🍽️ Food & DrinkCafes€5–15
4.0 / 5
Anthony
Feb 23, 2026
Pasadizo De San Ginés 5
Chocolatería San Ginés in Madrid is the city’s historic 24-hour café known for churros with thick hot chocolate near Puerta del Sol.
Chocolatería San Ginés has served churros since 1894. The café sits near Puerta del Sol and operates 24 hours a day. Lines form at all hours. The process is organized. Order, pay, receive a ticket, then wait for a table. Takeaway is available.
Their churros are crispy, slightly salty. Best dipped into hot chocolate. The chocolate is rich and smooth. Larger porras are also popular. Reviews recommend to order their Irish coffee.
Kitchen
- Porras
- Churros
- Irish coffee
- Thick hot chocolate
- Coffee and espresso
Details
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Takeaway option
- Historic interior
- Open 24 hours
Prices
- Chocolate with churros: €4–7
- Irish coffee: €6–9
- Coffee: €2–4
Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
Chocolatería San Ginés is recommended in Madrid.