Café Federal

The best brunch in Madrid with delicious food and lovely & helpful staff! Everything is nice and prices are really reasonable given it’s been on the map for years! Great job 👍

My favorite brunch in Madrid! Went there in May and absolutely loved the food (especially the pancakes) and the atmosphere. Take your time, the service is slow but the staff is lovely.

A very cozy spot, perfect for breakfast, and they likely serve alcoholic beverages as well. Many customers were there with their laptops, working on their projects. While I didn’t use the internet, I believe they offer Wi-Fi. I ordered toast with salmon, toast with egg, mushroom and avocado, iced orange coffee, Cappuccino, and fresh orange juice. The food was delicious, and the juice tasted really fresh.

Seems away from touristy places, packed with locals; this cafe is fantastic in every aspect (Food, Service and atmosphere), definitely worth a revisit.

Nasty attitude, consistent with their branch in Barcelona and in Sitges. Felt like were an inconvenience to the waiter with the top knot, rude, harsh, abrupt. They had the sign to queue inside so that’s what we did, then he decided it would be better to push all of us outside in a completely rude and nasty manner. We were there to give you our money, which pays for your salary. Nasty.

Federal Café is a fantastic spot that isn’t too busy, making it ideal for working or relaxing. The atmosphere is very laptop-friendly, and I appreciate that pets are allowed, adding to the welcoming vibe. The service was great, and the coffee was delicious—a perfect companion for our three-hour stay while my boyfriend and I worked on our projects. The café also plays great music, and I discovered they have a Spotify playlist called “Brunch at Federal Café,” which added to the enjoyable ambiance. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to work or unwind, I highly recommend checking out Federal Café!

Initial service is slow but friendly. Come here with time and you will get your reward. We did the Reuben sandwich and Salmon Benedict + avocado - both fantastic. Coffee options were great - I had an Americano and wifey got something a bit more eclectic.

The food was great but it seemed to me like they could use an extra staff member or two. The staff was just so busy, constantly moving from place to place trying to take care of guests that there really just wasn’t enough help to go around. We waited ~10 minutes before someone would speak to us about being seated. Several staff members saw us and walked past multiple times while we stood there and began to question if the “please wait to be seated” sign was just a suggestion. I would still recommend stopping by, but not if you are on a tight schedule.

The best brunch in Madrid with delicious food and lovely & helpful staff! Everything is nice and prices are really reasonable given it’s been on the map for years! Great job 👍

My favorite brunch in Madrid! Went there in May and absolutely loved the food (especially the pancakes) and the atmosphere. Take your time, the service is slow but the staff is lovely.

A very cozy spot, perfect for breakfast, and they likely serve alcoholic beverages as well. Many customers were there with their laptops, working on their projects. While I didn’t use the internet, I believe they offer Wi-Fi. I ordered toast with salmon, toast with egg, mushroom and avocado, iced orange coffee, Cappuccino, and fresh orange juice. The food was delicious, and the juice tasted really fresh.

Seems away from touristy places, packed with locals; this cafe is fantastic in every aspect (Food, Service and atmosphere), definitely worth a revisit.

Nasty attitude, consistent with their branch in Barcelona and in Sitges. Felt like were an inconvenience to the waiter with the top knot, rude, harsh, abrupt. They had the sign to queue inside so that’s what we did, then he decided it would be better to push all of us outside in a completely rude and nasty manner. We were there to give you our money, which pays for your salary. Nasty.

Federal Café is a fantastic spot that isn’t too busy, making it ideal for working or relaxing. The atmosphere is very laptop-friendly, and I appreciate that pets are allowed, adding to the welcoming vibe. The service was great, and the coffee was delicious—a perfect companion for our three-hour stay while my boyfriend and I worked on our projects. The café also plays great music, and I discovered they have a Spotify playlist called “Brunch at Federal Café,” which added to the enjoyable ambiance. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to work or unwind, I highly recommend checking out Federal Café!

Initial service is slow but friendly. Come here with time and you will get your reward. We did the Reuben sandwich and Salmon Benedict + avocado - both fantastic. Coffee options were great - I had an Americano and wifey got something a bit more eclectic.

The food was great but it seemed to me like they could use an extra staff member or two. The staff was just so busy, constantly moving from place to place trying to take care of guests that there really just wasn’t enough help to go around. We waited ~10 minutes before someone would speak to us about being seated. Several staff members saw us and walked past multiple times while we stood there and began to question if the “please wait to be seated” sign was just a suggestion. I would still recommend stopping by, but not if you are on a tight schedule.