Chocolatería San Ginés

With mirrors and high ceilings upstairs and a cozy alcove downstairs, Chocolateria San Gines is Madrid's iconic place to feast on fried pastries dipped in thick, Spanish style hot chocolate. (The thin ones are called "churros" while the thick ones are called "porras".) The high calorie treats are eaten as a traditional Spanish breakfast or a late night indulgence after hitting the clubs, which is possible with Chocolateria San Gines' 7:00 am closing time. Though located close enough to the Puerta del Sol, you will actually find Chocolateria San Gines hidden in the small passage behind the nightclub Joy Eslava.