Fiestas 2 Mayo 2018 | Places and Spaces

Click the map or scroll down for some of our favourite Malasaña spots.
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🍽 La Cabreira
First Impressions? Sun's out, tables free, but not for long after 1.15pm.
A USP? Location, location, location.
The food in three words? Proper old school.
🍽 🍸La Taqueria de Birrä
🍽 La Carbonera
Hopes. Crackin' cheese!
Reality. Half a dozen genuine, top notch crackers.
First Impressions. Smart, warm welcoming environment, with plenty of table space.
USP? Well curated cheeses at a good price.
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🍕Menomale
Hopes? Does the evening deal match the lunch menu?
Reality? Food wise, complete success.
First Impressions? Italiano. Smart-eclectic. It's a thing now.
A USP? Authentic Italian at a great price.
The food in three words? Modern and classic.
🍕Pizzi & Dixie
First Impressions? Smart. Open. Airy.
A USP? Smartly presented vegan food in a smart Malasañaish atmosphere.
The food in three words? Tasty, stylish, professional.
⛾ Toma, Calle Palma
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⛾ Cafe Federal
A USP? Above average breakfast choices and the all important fresh milk in coffee factor.
The food in three words? Substantial yet light.
Can they get the staff?
Yes.
Service with a smile? Busy but prompt service.
🛒Delish Donuts
Hopes? Getting our just desserts.
Reality? Sweet rewards.
First Impressions? Simple, smart interior.
A USP? Vegan Duffnuts to take away or eat in.

Click the map or scroll down for some of our favourite Malasaña spots.
🖰 Click names to visit reviews.
🍽 La Cabreira
First Impressions? Sun's out, tables free, but not for long after 1.15pm.
A USP? Location, location, location.
The food in three words? Proper old school.
🍽 🍸La Taqueria de Birrä
Two margarita options are on offer. Classic and jug/carafe/big pourry thing. The latter's not bad, although approaching slush puppy/cordial territory, but the classic one instantly muscles its way to the front of the h:mrecommended list with the subtlety of an orange-hued president at a summit photocall. This is a proper cocktail that would be at home in any bar anywhere. Shaken at your table, it's so smooth you're half way through your second before you realise you don't know where the first went.
🍽 La Carbonera
Hopes. Crackin' cheese!
Reality. Half a dozen genuine, top notch crackers.
First Impressions. Smart, warm welcoming environment, with plenty of table space.
USP? Well curated cheeses at a good price.
🖰 Click names to visit reviews.
🍕Menomale
Hopes? Does the evening deal match the lunch menu?
Reality? Food wise, complete success.
First Impressions? Italiano. Smart-eclectic. It's a thing now.
A USP? Authentic Italian at a great price.
The food in three words? Modern and classic.
🍕Pizzi & Dixie
First Impressions? Smart. Open. Airy.
A USP? Smartly presented vegan food in a smart Malasañaish atmosphere.
The food in three words? Tasty, stylish, professional.
⛾ Toma, Calle Palma
Probably the best price/quality caffeine combination in Malasaña, Toma's popularity knows no bounds, especially with North American and Asian visitors, to the point where the faithful or curious can often be found queuing outside before opening time. Cafe lattes are smooth and, an important test, perfectly tasty without sweeteners. No bad thing at all, that.
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⛾ Cafe Federal
A USP? Above average breakfast choices and the all important fresh milk in coffee factor.
The food in three words? Substantial yet light.
Can they get the staff?
Yes.
Service with a smile? Busy but prompt service.
🛒Delish Donuts
Hopes? Getting our just desserts.
Reality? Sweet rewards.
First Impressions? Simple, smart interior.
A USP? Vegan Duffnuts to take away or eat in.
