Madrid coffee scene

Cafés with outdoor seating in Madrid

Terraces, courtyards, and pavement tables in Madrid. Specialty coffee with a seat in the open air.

8 cafés · Spain

Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.

Editor's pickOutdoor seats
Malasaña

HanSo Café

One of Madrid's most-cited specialty destinations, HanSo has operated on Calle del Pez since 2015 blending a…

EspressoPour overV60AeroPress
Local favoriteOutdoor seats
Conde Duque

Federal Café (Conde Duque)

The Conde Duque outpost of Federal, occupying a corner on Plaza de las Comendadoras, is one of Madrid's most…

EspressoBatch brewCold brewAeroPress
Local favoriteOutdoor seats
Retiro

Plenti

A bright, British-inspired café on Calle de Moreto near the Retiro park gates, Plenti has been a neighborhood anchor…

EspressoBatch brewCold brew
Local favoriteDog-friendly
Lavapiés

Pum Pum Café

A Lavapiés institution on Calle de Tribulete known for its health-conscious brunch menu alongside specialty espresso…

EspressoCold brewBatch brew
Local favoriteDog-friendly
La Latina

Ruda Café

Compact and characterful on Calle de la Ruda, this La Latina neighborhood fixture serves a focused menu of espresso…

EspressoCold brewAeroPress
Outdoor seats
Malasaña

Café de la Luz

A long-established Malasaña café on Calle de la Puebla with a bohemian, sunlit interior that has made it one of the…

EspressoDripBatch brew
Outdoor seats
Malasaña

Café de la Palma

A Malasaña institution on Calle de la Palma with decades of history as both a café and live music venue, now serving…

EspressoBatch brewDrip
Outdoor seats
La Latina

Federal Café (La Latina)

Federal's historic-center branch on Plaza Conde de Barajas nestles between the ancient stone streets of La Latina…

EspressoBatch brewCold brew

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These Madrid cafés have outdoor seating, from pavement tables to courtyards and terraces, while still pouring proper specialty coffee.

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