From food, entertainment, and culture, Madrid ticks every box imaginable. It’s near impossible to narrow down the best places to see, but having spent a substantial amount of time in Spain’s capital, I’ve come to know and love quite a few gems. Here is my list of favorite spots to shop, eat and grab a coffee in Madrid.

EAT
The best way to get to know a city is to eat your way through it! Make sure to check out these restaurants.

• Cafe de Paris – A classic bistro with Spanish flair
• Barracuda MX – Mexican cuisine
• Velazquez 17 – A combination of Spanish and Venezuelan cuisine
• Bakan – Mexican cuisine
• Los 33 – A mix of Spanish, Mediterranean and European cuisines
• Martinica – Mediterranean cuisine
• Roots – Health-focused food
• Flavia – Italian cuisine

SHOP
If you don’t take something home with you, did the trip even happen? Find the perfect memory of Madrid from one of these shops.

• Jorge Vazquez
• Ekseption
• Optica Toscana
• Loraine Holmes
• Lumina
• Yomas
• Aexae
• Panic the Mother

COFFEE
Every trip needs fuel. Here are some of my favorite coffee shops.

• Nomade Cafe
• Cafe Federal
• Toma Cafe
• Hermanas Arce
• La Colectiva Cafe