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Federal Café

Cafe, Vegan Burger, Croissants

Worth ordering: #3 Toast in Madridnamed in 6 reviews

Vegan dish experiences vary: a recent reviewer found the vegan tacos tasteless, while other reviews praise the vegan croissant and avocado toast.

4.1food Very vegan-friendly

Directions Menu

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Top tips

Try the vegan croissant, vegan chocolate cookie or oat-milk coffee; one review listed prices of €1.50, €3 and €0.20 extra for oat milk, respectively.
Good to know: Laptop use is permitted on weekdays, but a reviewer was asked to put one away during breakfast; check the current policy before settling in to work.

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For a quieter outdoor breakfast, reviewers recommend arriving around 9am and choosing a terrace seat in the square.
Check the final bill: a recent review says menu prices are shown excluding VAT.

Must-try

Worth ordering: Avocado toastnamed in 6 reviews

People also mention smoothie, chia pudding and goi cuon.

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Also pastry, cappuccino, chocolate cookie, coffee and cookie.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and attentive service.

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Also praised for affordable, lively atmosphere, fast service, generous portions, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Wi-Fi
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert
Cards and mobile pay

About

Federal is a Madrid café known for breakfast, weekend brunch, espresso drinks and a broad menu that includes meat and egg dishes alongside vegan choices such as a plant-based burger, vegan croissants and oat-milk coffee. A terrace, downstairs seating and a communal table give it room for outdoor meals or laptop work on weekdays; reviews also describe seasonal menu changes and occasional inconsistency in service and vegan-dish quality.