Toma Café
The cup
Widely regarded as the first specialty coffee bar in Madrid, Toma opened in 2011 at Calle de la Palma 49 in Malasaña, founded by Argentine coffee professionals Santi Rigoni and Patricia Alda. The original single room has expanded to three neighbourhood locations and the company now operates its own roastery and training centre nearby; the Palma bar's early commitment to transparent sourcing and coffee education helped establish Malasaña as the heart of Madrid's third-wave scene. Roasts its own coffee.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
Toma Café: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee does Toma Café use?
Toma Café roasts its own coffee in house.
What espresso machine does Toma Café use?
Toma Café has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Toma Café independent?
Yes. Toma Café is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Toma Café have cake?
Yes. Toma Café serves coffee and cake.
On the Madrid trail
Toma Café is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Madrid.