{"id":1082,"date":"2015-06-24T11:52:48","date_gmt":"2015-06-24T10:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=1082"},"modified":"2015-07-22T08:38:36","modified_gmt":"2015-07-22T07:38:36","slug":"madrids-best-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/2015\/06\/24\/madrids-best-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid’s Best Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Federal

Federal Caf\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\n

While foreign visitors in Madrid may marvel at their coffee\u2019s potency, other important components such as the coffee grain, milk, and more importantly -flavour- sometimes leave a lot to be desired.\u00a0 Things are changing for the better though, and the economic crisis has spurred a new generation of enterprising caf\u00e9s and innovative baristas<\/strong>. Looking to caffeinate that spring in your step before a hard day\u2019s walk around the city? Here is a selection of Madrid\u2019s best coffee spots.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Toma

Toma Caf\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\n

Toma Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Palma, 49. Metro: Noviciado \/ Tribunal.<\/p>\n

Opening hours: 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm Sat, 10am-8pm Sun.<\/p>\n

Milk: Fresh Milk, Soy.\u00a0Food Available: basic yet exotic lunch menu, selection of homemade cakes and cookies.<\/p>\n

English Spoken: Yes.<\/p>\n

The pioneers of Madrid\u2019s new wave of quality-concerned coffee makers, owners Santiago Rigoni and Patricia Alda D\u00edaz only opened their small espresso bar<\/strong> in the upbeat Malasa\u00f1a district<\/strong> <\/a>in 2011. Their team of friendly, informed baristas understand that people really want to enjoy their coffee, and the atmosphere resembles an informal lounge room where people from all over the world<\/strong> take time to catch up and recharge. The espresso bar has the most extensive range of coffee blends and brewing techniques of anywhere else in the capital. \u201cCoffee is meant to make people happy\u201d, says co-owner Santiago, and Toma Caf\u00e9\u2019s unrivalled quality and trademark empathy has meant that customers are prepared to walk the extra distance for a simple espresso. Coffee aficionados should also enquire about the unique coffee tasting sessions. Make sure you try their delicious new lunch menu<\/strong> and the cakes<\/strong> from the in-house Persian pastry-chef.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Mama

Mama Framboise<\/p><\/div>\n

Mama Framboise<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Fernando VI, 23. Metro: Alonso Mart\u00ednez.\u00a0Opening hours: 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm Sat-Sun.<\/p>\n

Milk: Long Life Milk, Soy.\u00a0Food: cakes, sandwiches, salads, selection of cheeses and meats.<\/p>\n

English Spoken: Yes.<\/p>\n

A Parisian-styled caf\u00e9<\/strong> in the city\u2019s refined Salesas district<\/strong><\/a>, people flock to Mama Framboise for its delectable pastries, cakes, and requisite coffees. With a distinct air of French opulence the large caf\u00e9 is persistently busy due to good service, warm interiors<\/strong>, and tempting macaroons<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019ve tried to emulate that feeling of warmth and comfort you used to feel when your parents took you out for hot chocolate after school,\u201d says the caf\u00e9\u2019s manager with a sweet smile. The exquisite selection of cakes created by prestigious pastry chef Alejandro Montes<\/strong> mean that the grown-ups are kept happy too.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Federal

Federal Caf\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\n

Federal Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Plaza de las Comendadoras, 9. Metro: Noviciado \/ Plaza de Espa\u00f1a.<\/p>\n

Opening hours: 9am-12am Mon-Sat, 9.00am-5.30pm Sun.<\/p>\n

Milk: Fresh Milk, Soy.\u00a0Food Available: Hearty breakfasts, Modern Lunch and dinner, Fresh cakes and pastries.<\/p>\n

English Spoken: Yes.<\/p>\n

This corner of the Plaza Comendadoras is one of the new hotspots reinvigorating the Conde Duque district<\/strong>. Home to one of the city\u2019s best breakfasts, the coffee takes its cues from Australia\u2019s dynamic coffee culture and, of course, Australia owners Tommy Tang and Crick King. Named after a small Australian town, Federal Caf\u00e9 dishes up modern fusion cuisine<\/strong> with uninterrupted service (from 9am to 11pm) and an antipodean ethos that creates a relaxed, informal atmosphere<\/strong>. It\u2019s the sort of place that suits Madrid perfectly.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"La

La Bicicleta Caf\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\n

La Bicicleta Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Plaza de San Ildefonso, 9. Metro: Tribunal.\u00a0Opening hours: 10am-2am Sun- Fri, 10.00am-2.30am Sat.<\/p>\n

Milk: Fresh Milk, Soy.\u00a0Food Available: Spanish Brunch, snacks, fresh cakes and pastries.<\/p>\n

English Spoken: Yes.<\/p>\n

The Bicycle Caf\u00e9 made headlines recently after an impromptu visit by Spain\u2019s Queen Letizia sent the media into a flurry. If this hub for the Malasa\u00f1a<\/strong><\/a> creative class is good enough for a queen, then you might as well drop in for a drink. However, it\u2019s not what you\u2019re thinking \u2013 La Bicicleta is an informal, rustic-looking space<\/strong> that perfectly encapsulates the neighbourhood\u2019s restless creativity. Owners Quique Arias and Tamara Marqu\u00e9s converted a derelict space on the picturesque Plaza San Ildefonso just two years ago and have channeled their love of cycling<\/strong> into the vibrant caf\u00e9. As all serious cyclists will know, a quality, strong cup of coffee is a must and Quique has ensured that the coffee is always top notch and his team of baristas is well-trained.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Monkee

Monkee Kofee<\/p><\/div>\n

Monkee Koffee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Vallehermoso, 112. Metro: Islas Filipinas, Canal.<\/p>\n

Opening hours: 9am-8.30pm Mon-Fri, 10.00am-9pm Sat-Sun.<\/p>\n

Milk: Long life Milk, Soy.\u00a0Food Available: Toasts and Cakes.<\/p>\n

English Spoken: Yes<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to venture a little further from the city centre (or are brave enough to walk back to your hotel after your visit to the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u Stadium<\/a>), then pay a visit to Monkee Coffee in the Chamber\u00ed district<\/strong>. Friends Salvador Figueros, Oscar Gonzal\u00e9z and Luis Asenjo opened their bright red doors just last year in an old hardware workshop. This is a truly local caf\u00e9 and proof that the coffee revolution<\/strong> is extending its reach beyond the busy city centre.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

COFFEE TRANSLATED<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Espresso<\/strong>: Caf\u00e9 Solo \/ Espresso<\/p>\n

Caff\u00e9 Latte\/Flat White<\/strong>: Caf\u00e9 con Leche<\/p>\n

Capuccino<\/strong>: \u00a0Capuccino<\/p>\n

Machiatto<\/strong>: \u00a0Un cortado<\/p>\n

Espresso with a little Milk<\/strong>: Un caf\u00e9 solo con solo un pel\u00edn<\/em> de leche<\/p>\n

Long Black\/Americano<\/strong>: Americano<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While foreign visitors in Madrid may marvel at their coffee\u2019s potency, other important components such as the coffee grain, milk, and more importantly -flavour- sometimes leave a lot to be desired.\u00a0 Things are changing for the better though, and the economic crisis has spurred a new generation of enterprising caf\u00e9s and innovative baristas. Looking to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":1091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[177,26,89,114,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1082"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1196,"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082\/revisions\/1196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.esmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}