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Federal Café

7.5Friend Score / 10

#9 of 12 Cafés & Coffee in Madrid

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A pioneering specialty coffee shop that helped launch Madrid's third-wave coffee scene, with an airy, industrial-chic space and a short but excellent brunch menu. The avocado toast and flat whites are consistently good, and the crowd is a creative mix of locals and expats. It gets very busy on weekend mornings, so arrive early or expect a wait.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.5/10
  • Value7.5
  • iconic6.0
  • excellence8.0
  • Crowd level8.0
  • Authenticity7.5
  • Accessibility8.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.