For the few of us left in Madrid, we’ve still gotta eat. Sniffing out a decent brunch is always high up on my to-do list because *and please don’t hate me* I don’t particularly rate a Spanish breakfast. I enjoy a good tortilla de patata as much as the next person, but my favourite breakfasts have always been devoured with gusto whilst on holidays in the US. Pancakes, waffles, eggs… that’s what I’m after. And if that floats your boat, Bo Coffee is where you need to get yourself down to.
Located just off Calle Ponzano on the same street as new hipster fave MO de Movimiento, Bo is a complete newbie in the area – it had been open a mere four days when I stumbled across it. Hard to miss with its pocket-sized terrace, it’s a gem in an area which lacks many places to get a great cup of Joe.
We ordered two savoury dishes followed by a a generous stack of pancakes. My boyfriend is a veggie, and he often struggles to find menus with plenty of options. But Bo had loads. He opted for shakshuka that was spicy, rich and came with a mound of feta which, in my opinion, makes everything better.
I had a Croque Monsieur which was nestled against brown butter – something that I’d never known I needed in my life. It tasted almost fudge like and was the perfect accompaniment against salty ham and melted cheese. However, we saved the best for last: a tower of light fluffy pancakes piled high with spiced apple, roasted pistachios, coconut crumble and rose petals. I’m salivating as I type, they were epic. To that end, they all but caused a fight between me and the fella as we rushed to inhale them.
Laura, the chef hailing from Venezuela (but having spent time working in both Chicago and Miami) knows good food. She explained that the food is locally sourced and that they’ve strived to come up with a crowd pleasing menu that will change seasonally. For instance, the pancake toppings will be mixed up and I am here for working my way through whatever’s next.
Cute and cosy, warm and welcoming, I can’t wait to make Bo my Saturday morning go-to post-bootcamp spot. It just means I savour every delicious morsel relatively guilt free.
Bo Coffee
- Facebook & IG: @bocoffeemadrid
- Address: Calle de Espronceda, 16
- Metro: Ríos Rosas or Alonso Cano
By Cat Powell (@littlemissmadrid)
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