Cafe Gijon is a cafe in Centro, Madrid.
Cafe Gijon on Paseo de Recoletos in Madrid is the 1888-founded literary cafe that hosted the post-civil-war tertulia (literary discussion circle) of Cela.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Open daily 07:30-01:30. The breakfast set runs 6 euros; the terrace under the trees is the seat to book in summer.
Address: Paseo de Recoletos 21, 28004 Madrid
Cafe de Ruiz in Madrid's Malasana is the wood-panelled neighbourhood cafe since 1981, with the cake counter, daily-changing brunch and the marble tables.
Signature drink: Cafe con leche
Tip: Open Mon-Sat 09:00-22:00. The weekend brunch (12 to 16 euros) runs from 11:00; walk-in only, no reservations.
Bianchi Kiosko Caffe in Madrid's Malasana is the Italian-Spanish corner cafe pouring proper Bianchi-roasted espresso, with a four-stool counter.
Signature drink: Cappuccino
Tip: Open Tue-Sun 09:00-20:00; closed Monday. The cornetto with espresso runs 3.50 euros; standing room at the counter.
Ojala in Madrid's Malasana is the daytime cafe and evening cocktail bar with the famous beach-sand basement (Ojala Beach), serving brunch upstairs.
Signature drink: Brunch coffee
Tip: Open daily 09:30-24:00. The basement Ojala Beach with sand floor is the room locals send first-time visitors to see.
La Bicicleta Cafe on Plaza de San Ildefonso in Madrid's Malasana is the laptop-and-flat-white coworking cafe since 2009, with a sofa-strewn back room.
Signature drink: Flat white
Tip: Open daily 09:00-24:00. The back-room sofas are the laptop seats; the front terrace is for the social crowd.
Panaderia Mision in Madrid's Conde Duque is the bakery-and-cafe by the Mision Cafe team since 2020, with sourdough breads, croissants and a focused brunch.
Signature drink: Cortado
Tip: Open daily 09:00-19:00. The croissant with cortado (4 euros) is the morning headline; sourdough loaves sell out by 14:00.
East Crema Coffee Hermosilla in Madrid's Salamanca is the larger second outpost of the East Crema roastery, with a wide counter for the V60 and espresso bar.
Signature drink: Filter coffee from East Crema roast
Tip: Open daily 08:00 (09:00 weekends) to 20:00. The 11.50-euro brunch set (coffee, juice, toast, pastry) is served until 13:00.
