ME | A FIRST LOOK AT ARTE CAFÉ AT EL QUADRADO
ME | A FIRST LOOK AT ARTE CAFÉ AT EL QUADRADO HOSTED BY FOUNDER SOFIA ORTIZ AND MOTHER EURO
Join us Tuesday, June 16th at 11:00AM for an exclusive private preview with the MOTHER EURO community at EL QUADRADO — a Madrid concept store paying tribute to the craft, color, and quiet artistry of Latin American design. We are among the very first to step inside the shop's newest chapter: Arte Café at El Quadrado, the in-house coffee shop launching with Bolivian roaster ARTE COFFEE.
This morning is a soft, private opening — ours before it's anyone else's. Coffee will be poured by Arte Coffee, brunch bites will be served by the coffee shop's resident baker MOU, and founder Sofia Ortiz will be there to walk us through both the shop and the new café — its story, its collections, and the meaning behind every choice that brought it to life.
THE EXPERIENCE Hosted at EL QUADRADO, the morning is part brunch, part shopping, part introduction to a corner of Madrid that has quietly become one of the city's most intentional Latin American spaces. Coffee, freshly baked bites, and conversation will flow throughout the shop as Sofia walks us through the collections — the designers, the regions, the stories behind each piece. It's the kind of morning that feels less like an event and more like being invited into a friend's world before the rest of the city catches on.
ABOUT ARTE COFFEE
A Bolivian specialty coffee roaster, and its first in-house café in Madrid lives inside El Quadrado as a quiet tribute to founder Sofia Ortiz and her Bolivian roots. The partnership brings the craft, terroir, and care of Bolivian coffee culture into the heart of the shop — a continuation of the same love letter to Latin American design and craft that El Quadrado has always been. To open the café privately, with Mother Euro, before its doors swing open more broadly, feels like a quiet and meaningful beginning.
ABOUT MOU
The coffee shop's resident baker, MOU, will be serving the morning's brunch bites — slow, considered, beautifully made. A perfect counterpart to Arte's coffee, and a first taste of what daily life inside the new café will look and feel like.
ABOUT SOFIA
Sofia Ortiz was born in Bolivia and built El Quadrado in Madrid as a love letter to the designers, artisans, and collections of Latin America. Her work as a curator is rooted in heritage — bringing pieces from across the region into a single space, and creating a home in Madrid where the craft of Latin American design can be discovered, celebrated, and lived with. With the opening of Arte Café at El Quadrado, that love letter now carries the scent of Bolivian coffee — a quiet, full-circle moment, and one we're honored to share with her.
THE FLOW
We'll gather at El Quadrado at 11:00 AM for coffee from Arte, brunch bites by Mou, and a warm welcome from Sofia. From there, the morning moves at the pace of conversation — guided storytelling through the collections and plenty of time to browse, try on, and shop with the community.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
A private preview of Arte Café at El Quadrado, before its public opening
Coffee poured by Bolivian specialty roaster Arte Coffee
Brunch bites by the café's resident baker, Mou
A guided walk-through of El Quadrado's curated Latin American collections with founder Sofia Ortiz
An intimate, elevated group setting (limited to 12 women)
Connection with the Mother Euro community
A morning rooted in heritage, craft, and slow discovery
ABOUT EL QUADRADO is a Madrid concept store dedicated to the designers, artisans, and collections of Latin America. Founded by Bolivian-born curator Sofia Ortiz, the shop brings together pieces from across the region — clothing, accessories, objects, and editorial collaborations — under a single, intentional roof. With the launch of Arte Café at El Quadrado in partnership with Bolivian roaster Arte Coffee, the space now expands into café and gathering territory — a place where the story behind each piece, each cup, and each bite matters as much as the thing itself.
ABOUT MOTHER EURO is a curated community for English-speaking mothers building lives across Europe. We exist to support women through the emotional, logistical, and personal transitions of expatriate life, offering trusted guidance, meaningful connection, and a sense of belonging. Through thoughtful resources, intimate gatherings, and shared experiences, Mother Euro creates space for friendship, collaboration, and growth. Rooted in intentional living and connection, Mother Euro supports women in navigating life abroad with clarity, confidence, and community.
A Note Before You Join This event takes place at an external venue. All guests are expected to follow El Quadrado's guidelines throughout the morning. If you have any food allergies or sensitivities (including caffeine, gluten, or dairy), please let us know in advance so we can do our best to accommodate. We may capture light moments from the experience for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be included, please let us know in advance.
Cancellation Policy Please note that there are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, you may try to find someone to fill your spot, but please understand that this is your responsibility.