Toma Café
Toma Café
Toma Café opened on Calle de la Palma in autumn 2011, when specialty coffee was still almost unknown in Madrid, and this first shop, Toma 1, holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. Its founders, Patricia Alda from Madrid and Santiago Rigoni from Argentina, came from advertising, and they now roast their own single-origin coffees, lightly and without blends, so each cup shows its farm. The food is simple and good with coffee: avocado toast with poached egg, Turkish eggs, ricotta toasts, carrot cake and sponges, with vegan options. It's open every day from 08:00 to 20:00.
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From @tomacafe on Instagram
Ruanda TITUS Lavado de cuerpo medio, acidez media alta con notas que nos recuerdan a frutas de hueso blanca, floral, té verde. Ideal para tomar en Filtro como en Espresso. Hace más de seis temporadas que lo tenemos, y cada vez nos sorprende para mejorar. Un café de la casa. Disponible en web, l
Popurrí de Julio en TOMA. Seguimos con nuestros locales abiertos todo el verano, con alguna modificación en los horarios. Siempre con la web activa, tanto para comprar café como para el merch. Envíos a todos lados. *Recuerda si tienes una suscripción de café activa, y te vas de vacaciones, avísa
HORARIOS DE VERANO EN TOMA CAFÉ Del 27 de julio al 16 de agosto TOMA 1 / 8:00–18:00 TOMA 2 / 8:00–20:00 Del 17 al 30 de agosto TOMA 1 / 8:00–19:00 TOMA 2 / 8:00–21:00 TOMA 3 Takeaway de L a V / 9:00–14:00 · Todo el verano. FELI Del 1 al 15 de Agosto: V, S, D / 8:30–14:00. 15 al 31 de Agosto: J,
SUMMER GRILLED CHEESE. FRESCO VEGETAL. El SUMMER GRILLED CHEESE / Rodaja de hogaza. Feta. Havarti. Tomillo limón FRESCO VEGETAL / Pan de molde. Ensalada de zanahoria asiática. Pepino encurtido. Mousse de feta. Lechuga. Pickle Disponibles en TOMA 1 y TOMA 2. Siempre con opción sin gluten.
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FUERA DE CARTA. LO QUE DURE LA COSECHA Tostada de rodaja de tomate toro, de la huerta de @familiahevillaeco con ajo, sal y pimienta. Disponible en TOMA 1 y TOMA 2.
Background
About Toma Café
The Story
Patricia Alda and Santiago Rigoni spent almost fifteen years in advertising before opening Toma in autumn 2011, frustrated at not finding the coffee they liked in Madrid; some people told them there was no market for it in Spain. The first shop on Calle de la Palma was tiny, and about two years later it took over the unit next door. In 2014 they began roasting their own coffee in Cuatro Caminos, in 2017 they opened Toma 2 near Plaza de Olavide in Chamberí, and in March 2020 they moved the roaster to Toma 3 + Proper Sound on Calle de Raimundo Lulio, which also works as a weekend café with natural wine and vinyl. Many baristas who trained at Toma have since opened their own specialty cafés.
The Cuisine
Coffee first. Toma buys traceable coffee from named farms and producers, roasts it light to keep its origin character, and doesn't blend different origins; each cup comes with a card explaining where it's from. The kitchen does toasts, eggs and baking to go with it, including vegan options.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Toma Café Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.3
653 reviews
Restaurant Guru
4.4
5643 reviews
4.4
3537
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How to Book Toma Café
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Experience
Toma Café Dining Experience
Cosy with a light industrial feel, and the quieter, more international of the three Toma cafés, by the founders' own description. It suits working, studying or meeting friends, and gets busy, so arrive early for a seat. Dogs are welcome.
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Toma Café Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de la Palma, 49, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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Toma Café's original site is on Calle de la Palma in the Universidad neighbourhood of Madrid's Centro district. Universidad is the student-facing edge of the centre, young and busy, running into Malasaña and Gran Vía.
Nearby
Universidad is the student-facing edge of the centre, young and busy and cheap in places, ambitious in others. The eating shifts block by block, from taverns pouring vermut to kitchens doing genuinely contemporary cooking. It runs into Malasaña and Gran Vía, and the mood changes with it.
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Details
Toma Café Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–20:00 |
Toma Café hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Toma Café FAQ
What is Toma Café?
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A specialty coffee roaster and café founded in 2011 by Patricia Alda and Santiago Rigoni. This shop on Calle de la Palma is the original, Toma 1, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
Where is Toma Café, and when is it open?
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On Calle de la Palma in Universidad, part of Madrid's Centro district. Open every day, 08:00 to 20:00.
Does Toma Café roast its own coffee?
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Yes. Toma has roasted its own coffee since 2014, now at its Toma 3 + Proper Sound site in Chamberí. It roasts single origins lightly and doesn't blend different origins.
Is Toma Café dog- and vegetarian-friendly?
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Yes, it's dog-friendly and lists vegetarian-friendly options.
What should I order at Toma Café?
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A flat white or cold brew, with the avocado toast, Turkish eggs or a slice of carrot cake or orange sponge.
When did Toma Café open?
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In autumn 2011, on Calle de la Palma in Malasaña. It was one of the first specialty-coffee cafés in Madrid.
How many Toma Café locations are there?
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Three cafés: Toma 1 on Calle de la Palma, Toma 2 near Plaza de Olavide and Toma 3 + Proper Sound on Calle de Raimundo Lulio, plus Feli, a grocery near Toma 2.