Casto
Casto
Casto is a specialty-coffee bar and obrador, an in-house bakery, on Calle Víctor Hugo, on the Chueca and Salesas border. It bakes its own croissants, cruffins and cinnamon rolls, with pistachio pastries and a tiramisu on the counter, and pulls coffee from Nicaraguan beans, under the motto mucho bollo y poco drama.
Background
About Casto
The Story
Casto is an obrador and specialty-coffee bar on Calle Víctor Hugo, founded by Sara (Sareur) and Sofía Bustín, working under the motto mucho bollo y poco drama.
The Cuisine
Everything is baked in-house: croissants, cruffins, pain au chocolat, cinnamon and New York rolls, plus savoury bites like tortilla rolls and ham-and-cheese croissants, with specialty coffee from Nicaraguan beans.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casto Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.8
3495
TripAdvisor
4.0
4 reviews
Reservations
How to Book Casto
Booking
Experience
Casto Dining Experience
A small, busy bakery-cafe built around the counter, with the workshop in view. It leans take-away, with pastries out front and Nicaraguan coffee at the machine.
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Casto Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Víctor Hugo, 5, 28004, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
On Calle Víctor Hugo, where Salesas meets Chueca and Gran Vía in central Madrid.
Nearby
This sits on the quieter edge of Chueca, toward Salesas, the area named for its royal convent church. It has a calmer, more residential feel than central Chueca, with boutique-lined streets and a steady, polished dining scene.
Nearby Restaurants
Where to stay nearby
Hotels we rank within walking distance of Casto.
Details
Casto Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 07:30–20:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00–20:30 |
Casto hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Casto FAQ
What should I order at Casto?
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Something with pistachio, the cinnamon roll or the tiramisu; for something savoury, a tuna or ham sandwich, a tortilla roll or a ham-and-cheese croissant.
What kind of place is it?
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A specialty-coffee bar and in-house bakery, strong on pastries.
What area is it in?
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On Calle Víctor Hugo, on the Chueca and Salesas border of central Madrid.
When is it open?
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Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 20:00, Friday 07:30 to 20:30, and weekends 08:00 to 20:30.
Who founded Casto?
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Casto was founded by Sara (Sareur) and Sofía Bustín, working under the motto "mucho bollo y poco drama" (roughly, plenty of buns and no drama).
How much does Casto cost?
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Under €25 per person; it's a counter-service bakery and coffee bar rather than a sit-down meal.
Can you watch them bake?
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Yes, the obrador is open to view, so you can watch the pastries being made.
What does Casto bake in-house?
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Croissants, cruffins, pain au chocolat, cinnamon and New York rolls, plus savoury bites like tortilla rolls and ham-and-cheese croissants.
Where does Casto's coffee come from?
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Nicaraguan beans.