
Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
Pioneering third-wave coffee roaster in Malasaña with a no-nonsense focus on bean quality and extraction methods. Baristas explain single-origin profiles and brewing techniques while pulling espresso on a vintage La Marzocco. The tiny space has just a few stools and standing room.
Ask for a cortado made with their seasonal Ethiopian beans and grab one of their house-roasted bags to take home from the retail shelf.
Address
C. de la Palma, 49, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Neighborhood
MalasanaNearest Metro
Plan for about 1 hour. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Toma Café is in the Malasana neighborhood of Madrid. The address is C. de la Palma, 49, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.

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