antirush

Iván and Paula run antirush from a quiet corner behind Mercado de Salamanca, in the Lagunillas pocket of the old town, a spot regulars still describe as a hidden gem even after word has gotten around. The interior is decorated with real attention to detail rather than a stock cafe look, and a guest book on the counter has filled up with customer drawings and notes over time.

The menu pairs specialty batch brew and espresso with a fully vegan food list, banana bread, molletes, an espresso tonic, and toast built around olive oil or a vegan tuna. The pace matches the name, no rushing anyone through their cup, and the shop has picked up a following among people looking for a quiet break away from the more tourist facing cafes closer to the cathedral.