The Best Brunch Spots in Chueca, Madrid

| © Jojo Yuen / Unsplash.com
Talitha Duncan-Todd

Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere in the Chueca district where people of all sexualities intermingle comfortably. . We’ve highlighted the 10 best brunch spots in this district of Spain, to make your morning plans that much easier.

1. La Tita Rivera

Restaurant, Mediterranean, European

La Tita Rivera is a dainty little spot to have a quick bite for brunch in Chueca. The vibrant atmosphere highlights the restaurant’s popularity with both the residents and tourists. La Tita Rivera’s food is delicious and well-made by the friendly chefs. For one example, try their tasty nachos. Get a seat at the interior terrace to enjoy a perfect setting and great service. When stopping by, do not miss out on the opportunity to try the top quality cider. In 2012, they launched their own custom drink, La Tita Rivera. This is a new brand that has a traditional base, but with an original twist.

2. Only You Hotel & Lounge

Boutique Hotel, Hotel

8d7e8ed0
Courtesy of Only You Hotel & Lounge / Expedia.com

Only You Hotel and Lounge have the perfect solution for your Sunday mornings: a delicious full brunch for everyone. There are exquisite salads, vegetables and crudités, as well as pastries, cereals and breads, including gluten-free. Additionally, there’s a variety of oils and juices, a choice of hot dishes and, of course, aromatic coffee. All of this is available in a relaxed setting with music and decor to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Enjoy all of these with high-quality service at the Only You Hotel & Lounge restaurant.

3. Diurno

Bar, Mediterranean, European, Spanish

Diurno Restaurant & Bar offers a non-stop kitchen and cocktail service from 10am until 1am. It is in the heart of Chueca, the cosmopolitan and gay district in the center of Madrid. Open for breakfast until late at night, it is a multipurpose space that offers a takeaway or take-in option for lunch until five o’clock. Then it becomes a restaurant with a menu that mixes typical Spanish dishes with an international touch. Here, the crowd of locals mix quite freely with international visitors. The friendly service and informal ambiance guarantees a good break. On top of that, drinks and cocktails are available at any time.

5. Oita Café

Cafe, European, Spanish

Oita Café is a pleasant cafe in the heart of Chueca. It’s a place with its own style in which the cozy air and original furniture make you feel at home. They have cakes, pies, pastries, strudel and other wonders. They include the signature of the best pastry chef there. Inside, you’ll find a great atmosphere to enjoy a quiet brunch in the midst of Madrid. It’s the ideal setting to sit down with a book and work on your laptop with a cup of coffee or tea, and pastry, at your side.

6. Ambigu

Bar, Pub Grub

Ambigu is a typical Madrid-style establishment that has a long bar from which to choose your treats. A range of desserts is on offer, or you can have fruit or coffee or tea. Lovely service is provided from a friendly young man. The venue has a comfortable atmosphere to sit in and relax, or watch the TV, while you eat. This place is definitely recommended if you’re in the area and want a tasty, well-priced meal.

7. Libertad 8

Bar, Pub Grub

The Libertad 8 cafe has a restaurant and bar in two separate rooms. Opened in 1975, the venue is the birthplace of many artists and songwriters of the capital. Stop by during brunch hours to experience the delicious food available through the cafe. The food is excellent – try the grilled vegetables – and the menu has many different things to combine, with nice variations of typical Spanish dishes. To complement the food, the service is quick and attentive. In addition, the interiors are simple but comfortable.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.

Culture Trip Spring Sale

Save up to $1,100 on our unique small-group trips! Limited spots.

X
Edit article