Amazing flavor and huge sandwiches for a cheap price. A casual place that is a must try when in Barcelona.

In a city where most meals are expensive, I would say this place is a gem. You get a HUGE sandwich for 4.50 euros. Perfect to bring to the beach. My only issue was that I'm not a huge fan of onions and capers, so I had to pick it out of my sandwich. My bad for not asking before I agreed to put "everything" on my sandwich. read more

It's like an over hyped Subway with hard bread. I went here because I kept seeing a huge gathering of people waiting to be served. That usually means something special is on offer. One day I noticed the line was only made up of one couple of I decided to pounce. First up, the woman who served me was very rude. She just leans over the counter and points at you like you're annoying her. Once you give her your order she just turns away and goes to make it. Doesn't confirm the order or even make a noise to say she understood you. Not to mention the look of death upon her face as well. The same woman then flicks her hand at the group of people outside in order to get them out of the way so she can speak to people behind them. I felt like I was a fly on the food or something. Next thing she did was when a couple from out of town was picking the sauces they wanted on their sandwich they happened to step inside the shop so they could see them and hear her. She was not at all happy with that and quickly told them to get back outside. I put up with it (which I don't normally do, I usually leave places which treat me like this) because I was expecting something amazing to be the outcome. What I got instead was some pretty nice tasting chicken in the sandwich but that's all there was to really write home about. The bread was hard and hurt the roof of my mouth. The fillings (peppers, lettuce, and mayo) were all very soft from being out all day. Not to mention the shape of the bread makes it pretty difficult to eat without getting covered in chicken juices. I actually said to my girlfriend I would have much rather went to Subway because customer service is better and you don't feel like scum when you leave, not to mention the bread doesn't cut you a new one when you try to eat it. Overall, terrible place and the only reason it's getting 2 stars is because the chicken actually tasted pretty good. read more

Expect a line for some good sandwiches (bocadillos) which are recognized by many as the best in Barcelona. Very simple, but very good. Hearty and well seasoned chunks of grilled chicken cooked to order, fresh vegetables, and dressed with a couple of sauces in a baguette. It can get pretty messy with ingredients falling out everywhere when you eat it, but it really just shows how they aren't trying to skimp you on the fillings by just selling you a piece of bread. read more

I miss Bo de B so much! For 4 euros (or 4.50 if you want cheese), you can get a delicious and gigantic sandwich. I never came here for the plate (which I regret) because the sandwich is just the perfect take away meal. My favorite is the chicken which is grilled right in front of you - don't be alarmed by the raw meat sitting out, I know I was pretty scared the first time I came here. They cook so much chicken that it is never sitting out for more than 10 minutes. I ordered steak once and it was a little tough and didn't have as much flavor as the chicken, but my friends said that it is just hit-or-miss depending on the day. The purple cabbage will stain anything is touches so just be careful! The sandwich is huge and leaks a bit/spills out when eating it. Their patatas bravas are just frozen potato wedges which wasn't my favorite but they do use all their salsas on it if you like their salsas. The workers can be a bit rude to English speakers even though honestly, this place is just full of study abroad students. Be prepared to wait if you're coming at peak lunch hours. Sometimes they make you serve food to the people sitting down because this place is so small and cramped. My sandwiches were always prepared differently each time I ate here. Make sure to line up in the right line (right side for take away and left side for sitting down). TLDR: Order a chicken sandwich for a cheap, filling take away meal. read more

Beware! Stay away! I don't get what all the hype is about. This is a place that appeals to a bunch of study-abroad students who think this is "OMG" "literally" the best meal ever (hearing this, while standing in line, should have been our clue)!! First and foremost, this place is in violation of every single health code imaginable. Raw meat (chicken, steak, and ground beef) sits right next to the rice therefore, the juice of all this raw meat travels to the cooked rice and all over the counter. The personnel pick up the raw meat with their hands, not wearing gloves of course, and then go about making your sandwich or peel potatoes. Do they not know what sorts of bacteria exist in raw meat? Either No they don't, or they don't care. The sandwich bread sits on the counter! Yes on the same counter where 2 inches away are the plastic bottles of sauce and 10 inches away sits the pile of raw meat. If you think I am painting too gross of a picture, well, you should have been there. The girl working there touches her hair, rubs sweat off her neck while holding my sandwich in her other hand. Then they put rice and lentils and cabbage and all sorts of things in a baguette sandwich that just does not make sense. What happened to the good old prosciutto and butter or cheese, with some lettuce and tomatoes in a sandwich? For the quality of the food (which is non-existent) and the filth that craws all over this place, event the 3.50 euros is a total rip off. Save yourself time and money, go to the bouqeria off of La Rambla or anywhere else in the Barri Gotic, get a nice, decent sandwich, premium quality ham or salami, for 3 euros and call it a day. I have to admit that I feel so stupid for taking a bite out of that sandwich before throwing it out. The bland taste was all the more reason to hate myself for putting me through such a horrid experience. In a city that is stacked with hidden culinary gems, what a waste of meal was this. Yelp and TripAdvisor failed us this time... By the way, if you don't believe me on the raw meat next to the rice thing, just flip through the pictures that people have posted. Ick! read more

BARCELONA STUDY ABROAD STAPLE!!! honestly when you go to Bo de Be, for the best experience, go get a Desperados or 4, go to Bo de be early and then get the sandwich and then enjoy it on the beach. at that moment you are basically barcelona af read more

Stopped to grab a sandwich here due to the long line and cheap prices. Unfortunately, it's definitely not a fast-moving line! Even when I got to the front, it took quite a while to be acknowledged because they were still working on all the other orders. They do stuff quite a bit into the sandwiches, making them quite atypical with options like corn, lentils, olives, etc and it's all quite fresh. A tasty sandwich but not an amazing one and not necessarily worth a really long wait if you've got other things to do. A girl in line told me that it was mentioned in her guidebook so seems like backpackers like it. read more

Good Mediterranean fast(ish) food. Only problem is the long wait to get in. Great prices for what you get.

I have been to Bo de B several times and it is always the same story. Yummy food that's freshly prepared, coupled with poor & slow service. The wai ting time is always horrendous, no matter how few people are ahead of you. If there is more than one person waiting, then continue walking. Barcelona is full of great places to get a sandwich -- any bar will make you a good sandwich. Even for something a bit more expansive like Bo, there are other options out there. Here's a very recent experience, that is typical for Bo de B. 1) The sandwich maker asked someone who had already easily waiting for 10 minutes (not he was in the very front of the line), why he was still there. He told her that he was still missing a 2nd sandwich. 2) When it was finally my turn to pick the sauces I made the error to go inside the restaurant to have a closer look of what is available (sandwich orders are placed outside). I told the sandwich maker which sauces I'd like and then she told me in a very unfriendly tone to get back outside. When I ate my sandwich I discovered that she'd put on zero of the sauced I'd asked for. Once upon a time I really enjoyed going there, but the continual poor attitude by the staff and extreme slowness is just no longer acceptable, not even in a more laid back city like Barcelona. Go elsewhere instead. read more

I just want to highlight that these sandwiches are MASSIVE. Seriously, if you really wanted to save even more money / want to be able to walk afterward, you should split these babies. I got the smoked salmon with feta and was not disappointed although a girl in training was putting together my order and she misunderstood what I wanted. There were a billion fresh options of things to put on the sandwich so it didn't make a huge difference. Yes to patatas bravas. That is all. read more

You have the choice of either a baguette (veggie, cheese, hamburger, steak, chicken, tuna, or smoked salmon) ranging in prices 3€-3.8€., a baguette with feta cheese (4.5€) or a plate/salad with the above meat choices (4-7€). We arrived there at about 5:30 so the line was not very long... We had maybe 7 people in front of us. The line did move quite slow though, as there were only two people prepping the food, serving the tables, and making food for us in line. We ended up with two baguettes that totaled to be about 8,30€, then went next door to the supermarket to get a drink. Taste was decently good.. I had the smoked salmon and husband had the chicken. Quite a decent amount of meat (and actually everything else), but we didn't think that sharing one would have been enough for us :). My salmon was a bit on the salty side, however, so I spent the rest of the night looking for something to quench my thirst.. And then some. As far as quality and quantity of food, I give it 4.5 stars. Everything looked fresh! Service: 3. They are friendly and can communicate in English, but they need extra hands on deck! Cleanliness: 2. They cross contaminate meats and have raw meats out the veggies (probably not at the ideal temp), handled money frequently without washing hands, and picked up food and baguette with those same hands... Was a little bit off putting. Overall 3.5- for the quality and value of our meal. read more

Delicious!!!!! Anticipation made it better. Seeing all the food laid out and watching them prepare it was an experience in itself, at least for me. I'm a little ashamed to say I ate my chicken bocadillo in one sitting, partly because it would have been too messy to wrap up and save for later. But mostly because it's just that good. The bread, the meat, the avocados (costs extra), the veggies. Will definitely go back before I leave. read more

Can't beat the price and quality at this place. Everything was made to order. Fresh vegetables and meats. read more

Bo de B - Beef and chicken sandwiches - Sandwiches Near Me - Barcelona, B

Some days after class in Sant Cugat I would make the 45-60 minute journey over here. Incredible sandwiches, everything is fresh and they cook your meat on the spot. The beach is across the street so you can go eat your sandwich there! Definitely recommend. read more

Delicious sandwiches freshly made with options of veggies, lentils, corn. Yummy sauce options. Great prices. Usually has a line.

Food was good and came here after many recommendations, but I'm 99% sure it gave my food poisoning. I'd be cautious.

This was by far the best sandwich I've ever had everything is so fresh! The bread is incredible. I suggest going early cause lines get crazy! read more

This place has epic sandwiches. Barcelona sandwiches usually only consist of tomato bread with some chorizo so I was extremely excited to find a sandwich place with substance. The sauces are amazing and I recommend the chicken sandwich with everything on it. They give you lettuce, olives, onions, green peppers, cucumber, lentils, feta cheese and add 4 sauces! I also recommend the hot sauce if you don't mind spicy food, it's the same hot sauce used on patatas bravas so it's not too spicy. Only €3,80 for a huge sandwich. If you're with a group of 2-3 people share the patatas bravas because you will be full off the sandwiches. Tip: be prepared to wait. The line is huge and it's not he fastest moving restaurant. If you go right at 12pm though you can be one of the first people in line. read more

Came here and it was hands down the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. Went back about 4 times during my stay in Barcelona!

We hit this place right at 2 pm (height of lunchtime in Barcelona) and the line stretched way up the street. It's not the fastest moving line, but it was worth the wait. The bread was very fresh - crisp on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. I had chicken with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and avocado sauce and it was absolutely delicious and relatively inexpensive. read more

In a city where you're constantly figuring out how to scrape together a few Euro to buy some delicious lifewater (known by some to be Sangria, but whatever, tomato tomahto, you know?) any way to get delicious food at a reasonable price is always welcome. This little upscaled version of Subway is just that and then some. My guess as to what makes the subs so delicious are the meat seasonings. I don't know what they do, but what seems like a simple sub always ends up extra tasty and delicious, and better than what my expectations thought they were. Here's what you can expect in a nutshell: Delicious, fresh chicken or beef, fresh veggie toppings, perfectly toasted bread, a number of sauces to choose from, a line :(, and very reasonable prices (around 4-5 euro). Great place for weary travelers and locals alike. Hit up the Gothic Quarter for this great sub stop. read more

This was a great finding for our vacation in Barcelona. Close to Picasso Museum and the cathedral, very affordable, great food and very friendly service. Great place if you're hungry; the portions are BIG! You can have sandwiches or platters. Lots of veggies! read more

Good sandwich but slightly over hyped. I tried the chicken sandwich, and asked them to put whatever on it that they thought would be good. It had avocado, beans, cabbage, tomato, cilantro, and some other things. Tasty, and affordable. The service was quick and friendly. I would recommend getting your sandwich as take out, because there was a line every time we walked by (no matter what time of day). It was absolutely a good sandwich, and easily transported to the local beach. I do think that I referred the shawarma wrap that I got a couple of doors down, and there was no line. read more

Best chicken sandwich in town for a good price... its a small place, so mainly for take away.. ... read more

Yumm!! This was one of the best places (quality+quantity+price-wise!) I went to while visiting Barcelona! It's a little place, with about 5 tables or so - but most of their menu items are to-go things, so don't worry too much about sitting down! HIGHLY recommend their chicken-salad platter (6 euros, and can easily be shared by two people!) and their patatas bravas (3 euros) are to DIE for!! read more

**cautionary tale of bad food and sexism ahead** I was really excited to try this place, taking a whole hour long metro ride (should've been 35~ but I missed my stop... I digress..) after reading reviews saying this was a "must try." First off, in regards to the sandwich (I got chicken w/ everything but rice and hot sauce) it was really just okay. In my opinion it tasted like your standard halal/mediterranean sandwich that you would get from a street cart or falafel shack in NYC except it was on a baguette instead of a pita pocket. Definitely not worth the trip. As for service, I would give this place half a star if I could. When I was paying, the older man at the counter (the owner I imagine) told me I "should at least smile." Perhaps I'm too sensitive and I KNOW Spain doesn't really have a #MeToo movement the way America does, but it's not like he told the group of frat bros ahead of me to smile. I wouldn't have come back here for the food but I definitely won't be back here after that unnecessary comment. read more

Typical bocadillo, or sandwich, in Barcelona: Baguette and paper thin layer of Spanish jamon or cheese (both in rare cases). Bo de B bocadillo: Fresh baguette, hearty chunks of grilled chicken or steak, heaps of fresh vegetables and rice, and generous drizzles of tasty sauces both spicy and cool. Hands down best sandwich spot in Barcelona. Not worth the wait when lines are long, only because you might actually have to wait an hour to have your sandwich. Come at obscure hours and relish in being the first and only one in line. Minus one star for Bo de B placing the raw meats next to the rice, salmonella is real! read more

This is the best bargain lunch spot in Barcelona. In fact, its a steal at just 3 euro for what you get! The meat (your choice of chicken, beef, or season tofu) is cooked to order and then you choose from an exhaustive selection of sauces and toppings to create your own unique sandwich. The small restaurant can be hard to find, but the long line wrapped around the building corner should grab you attention. It is important to note that this line is the to-go line!!! If you want to eat your sandwich there, then pop inside and try to grab a table (although there are only about 5 or 6). The best part of the sandwich was definitely the crusty bread though. I normally eat my sandwiches open-face to save myself the carbs, but I made an exception for this delicious roll. Just make sure that you have a good supply of napkins on hand because they are not shy with the sauces! read more

With all of the sandwiches sold in Barcelona, this one is the BEST. Unlike all the other places, this place PILES on the meat, vegetables, and sauces. Everything is made SUPER fresh, and there is always a line out the door. The bread they use on the sandwich is fresh, and alone is amazing. Piled on with all the fresh ingredients, nothing beats it. My friend ordered a salad there, which was HUGE. It was just as delicious as the sandwich, and came with a basket of bread on the side, so essentially it was the same thing as the sandwich, but in salad form. Still great! So much food for your money. They have their own unique way of doing things. They have their own unique way of seating you. If you say you want to dine in, they tell you to wait outside. Then they will serve some people. When they are ready for you, they will call you in to sit. Then they will serve some people. When they are ready for you to order, they just call you from across the counter and ask what you want. Friends that have been here many times have told me they always have a weird way of doing things--theres no I came first so I will get served and order first, they just go with their own flow and serve whoever they want whenever the boss feels like it. But either way, it's worth the wait and their kooky ways for this food!!! read more

You want to show up about a half hour before they open (or reopen) because otherwise you'll wait much longer for everything and probably not get a table. The sandwiches are great and they make it right in front of you as you pick the ingredients you want from the case. Salmon is my favorite. All of the sauces are great too, and you can pick multiple ones to go on your sandwich. I also love their potatoes. The sauces served with them are also awesome. I was in Barcelona for 3 weeks and during this time I probably ate at Bo De B 6-8 times. Yes, I'm obsessed. But the prices are so affordable for a traveler on a budget that how could I not be so in love with this place?!? read more

This is a little hole in the wall place that serves super cheap and tasty baguette-style sandwiches. There's only a few tables inside so it's best as an on-the-go meal. The ingredients and bread tasted fresh and it seems like a very popular joint with the locals. read more

This place is awesome. It's great if you are looking for a quick, inexpensive place to eat. I got the beef sandwich and I wish I would have bought two to eat one later cause it was so good. My mom got the hamburger and she said it taste like meat loaf but still loved it. read more

Nice service and great food. Really fresh with lots of fresh vegetables. Price are ok. I really recommend it ! read more

Super great little spot. Vegetarian options. Fresh. Cheap and tasty. Couldn't recommend more.

I really really wanted to try this place ! We walked 15 to 20 minutes to this place 2 times and both times they ran out of food well before closing! It just left me confused and frustrated! If you want to give this place a try call ahead or go early ! read more

This place has the best bocadillos Ive ever had in Spain. I went twice during my 3 day visit and ordered the chicken and salmon. I preferred the chicken because they grilled the chicken in front of you so it was hot in their warm house made bread. Unbelievable sandwich experience. Highly recommend. read more

This place is outstanding. I wish I had started going sooner in my study abroad trip, because I would have eaten here almost everyday. The food is outstanding for cheap. The ingredients are super fresh and the staff is very friendly. I miss this place all the time and wish I could have it again! read more

All I can say is YUMM!! When I first arrived there was a line out the door of people waiting to eat here and it moved very quickly. They take your order and cook it per order. I had a chicken sandwich with all the sauces and trust me when I say they are so good!! All the veggies were very fresh and crisp, at it was only 4 euros!! I can not wait to go back! I have returned and I must say the papas bravas are the best things I have ever had, a must get with extra sauce. Trust me it's way worth it. read more

BEST sandwiches/salads in Barcelona hands down! The only downside is there is always a wait and is very popular amongst study abroad students. Definitely we'll worth the wait though! The tuna sandwich is my favorite ALL THE SAUCES!!! read more

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