Madrid

Just a few blocks from the Museo del Prado, UMAMI Specialty Coffee is the perfect spot to pause between museum visits and have a well-brewed cup of coffee or tea with a slice of their delicious carrot cake. If you’d like to sample a local treat, try their 'sobaos', a traditional Spanish butter cake from the Cantabria region. The pistachio and lemon version is especially popular. For something more filling, UMAMI offers a selection of sandwiches, including their signature UMAMI Sandwich, as well as a variety of toasts with different toppings, chicken rolls, and even homemade hummus in several flavours.

Founded in 1894, Chocolatería San Ginés is Madrid’s oldest and most famous chocolate cafe. Be sure to try their, typically very thick, hot chocolate with some churros. San Ginés is open 365 days a year, 24/7, which means that you could stumble upon several revellers after a night out if you happen to visit the café around 4 am. For a quintessential Madrid experience, this is definitely a must-visit.

Celicioso is an all-gluten-free bakery and café with plenty of yummy options and a great location in the city centre. This cosy café is celebrated for its baked goods and the friendly staff that serves insanely delicious sweet treats, such as red velvet cupcakes, lemon cake, chocolate cake with a raspberry glaze, and banana bread.

Experience a dream of chocolate with a side of traditional churros at Madrid's oldest churrería. With four generations of history, the current owners of these establishments, two more in the city, remain faithful to the old recipes of these beloved deep-fried pastries. The interior design combines both vintage and contemporary elements, and you are welcome to observe the staff preparing fresh churros in the open kitchen. In addition to their signature churros, the churrería offers a variety of breakfast options, sandwiches, waffles, and more.

Café Manuela looks like something straight out of the 1930s, with an elegant art nouveau look and picture-perfect decor. It is immensely popular not only for its wonderful coffee, regional wines and food, ranging from tapas to cakes, but also because of the ample selection of board games you can enjoy as you eat and drink.

Café Murillo is a chic and sophisticated establishment with a lovely terrace that offers delectable Spanish bistro cuisine, fine wine, and delightful baked treats. It's a perfect choice for a relaxing break right beside the world-renowned Prado Museum. Whether you're in the mood for a light breakfast, coffee, pastries or a more substantial meal, Café Murillo has you covered. Their dining room offers a variety of tasty options, including huevos rotos, a delicious dish consisting of fried eggs served with coveted Spanish ham.