El Jardin Secreto

A really special place, with a very warm and romantic atmosphere. A cafe where you can try some exquisite dishes, coffees, infusions and especially cakes!!

One of the most interesting characteristics is that all the furniture of the place is for sell. So that apart from spending some good time having a great coffee, you can go out from there with a lamp or a table.

An ideal place to start the night, since they open at 6 pm, or to end it, since it closes at 2.30 am. I highly recommend it for a romantic evening or a good afternoon with friends.

One of my favorite places to have a tea in Madrid. This warm cafeteria is located only a few meters from Princesa Street and the Conde Duque Cultural Center, on a small square with swings and a restaurant I could also recommend (the Aladino).

The specialty of El Jardín Secreto is the very tasty teas and a delicious variety of homemade desserts. This "secret" spot only opens in the afternoon and is usually packed so I recommend going early. It has tables of different styles, sizes and privacy and you can usually see "recent" couple and fans of good tea.

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It is a very lovely, original and even a funny place, but it is impossible to find a free table if you just pass by to have a coffee on most days.

In general, it is packed with people standing, waiting for a table; it is not a secret anymore, everyone in Madrid knows it.

There are quite some tables but some of them are uncomfortable, and since the place is small, the cozy or even romantic part about it fades away.

I still totally recommend it, you should go once and try out the desserts, it is worth waiting or trying several times.