Café de la Luz 20s / 30s / Ambient / Artists / Bar / Café / Casual / Chill / Classical / Conversational / Easygoing / Gay-friendly / Good for Groups / Hipster / Hipster / Intellectuals / Jazz / Jeans / Jeans and T-Shirt / Laid back / Lounge / Low key / Moderate / Snack Food / Spanish Food / Tea House / Wi-Fi

Cafe de La Luz, an antique cafe in Malasaña, serves as a great spot for some down time or for catching up with friends. I want to highlight the word antique because the decoration screams everything that's old and mismatched. The walls are a neutral beige mixed in a with a darker yellow, along with its dim lighting and old retro ceiling hanging lamps, gives Cafe de La Luz a very homely cozy feel. There's vintage velvet couches and chairs scattered around the cafe, where you can relax and even grab one of the books on the cafe's bookshelf (you are free to grab any of the books and borrow them for the time you are sitting in the cafe!). If you are feeling inspired to write a little “I was here” message, there is a wall sized chalkboard where you can write or doodle whatever you like and make your mark in the cafe. On the walls, there are also paintings of local artists for sale. There is no live or crazy loud music, just ambient music, ranging from classical to french jazz, making it the perfect chill spot. Its chill and artistic vibe makes Cafe de La Luz an excellent place for group gatherings or to spend time alone catching up on some reading or writing. The crowd is very laid back and casual, hipster and gay friendly, local students and young professionals, all in the mid 20's to mid 30's age range. The pricing is moderate and the menu includes a variety of alcoholic beverages (although they don't serve fancy cocktails), coffees &teas, and snack food to nibble on. I have had the “Tosta de bacalao”, which is to die for. I highly recommend everyone to try it. Pretty much fish on a piece of toast with olive oil...sounds simple, but it's so good! Also, Cafe de La Luz is one of the only places in Madrid that serves Nutella on toast! Mmmmm! Cafe de La Luz has free wifi, but sit closer to the front of the cafe, near the windows, because at the back the internet connection is not very good.