Helen & Martín’s guidebook
Tasty breakfast places
Whether you fancy a lighter breakfast or a more substantial brunch, this place has it all. Both the savoury and sweet dishes are delicious, as well as the coffee and juices. Busy at weekends.
90 locals recommend
Café Federal
9 Pl. de las ComendadorasWhether you fancy a lighter breakfast or a more substantial brunch, this place has it all. Both the savoury and sweet dishes are delicious, as well as the coffee and juices. Busy at weekends.
Just a short walk from the flat (about 7 minutes), this is one of our breakfast favourites. The owners are friendly and everything they bake there is exquisite (though not as cheap as a usual bar breakfast). They do brunch every day too (the eggs are amazing!). Closed on Mondays.
21 locals recommend
Santa Eulalia
12 C. del EspejoJust a short walk from the flat (about 7 minutes), this is one of our breakfast favourites. The owners are friendly and everything they bake there is exquisite (though not as cheap as a usual bar breakfast). They do brunch every day too (the eggs are amazing!). Closed on Mondays.
This place is great for a typical Spanish breakfast - cheap and cheerful with friendly bar staff. If you want churros or porras and don’t fancy the madness of San Ginés, then the ones here are just as good (if not better!).
Cafetería Esparteros
11 C. de EsparterosThis place is great for a typical Spanish breakfast - cheap and cheerful with friendly bar staff. If you want churros or porras and don’t fancy the madness of San Ginés, then the ones here are just as good (if not better!).
Lunch
One of our favourite places to get a menú del día in Madrid. Delicious home-cooked fare, generous portions and a lovely owner.
50 locals recommend
Restaurante Badila
6 C. de San Pedro MártirOne of our favourite places to get a menú del día in Madrid. Delicious home-cooked fare, generous portions and a lovely owner.