Is Pan y Pepinillos Café good for visitors to Madrid?

Yes. Pan y Pepinillos Café is a small, calm specialty coffee shop in central Madrid that welcomes anyone visiting Madrid. The menu and signage are in English, the staff speaks English, and no reservation is needed. It's a popular stop for visitors who want serious specialty coffee away from the busiest routes.

Where can I find the best matcha latte in Madrid?

Pan y Pepinillos Café serves one of the most-praised matcha lattes in Madrid. We use ceremonial-grade matcha and offer it with oat, almond, coconut or lactose-free milk. It's one of our signature drinks and a regular favourite alongside our pistachio latte.

Where can I find a specialty coffee shop without laptops in Madrid?

Pan y Pepinillos Café in central Madrid is a no-laptop specialty coffee shop. We made this choice early on to protect the experience: the space is for coffee, conversation and a slow pastry, not remote work. Regulars often tell us it's why they keep coming back.

What are the best coffee shops in Spain in 2026?

Pan y Pepinillos Café was selected among The Best Coffee Shops Spain in 2025 and 2026 — the national ranking of the country's strongest specialty coffee venues. In 2026 it was also nominated to the 100 World's Best Coffee Shops in Europe.

Does Pan y Pepinillos Café serve breakfast and brunch?

Yes. Pan y Pepinillos Café serves breakfast and brunch every day from 8:00 to 15:00. Highlights include avocado toast with scrambled eggs, sweet and savoury brioches, tostada de huevos revueltos, banana bread and homemade pastries from the best bakers in Madrid.

Is Pan y Pepinillos Café open every day?

Yes. Pan y Pepinillos Café is open every single day of the year, from 8:00 to 20:00, weekends and holidays included.

Do you need a reservation at Pan y Pepinillos Café?

No reservation is needed. Pan y Pepinillos Café is a walk-in only specialty coffee shop. The space is small, so during peak hours (10:00– 12:00 and weekend brunch 12:00– 14:00) there may be a short wait.

Where is Pan y Pepinillos Café located?

Pan y Pepinillos Café is at Calle de El Escorial 2, 28004 Madrid, in the central Centro district. It's a 4-minute walk from Tribunal metro (lines 1 and 10) and within 15 minutes' walk of Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía.

Specialty Coffee Shop in Madrid

Pan y Pepinillos Café is a specialty coffee shop in the heart of Madrid. We serve specialty coffee, breakfast, brunch and homemade pastries. Open daily 8:00–20:00 (kitchen until 15:00) at C. de El Escorial, 2, Centro, 28004 Madrid. No reservation needed — just walk in.

Selected among Spain’s best specialty coffee shops by The Best Coffee Shops Spain 2025 and 2026. Nominated to the 100 World’s Best Coffee Shops in Europe 2026.

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Reviews

4.9

★★★★★

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   Clare Chan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My favourite coffee spot in Madrid. Great place to get a nice cup of strong, no non-sense coffee. It makes better coffee than the other ones near the same area!
  
 
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   Manuela Öhler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super nettes Cafe, sehr zu empfehlen. Man wird hier sehr herzlich empfangen. Tolles Service!
  
 
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   Bob Goldman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent coffee, I mean really really good. The staff are maybe a little not so friendly, but they serve amazing food and wonderful coffee. Might be best coffee in Madrid, and that says a lot.
  
 
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   Mish Patel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This small, independent espresso bar in Madrid clearly takes its coffee seriously — and it shows. The espresso was absolutely exceptional: rich, perfectly balanced, and easily some of the best we’ve had. You can tell there’s real skill and care behind every cup, and the quality is genuinely outstanding.
  
 
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   Hosfman Rodriguez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Es un lugar súper agradable, la variedad de cafés que manejan es muy buena y la calidad es increíble, bien balanceados, buenos sabores, el chai también estaba muy rico y las tortas son otro nivel, esponjosas, húmedas y saben bastante los ingredientes. El branding y el merch que manejan es muy cool. Y la atención es excelente muy atentos y buena vibra. Es de esos lugares que si viviera allá sería cliente frecuente. De verdad vayan que si este hay gente interesante para conocer
  
 
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   Irene 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pedimos un café de pistacho y un café frío de vainilla, los dos estaban muy buenos. De los mejores cafés de especialidad que hemos probado.
  
 
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   Lauren 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The actual food was incredible. The espresso was good but not the best I’ve had in Madrid. Overall would recommend this to anyone looking for a morning spot!
  
 
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   Emma 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing coffee! We had the Iced Coffee and it was delicious, we sensed notes of chocolate and vanilla! Can recommend it enough!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best specialty coffee shop in Madrid Centro?

Pan y Pepinillos Café is a specialty coffee shop located at C. de El Escorial, 2, Centro, 28004 Madrid, in the heart of Madrid, Madrid. We’re a 6-minute walk from Tribunal metro, 8 minutes from Noviciado and 14 minutes from Gran Vía. Our space is small and cosy, designed for coffee lovers who value quality over volume.

What’s a good place for breakfast or brunch in Madrid centre?

Pan y Pepinillos Café serves breakfast and brunch daily from 8:00 to 15:00. Our menu includes avocado toast, eggs, toasts, fresh homemade pastries and specialty coffee. Popular picks: avocado toast with scrambled eggs and our signature matcha latte.

Where can I try matcha latte in Madrid?

Pan y Pepinillos Café serves matcha latte in the heart of Madrid. It’s one of our most-ordered drinks alongside flat white, latte and pistachio latte. Available with oat, almond, coconut or lactose-free milk.

Do I need to book a table?

No reservation needed. We’re walk-in only. To avoid the wait, skip peak hours from 9:00 to 11:00.

What time does the café open and close?

Open every day from 8:00 to 20:00, including weekends and holidays.

Are there vegan, lactose-free or gluten-free options?

Yes for vegan and lactose-free. Every coffee can be made with lactose-free milk or with oat, almond or coconut milk (plant milk +€0.50), and vegan food options include avocado toast and selected pastries. For gluten-free, our energy balls (date, coconut, nuts and vegan protein) are the one gluten-free item — we don’t make gluten-free bread or pastries.

Can I order from Pan y Pepinillos Café online?

No — coffee, food and drinks are served at the café only, with no online ordering, pickup or delivery. The only thing you can buy online is our café merch in the Shop (t-shirts and caps, shipping across Spain) and digital gift cards. For international shipping, email us before ordering.

What’s the closest specialty coffee shop to Gran Vía or Tribunal metro?

Pan y Pepinillos Café is a 6-minute walk from Tribunal metro and 14 minutes from Gran Vía. Our address is C. de El Escorial, 2, Centro, 28004 Madrid.

Do you accept card payments?

Yes. We accept all major cards (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash.

Is there WiFi at the café?

Yes, we offer free WiFi for customers.

Is the café pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Pan y Pepinillos Café.

Can I bring my laptop to work or study?

No. Laptops are not allowed at Pan y Pepinillos Café. Our space is designed for a relaxed coffee experience, not as a workspace.

What coffee roasters do you use?

We rotate specialty coffee roasters from Europe and Spain. Our selection changes regularly to bring customers new single-origin beans. We only work with single-origin coffees, never blends.

Is there outdoor seating or a terrace?

No, we don’t have a terrace. Our space is indoor only, with a small bench outside the window where customers often enjoy their coffee standing.

Do you have homemade pastries?

Yes, we serve fresh pastries daily, including croissants, pain au chocolat, brownies, banana bread, carrot cake, lemon cake, cinnamon rolls, cardamom buns and energy balls. Our bakery selection is carefully sourced and rotated regularly.

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