Food Scene
El Rincón
26 C. del Espíritu SantoGreat lunch menu for 10 Euros. Nice atmosphere
Toma Café
49 C. de la PalmaBest coffee in Madrid. To stay or to take away.
Toma
14 C. del Conde DuqueSmall cozy place. The owner is from Brooklyn. Great brunch in weekends
Naomi
14 C. de ÁvilaOldest Japanese restaurant in Madrid
El Bocho
18 Calle de San RoqueTraditional and cheap lunch menu
Arts & Culture
Nigiri Princesa
1 C. de la PrincesaMovies in original language
Drinks & Nightlife
Los Olvidados
69 C. de la PalmaFor the afternoon/evening hang out
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64 Calle de la PalmaThe real authentic. A must stop if you're in the area
Everything Else
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoGreat park
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReySunday Flea Market
Maiia Thai
13 C. de la PrincesaGood Thai in the area
Shopping
La Buena Vida
5 C. de VergaraCoffee, wine and good books
Panta Rhei
7 C. de Hernán CortésDesign and Illustration Books
Viena Lacrem
6 Calle de Sta. BrígidaBest bakery
La Europea
17 C. San GregorioVintage and antique furniture
El Jardin del Convento
1 C. del CordónPastries from the convents of Spain