Madrid 2026

A collection of 30 places curated by Darija Arekhi

Places in this collection

  1. Monasterio del Corpus Christi "Las Carboneras"

    shop

    Convento de las Carboneras del Corpus Christi, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

    Convent selling cookies baked by sequestered nuns. Known for lemon biscuits, also offers orange and almond cookies. Cash only, 14 euros for half a kilo.

    Monasterio del Corpus Christi "Las Carboneras"View on Google Maps

  2. Skyrland

    cafe

    Calle de Sandoval, 6, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

    A place to get skyr yogurt bowls, described as the best dessert spot in Madrid. Features mango smoothie, yogurt, and fruit.

    SkyrlandView on Google Maps

  3. Kon Kafé

    cafe

    C. de Tetuán, 4, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    Place to find El Buzón de Madrid

    Kon KaféView on Google Maps

  4. San Fries

    restaurant

    San Fríes, Calle Mayor, 44, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    Viral fries served in cones, with options from classic to giant (almost 1kg). Made with 100% natural potatoes, double-fried for crispiness, and sauces imported from Belgium. Located near Sol.

    San FriesView on Google Maps

  5. La Prensa

    restaurant

    C. de Colón, 3, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    A highly recommended restaurant serving some of the best smash burgers in Madrid, known for their juicy double smash patties, crispy crust, buttery buns, and unique sweet burger dessert.

    La PrensaView on Google Maps

  6. Bucólico Café

    cafe

    C. de Barbieri, 4, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Recommended for scrambled eggs for brunch.

    Bucólico CaféView on Google Maps

  7. CUADRA

    cafe

    C. del Cardenal Cisneros, 40, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

    Recommended for scrambled eggs and coffee for brunch.

    CUADRAView on Google Maps

  8. Alma Nomad Bakery

    cafe

    C. de Sta. Feliciana, 10, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

    Recommended for the best pistachio croissant.

    Alma Nomad BakeryView on Google Maps

  9. 360º Rooftop Bar

    bar

    C/ del Maestro Guerrero, s/n, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    Newly opened, amazing for a party vibe for dinner, get the cookie.

    360º Rooftop BarView on Google Maps

  10. EN BRUTO I Café de Especialidad & Brunch

    cafe

    C. de San Lucas, 13, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Obsessed with their matcha.

    EN BRUTO I Café de Especialidad & BrunchView on Google Maps

  11. Kohi

    cafe

    C/ de Hortaleza, 73, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Obsessed with their Coconut Cloud Matcha.

    KohiView on Google Maps

  12. Puccias

    restaurant

    C. de la Libertad, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Makes all ingredients in-house, including sauces, burrata, and Tuscan ciabatta bread. Offers burrata mortadella pistachio pesto sandwich, mortadella burrata with truffle, and prosciutto tomato mozzarella sandwich.

    PucciasView on Google Maps

  13. Matik Studios Self Photo Studio

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    C. de Valverde, 21, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Viral photobooth where you can choose the style and color of the pictures

    Matik Studios Self Photo StudioView on Google Maps

  14. Mazál Bagels & Café – Ópera

    restaurant

    Calle de Sta. Clara, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    Bagel shop with the 5th Avenue bagel (scallion cream cheese, egg, avocado, and pickled onions) and cinnamon brown sugar bagel with cream cheese.

    Mazál Bagels & Café – ÓperaView on Google Maps

  15. La Cocina de Petramora

    restaurant

    C. del Barquillo, 40, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Specialty grocery store near campus that sells focaccia sandwiches. Pastrami sandwich was €5.25 for the half size or €11.50 for the full. Great quick lunch between classes.

    La Cocina de PetramoraView on Google Maps

  16. Si Si Bagels

    restaurant

    C. del Espíritu Santo, 38, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Egg and cheese on an everything bagel, order was around €11

    Si Si BagelsView on Google Maps

  17. Watts Cantina

    restaurant

    C. de Don Pedro, 4, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

    Venezuelan owned brunch spot. Breakfast burrito and pancakes are a must. Walk-in only and busy on weekends.

    Watts CantinaView on Google Maps

  18. Instituto San Isidro

    attraction

    C. de Toledo, 39, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

    Hidden 15th-century institute in La Latina with free guided tours by students, beautiful interior patio, ornamental staircases, interesting museum, and baroque chapel with frescoes depicting the apocalypse and a 7-headed dragon. Open for visits during the science expo on Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

    Instituto San IsidroView on Google Maps

  19. Microteatro

    activity

    C. de Loreto y Chicote, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    15-Minute plays in tiny rooms

    MicroteatroView on Google Maps

  20. La Tienda de los Deseos

    shop

    C. de la Escalinata, 7, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    Shop to make wishes

    La Tienda de los DeseosView on Google Maps