{"id":967,"date":"2021-04-19T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T07:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=967"},"modified":"2021-04-19T09:52:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T07:52:00","slug":"best-cafes-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/best-cafes-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Cafes & Specialty Coffee Shops in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Finding a caf\u00e9 in Madrid is easy, but finding the perfectly cozy coffee shop of your dreams is another story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know what we’re talking about: that perfect blend of a warm and welcoming atmosphere, tasty food, and of course, excellent coffee. These are the best coffee shops Madrid has to offer, which check all of the above boxes and then some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The perfect Madrid coffee experience will be yours very soon! Photo credit: Gagan Kaur<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Former Madrid mayor Ana Botella infamously said<\/a> that there is “nothing quite like a relaxing cup of caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em> in Plaza Mayor.” But we beg to differ. If you want to hang with tourists rather than locals, you can certainly head on over to the famous plaza and overpay for a cup of coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you’re interested in experiencing real Spanish culture, you’re better off relaxing<\/a> in a real Madrid coffee shop like one of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ordering Coffee in Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you head out to one of the best coffee shops in Madrid, make sure you know what you’re doing! Nothing feels as nerve-wracking as not having any clue how to order at foreign eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, coffee drinks in Spain are classified based on how much milk is in them. This can range from the milk-free caf\u00e9 solo<\/em> to the caf\u00e9 manchado<\/em>, which contains just a splash of coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few more common coffee drinks on the spectrum in between. The ubiquitous caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em> lies comfortably in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick primer from Madrid expert Luke on how to order coffee in Spain<\/a> so you can be sure you’ll get the perfect drink for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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