Chocolateria San Gines
12 expert reviews
“Serving chocolate and churros (deep-fried batter sticks) to the city night and day since 1894.”
– Time Out
Travel + Leisure
"First opened in 1894, Chocolatería San Ginés is renowned for its churros con chocolate — deep fried pastries served with a cup of thick dipping chocolate." Full review
BlackBook
"The closest thing to a twenty-four hour restaurant in Madrid is tucked, almost hidden, off Calle Arenal, and all it serves is warm mouthwatering chocolate with churros."
Rough Guide
"A Madrid institution, this café, established in 1894, serves chocolate con churros (thick hot chocolate with deep-fried hoops of batter) to perfection."
Afar Magazine
"San Gines in the happening Sol area of Madrid, Spain is a must-stop for dessert or late night snack. This long standing establishment serves only “churros and chocolate.” The churros are..." Full review
Let's Go
"Popular among locals and tourists alike, the famous Chocolatería San Ginés has been serving the world’s must gluttonous treat, churros con chocolate...since it was founded in 1894." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Founded in 1894 and set in the center of Madrid, not far from Puerta del Sol, San Ginés is a local favorite and a don’t-miss stop during any visit to the capital. No excuses; it never..." Full review
The Infatuation
"Chocolatería San Ginés (open 24 hours) is the place to go for dessert. Take your pick between thin and crunchy or thick and soft churros...you can take everything to go, or grab a seat downstairs." Full review
Independent
"Churros are a big deal here. The oldest and quaintest spot to have them is San Gines, in the old town"
City guides
April 7, 2022
Travel + Leisure
"Chocolateria San Gines is tucked behind one of Madrid's oldest churches and serves up its signature dark hot chocolate and churros around the clock."
Madrid Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
Frommer's
"At some point, all of Madrid comes into Chocolatería San Ginés for a cup of the almost fudgy hot chocolate and the fried dough sticks known as churros." Full review