! The cafe itself is loud, busy, and doesn't have a terribly good selection of better snacks. Stick to the bakery and you won't be upset!

The most amazing croissants, Belems, and lots of other pastries. Small bakery/coffee shop on…read moreCallao Square. Looks for it and have your morning pastry here. You won't be disappointed. The best flaky pastry I had on a three week trip. AND.....the coffee is also really good.

Great service, we walked in for lunch around 1pm. Quick and efficient service, nice ambience so we…read moredidn't feel rushed and everything was excellent!

The little croissants in the window are to die for. They are super soft and glazed to perfection. I…read morehad one with crab and lettuce and a smaller one with Brie and turkey and tomatoes. I will definitely be back to eat another zillion before I leave Madrid. Most of the small sandwich places around the area look okay but this place looks like magic. They even gift wrap your sammies for you. What?! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Your tastebuds will thank you.

Do yourself a favor and stop here for torrija. I would recommend taking it to go or seeing if you…read morecan snag a spot upstairs. This place gets busy and packed and was hectic when we stopped in. The torrija was one of, if not the best one we had while in Madrid. The service was quick and friendly at the to go counter for me.

La Mallorquina came as a recommendation from our hotel when I asked for a local bakery with coffee…read more I'd had a long list of places I wanted to try but always like to ask as well. We happened upon it and I was so pleasantly surprised. I think we went three times during our time in Madrid. I loved the counter experience, I'd definitely recommend that option. I wasn't looking to sit down and do all of that upstairs so my review is solely based on counters on the first floor. The locals love this spot and that is quite obvious. I was told in advance that they do and coming here was very enjoyable. The pastries and coffee are very yummy, you won't be disappointed. Makes for the perfect spot if you really want to get your day started but want to grab a quick bite before doing so.

Our last morning in Madrid and we walked a few blocks from the hotel. The best croissants and the…read morecappuccino was actually good because I am not a coffee person! Fantastic spot. I'm sure they all are in this town.

What a lovely way to start the day! The 2 of us enjoyed a wonderful cup of coffee, a cappucino, and…read morea choco croissant - couldn't have been more pleasant. The decor is lovely with a lot of attention to detail (see photos); we were transported to France, as we savored the ambiance and were delighted with the sweet offerings. The service was pleasant and friendly - enough for these Americans who don't know much Spanish. Loved it!

While visiting Madrid I went to explore San Aton market and stumbled upon this place. I saw the…read moresweets in the display and just knew I had to have a taste. I settled on the macarons out of all the deserts they had. I have to save that they were the best macarons I've ever had! Unique flavors. The texture of the macarons was incredible (slightly flakey). They even looked beautiful. I wish I could ship some back to the states.

I stumbled into Pastelería Mallorca with a friend while looking for something light to hold us over…read morebefore a pedicure, and this spot ended up being one of my favorite spots during my recent stay in Madrid. I grabbed a mini croissant-style puff pastry with turkey, tomato, avocado, and pesto, plus a mini brioche bun with crab, pink sauce, and lettuce. The seafood bun was solid, but that turkey pesto croissant was ... excuse my language ... the f****n' truth! No exaggeration THEE best croissant I've ever had. It was so good chile, I came back the next day and got a full-sized one for lunch and it was still just as good. The space inside is clean and room with lots of comfy furniture; in addition, they also have free WiFi and clean bathrooms which is always appreciated while out and about in the city on vacation. If you're in Madrid (or Mexico City or Japan where there other locations are) this place is a must try! PS: The have a rewards app and will give you a free plain buttery croissant for joining.

The tarta de queso fundente (melting cheesecake) is one of the best desserts I have ever tasted!…read more I actually sought out Pastelería Mallorca because I read somewhere that the Fismuler cheesecake was available there. But from what I can gather, the tarta de queso fundente is a completely different dessert. I was not disappointed! According to their website, the cheesecake has a "thin and crispy cookie layer, a creamy interior, and a flavor blend of cream cheese, fresh cheese, and premium parmesan." I admit I'm a parmesan fanatic. This cheesecake has such an interesting, intense flavor. The texture was indeed "melting" - gooey on the inside, a little bit more set toward the outside. It was rich but not overly sweet, and had a savory kick from the parmesan. I will be dreaming about this cheesecake until I hopefully make it back to Madrid again one day. I came here for dessert and coffee after lunch at the Mercado de la Paz. I also got a lovely café con leche to go with the cheesecake. They have other food and desserts as well, but this cheesecake was so delicious, I wanted to leave a review just to spotlight it.

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

With a little bit of down time before getting back on the tour bus, luckily this shop was open…read moreduring the afternoon siesta time. Hubby always likes a treat which made this shop perfect! The hazelnut croissant was calling for him and they had a nice selection of mini croissants as well. I got a pistachio one and ate it before taking a picture. It was very delicious. I highly recommend you have a stop and taste.

There are many pastries at Santa Gloria. The beverages are also delicious…read more - Vainilla coffee 5/5 was my absolute favorite because it tastes creamery - Tiramisu 3/5 was more on a bitter side. - Flat croissant with white chocolate 5/5 is good. The topping is crunchy but I don't know what it is. - mini croissant with violet candy 5/5 is so cute. It has some buttery, candied coating. The area is nice, spacious in the back, with pillows for a nice resting time. Bathroom was clean when we came at 9:30. The staff didn't speak English so I spoke Spanish. They were friendly and said bye to us when we left.