Chocolatería de San Ginés
Chocolatería de San Ginés
Chocolatería de San Ginés has made chocolate con churros in the Pasadizo de San Ginés, just off Sol, since 1894. It never closes, so it's a breakfast stop, an afternoon merienda and, by Madrid tradition, the last stop after a night out. It's on the Ayuntamiento's Comercios Centenarios register and holds the Comunidad de Madrid's Establecimiento Centenario designation.
Background
About Chocolatería de San Ginés
The Story
The building went up in 1890 as an inn and lodging house, and in 1894 it became a churrería making churros by the traditional 'a hombro' method. During the Second Republic, tucked between passages, it was nicknamed 'La Escondida'. The arch linking it to the San Ginés church appears in Benito Pérez Galdós's Episodios Nacionales. Demand has since spread it into several premises around the passage, including one opposite on the corner of Calle Coloreros.
The Cuisine
Chocolate con churros, the traditional pairing: thick drinking chocolate for dipping, churros and porras, with special chocolates with cream or coffee. The carta is published as a PDF on the venue's own site.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Chocolatería de San Ginés Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.3
73185
TripAdvisor
4.2
24176 reviews
Reservations
How to Book Chocolatería de San Ginés
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Experience
Chocolatería de San Ginés Dining Experience
It feels like a late-19th-century café: two floors of white marble tables and a tiled counter, plus a terrace in the passage. Being by Puerta del Sol, it's where many Madrileños take the first chocolate of the new year, so expect company at busy times.
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Chocolatería de San Ginés Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Pasadizo de San Ginés 3 y 5, in Sol, in the Centro district, a short passage between Calle del Arenal and the San Ginés church.
Nearby
Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.
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Details
Chocolatería de San Ginés Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 00:00–23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00–23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00–23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00–23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00–23:59 |
Chocolatería de San Ginés hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Chocolatería de San Ginés FAQ
What does Chocolatería de San Ginés serve?
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Chocolate con churros: thick drinking chocolate for dipping, churros and porras, plus special chocolates with cream or coffee. Its carta is published as a PDF on its own site.
When is Chocolatería de San Ginés open?
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24 hours a day, every day.
Where is Chocolatería de San Ginés?
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Pasadizo de San Ginés 3 y 5, 28013 Madrid, just off Calle del Arenal near Sol.
Is there a wait at Chocolatería de San Ginés?
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It can be busy, especially at weekends and around New Year, when it's a tradition to have the year's first chocolate here. Seating spreads over two floors and the passage terrace.
How much does chocolate con churros cost at Chocolatería de San Ginés?
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By its own price list: chocolate tradicional is €3.70, a ración of 6 churros is €2.50, and 2 porras is €2.50. Special chocolates (with cream or coffee) run €4.50.
Can you reserve a table at Chocolatería de San Ginés?
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There's no reservation system. It's walk-in, with a terrace in the passage and a downstairs room.
Is Chocolatería de San Ginés on any historic-business register?
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Yes, it's on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid's Comercios Centenarios register and holds the Comunidad de Madrid's Establecimiento Centenario designation.
How old is Chocolatería de San Ginés?
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It has made churros since 1894, in a building put up in 1890 as an inn.