Guidebook for Madrid
Everything Else
A three-story selection of books, decent coffee and good snacks. Usually pretty busy, and the waiters are as slow as the creeping wifi, but it's a good place to loiter.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Central de Callao
9 C. del Postigo de San MartínA three-story selection of books, decent coffee and good snacks. Usually pretty busy, and the waiters are as slow as the creeping wifi, but it's a good place to loiter.
Shopping
One of the neighborhood's better grocery selections is hidden on the basement floor of the department store
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Viajes El Corte Inglés
2 Pl. del CallaoOne of the neighborhood's better grocery selections is hidden on the basement floor of the department store
Food Scene
I've come to rely on this cozy spot when I'm hankering for the kind of coffee-drinking experience Bay Area hipsters usually grind. It's on point here, but with more smiles than pretense.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toma Café
49 C. de la PalmaI've come to rely on this cozy spot when I'm hankering for the kind of coffee-drinking experience Bay Area hipsters usually grind. It's on point here, but with more smiles than pretense.
It's tapas time, but you need a break from tortilla and jamón. Head here for good wine, savory Argentine pastries and a charming ambience. The pair of servers that runs the place is lovely, too!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martina Cocina
11 Pl. de CascorroIt's tapas time, but you need a break from tortilla and jamón. Head here for good wine, savory Argentine pastries and a charming ambience. The pair of servers that runs the place is lovely, too!
Slow service, fast wifi, good coffee, decent snacks and lots of air-conditioned space to disappear when you fancy spending hours sipping it all through a tiny metaphorical straw.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bicycle Café
9 Pl. de San IldefonsoSlow service, fast wifi, good coffee, decent snacks and lots of air-conditioned space to disappear when you fancy spending hours sipping it all through a tiny metaphorical straw.
Arabia is an enchanting experience: mouth-watering dishes, the option of comfy floor seating, and beautiful decor. Expect to pay at least 15 euros each.
Arabia Restaurante
12 C. de PiamonteArabia is an enchanting experience: mouth-watering dishes, the option of comfy floor seating, and beautiful decor. Expect to pay at least 15 euros each.
Drinks & Nightlife
Because the TORTILLA DE PATATAS. This little bar has got charm on the cheap.
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodega de la Ardosa
13 C. de ColónBecause the TORTILLA DE PATATAS. This little bar has got charm on the cheap.