Wonderful candy shop located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. I tried a number of their…read moredifferent candies/deserts and they were all amazing and were definitely unique from what you would normally see and get in the states. I had heard so much before coming to Barcelona about visiting the chocolate and candy shops in the Gothic quarter and didn't really appreciate it until I walked into this shop. If this was in the states you would definitely refer to it as a boutique candy shop. Very unique textures and flavors but all of them very very, very tasty.

Absolutely loved Torrons Vicens! There were so many different types of torron (nougats) and…read morechocolates and they let me sample lots of them. The young ladies handing out the samples were friendly and so generous with the samples; they kept urging me to try different ones and, believe me, I didn't need much encouragement! I love nougat! I love the softer nougats with almonds best, but I also had some with pistachios and fruits. The best was the one with almonds and chocolate! The bars come in different sizes, so if you want quick and easy-to-handle souvenirs to take home, this might be it. I think the smaller bars were 3.95 Euros while the larger bars were 9.95 Euros. My friend purchased a large box of the round ones before she realized they had smaller boxes and they graciously allowed her to exchange her purchase. Service was very quick and friendly. Wish there was a shop like this near my home; I'd be there quite often!!

Xocoa just makes you feel good when you enter the place...the aroma and the beautiful clean…read moredisplays just makes you want to buy something, even if you aren't that hungry. I've never been any bakery like it as far as design and style. The good taste in design spills over into the chocolates and coffee. Mm, I'm still thinking about it months after...

A beautifully imagined sassy & modern chocolate shop that offers something a bit more adventurous…read morethan conventional chocolatiers. Xocoa satisfies my two requirements for a good food experience: an inspired space and sumptuous... decadent chocolate! The pistachio, green tea, Jamaican pepper, black (90%) and almond are my favorites. Also the powdered coco is divine for cooking. Be sure to buy extra you pack away in your luggage as well as in your carry-on!

We were able to sample everything before buying so you knew what you were getting into. If there…read morewas something that wasn't out for a sample the staff gladly opened it for a sample. The service was impeccable. They also did tax refund if you don't live in the EU.

This is definitely somewhere you should stop in Barcelona if you have a sweet tooth…read more I had the hot chocolate without whipped cream. It was such a treat. One cup is definitely enough to share! I loved the dishes the chocolate was served in. They have a nice gift shop and a sitting area for the cafe. The cafe area also has salads, sandwiches, coffee, and pastries. Considering how busy the area is, the cafe was not busy at all when I went. I was easily able to find a seat and did not have to wait in line which was a huge plus

While we were in Barcelona rushing to make an appointment I noticed this shop out of the corner of…read moremy eye.. it looked so good that we decided to come back just to try some of their treats and boy they did not disappoint. We tried one of their chocolate desserts, a chocolate chip cookie and a matcha drink. All of them were great.. so great that I ended up buying a pistachio brookie to go. To this day we regret not buying more stuff to bring back home. The service was great and quick. The place was clean and cute to dine in with a few tables! Overall I'd definitely stop by if I'm in Barcelona again!

Had to try a gluten free bakery while in Barcelona of course (one of many). Chok is for chocolate…read morebut they didn't sell any actual chocolates... but there was a rotation of special flavored cinnamon rolls, rookies, brownies, mini cakes, cookies, and cheesecakes. There were a few loaves of bread but mostly there were those sweets and it seems they have those all the time. We got a regular cinnamon roll because the flavored ones didn't have as much of the frosting on it which is the best part, and a pistachio cream rookie... no im not sure what a rookie is but it looked like a Levain cookie (the famous one from NY) as it was a mountain of a dessert. We had both treats heated up... although they weren't actually hot lol. The cinnamon roll was on par with others I've had, maybe even slightly drier but the frosting was amazing and I still enjoyed it a lot. The rookie was quite decadent and the inside was an almost cake texture? Still quite tasty but I think both would've knocked it out of the park if they were actually hot and ooey gooey. Five stars because it wasn't bad but I can't say I'm super impressed. I will be going to other gf bakeries over this one

Indudablemente la mejor relación calidad-precio que he podido encontrar en Barcelona (e incluso en…read moreEspaña). Los que han viajado un poco sabrán que LEONIDAS es un estándar en Bélgica, Francia, Holanda y otros tantos paises... donde prácticamente hay una tienda por cada pueblo importante. Y creédme, ser un estándar en Bélgica, cuna del chocolate, es estar a años luz de lo que estamos acostumbrados aquí en cuanto a variedad, calidad y frescura. Y si les digo que el precio está por debajo de nuestros mejores bombones nacionales, se preguntarán ¿cómo puede ser? Todavía no lo sé pero algún día lo descubriré... Sea como sea, los LEONIDAS me apasionan y les puedo asegurar que ver como los sirven en la tienda que tienen en Barcelona, es todo un espectáculo que una no puede perderse... ¡ Un 10 !

From the owner: Punto de venta oficial de los legendarios BOMBONES frescos de CHOCOLATE belga LEONIDAS…read more Sus deliciosas "pralines" son creadas respetando las mejores tradiciones del Maître Chocolatier: 100% pura manteca de cacao, 100% gusto, 100% calidad, 100% frescura... y con los mejores ingredientes del mercado. Su extensa gama de más de 100 referencias diferentes, con rellenos de nata fresca, cremas caseras, mantequilla, ganaches, pralinés, licor, las orangettes, la pasta de fruta, las trufas, etc. han adquirido fama mundial y siguen causando sensación entre los choco-adictos. Productos sin azúcar, sin glúten, kosher. Venga y déjese seducir por nuestras especialidades. Haremos de Vd. todo un experto.

Hit chocolate and churros are a must when visiting Barcelona. This is a small shop with great…read morechurros and the almonds are also excellent!! Don't forget the coffee.

From the owner: Estamos especializados en la elaboración de todo tipo de masa frita: churros, porras, pestiños,…read morepatatas, buñuelos de bacalao, patatas tipo paja, y todo tipo de snack.. Nuestros productos estrela son: almendra frita, morro de cerdo, patata frita y por supuesto los churros y las porras que se pueden degustar con una taza de chocolate o cafe con leche.

Two Nights in a Row -- That Says It All!…read more This is officially our spot that we had to come back to for the second time while in Barcelona! There are definitely plenty of places for churros with chocolate around the city, but stumbling upon this one totally changed my perspective on dark chocolate. I used to be a white chocolate gal, but now I've come to realize that dark chocolate can be so decadent -- slightly bitter with the perfect amount of sweetness. Honestly, it was rich, smooth, and totally drinkable. The churros were nicely fried -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside -- and paired perfectly with that delicious dark chocolate. So good that we came back two nights in a row, which rarely happens when we're traveling. Very nice service, cozy vibe, and definitely a must-stop sweet treat while in Barcelona. Happy eats!

Best chocolate products in all of Barcelona. Especially their blended drinks on a hot day. If you…read moreare an intense chocolate fan, go for their "Be Adventurous" line. Every time I ordered one, the workers asked me "are you sure"? And warned me that it's made with hot water. They must have had a lot of people complain about it but the orange gold was absolutely delicious. You have to be a true chocolate fan though.

BEST BAKERY in Barcelona! Amazing pastries in the window drew me into this shop where there are…read morecounters full of sweets and candies. I got this sugar coated pastry that was filled with custard. Staff are very friendly even as a tourist.

If in Barcelona, this is a must stop. I come here for the honey candy. It's near the history…read moremuseum and conveniently located by a metro stop. Even if you're not close by... it's worth the trip. Service is quick and efficient. Who knew history would taste so good.

Papabubble is such a cute little shop to duck into while roaming around the city. My mom and I…read morestopped in after I saw that there was a location in Barcelona (they have shops in a number of major cities). I figured these little hard candies would make perfect souvenirs to take home to friends and family. The store itself is not very large at all. With about 10 or so customers in the store, it was a bit crowded, but after some of them finished their purchases and left, it was much easier to walk around and take our time perusing the different candy designs. I opted to get a large bag of fruit mix candy and a small bag of the Barcelona icon candy. The lady that was helping us was kind enough to let us sample a bunch of different flavors, and took the time to identify each of the Barcelona bag flavors since the bag itself didn't list them. Everyone who saw and tasted the candies back home loved them! They thought each piece was so unique and you could really taste each flavor distinctly. My personal favorite had to be the pineapple and the mango. With such a positive experience at the Barcelona Papabubble, I'll be sure to seek out locations in other major cities that I visit. Yes, these candies may be a little pricey, but the quality and unique images in each piece and the reactions you get from others are worth it.

I just got back from Barcelona and we went out of our way to visit this place because it was rated…read moreso high. As it turns out, this was one of the coolest places we visited. We got there after not knowing exactly where it was or when we would get there (not havning Google Maps internationally doesn't make it easy). The customer service was wonderful. They make their own hard candy and it has a very modern, hip feel to it. They have a couple displays set up in their front windows made out of candy that they change every couple weeks. When we went they had a display of dragons. I can see why this store is gaining popularity. I was very impressed with how happy they were to have us there. The artisan candies are very tasty and I almost feel bad eating them because they are so detailed and just cool. We were able to see them make a fresh batch of strawberry flavored candy. It was so cool to see the start to finish product and to be able to taste it, it was still so warm. It was our daughters first taste of candy and she couldn't get enough! Bottom line, this place is definitely worth the visit if you want to see something unconventional in Barcelona as opposed to all the typical tourist attractions. It's a small shop, but worth the visit, the prices are very reasonable especially with all the detail and care that goes into making these special candies.