Instagram Worthy Cafes in Madrid

This guide includes 7 unique and highly photogenic places to stop by for a cup of coffee or drink while visiting Madrid. They stand out for their peculiar aesthetic that will transfer stunningly onto your instagram feed! TAP INTO EACH PLACE to directly get directions with google maps and don't forget to download Thatch free app to have easier access. Also make sure to subscribe to get notified when I launch new guides and itineraries!

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Earthy Tones

Café del Art

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This charming café, with the large number of seating both inside and out on the terrace, sparks with unique ambience. Located near the antique market El Rastro, this place is carefully designed, super inviting and with plants all around the café. It is one of the bigger cafés on the list, nonetheless it is very busy, especially on the weekends. There is a seating for those coming to work, however it is limited, so have that in mind. Other than its gorgeous aesthetics, the place offers extensive menu with amazing coffee and food, as well as tea, desserts, pastry and some interesting vegan colorful latte’s which I encourage you to try! As I mentioned prior, though very spacious, it is a crowded place, which leads to service sometimes being a bit slow. Even so, the vibes in this place are amazing, food&coffee tasty and aesthetics inviting and comfortable. It’s one of my favorites on the list! Prices start at 2€

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Urban\Hipster vibes

Faraday

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Faraday blends together a coffee shop and a record store in a very cool space, giving out urban vibes. The place is super photogenic, beautifully designed with some pop art furniture and hipster aesthetics. The owners are very passionate about their cool shop, and they are serving high quality coffee. From time to time, they organize different events, but mainly you can come to enjoy great music and delicios coffee. They also offer wine, craft beer and some food. Though they allow laptops, it is a record store, so it won't be super quiet for you to work there, but it's a perfect spot to relax and spend some time in the center of Madrid. It is also pet friendly, so you can bring your little friends!

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Home Sweet Home

Café de la Luz

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This extremely charming café, located few minutes away from Gran Via, gives out cozy and inviting vibes. It makes you feel like you’re in the living room of your dreams, with the comfy vintage furniture, book shelves, piles of magazines everywhere, cool posters on the walls and some cute lamps. The place is a great spot for group meet ups as well as some solo visits. During the day it is mostly quiet and calm, and it gets very vibrant and lively during the night. When it comes to those working, you are allowed to bring in your lap top weekday mornings, as later in the day, café becomes much bussier and loud. This is one of the very few spots in Madrid where you can get coffee until late hours. They offer some lighter food, which in all honesty ain’t great, but the cakes are definitely recommendable, as well as the long cocktail list! It’s also worth mentioning that this place is budget friendly, especially being in the center. Prices start at 1.50€

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Elegant\Indoor Garden

Salon Des Fleurs

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Salon Des Fleurs made it to the list as a very unique place aestheticwise. Filled with plants and flowers, cozy and vintage, offering extensive menu of coffee, tea, cakes and pastry. The food is rather average, but it's a nice place to get a cup of coffee. Keep in mind that the prices are slightly higher, and the cafe not too spaceous. Prices start at : 2.50€

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Religion Speciality Coffee

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This [extremely] busy spot made it to the list as a place many have recommended to me in the past. It has at its disposal an extensive menu of both food&bevrages, beautiful interior as well as some outdoor sitting, and many lovely reviews. I might've cought it on a wrong day, as the service was quite unpleasent, which made me not so intrested in returning. They offer varried selections of coffee, matcha, tea as well as smoothies, tosts, pancakes, eggs, bowls, salads, burgers, pizzas, soups and more. Eventhough it wasn't my cup of tea, some of you will definitely enjoy this place. Prices start at 2€

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Minimalist

Nomade Cafe

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This café is a perfect brunch or a coffee meet up spot, because of its fresh, healthy and beautifully presented food (very instagrammable), nordic aesthetics with attention to detail, baristas always with a smile and a pet friendly policy. The menu has many vegetarian options, and I would especially recommend tartuffo dish as well as banana bread which is my favorite! Lap tops are not allowed, and the place tends to get busy, but it’s definitely worth the wait. BUDGET HACK: You can grab one of their beautifly designed free cards, getting a stamp for each coffee you purchase. Each 5th is free and after the 10th you get their customized tote bag. Prices start at 1,5€

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Café Federal

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FEDERAL CAFÉ This stylish, Australian-style café, offers varied options for breakfast (such as cereals with yogurt, croissants, eggs, pancakes) and brunch (toasts, salads, burgers) It is pet friendly, and it also offers a large table for those working. It’s a crowded space and the customer service is rather bad. The only reason it ended up on my list, is for it’s good coffee, lovely bright interior and also seating outside on the square. Prices start at 1.70€

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If you are searching for something more and are intrested in diverse coffee scene Madrid offers, check out my Best Coffee in Madrid Guide for a full personalised list of my recommendations!

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Ultimate Best Coffee in Madrid Guide

Madrid is a home to some of my all time favorite cafes and after two years of thorough research I am bringing you the list of the best places to enjoy your coffee in Spanish capital! I will be focusing on the quality of the beverage, the vibes the place gives out, customer service, food options, the general aesthetics and whether it is vegan\vegetarian friendly, as well as if it is lap-top or pet friendly. I am also including the pricing, information of general coffee culture in Spain, and even how to order in Spanish like a local! Convinient for expats living in Spain or studying abroad, as well as for travelers and locals passionate about coffee. This Guide includes: -28 hand-picked cafes with my personal detailed notes and recommendations -Cafes organized neatly by neighbourhoods -Interactive map of all of the places mentioned -Price range & Budget hacks -Whether they are lap top, pet and vegan friendly -Coffee Vocabulary in Spanish -How to order like a local The guide is mobile friendly and easy to use on-the-go. If you have any questions, feel free to message me! TAP INTO EACH PLACE to directly get directions with google maps and don't forget to download Thatch free app to have easier access. Also make sure to subscribe to get notified when I launch new guides and itineraries!

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Hi, my name is Kristina and I am an adventurer passionate about slow travel. I’ve dedicated the last 5 years of my life to exploring the world, and gaining wider understanding on travel planning-especially budget friendly one! As I prioritize slow travel, I have chosen moving away from my homeland Serbia, and have spent 1 and a half year in New York, 6 months in San Francisco and around 2 years in Madrid. During my stay, I have done as much of traveling as possible, using up my days off, weekends and public holidays. I’ve joined this amazing platform in order to share my passion for my favorite places, as well as all the knowledge I have gained along the way. I will be sharing my favorite itineraries, budget tips, cultural insights, best coffee, places to eat, cool activites, and more. I can help you add the element of the authentic, local experience while abroad, and be of great help to different types of travelers, especially those with tighter budgets, traveling solo or studying\volunteering abroad. I specialize in Spain, though I am not limited to it, as I’ve had a lot of experience in travel while living abroad, where I have independently planned each and every one of my adventures. Hence, I am looking forward to helping you have the bestest time by taking care of that heavy planning part, so that you can fully enjoy your stay. I can help you out in 3 languages – Serbian , English and Spanish, so don’t hesitate to contact me!

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