One of the nicest and tastiest - oh well: definitely the coolest - coffee spots in Madrid Toma Cafe, a bit hidden in the Malasaña district, close to the Chueca district. You drink the best coffee there in-town (which can sometimes be a challenge in Spain, decent flat white or creamy cappuccino), preferably accompanied by a creamy slice of orange cake or thin toast with grilled vegetables and homemade pesto or tomato, a Spanish classic. In terms of atmosphere, think of cool San Francisco: hanging plants, white brick walls, wooden benches, concrete floor, funny-funky illustrations and pinned-up notes, with hot hipsters behind the counter who shout your name when you order. ready is.

A bit living room-like and messy, nice and laid-back, although the urgent recommendation on a blackboard to 'drink your coffee without sugar' reveals that they are dead serious about their black gold here. Cute hang-out for the day.

Calle de la Palma 49,