Gran Cafe Gijon

May 2023 Our group had a wonderful custom meal here. Appetizers, main meal, flamed baked alaska, and all you could drink alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Local specialties, and wine. The entire menu had been pre-arranged. We had a private room in the basement. This restaurant is rich in history, and there are pictures everywhere on the walls. Super interesting. Our three servers had a mission to serve 47 of us quickly, and that they did. The drinks were cold, and the food was hot. No fooling around with these men. No joking around, no smiling, just great food and service. They were amazing. I had never had such unfriendly servers, yet awesome service. They worked so hard, and we all appreciated that. I would definitely go back on my own.

We stopped here after the opera around 11:30 pm night. I wanted something light, but ended up ordering the light white moist and tasty fish in a light cream sauce with peas. I ate at the outside cafe. The service was excellent and the food far exceeded my expectations.

It's not just how confortable it is, it is how wonderful the Service is. Stayed after visiting the museums area, in the original old indoors restaurant in the Street side, not in the terrace. The waiters Pedro, Julian (and all others) were all fauboulus, gentile, nice and gracious eventhough our ticket was smalll. They were very nice with everybody. Just great. And the food was perfect. Highly recommended.

From the moment I entered Café Gijón, I was immersed in its literary atmosphere: portraits of writers, marble tables hosting small literary gatherings, and that unmistakable espresso aroma. I sipped a cappuccino while browsing a community bookshelf. The staff were patient and discreet, almost confiding. Perfect for quiet reading or a creative meeting. Though touristy in parts, there's a genuine local clientele still debating between two historic bars. A place that evokes the fullness of twentieth‑century Madrid.

I have been there twice and both times on the terrace. The food was delicious and the waiters were very nice and friendly. Yes, it is not a mid-budget restaurant but the experience made it worth.

Great service and atmosphere. Lots of art on the walls. Had a quick lunch of croquettes, calamari, and patatas bravas.