The name of the quaint chocolateria was Chocolat and was located in the Huertas neighborhood, I did a little navigating, and found it. It's on the corner of Calle de Santa Maria and Calle de San Jose in Huertas. I don't know if it is still there, as my friend's shop is no longer there, so I can't ask him.

MM or Steve, will you let me know if it still exists.
I have a photo of chocolate and churros and oj, but don't know how to post it.

Yeahhhhhh Thanks Laduque ... That was what I thought it was called . Teachertraveler8 this place is so nice .. Just a regular neighbourhood bar on the corner of a street . Incredibly friendly waiters and , i´m told , great churros con chocolate ! I´ll check later to see if it´s still there ... I´m sure it is but I´ll check anyway .

First, sorry to hear your friend's shop is no longer there. Was it for the crisis? Probably so.

Also, next time I walk through Huertas I'll look for "Chocolat" if you'll give me/us the address.

As for the photo, first you have to have the photo hosted somewhere, including on Facebook. Once you have the direct URL to the photo you can post it here by using the instructions/icons after clicking on the "Switch to Full Reply Screen" button below the text editor of this thread.

Saludos, MadridMan

Our hostal is in Huertas, I think. (Hostal Jaen) Oh, I'm so excited to try this. Thanks so much everyone for all the help and information.

Why do you booking at hostels? and not in hotels .. I don't understand ... is the cost?

Last June, I stayed at the Hostal Persal and it was really lovely. The Jaen was recommended by some other travelers on this website and it is a bit less expensive. I will be traveling with my son this time, so my expenses are double. (two subway passes, two tickets into the museum, two lunches, two dinners...) I find the Hostals to be very nice and equal to lesser-priced hotels here in the US.

Before I got my apartment I alwyas stayed at hostales and never at hotels . My only wish was that the room was clean , had a decent bed and a private bathroom ... I mean , how much time do you spend in a hotel room !!! It´s just a base . I´m glad , teachertraveler8 that you had a good experience at Hostal Persal.. i´ve never stayed there but it always looks nice when I walk by it .
Gazpacho : I was at the supermarket earlier and couldn´t resist this photo :

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Hehehehehehe Plenty of horchata here ... and yes , teachertraveler8 , the best is from Valencia ,

teachertraveler8 . If your hostal is in Huertas then you´re 100% near to a flamenco bar called Cardamomo .. Gypsies go in to do jam sessions .. THE most amazing music .. Only problem is you have to get into Madrid time .. The live music will not normally start until about 1am .

Well, if I stay on EST, it will be 7 pm for me.