Chocolatería San Ginés, Historic café in Madrid, Spain
Chocolatería San Ginés is a café in Madrid, Spain, specializing in hot chocolate with churros and set in a narrow space lined with green tiles and wooden tables. The churros are freshly fried and dipped into thick chocolate served in small cups.
The establishment opened in 1894 and initially served the neighborhood around the church. Over the course of the 20th century it became a meeting point for artists, night revelers and travelers.
The name comes from the nearby church of San Ginés, which has marked the neighborhood for centuries. Guests arrive at all hours, some after cinema or theater, others after celebrating into the early morning.
The café sits on a side street near Puerta del Sol and opens daily from morning until late at night. The narrow interior fills quickly, so visiting outside rush hours or late in the evening can be easier.
The chocolate is prepared following the same recipe as over a century ago, without modern adjustments. Many visitors come right after midnight when bars and discos close and the streets fill with people.
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