{"id":3495,"date":"2015-07-19T14:11:16","date_gmt":"2015-07-19T12:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=3495"},"modified":"2018-08-14T16:12:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-14T14:12:00","slug":"top-5-cafe-bookshops-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-5-cafe-bookshops-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Cafe-Bookshops In Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many wonderful restaurants, bars and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/why-take-time-out-to-visit-cafe-del-jardin-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cafes<\/a> where you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-3-parks-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">relax<\/a> and unwind when you visit Madrid. But for many a visit to this city would not be complete without spending time in one of its many cafe-bookshops.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Below we take a look at what we feel are the <strong>top 5 cafe-bookshops in Madrid<\/strong> that would be worth spending time exploring.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-5-cafe-bookshops-in-madrid\/#1-la-infinito\" title=\"1. La Infinito \">1. La Infinito <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-5-cafe-bookshops-in-madrid\/#2-la-bicicleta\" title=\"2. La Bicicleta\">2. La Bicicleta<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-5-cafe-bookshops-in-madrid\/#3-libreria-la-central-de-callao\" title=\"3. Librer\u00eda La Central de Callao\">3. Librer\u00eda La Central de Callao<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-5-cafe-bookshops-in-madrid\/#4-la-fugitiva\" title=\"4. La Fugitiva \">4. La Fugitiva <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-5-cafe-bookshops-in-madrid\/#5-tipos-infames\" title=\"5. Tipos Infames \">5. Tipos Infames <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-la-infinito\"><\/span><strong>1. La Infinito <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You&#8217;ll find this particular cafe bookshop Madrid tucked away in one of the quieter areas, known as <strong>Anton Martin<\/strong> and Lavapi\u00e9s. This bohemian cafe is full of books that will keep you enthralled for quite some time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It feels like you are walking into the lounge of some interesting musician journalist. It is the sort of place where you can let your inner bookworm out. Why not head here for breakfast as prices are reasonable. For example a bowl of cereal with yoghurt and fruit, some juice, tea and toast with nutella costs just 4.5 Euros.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-3538 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/la-clandestina-enterijer-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"la-clandestina-enterijer\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/la-clandestina-enterijer-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/la-clandestina-enterijer.jpg 606w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But it isn&#8217;t all about the books you can enjoy musicians here as well as they perform on its little glass stage.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-la-bicicleta\"><\/span><strong>2. La Bicicleta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located in the heart of a part of the city known as <strong>Malasana<\/strong>. This place is quite cosy because of the mixture of seating provided. It isn&#8217;t only a place where you can relax but also the perfect place to work or study. With its mellow music and chilled out staff it is the perfect spot to while away a few hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As for its cafe it offers a good selection of teas, coffees and juices. Plus the menu of pastries, salads and sandwiches are reasonably priced.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-libreria-la-central-de-callao\"><\/span><strong>3. Librer\u00eda La Central de Callao<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You&#8217;ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacentral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">this<\/a> one just a short distance from <strong>El Corte Ingles<\/strong> on Madrid&#8217;s <strong>Gran Via<\/strong>. Within its 3 floors you can there are over 70,000 volumes to peruse through. So being able to buy book in Madrid shouldn&#8217;t prove difficult when you visit this one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It also has a cool bistro that is open until midnight most nights. Here you have a great selection of savoury treats and pastries to select from. Also in the evenings you can enjoy a glass of wine with a few of the treats it has to offer.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-la-fugitiva\"><\/span><strong>4. La Fugitiva <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LibreriaLaFugitiva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">This cafe bookshop<\/a> is to be found behind <strong>Mercado Anton Martin<\/strong>. If you are looking for something a little more tranquil then this is where you should be heading. It has a good selection of books in every language and is a home away from home for you bookworms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But what makes this place so special is the cafe with is its centrepiece. It helps to create a cosy library like atmosphere and will help you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Fare on offer is limited but is still good. Here you can enjoy some great cakes as well as some lovely teas or coffees.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-tipos-infames\"><\/span><strong>5. Tipos Infames <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Tipos-Infames-.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Tipos-Infames--300x168.jpeg\" alt=\"Tipos Infames\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><\/a>You&#8217;ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tiposinfames.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this<\/a> just off <strong>Calle Fuencarral<\/strong> in the city&#8217;s <strong>Malasa\u00f1a<\/strong> district. It is one of the most trendy of cafe bookshops in the city and also has a wine bar. It is definitely a favourite place with locals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With lots of spacious seating and high ceilings this one is much more light and airy. This is the perfect place for you to go with your friends to catch up or to do a spot of studying or reading.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to food it\u2019s more about the wine and on Sundays there is live music before lunchtime begins.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"3495\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many wonderful restaurants, bars and cafes where you can\u00a0relax and unwind when you visit Madrid. 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