FAQs at Pan y Pepinillos Café

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.

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

No reservation is needed. Pan y Pepinillos Café is a walk-in only specialty coffee shop. The space is small, so during peak hours (10AM–12PM and weekend brunch 12PM–2PM) there may be a short wait.

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.

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.

Yes, well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome inside the café.

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.

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, soy, coconut or lactose-free milk. It’s one of our signature drinks and a regular favourite alongside our pistachio latte.

Yes. We offer oat, almond, soy, coconut and lactose-free milk for all coffee drinks at no extra charge.

Specialty coffee is graded 80+ points on a 100-point scale by certified Q-graders. It focuses on transparent sourcing, careful roasting and skilled brewing — bringing out the natural flavors of single-origin beans without bitterness or burnt notes.

Yes. Pan y Pepinillos Café serves breakfast and brunch every day from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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.

Yes. Our pastry counter is curated daily — brioche, banana bread, cinnamon rolls and energy balls. Our bakery selection is carefully sourced and rotated regularly.

Yes. Several brunch dishes are vegan or can be made vegan. We also offer vegan pastries and all coffee drinks can be prepared with plant milks.

Breakfast and brunch are served daily 8 AM to 3 PM. For the calmest experience come early (before 10 AM) or late afternoon. Weekday mornings are quieter than weekends.

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

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.

Pan y Pepinillos Café is small and intentionally designed. Inside there are a few seats at the bar and at small tables. There’s also a window bench outside for warm afternoons.

The entrance is at street level. The interior is compact, so please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility needs and we’ll do our best to make your visit comfortable.

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.

We’ve been recognized by The Best Coffee Shops Spain in both 2025 and 2026, and nominated to the 100 World’s Best Coffee Shops in Europe for 2026.

Pan y Pepinillos Café is a specialty coffee shop located at C. de El Escorial, 2, Centro, 28004 Madrid, in central 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.

Pan y Pepinillos Café serves breakfast and brunch daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 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.

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