Chocolatería San Ginés
A long-established café open since 1894, where churros dipped in thick hot chocolate are a classic breakfast and late-night treat for Madrileños.
Tucked into a small lane behind the San Ginés church near Puerta del Sol, its green facade and mirrored walls give it an old-world charm. The signature order is Spanish churros or the thicker porras, dipped in hot chocolate so thick that a spoon could almost stand upright in it. A serving costs around €6. It is open almost all day, and long queues often form late at night after the nightlife winds down. The takeaway window is quicker. Both Puerta del Sol and the main square are about a 3-minute walk away, making it a good midpoint break for exploring the old city.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–23:30 (often extended)
Nearby sights
- Plaza Mayor
- Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales
- Mercado de San Miguel
- Puerta del Sol
- Gran Vía
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Almudena Cathedral
- El Rastro Flea Market