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Pum Pum Café
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
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About the Vibe
Pum Pum Café is the kind of brunch spot that Embajadores locals actually queue for — and not just because of the Instagram appeal. This vegetarian-leaning café on Calle de Tribulete nails the simple, homemade brunch formula: pistachio croissants, fresh bread, veggie burgers, and solid coffee in a cool, no-fuss space. Yes, there's a wait on weekends, but the food is balanced, fresh, and reasonably priced — which is more than you can say for most of Madrid's brunch scene.
Why it's worth it
Homemade pistachio croissants and vegetarian brunch that Embajadores locals actually queue for — simple, fresh, and fairly priced.
Highlights
pistachio croissantvegetarian brunchhomemade breadvegan options
Before you go
Go early on weekends or visit on a weekday — the small space fills up fast and the wait can be long during peak brunch hours.
Known For
- •pistachio croissants
- •vegetarian brunch
- •homemade bread
- •vegan cake options
Best For
weekend brunchvegetarian breakfastcasual coffee
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 6, 2026
The neighborhood brunch spot that actually delivers
Pum Pum Café has earned its reputation as one of the go-to brunch spots in the Lavapiés–Embajadores area, and for good reason. The menu leans vegetarian with vegan options — think fresh handmade bread, three vegan breakfast choices, veggie burgers, salads, and 2–3 vegan cakes that rotate. The pistachio croissant is the thing people keep coming back for; it's simple, homemade, and genuinely good. Coffee is solid, and the staff is friendly in that effortless Madrid way.
The vibe inside is cool and cozy — a small space that fills up fast, especially on weekends. You'll likely wait for a table, but reviewers consistently say the food is worth it: balanced, fresh, and fairly priced for the neighborhood. It's not trying to be a gourmet destination; it's a neighborhood café that happens to do brunch really well, and that's exactly why the local crowd loves it.
If you're in the area and want a no-pretense brunch with good vegetarian options, this is your spot. Go early or go on a weekday if you want to skip the line. The pistachio croissant and a coffee to go is also a perfectly acceptable move if you can't get a seat.