Chueca · Since 1888 · €€€
Café Gijón
Recoletos's literary café since 1888, reopened in March 2026 under Cappuccino with a new menu.
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Croquetas de jamón from the new Cappuccino menu.
Not for you if
you expect the old café's prices and traditional lunch menu; the 2026 reopening brought a pricier offer.
Local trick
Check the menu before choosing a table: this is now a pricier café-restaurant, with a terrace on Recoletos.
Good for
A short walk away
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