Naji is a small cafe on Calle del Cardenal Cisneros in Chamberí, north of central Madrid near Quevedo metro. Its pistachio latte, served hot or iced, draws on founder Naji's Iraqi background. Coffee, pistachio financiers and cheesecake give the counter a specific menu to explore, with only a few places to sit.
Coffee style
Espresso, cappuccino, flat whites and filter sit alongside the signature pistachio drinks. Choose a plain coffee to taste the current beans, or the pistachio latte for the cafe's best-known recipe. The two orders offer different visits: one focuses on the coffee itself, the other on a sweet, nut-based milk drink.
What people go for
Pistachio financiers and Naji cheesecake are the clearest sweet choices, with toast and light breakfast dishes for a savoury order. Coffee and a dessert fit a short sit. Check the counter before ordering if you have come for a particular cake, since a small cafe cannot guarantee the full selection throughout the day.
The feel
The room is small and bright, with the counter close to the seating. That scale makes it easy to ask about drinks, but leaves little space for a large group or a long working session. Be prepared for takeaway when the seats are occupied.
Why Naji Specialty Coffee is shortlisted by Filter Notes
Naji offers a Chamberí stop built around espresso, filter, pistachio drinks and desserts. Choose it when you want to try the hot or iced pistachio latte with a financier, or ask about the current coffee for a less sweet order. Limited seating is the main tradeoff.