Espresso bar
in Madrid.

AboutA working index of places worth your time in Madrid — cafés, kitchens, wine rooms, the occasional hotel. Every entry has been visited at least twice. None of them paid to be here.

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CuratorMaintained by Better Taste + locals. Suggestions welcome — every recommendation is reviewed before it joins the list.

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A specialty coffee shop and wine bar on Calle de José Abascal in Madrid's Chamberí neighborhood, open since December 2023, known for all-day brunch (falafel bowls, sandwiches, pastries), specialty coffee and a curated wine list.

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A café, brunch spot and bar on Calle de Ríos Rosas in Madrid's Chamberí district, serving breakfast, specialty coffee, brunch and an all-day menu alongside wines and cocktails in a casual, urban setting.

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A minimalist specialty coffee shop and cafe at Calle de Regueros 13 in Madrid's Chueca/Centro area, from the Neutrale brand. Known for specialty coffee (roasted locally by Toma Cafe), sourdough, pastries, natural wines and Mediterranean plates in a serene, neutral-toned space.

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A thoughtfully designed neighborhood café in Madrid's Chamberí district where digital entrepreneur and Paris-trained pastry chef Mariale Briceño serves carefully crafted coffee and French-style pastries. The minimalist space features recycled materials, an open kitchen behind an L-shaped bar, and deliberately no Wi-Fi or music – creating a calm environment that encourages genuine conversation and connection.

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