Lavapiés · €
Cafelito
Spiced coffees, mismatched furniture and a book swap make this little café feel happily lived in.
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Café La Sombra and magdalena espresso.
Not for you if
you need a big table or much personal space; the room is tiny and popular.
Local trick
Bring a book you've finished: the shelves run on swaps, so leave one before taking another home.
Good for
A short walk away
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