BAR MADRID — Restaurant in Leuven

When i came here for a coffee, i enjoyed my time here. But when we came for lunch and ate the bagels, the result was disappointing: the bagels where dry (two other tables already returned them). The experience was quite dissapointed since, certainly since I expected better and I do believe they can do better. I hope they will improve it, as the coffee and pastries seemed good and only toasting the bagels would already make a significant improvement.

And please make sure your toilet has tissues or something to dry your hands with. De dispenser was empty and the bin had near to nothing. This means that it wasn't refilled and (near) empty at the start of the day.

(I edited the review as the wording was more harsh then it should be. That said: minor issues always can occur and I do hope the'll improve on it. Both the preparation of the bagels as how the staff remedies the situation when two tables return...

This place was, for several years, a Leuven mainstay for delicious coffee and affordable yet tasty bagels on weekends and weekday afternoons. Unbeatable back then.

It seems that things are changing, unfortunately. While the coffee shop retains its cozy atmosphere and kind service, food is no longer served (besides pastries). The shop is now closed on Sunday mornings as well (formerly the busiest time), to make way for €30 yoga and coffee classes.

It’s with great regret that I notice this decision to move up the market away from students, but I hope it works out for the...

I ordered an iced coconut latte and an iced americano. Sadly, both drinks were quite disappointing. The flavor of the coffee was off, and the “coconut latte” didn’t seem to contain actual coconut milk—it tasted more like a different plant-based milk that didn’t resemble coconut at all. That said, I know opening a new café takes a lot of work, and I hope this feedback is taken constructively. A bit more attention to ingredients—especially the coffee beans and milk—could really make a difference going forward. Wishing...