For many of us, coffee might be the first thing that comes to your mind when you wake up. In order to wake up in the morning, your mind and body are usually asking for coffee. However, you take it, with milk, milk foam, nut milk, chocolate syrup or in its simple form as an espresso, this drink usually takes a big part in our daily life. However, coffee also has different purposes aside from just waking you up. You can have coffee to socialize with friends, it can warm you up on a cold winter day and let’s be honest, is there anything better than a good coffee?
Spain is no foreigner to coffee culture but they have their own way of drinking coffee. Like many, they enjoy a coffee in the morning. However, you can enjoy coffee in many forms while there. Whether that is at a traditional Spanish bar, standing and enjoying it with locals or at small cafes on their main streets, the options for coffee are endless in Spain and Madrid also has a wide and great variety of options! If you want to drink the best coffee in Madrid though, you might have to search a little and our guide is here to help. Here are our 8 best places for coffee in Madrid!
1.TOMA CAFÉ
Toma Café is situated in the Malasana neighborhood. It has a minimalist interior design and high ceilings along with a bunch of plants and greens around. It is known to be a favorite spot among coffee lovers in Madrid. They make their own coffee blends and roastings which is the key to their amazing coffees. The staff are well versed and happy to explain to you what coffees to try. You can also enjoy food with your coffee like an avocado toast for breakfast or you can try their famous carrot cake in the afternoon!
Address: Calle Palma 49
Phone: +34 917 02 56 20
2. FEDERAL CAFÉ CONDE BARAJAS
Federal has everything you can ask for, amazing coffee, nice breakfast and great meals throughout the day. Their food menus have a variety of sweet and savory dishes and the food is mouthwatering. It is actually quite a large place but it still has quite a relaxing vibe. They have a list of coffees for you to enjoy but we recommend their cafe con leche! You can come here for their desserts, brunch or coffee, either way, it won’t disappoint. They do not take reservations and the place can get crowded sometimes so try and go a bit early if you are going at peak hours like lunch or breakfast.
Address: Plaza del Conde de Barajas 3
Phone: +34 918 52 68 48
3. HANSO
HanSo is a coffee shop owned by a family of Chinese immigrants. The cafe not only serves great coffee but they bring together the Chinese and Spanish culture in all the drinks and food that they serve. It is also a great place if you are looking for plant-based milk alternatives. They have amazing coffee and they offer other incredible drinks like chai lattes and matcha teas. Pair this with their amazing desserts like their matcha cake, banana bread, and cakes with flavors like mangos. They also offer a great breakfast menu, filled with eggs, avocado and more!
Address: Calle Pez, 20
Phone: +34 911 37 51 29
4. PLENTI
Plenti is located in the Huertas neighborhood and it is just a few minutes away from the Royal Botanical Gardens. Most of the time, people come here for breakfast and end up staying for the coffee. After all, coffee is the best company with breakfast, right? You will never receive bad service here because the staff actually like what they are doing – which is serving you the best coffee! For breakfast, they offer a variety of dishes with cereals, open sandwiches, eggs in various ways and quiches.
Address: Costanilla Desamparados 13
Phone: +34 910 53 11 17
5. LOTS COFFEE HOUSE
Lots Coffee House is one of those places that when you find it, it feels like a hidden gem. It is another specialty coffee house. They roast their own coffee beans and prepare their own blends. You will immediately tell the quality once you have tasted one of their coffees. The location isn’t very central so it is more popular among locals than travelers. They have all kinds of espresso-based coffees along with pour-over, drip or cold brew. You can also buy their own roasted coffee beans to take home with you!
Address: Calle General Oraa 40
Phone: +34 611 46 42 86
6. MATILDA CAFE CANTINA
Matilda Cafe is the perfect spot to take a break after you have explored the Prado National Museum, as it is very close. From the outside, you can tell that they offer a home-like and cozy environment which is perfect for a stop before or after your museum visit. The coffees here are really great and they are offered with a list of sweet and salty breakfast dishes, which are all quite budget friendly. Matilda is also famous for their exchange of books, you will see and can participate in their public library inside.
Address: Calle Almaden 15
Phone: +34 914 29 80 29
7. MARTINA COCINA
This cute and cozy café is located in the meeting point of the La Latina and Lavapies neighborhood. Martina Cocina is a bit more expensive than other places but its good value for your money. They offer coffee beans from different parts of the world – which is rare in Madrid and a great brunch menu! It even includes delicious empanadas! They also serve cakes to go with your coffee which you can see and choose from the counter. It is a really cute and cozy place to enjoy a good coffee or brunch!
Address: Plaza Cascorro 11
Phone: +34 910 83 43 80
8. CELICIOSO HORTALEZA
Celicioso Hortaleza is one of the very few gluten-free bakeries in Madrid. To top it all of they also make some of the best coffee in town! They offer classic espresso-based coffees along with Spanish favorites like café con leche. They also offer bulletproof coffee – which isn’t very popular in most cafes in Madrid. They have a surprisingly extensive menu filled with delicious things! Their cupcakes and baked goods are known to be good and are perfectly paired with a good cup of espresso!
Address: Calle Hortaleza 3
Phone: +34 915 31 88 87