Cuadra Madrid

Argentinian/French fusion bakery

Andrea from Madrid

About Me I am a teacher and examiner who made a home in Madrid many years ago. I love live music, art, books, travel, food and dancing and am well served for all my interests in Madrid. I live on a special plane where I exist as an eternal tourist (check out Alain de Botton’s book The Art of Travel) who maintains a sense of wonder in a familiar place. I love showing people round my favourite...
"Cuadra Bakery is a rising star with delectable treats like mini Basque cheesecakes, lunas, and cruffins. Grab lunch and relax at Plaza de Olavide nearby."

Cuadra bakery has inspired me to recommend yet another pastry shop, when I thought I was done!

Bakeries are ubiquitous these days aren’t they? The challenge is to find a great one that offers something a little bit different and special, and that isn’t so “viral” that you have to queue for an hour. Each to their own of course, but life’s too short IMO.

Cuadra has been open just a little while and, while popular, is still on the rise. Everything I’ve sampled has been delectable (mini Basque cheesecakes, pain au chocolat, cruffins and cookies). Try the “lunas”, which are an Argentinian take on a croissant - sweeter, denser and very more-ish. There are lots of savoury options on offer too; they sell excellent bread and make a good coffee. Friendly service too.

There is also a little restaurant attached next door - I haven’t tried it yet, but it looks good. However, I recommend picking up some lunch in the shop and enjoying it in the nearby Plaza de Olavide, where there is plenty of seating and shade-giving trees.

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About Me I am a teacher and examiner who made a home in Madrid many years ago. I love live music, art, books, travel, food and dancing and am well served for all my interests in Madrid. I live on a special plane where I exist as an eternal tourist (check out Alain de Botton’s book The Art of Travel) who maintains a sense of wonder in a familiar place. I love showing people round my favourite spots in Madrid but am never happier than when I am discovering new gems. Why Madrid Madrid seduced me when I first visited, with its untamed and unapologetic Spanishness. We came ...

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