La Kama Café (Tropical Fresh Cocktail Bar), Madrid

About La Kama Café (Tropical Fresh Cocktail Bar)

This Chueca spot occupies the former Café Figueroa space—the legendary gay café that opened here in 1981 and became one of the neighborhood's earliest LGBTQ+ landmarks. La Kama Café took over the address in 2018, turning the two-level corner into one of Chueca's most versatile hangouts. It functions as a proper café by day, serving breakfast, brunch, focaccia, and coffee with cinnamon cookies, then transitions seamlessly into a cocktail lounge as the sun goes down. The tropical decor and diffused lighting create a jungle-like atmosphere that feels intentional without being overdone. The balcony and outdoor seating are prime real estate for people-watching on Chueca's main drag, while the upstairs offers a bird's-eye view of the passing parade. By night, tropical cocktails take center stage, and the bartenders—predictably attractive and efficient—keep the energy relaxed but flirtatious. It's a place that works whether you're solo with a coffee at noon or meeting friends for pre-club drinks at midnight, making it one of the more reliably welcoming spots in the neighborhood.