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We came here for some sweets while we were in Barcelona, and bubó came up in our search. We came in looking at all the decadent sweets and couldn't decide. We asked the girl behind the counter what she liked best, and she said she never ate anything there.... (weird) but recommended the Xabina to us because it was the 2005 winner of the world's best chocolate cake award. Boy, was that cake rich. We ordered a coffee to complement the sweetness of the cake. The cake is an olive oil cake, and has a variety of spices that complement the rich chocolate-y-ness of the cake. Pretty price for a small piece, but worth the experience of trying. I wouldn't say it was amazing, but it was still goooood. :')
Had a late dinner during our early summer visit to Barcelona, Spain. No reservation, but seating was available. This is near Santa Maria Del Mar Church which has several shops, restaurants, bars, and of course tapas options. Our server was very friendly and took great care of us. We ordered tomato bread, Iberico ham, potatoes, cheese tray, steak tartare, grilled octopus, and a chocolate dessert called Xabina. Everything was delicious! So many unique tastes and presentations - what's not to love about tapas. Trying many small dishes is the way to go. I get the sense Bubo is known more as a pastry shop, but the tapas are right up there.
TL;DR apparently best chocolate cake in the world?! Shared the chocolate cake, the one that has the shiny exterior. Wonderful. Decadent. Rich. W/ a macaron on top! Highly recommend sharing with a friend.
Dessert at night, they were closing and suggested we sit in their restaurant next door but we got turned away since they were serving dinner only. Tried their award winning cake and the Got Noir. The Got Noir was actually the favorite for my friend and I (it's the one in the glass cup). They didn't hold back on the sweetness, so it might be too sweet for some. Also pricey at 6€ each, had dishes less expensive in Barcelona.
At the end of a charming historical chocolate tour I took in Barcelona, we ended at this modern Catalonian chocolatier. Standing at the counter salivating while waiting for the apron-clad chefs to talk me through the options, an understudy offered me a small coco covered chocolate ball. It was truly stunning how delicious it was. At that point I knew this establishment was divine!! But really though, it was a smart, delicious experience and highly recommend!
Items Selected: Americano Iberico Sandwich Apple Cream Brioche Marzipan Walnut Croissant Orange Chocolate Walnut Éclair Conveniently located on Carrer de les Caputxes, both the Cathedral of Barcelona as well as Basilica Santa Maria del Mar nearby and Museu Picasso only a few blocks away, it was just past 08h30 that two guests stopped in at Bubo Bar for breakfast, nearby sister Bubo considered by many to be one of the city's more innovative spots for Tapas where owner and Chef Carles Mampel has been serving guests for over a dozen years. Known predominantly as an award-winning pastry Chef in his early years, both Bubo and the Bar next door opened when the Chef was just 37 and originally focused on glistening Macarons and beautiful Bon-Bons, it has been with time that Mampel has one both locals and tourists over with savories and although both the locations in Spain as well as those in Dubai and Tokyo remain predominantly sweet those looking for Charcuterie, a Sandwich or Tortilla Espanola topped with Meat, Cheese or Vegetables will certainly not be denied something good to eat. Spending far more money of the mothership than the Bar, the latter a sort of afterthought with drab gray benches, blue walls and fairly uncomfortable stools, it was after perusing the menu that a middle-aged Indian gentleman took a four-part order, two Americanos served quickly along with three Pastries while Iberico Ham was gently toasted between two slices of thin and crusty Bread in the back. Not exactly an expeditious sort of place, the lone staff-member having to run down to Bubo for pricing verification on the Éclair before returning to report a computer upgrade would delay paying the bill by at least fifteen minutes, it was with Coffee slowly sipped that a first taste was taken of a glazed Croissant filled with ground Walnuts in Marzipan, the taste every bit as sweet as it sounds and a bit softer than would be expected while the Apple Cream Brioche eggy, soft and light with the Custard base playing well off three gently baked wedges of Fruit atop the pastry. Typically not a fan of Orange and Chocolate, but told by the man behind the counter that the candied Rind was more 'tangy' than sweet, it was in fact in the Éclair that Chef Mampel's best work was discovered, the €6 price-tag making the crisp Choux and Dark Chocolate by far the morning's most expensive item though generally worth it, save for the additional ten minutes that it took for the computers to finally be up and running.
Touristy but rightfully so as desserts were appealing to the eyes and tasted just as good. 4 star for limited seating and not so friendly customer service.
Conveniently located outside of Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar in a little plaza, bubó Bar is a great little place to grab a meal while enjoying the ambiance of the area - preferably sitting outside. They offer a range of tapas and drinks, relatively similar to what other restaurants in the city offer. We went with the 20€ a person tapa lunch which included chicken skewers, patatas bravas, a soup of the day (was a melon soup for us), calamari, croquetas, a drink per person (went with sangria), bread with a tomato sauce, and dessert. Seemed like a good deal considering one glass of sangria was about 6€ and was included in the set menu. We enjoyed all of the food, especially the beautiful desserts which come from their confectionary next door called bubó. Our server was also incredibly upbeat and friendly. An all around pleasant experience.
What better way to celebrate my 100th Yelp review than reviewing my favorite restaurant in Barcelona! I was introduced to Bubó by a friend who had went to Barcelona a few months before me. She did all this research on great places to go in Barca & I just reaped the benefits. Bubó was on her list as one of the top spots & it just so happened to be directly across the courtyard from the gorgeous Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral (make sure you stop by, the stained glass windows are so beautiful). There is limited seating inside which doesn't really matter because outside is where you want to be. The food is fantastic, the sangria is delicious & the Bubó pasteleria next door doesn't hurt much either! Some of my favorite dishes were the mozarella mille-feuille, the tuna ravioli (probably #1), brie & coconut croquettes, iberian ham croquettes, grilled prawns, the mikini. You can't really go wrong with any of the choices though. Also note that the dishes are essentially tapas so while it sounds like a lot of food, it's really not that much. Prices are not cheap but you get what you pay for and that is quality my friends. I love this place so much I went back 2x on my last trip and I can't wait to go back again. Highly recommended stop in Barcelona.
Wow! Out of this world! The desserts are so detailed and much care is taken to create and serve them. Service was excellent. It is expensive but definitely worth it!
Bubo is best known for their beautiful and tasty pastries (awarded best chocolate cake in the world in 2005), but you must also make a trip to their tapas restaurant located next door. The patatas bravas are excellent, as are some of the other tapas plates, but what you're really there for is the sangria. Quite possibly the best sangria I have ever had in my life!! Each glass is made to order...no pre-mixed batches to be found here! The fruit is freshly cut, and then the sangria is lovingly prepared. First some granulated sugar on the bottom...then the fruit...then a layer of juice...then the wine...and then some kind of Bubo magic which will knock your socks off with your first sip. My mouth is watering, just thinking about it. YUM!!! Cheers!
Bubo is something different from anything else I have reviewed to date. I have not tried the tapas offering that they provide, instead I decided to focus purely on the cake and chocolate side of the business. Yes you heard me right, chocolate and cake!! Usually a mix of the both! They seem to specialise in very artisan desserts that mix together unusual flavours and come out tasting amazing. So for example a lemon cake with Parmesan cheese. Bubo is excellent. Quite pricey for portion size, but they are really providing some very different from the norm that tastes great. So good I went twice in 5 days when I was in Barcelona last month. Definitely one not to miss.
Bubo is shockingly good for what's easily the most touristy location in El Born. It's front and center for the church, courtyard and various streets and alleyways that all converge right before your table, so it's perfect for people watching. There's an extensive tapas menu, but for me the real standout was the Cambridge burger, which at 7.50 EUR was fairly priced and unbelievably delicious. I normally hold out hope on burgers abroad, but this was one place I'd be happy to return to just for the burger alone.
3 years ago
This is a great place to enjoy desserts with Americano coffee. They have beautifully made cakes with creative flavors. read more
We came here for some sweets while we were in Barcelona, and bubó came up in our search. We came in looking at all the decadent sweets and couldn't decide. We asked the girl behind the counter what she liked best, and she said she never ate anything there.... (weird) but recommended the Xabina to us because it was the 2005 winner of the world's best chocolate cake award. Boy, was that cake rich. We ordered a coffee to complement the sweetness of the cake. The cake is an olive oil cake, and has a variety of spices that complement the rich chocolate-y-ness of the cake. Pretty price for a small piece, but worth the experience of trying. I wouldn't say it was amazing, but it was still goooood. :') read more
Had a late dinner during our early summer visit to Barcelona, Spain. No reservation, but seating was available. This is near Santa Maria Del Mar Church which has several shops, restaurants, bars, and of course tapas options. Our server was very friendly and took great care of us. We ordered tomato bread, Iberico ham, potatoes, cheese tray, steak tartare, grilled octopus, and a chocolate dessert called Xabina. Everything was delicious! So many unique tastes and presentations - what's not to love about tapas. Trying many small dishes is the way to go. I get the sense Bubo is known more as a pastry shop, but the tapas are right up there. read more
7 years ago
Dessert at night, they were closing and suggested we sit in their restaurant next door but we got turned away since they were serving dinner only. Tried their award winning cake and the Got Noir. The Got Noir was actually the favorite for my friend and I (it's the one in the glass cup). They didn't hold back on the sweetness, so it might be too sweet for some. Also pricey at 6€ each, had dishes less expensive in Barcelona. read more
5 years ago
At the end of a charming historical chocolate tour I took in Barcelona, we ended at this modern Catalonian chocolatier. Standing at the counter salivating while waiting for the apron-clad chefs to talk me through the options, an understudy offered me a small coco covered chocolate ball. It was truly stunning how delicious it was. At that point I knew this establishment was divine!! But really though, it was a smart, delicious experience and highly recommend! read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Items Selected: Americano Iberico Sandwich Apple Cream Brioche Marzipan Walnut Croissant Orange Chocolate Walnut Éclair Conveniently located on Carrer de les Caputxes, both the Cathedral of Barcelona as well as Basilica Santa Maria del Mar nearby and Museu Picasso only a few blocks away, it was just past 08h30 that two guests stopped in at Bubo Bar for breakfast, nearby sister Bubo considered by many to be one of the city's more innovative spots for Tapas where owner and Chef Carles Mampel has been serving guests for over a dozen years. Known predominantly as an award-winning pastry Chef in his early years, both Bubo and the Bar next door opened when the Chef was just 37 and originally focused on glistening Macarons and beautiful Bon-Bons, it has been with time that Mampel has one both locals and tourists over with savories and although both the locations in Spain as well as those in Dubai and Tokyo remain predominantly sweet those looking for Charcuterie, a Sandwich or Tortilla Espanola topped with Meat, Cheese or Vegetables will certainly not be denied something good to eat. Spending far more money of the mothership than the Bar, the latter a sort of afterthought with drab gray benches, blue walls and fairly uncomfortable stools, it was after perusing the menu that a middle-aged Indian gentleman took a four-part order, two Americanos served quickly along with three Pastries while Iberico Ham was gently toasted between two slices of thin and crusty Bread in the back. Not exactly an expeditious sort of place, the lone staff-member having to run down to Bubo for pricing verification on the Éclair before returning to report a computer upgrade would delay paying the bill by at least fifteen minutes, it was with Coffee slowly sipped that a first taste was taken of a glazed Croissant filled with ground Walnuts in Marzipan, the taste every bit as sweet as it sounds and a bit softer than would be expected while the Apple Cream Brioche eggy, soft and light with the Custard base playing well off three gently baked wedges of Fruit atop the pastry. Typically not a fan of Orange and Chocolate, but told by the man behind the counter that the candied Rind was more 'tangy' than sweet, it was in fact in the Éclair that Chef Mampel's best work was discovered, the €6 price-tag making the crisp Choux and Dark Chocolate by far the morning's most expensive item though generally worth it, save for the additional ten minutes that it took for the computers to finally be up and running. read more
7 years ago
Conveniently located outside of Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar in a little plaza, bubó Bar is a great little place to grab a meal while enjoying the ambiance of the area - preferably sitting outside. They offer a range of tapas and drinks, relatively similar to what other restaurants in the city offer. We went with the 20€ a person tapa lunch which included chicken skewers, patatas bravas, a soup of the day (was a melon soup for us), calamari, croquetas, a drink per person (went with sangria), bread with a tomato sauce, and dessert. Seemed like a good deal considering one glass of sangria was about 6€ and was included in the set menu. We enjoyed all of the food, especially the beautiful desserts which come from their confectionary next door called bubó. Our server was also incredibly upbeat and friendly. An all around pleasant experience. read more
What better way to celebrate my 100th Yelp review than reviewing my favorite restaurant in Barcelona! I was introduced to Bubó by a friend who had went to Barcelona a few months before me. She did all this research on great places to go in Barca & I just reaped the benefits. Bubó was on her list as one of the top spots & it just so happened to be directly across the courtyard from the gorgeous Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral (make sure you stop by, the stained glass windows are so beautiful). There is limited seating inside which doesn't really matter because outside is where you want to be. The food is fantastic, the sangria is delicious & the Bubó pasteleria next door doesn't hurt much either! Some of my favorite dishes were the mozarella mille-feuille, the tuna ravioli (probably #1), brie & coconut croquettes, iberian ham croquettes, grilled prawns, the mikini. You can't really go wrong with any of the choices though. Also note that the dishes are essentially tapas so while it sounds like a lot of food, it's really not that much. Prices are not cheap but you get what you pay for and that is quality my friends. I love this place so much I went back 2x on my last trip and I can't wait to go back again. Highly recommended stop in Barcelona. read more
15 years ago
Bubo is best known for their beautiful and tasty pastries (awarded best chocolate cake in the world in 2005), but you must also make a trip to their tapas restaurant located next door. The patatas bravas are excellent, as are some of the other tapas plates, but what you're really there for is the sangria. Quite possibly the best sangria I have ever had in my life!! Each glass is made to order...no pre-mixed batches to be found here! The fruit is freshly cut, and then the sangria is lovingly prepared. First some granulated sugar on the bottom...then the fruit...then a layer of juice...then the wine...and then some kind of Bubo magic which will knock your socks off with your first sip. My mouth is watering, just thinking about it. YUM!!! Cheers! read more
Bubo is something different from anything else I have reviewed to date. I have not tried the tapas offering that they provide, instead I decided to focus purely on the cake and chocolate side of the business. Yes you heard me right, chocolate and cake!! Usually a mix of the both! They seem to specialise in very artisan desserts that mix together unusual flavours and come out tasting amazing. So for example a lemon cake with Parmesan cheese. Bubo is excellent. Quite pricey for portion size, but they are really providing some very different from the norm that tastes great. So good I went twice in 5 days when I was in Barcelona last month. Definitely one not to miss. read more
Bubo is shockingly good for what's easily the most touristy location in El Born. It's front and center for the church, courtyard and various streets and alleyways that all converge right before your table, so it's perfect for people watching. There's an extensive tapas menu, but for me the real standout was the Cambridge burger, which at 7.50 EUR was fairly priced and unbelievably delicious. I normally hold out hope on burgers abroad, but this was one place I'd be happy to return to just for the burger alone. read more
I had a box of macarons and their Xantina chocolate cake here. The Xantina chocolate cake won "best chocolate cake in the world" in 2005, and I completely believe it. I came to the store at 6pm, and there was only 1 cake left. It was truly the best chocolate cake I have ever had, and it was less than 5 Euros. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city. The macarons were yummy and better than usual bakery quality, but they weren't incredible. (Relative to laduree in NYC) read more
Every time I come to Barcelona, I always find myself packing too much around the waistline. Bubo is partly to blame for this. It's all your fault Bubo! Stop showing off your delicious treats in an organized and modern fashion. No need to rub it in my face... literally. read more
7 years ago
Nice way to end our evening. We each splurged on a dessert - order a few to get a variety - and a great way to have a nightcap - be it an espresso or a cocktail. Service is excellent here - was even patient with my attempts to order in Spanish. There were six of us and he just squished the tables together - no problem. They also have a retail store a ways up that serves desserts and you can purchase to go items and various chocolates and gifts. read more
9 years ago
I had breakfast here and the food was good. The service was also very friendly. It was also in a very nice location. They have a lot of good options here and the coffee wasn't too bad either. The only downside is that it was too overpriced. read more
13 years ago
The lunch and dinner menu looked a lot more appetizing than the breakfast menu..I was really excited to try this but the breakfast just wasn't that great. I had the global breakfast and it's simple two eggs, two bread, very thin slice of ham, and some grilled mushrooms. Really really simple..but wasn't that great..maybe I'll try the dinner menu when I get the chance.. read more
9 years ago
Fantastic food and drinks. Great atmosphere and wonderful staff, especially Ali! The hotel I'm staying in is just up the street so it was a quick walk and I've been several times already. read more
11 years ago
13 years ago
We haven't tried their tapases, but the deserts... Yummy! We've been here four times already and still have a lot to taste.. And everything we've tried so far was fantastic! You can take away, but it's not what you want, believe me.. They can offer you coffee or juice, but order cava. read more
11 years ago
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9 years ago
Bubo Bar was quite elegant for a little spot outside the Santa Maria Del Mar Cathedral. The crochets were delicious, even ordered a second round. We were not as impressed with the Spanish omelette- lacking salt. Great spot for a quick drink and bit to eat! read more
14 years ago
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