Cafeína (La), Madrid

Before 8p, La Cafeína is a haven for calm afternooners looking to relax and sip on delicious, foamy coffees or exotic teas. Upstairs, high windows create lots of natural light for small groups of chatters, lone readers, and internet junkies who come to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi. Downstairs, plush red sofas offer comfortable seating to somnolent customers. After 8p, however, hoards of people crowd this tiny, two-story bar in search of the perfect gin tonic, which is the best cocktail they serve up according to locals. Basically the place comes to life. The jazz cover records and cool décor make La Cafeína a terrific spot for rendezvousing, be it at night or during the day. - Michelle Campagna

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