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Avocado toast topped with edible flowers and microgreens on a wooden board
A cappuccino with latte art in a green cup, seen from above
A bakery display case with assorted cookies and muffins
Open-faced toast topped with radish slices and greens, being drizzled with olive oil
Thick sandwich with ham, cheese, and leafy greens on a plate, with an iced drink beside it

Bardo Café

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#29 in Madrid Specialty CoffeeRanked #29 of 44 in Madrid specialty coffee on Guidavera, ranked within their own category. Click to see the ranked list./GoodGuidavera tier, our editorial classification combining ratings, accolades, and source consensus across the Madrid dining scene./Specialty CoffeeSpecialty Coffee: the kind of venue this is — we classify and rank it within Madrid's specialty-coffee scene, not against restaurants./€€€€/Arganzuela/

Bardo Café is a specialty coffee shop on Calle de Santa Casilda in Arganzuela, south of the centre. It bakes in-house, cookies, chipá, dulce de leche sweets and muffins with gluten-free options, and serves brunch at weekends. The room is calm, laptop-friendly and hosts a book club. It's open daily.

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Background

About Bardo Café

The Story

Bardo Café is an independent specialty coffee shop in Arganzuela with a book club.

The Cuisine

Specialty coffee with homemade bakes, including cookies, chipá, dulce de leche sweets, muffins and gluten-free options, plus a savoury side to the menu and brunch at weekends.

Highlights

What Diners Say

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Consensus

Bardo Café Ratings & Reviews

Diner Ratings

Google

4.4

329

#29 in Madrid Specialty CoffeeGood

Reservations

How to Book Bardo Café

Booking

Experience

Bardo Café Dining Experience

A pretty, calm room that suits laptop workers through the day and hosts a book club. It gets busier at peak hours.

Navigate

Bardo Café Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Calle de Santa Casilda, 1, 28005, Madrid, Spain

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Getting There

Bardo Café is on Calle de Santa Casilda in Arganzuela, the residential district just south of the old centre of Madrid.

Nearby

Arganzuela is a riverside district south of the centre, transformed in recent years by the Madrid Río park along the Manzanares. The eating is a mix of long-standing neighbourhood spots and newer cafés and bakeries drawn by the park and the district's ongoing renewal.

Details

Bardo Café Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
Monday08:30–19:00
Tuesday08:30–19:00
Wednesday08:30–19:00
Thursday08:30–19:00
Friday08:30–19:00
Saturday10:00–19:00
Sunday10:00–19:00

Bardo Café hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.

Contact

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Good to Know

Open weekdays 08:30 to 19:00, weekends 10:00 to 19:00; brunch at weekends
Homemade bakes: cookies, chipá, dulce de leche sweets and muffins, with gluten-free options
Calm most of the day and laptop-friendly; hosts a book club
Dog-friendly, with vegetarian options
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating; cards and contactless accepted

Questions

Bardo Café FAQ

What kind of place is Bardo Café?

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It's a specialty coffee shop in Arganzuela, southern Madrid, geared to coffee and a casual breakfast or brunch.

When is Bardo Café open?

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Weekdays from 08:30 to 19:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00, with brunch at weekends.

Is Bardo Café dog-friendly?

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Yes, dogs are welcome, and there are vegetarian options on the menu.

Where is Bardo Café?

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On Calle de Santa Casilda in the Arganzuela district of Madrid.

What should I order at Bardo Café?

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A homemade cookie, a chipá or something with dulce de leche, with a specialty coffee.

Does Bardo Café have vegetarian options?

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Yes.

Is Bardo Café wheelchair accessible?

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Yes, the entrance, restroom and seating are all wheelchair-accessible.

Can I work on a laptop at Bardo Café?

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Yes. Laptops come up often in reviews, and it's usually calm with seats free, though peak hours can be busy.