The 10 Best Brunch Spots In Puerta del Sol, Madrid

This staple establishment is not only one of the best breakfast spots in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol area, but a great stop at any point throughout the day for a decadent Spanish hot chocolate. Unlike the hot chocolates that most visitors will be used to, the one served at this locale is so thick and dense that it has to be eaten with a spoon, and the churros that accompany it – a sort of deep-fried doughnut batter – are a great compliment to this sweet breakfast.

Cafe Oliver is pioneered brunch in Madrid. The brunch at this locale is prepared by chefs Frédéric Fétiveau and Karim Chauvin, who are renowned in the city for their delicious concoctions. To start off visitors will be able to choose hot drinks, juices, pastries and breads, before going choosing either eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs with veggies or fried eggs and bacon. To finish off on a good note the menu offers a Caesar salad, a juicy cheeseburger, a tropical fruit salad or some excellent pancakes with maple syrup.

This restaurant is a must for Italians living in Madrid, and tourists will also appreciate the delicious Italian breakfast food that is served here. Cappuccinos, croissants filled with Nutella, toast with jam and much more make up the several options. Breakfast is served from Monday to Friday but if visitors would rather stop by a bit later there is also an excellent set menu each day for under 10 euros.

La Mallorquina is one of the best places in Madrid to go for breakfast. Their delicious version of pain au chocolat, which in Spain is called napolitana, is chocolate heaven in a pastry, whilst the selection of eclairs and puff pastries will make the sweet-toothed go crazy. The coffee here is excellent too, and the service, which is some of the best in the city, will round off the experience for a thoroughly excellent breakfast.

Ferpal is a typical Spanish bar located close to the Puerta del Sol. It is a great place to go for breakfast when looking for something slightly different; this restaurant specializes in delicious, cheap sandwiches. Whatever you order, you’re sure to enjoy a tasty breakfast for a very modest price. Soy milk, lactose free-milk and skimmed milk are all available here.

Situated close to the Puerta del Sol in the trendy Chueca area, the brunch at this cool hotel is served at a French–Japanese restaurant that offers the famous Paris-Tokyo Brunch sessions, where the food is accompanied by a live DJ and a vast array of delicious cocktails. Here brunch is composed of salads, French cheese, sushi and a great selection of different types of breads and jams. All in all it is a very modern and cosmopolitan brunch and a unique dining experience.

If a simple Spanish breakfast is what you are after, Bar Refra is the place to go. A no-frills place where the clients are regulars and the waiters know the menu by heart, Bar Refra offers extremely cheap breakfasts. A coffee will set visitors back around one euro, whilst a coffee with a pastry, churros or bread with fresh tomato paste (a traditional Spanish breakfast) will only cost two euros. Those who would rather eat a bit more can get a coffee and a slice of Spanish omelet or a grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

This bar is a modern locale with a vintage twist and stylish decoration, so it differs somewhat from most of the other breakfast spots on this list. A coffee with bread and tomato will cost less than three euros, and the bread that is served here is extremely fresh and one of the best that visitors will be able to find in the city.