Best Coffee Shops in Madrid | TOP 5 Cafes in the City Center
Discover the 5 BEST coffee shops in Madrid for quality espresso, delicious bites, and convenient city center locations. Whether you're looking for the perfect avocado toast, a smooth cold brew, or a place with space to work, these Madrid cafes won't disappoint!
After each of my visits to Madrid (around 5 or 6 now), I always leave with the thought that this is a city I could easily live in.
Spain's bustling capital has a mix of neighborhoods with completely different vibes, from super posh to ultra-hipster. The city is affordable, has great weather, is easy to get to, houses a major airport hub to reach anywhere in the world, offers a delicious restaurant scene, and now has a legit coffee shop scene.
Madrid didn't always have an A+ coffee game. In the past, it was easily overshadowed by its competitor city, Barcelona. Not so anymore!
Madrid has hopped on the avocado toast, chia seed pudding, flat white, cold brew, and pour-over wagon!
Whether you're craving a traditional European cafe or a more spacious hipster hangout, I have the perfect spot for you.
I've made sure each of these Madrid coffee shops are in locations ideal for tourists and close to popular sights and neighborhoods.
This map shows my picks for the best coffee shops in Madrid, Spain. Click the icon in the very top left to see a list view of each pinned location. Select the top right button to enlarge the map. Click the star to save to your own Google Maps account. To access this map once saved (after clicking the star), open Google Maps (on your phone/computer/tablet), click the menu button, go to "your places", select "maps", and you will see this map listed.
- Blue - TOP 5 coffee shops in Madrid
- Purple - honorable mentions
- Black - coffee and brunch
1. Osom Coffee
My new favorite coffee shop in Madrid with the best specialty (and giant) toasts
Osom became my go-to coffee shop on my most recent visit in 2024.
Osom's first location, Osom Coffee Atelier, opened in 2021. The following year, Osom Coffee Cantine opened (my preferred location). Keeping with the trend, one year later, Osom Coffee House opened.
It's clear with the pop-up of a new Osom coffee shop back to back to back that this cafe has a following and offers a quality experience. To add a cherry on top, Osom just opened its first location in Barcelona.
I found myself returning to Osom every day on my last trip to Madrid because this coffee shop ticks all the boxes: fantastic coffee, a legit food menu, and a great atmosphere.
The specialty toasts are out of this world. Some of the best (and largest) I've enjoyed anywhere. Try the Queen V made with cashew cheese, avocado, mushroom, pecan nuts, vegan mozzarella, and osom green sauce. The mascarpone toast with tomatoes, pesto, and walnuts is also great, as is the Tostosom with hummus, avocado, and a poached egg.
Osom also makes beautiful cakes, healthy bowls and smoothies, and other sweet treats like cookies, brownies, and pastries.
If you're looking for brunch/lunch/treats/snacks that surpass the typical cafe fare in both quality and variety, Osom is your spot.
Like many coffee shops in Madrid, Osom is semi-laptop friendly. No laptops on weekends and designated tables for laptops during the week.
Photo: Mision Cafe Josh Schuster
Photo: Mision Cafe Esar Aadil
2. Mision Cafe
Legit flat white, delicious light bites, and an A+ atmosphere, this spot ticks all the boxes
Mision Cafe has a legit coffee game. They use Hola Coffee beans, which makes sense since they are owned by the same people. Hola Coffee is roasted in Madrid and has quite a following with coffee lovers in and outside the city.
This is one of the few coffee shops in Madrid with a Modbar where you can order a pourover. There's also nitro cold brew on tap.
You'll find a small but thoughtfully prepared food menu featuring snacks and light bites that change with the season. The porridge bowls are popular (my favorite item), and the cakes are always wonderful.
Pastries, cakes, and breads are baked fresh next door at Mision Bakehouse.
It quickly became obvious that this Madrid coffee shop is a favorite with locals. Many knew the baristas by name and seemed to be regulars.
3. Faraday
One of the best coffee shops in Madrid for a peaceful atmosphere sans digital nomads
Hipsters will LOVE Faraday. Located in the trendy Chueca neighborhood, this record store and coffee shop in one offers a chill vibe.
While the footprint is small, the upstairs loft provides additional seating.
Coffee purists will appreciate the simple coffee menu. If you're looking for a jazzed-up drink with multiple milk alternatives and flavorings to choose from, this is not your place. Those who appreciate an expertly made flat white, V60 pour-over, or simple espresso will be right at home.
While laptops used to be accepted with a minimum spend requirement, it seems they are outlawed altogether now. So let this be a coffee shop where you plan to chat with friends, read a book, or simply sip your coffee in peace.
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5. Natif Coffee and Kitchen
One of the best coffee shops in Madrid for incredible pastries and beautiful sweet treats
Photo: Hola Coffee
5. Hola Coffee
One of the best coffee shops in Madrid to work remotely
Owned by the same masterminds behind Mision Cafe, Pablo Caballero and Nolo Botana, Hola Coffee was one of the first specialty coffee shops to open in Madrid.
The baristas are friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. It has a similar design to Mision Cafe with a mix of stadium-style seating, counter, and table space. Light woods and exposed walls give a modern vibe.
This is one of the few coffee shops in Madrid that allows patrons to use laptops and provides free WiFi.
The attention to detail is seen in the earthenware mugs, the perfect pour-over, and latte art. If you can't decide what to order, try the coffee flight with a mini batch brew, espresso, and mini cappuccino.
A small selection of homemade cakes and pastries is available. Try the banana chocolate bread; it was my favorite!
Rotating seasonal specials add flair to their simple coffee menu: iced pistachio matcha, maple and olive oil iced coffee, blueberry matcha latte, pumpkin spice latte, etc.
Hola Coffee has two locations. The Fourquet cafe is a great option if you have time to kill before your train, as it’s a 12-minute walk from the Atocha train station.
Shoppoholics will appreciate Hola Coffee's second location (Lagasca) in the ultra-posh Salamanca neighborhood. This area is known for its designer boutiques.
Honorable Mention - Toma Cafe
One of the first third-wave coffee shops in Madrid
Toma Cafe is one of the most popular coffee shops in Madrid. It’s become such a hotspot that they opened a second location.
I prefer the location in the Malasana neighborhood to the one in the Olavide neighborhood. The atmosphere is a bit more cozy and hipster at the Malasana location and the food items are more consistent in quality.
The constant stream of locals and tourists gives a lively and fun vibe and the small space is almost always filled.
Like Hola Coffee, Toma Cafe roasts its own beans and has put Madrid on the map in the coffee world. Try the popular cold brew latte with whipped milk, the buttered toast with black garlic and burnt lemon, or the orange cappuccino.
Toma Cafe also makes a mean flat white and has a small selection of amazing loaf cakes and toasts. Gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian options are also available.
Toma Cafe gets an honorable mention because I prefer the atmosphere and food at the other Madrid coffee shops.
Honorable Mention - ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee
The perfect coffee stop before or after visiting Plaza Mayor
A 5-minute walk from Plaza Mayor, ALCHEMY is an excellent choice for a quick coffee while sightseeing. The space is tiny, consisting of 6 small seats along the left wall and 4 bar stools lining the narrow counter on the right.
Try to visit on a weekday as there's often a line on weekends.
The flat white (and latte art) is excellent. I also recommend the filter brews and pink chai.
What really sets ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee apart is the owner. He's beyond friendly and happy to help you decide which espresso to choose.
Try these Madrid cafes for coffee and brunch
I have two spots worth mentioning that aren't coffee shops per se but more brunch spots/cafes. Both places have exploded in popularity over the years. Therefore, these are not your typical cafes where it's acceptable to bring your computer or linger over one coffee...unless it's a weekday and not busy.
Photos: Plenti
Plenti
The perfect place to stop for coffee/brunch before or after your visit to Retiro Park
Plenti should be one of your go-to Madrid cafes for a solid breakfast or brunch. My favorite items are the quiche, Mexican baked eggs, avocado toast, and hummus toast.
Everything is made with intention and care. The service and atmosphere are very friendly.
Plenti is also very family-friendly. Each time I visited, there was at least one of two families with small children.
Located between the Prado Museum and Retiro Park (just one block away), Plenti makes for a convenient stop between sights.
Pum Pum Cafe
One of the best Madrid coffee shops for weekend brunch specials
Pum Pum Cafe is especially popular on the weekends when they offer their brunch special for €12: coffee/tea, fresh orange juice, homemade granola, house croissant, and Pum Pum Benedict.
If you're craving something sweet, I highly recommend the carrot cake. Pum Pum makes their breads, granola, and baked goods in-house at the Pum Pum Bakery next door, so everything is fresh.
The coffee menu includes traditional items like cortados and americanos alongside chai lattes, cold brew mochas, and matcha lattes.
The atmosphere is very hipster with exposed brick walls. The space is small and cozy. Because there are limited tables, a small counter is available for those with laptops. The small space might not be the best if you want to stay a while and work.
In Summary
Whether you looking for a quick cafe break by the Atocha station before your train departs, a place to study with strong WiFI, or a hipster hangout with a mean flat white and legit avocado toast, these Madrid coffee shops are sure to please.
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