Sometimes you want a small cup of ice cream to take on a walk; sometimes dessert is the whole point of going out. These three Madrid shops offer different starting points, with addresses checked on their own websites. Choose according to your route and appetite rather than treating the selection as a competition for the city’s best.
La Pecera: taiyaki and ice cream in Malasaña
La Pecera’s official location page lists Calle Velarde, 2 and its taiyaki-and-ice-cream offering. The fish-shaped taiyaki makes the holder part of the dessert; it is a different experience from ordering several scoops in a cone.
Check which combinations of taiyaki, ice cream and toppings are available that day. If you simply want a quick break between sights, consider the size and whether you will be comfortable eating it while walking.
Sienna: a stop on Narváez
Calle de Narváez, 62. Sienna’s website presents ice cream alongside a café and pastries. Consider it when exploring the Retiro area, especially if not everyone in your group wants the same kind of afternoon treat.
Look at the flavours on display and ask about serving options before choosing. The brand is spelled Sienna, with a double n, which helps distinguish the correct shop when searching for directions.
Brando: ice cream and ice lollies on Hortaleza
Calle de Hortaleza, 55. Brando lists ice cream, ice lollies and frozen slush drinks among its products. Its website also mentions a Majadahonda location; for a walk in Madrid itself, use the Hortaleza address.
With friends, comparing formats may be more useful than comparing flavours alone. A cup, an ice lolly and a slush drink are different ways to enjoy a sweet stop and will not suit every moment equally well.
Check before ordering
- Ask the price for your chosen size and whether toppings cost extra.
- Check ingredients in the ice cream, holder and toppings.
- If you have an allergy, ask staff about the specific product and serving utensils.
- Do not assume flavours shown in an old photograph are still available.
Build the stop into your day
Pick a shop near your planned route instead of crossing the city to sample all three. Velarde, Hortaleza and Narváez each fit a different neighbourhood walk. If you want a meal first, see our guide to Italian restaurants in Madrid.
The archive image illustrates an ice cream display; it does not establish these shops’ current flavour selection.
Sources and checks
Information checked on 23 September 2026. Historical references are distinguished from current offerings; consult the sources when planning your visit.
