Delic
Delic sits on Plaza de la Paja, one of La Latina's most charming small squares. The venue works as a cafe during the day, a brunch spot on weekends, and a cocktail bar in the evening. The terrace on the plaza is the main attraction, offering a peaceful setting surrounded by historic buildings and a small garden. Inside, the decor mixes vintage furniture with contemporary touches. The drink menu covers cocktails (EUR 8-10), wine (EUR 4-6), and beer (EUR 3-5). Brunch dishes run EUR 8-14. The cocktails are well-made for a cafe-bar, with the gin and tonic selection being particularly strong. As evening arrives, the terrace fills with a relaxed crowd: mostly locals in their thirties who live in the neighborhood. The energy stays conversational rather than party-focused. Delic doesn't try to be a nightlife destination. It's a neighborhood spot with good drinks that happens to sit on one of Madrid's prettiest squares. By midnight, things wind down quietly.
What to Expect
A calm cafe-bar on a beautiful plaza. You'll sit on the terrace surrounded by medieval buildings, drink something well-made, and watch the square's unhurried life. The pace is gentle and the pressure to consume or move on is zero.
Calm, charming, and distinctly neighborhood. A peaceful alternative to the Cava Baja scene.
Low background music: jazz, chill, and acoustic.
None. Casual.
Brunch seekers, couples wanting a quiet plaza terrace, anyone looking for a non-party drinking spot in La Latina.
Cash and cards accepted
Price Range
Cocktails EUR 8-10, wine EUR 4-6, beer EUR 3-5, brunch EUR 8-14
≈ $9-11 cocktails, $4-7 wine, $3-5 beer
Hours
Tue-Sun 10 AM to midnight (1 AM Fri-Sat), closed Mondays
Insider Tip
Weekend brunch is popular; arrive before noon for a table. The terrace at sunset is perfect for a pre-dinner drink. The gin and tonic menu is surprisingly extensive.
Full Review
Plaza de la Paja is one of those Madrid squares that feels like it belongs to a smaller city. Trees, a garden, a church on one side, old buildings on the others, and Delic's terrace anchoring one corner. The cafe has been there long enough to feel like part of the square's furniture.
Brunch is Delic's busiest moment. On a Sunday at noon, the terrace was full and a short queue had formed inside. The eggs benedict were good, the coffee was strong, and the juice was fresh. Prices were fair for the quality and setting. The crowd was local, the kind of people who live within walking distance and have made Sunday brunch at Delic a routine.
By evening, the atmosphere shifts. The brunch crowd departs and is replaced by couples and small groups ordering cocktails and wine. The gin and tonic menu lists several premium gins with suggested tonics and garnishes. A Gin Mare with Mediterranean tonic was well-presented and properly proportioned. The wine list is short but sensibly chosen.
Delic's charm is its restraint. It doesn't try to be a destination bar or a scene spot. It's a well-run neighborhood cafe-bar that benefits enormously from sitting on one of Madrid's most beautiful plazas. The experience is about the square as much as the venue itself.
The Neighborhood
Delic faces Plaza de la Paja in La Latina, one of Madrid's oldest squares. The plaza sits between the Costanilla de San Andres and the lower Cava Baja area, connecting the quiet upper part of La Latina to its busier nightlife zone. La Musa Latina is on the adjacent street.
Getting There
Metro L5 to La Latina, then a 5-minute walk uphill. From Sol, walk through Plaza Mayor and continue southwest. Plaza de la Paja is between Costanilla de San Andres and Calle de la Redondilla.
Address
Costanilla de San Andrés 14, 28005 Madrid
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La Musa Latina
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