Churros and cups of thick hot chocolate on a marble table at San Ginés

5 of the best · Madrid, Spain

Cafés, Chocolaterías and Pâtisseries in Madrid

Chocolate con churros since 1894, a pâtisserie on the Puerta del Sol, the literary café of the Paseo de Recoletos and brunch near Conde Duque.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.

  1. Since 1894

    Chocolatería San Ginés

    Sol·Chocolate and churros

    Chocolate con churros in a passage off the Calle del Arenal, since 1894.

    Pasadizo de San Ginés 5, 28013 MadridExplore View on map

  2. Since 1894

    La Mallorquina

    Puerta del Sol·Pâtisserie

    The pâtisserie on the Puerta del Sol, famous for its napolitanas.

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  1. Glorieta de Bilbao

    Café Comercial

    Glorieta de Bilbao·Grand café

    The grand café on the Glorieta de Bilbao, between Malasaña and Chamberí.

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  2. Since 1894

    Chocolatería San Ginés

    Sol·Chocolate and churros

    Chocolate con churros in a passage off the Calle del Arenal, since 1894.

    Pasadizo de San Ginés 5, 28013 MadridExplore View on map

  3. Brunch and coffee

    Federal Café

    Conde Duque·Brunch café

    A bright brunch café near Conde Duque.

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  4. Since 1888

    Gran Café Gijón

    Paseo de Recoletos·Literary café

    The literary café on the Paseo de Recoletos, opened in 1888.

    Paseo de Recoletos 21, MadridExplore View on map

  5. Since 1894

    La Mallorquina

    Puerta del Sol·Pâtisserie

    The pâtisserie on the Puerta del Sol, famous for its napolitanas.

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