HanSo has two central Madrid cafes. The original sits at Calle Pez and Corredera Baja de San Pablo in Malasaña, with tiled walls, concrete floors and a communal table. HanSo Café 2 is on Costanilla de los Ángeles near Ópera and has a larger dining room. Both combine specialty coffee with breakfast and brunch.
Coffee style
Espresso and milk drinks sit alongside filter and cold brew, with guest roasters changing over time. Ask which beans are on the bar rather than expecting a fixed roaster list. Matcha provides another option for mixed groups. Coffee can be a short counter order even when other tables are staying for brunch.
What people go for
Bagels, avocado toast, waffles and French-toast-style plates make breakfast a substantial part of the menu. Cakes and sweeter drinks offer a shorter alternative. The food selection suits a group with different appetites, but it also brings a breakfast crowd: allow for a wait at popular times.
The feel
If you want the more characterful stop, start in Malasaña. The original room is brighter, busier, and more social, with the communal table and window seats keeping the energy moving even when the queue builds. If you want the easier sit-down, head to HanSo Café 2 near Ópera, where the larger dining room trades some of the flagship's creative clutter for more breathing space. Neither feels generic, but they suit slightly different visits. HanSo can be a quick brunch stop or a more composed coffee break depending on which branch you choose.
Why HanSo Café is shortlisted by Filter Notes
Choose the Malasaña original for coffee beside the communal table and windows on Calle Pez. Choose HanSo Café 2 near Ópera for a larger dining room. Both offer coffee with a fuller breakfast than a small espresso counter, with busy tables and queues as the practical tradeoff.