Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Federal

    4.4 (69 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafeteria, Modern European
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Federal Photos

    FEDERAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

    Recommended Reviews - Federal

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Jill G.

    The one and only time we visited Federal, they kept us waiting for our food so long that we actually considered just leaving, as we had an appointment elsewhere.  Just as we were leaving our food came out, so we stayed and ate. While the food wasn't bad, it certainly wasn't worth close to a one-hour wait!  Wait times that long are simply inexcusable, especially since during the time we were there, the restaurant was nearly empty... To add insult to injury, the level of service was definitely sub-par, and our server was actually rude when we asked her about when our food might arrive.  Bottom line: decent food doesn't justify excessive wait times and sub-par service.  There are lots of other places to get breakfast in Barcelona; I recommending skipping this place and finding another venue.

    Chorizo with Eggs
    Ray N.

    Came here for breakfast before our first full day at Barcelona. Everything was delicious. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with bacon and my wife ordered the chorizo with eggs. Also added a mocha and a croissant. We came here around 9 am but got crowded around 10 am. Service was great and food was presented beautifully

    Mocha
    Nola S.

    Wonderful, modern cafe and staff with good vibes. Delicious food and mocha lattes - we've returned several times during our visit to Barcelona!

    Avocado Toast w/ smoked salmon

    Avocado Toast was amazing! Also got a long black coffee which was very strong. Would def recommend.

    09/10/17 @endoedibles on Instagram for more
    Michael U.

    Items Selected: Americano, Iced Coffee with Sugar and Cream Chocolate Caramel Bar, Apple Streusel Cake, Raspberry Coconut Cake Serrano, Comte and Basil Croissant Warm Ginger-Banana-Hazelnut Bread with Whipped Espresso Butter Located within walking distance of ARTiSA, its address at Passatge de la Pau 11 in Barri Gòtic making the restaurant quite popular with international visitors, it was in continuation of Breakfast that two guests sat down at Federal Café just past 10h00 on Saturday, the menu offering everything from Avocado Toast to Pancakes easily the most "American" found in Barcelona, the fact that Federal Café is part of a chain with locations in several Spanish cities only found out later, but really not surprising. Intended to reminisce of a city in Australia where "there's not much to do but dream, and watch the rain fall on quiet streets and the phonebox," an odd description for the open floor-planned space with modern design and a soundtrack playing Silversun Pickups at a volume that can be heard outside, it was after perusing the Pastry Case that the decision was made to take a seat and although the place fairly busy for the weekend service was mostly efficient, Coffee and Pastries delivered in less than ten minutes with hot items from the kitchen ready in about twenty. Celebrated by fans for the exact reason that diners seeking authenticity may wish to forgo a visit, the menu not remotely 'Spanish,' it was with high hopes of seeing how an Australian 'idea' planted in Europe would execute foods from back home that first bites were taken of the Jammy Coconut Cake that tasted wholly natural and thus mild but elegant while the Apple Strudel unfortunately went a bit too heavy on the buttery Crumbs and thus came across one-dimensional and heavy, though not in a good way like the Chocolate Caramel Bar which was essentially a wedge of soft Toffee topped in a thin layer of Ganache. Breaking up the sweets with one savory, "Neck of the Woods" still playing loudly overhead from beginning to end, it was with a far better base than at ARTiSA that Federal Café built it's Breakfast Sandwich with a thin layer of Serrano, lightly melted Comte and a Basil Leaf, the Croissant maintaining its crunchy exterior atop soft layers while the griddled Banana Bread was moist and delicious with plenty of spice notes and lightly sweetened Espresso Butter.

    Justin J.

    This was an amazing find in the middle of an unassuming street. Good coffee, GREAT food. The avocado toast was perfectly ripe and just the right amount of crunch. The salmon was perfect while the poached eggs oozed just the way they were supposed to. Truly, if you have a brunch or lunch in Barcelona, make this one of your stops. Price is about average but nothing outrageous.

    Omelet, veggie sandwich
    Kennedy T.

    Federal was our first stop in Barcelona and it was soo good! The place is really clean and has great energy. The service was fast and friendly! The food was amazing and also had a lot of vegetarian options so I'm happy we picked this place to eat! Definitely will be coming back!

    Orange cake and cortado
    Jess H.

    After a couple days of tapas and gazpacho, we were ready for some cafe food. After a little map confusion, we found this Federal location tucked down a quiet lane. The mellow atmosphere was a nice break from the tourist hubbub and the food was delicious. I ordered the Hippie, a veggie burger. I often avoid these on menus as so many are frozen tasteless things, but this one was delicious--perhaps one of the best I've had out. My husband was delighted by his BLAT sandwich, everything from bread to bacon of excellent quality. We finished by sharing a slice of their orange cake--I can't recommend this enough. Overall, we were both very impressed. We weren't expecting typical cafe food to be one our favorite meals in Barcelona but the simple goodness of the ingredients and flavors might just put it very near the top of our list.

    Clifford M.

    Yes! It is that good. The food-excellent: fresh avocados, spinach and mushrooms generously served. The chorizo- not fatty and tasty. Eggs! Our multi-special request order was up in minutes! The service- fantastic: we had one of those pushy "people" trying to get seated ahead of us, despite us having checked in and patiently waiting. A woman brushed past me, attempting to seat herself and her husband easily twice her age, and the waiter graciously pointed out we were waiting. Recognizing we were Americans, the woman argued in Spanish, and the waiter politely apologized, and explained she would simply have to wait. Impeccable class! - the waiter, that is. The best breakfast I've had in months!

    Oven-baked eggs with bacon. Absolutely delicious!

    This place is amazing. I ordered the oven-baked eggs with bacon and my wife ordered the morning burger. Both were absolutely delicious! Service is great

    Reuben sandwich

    See all

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Amazing breakfast. The food was great. If you love avocado, come here. Try the vegan monkey smoothie

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe G.
    81
    47
    42

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anula G.
    26
    27
    40

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kate M.
    0
    22
    21

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Super cute, great place to do work. A bit pricey for what it is, but I would def go back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of c c.
    20
    37
    5

    8 years ago

    Good food, service extremely limited. You can only like this place if you are a student that needs to state here a few hours

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jesse L.
    10
    74
    45

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of RJ S.
    26
    8
    8

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    You definitely should try the Egg benedict , it is perfect! Also I tried filter coffee, which is also in my besties!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Great place for brunch. Tasty selection sandwiches, croissants, coffee, juice and smoothies. Fast and friendly service.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Claire G.
    152
    74
    5

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Great atmosphere, delicious food, friendly inviting staff, perfect coffee.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Federal Reviews in Other Languages

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Cafeteria 122 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Disfrutar - Crispy Egg Yolk

    Disfrutar

    4.8(138 reviews)
    2.3 kmL'Eixample
    €€€€

    Amazing! Dining here…read moreis like tasting a painting - or eating a piece of music. It doesn't offer the cozy aroma of an Abuelas Spanish kitchen, but visually every dish is stunning.

    Be aware: Do NOT waste your money at this restaurant if you are Asians!!!…read more We dined at Disfrutar with high expectations given its 3 Michelin stars, but unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We were the second party to check in yesterday. However, when several hosts came out, they escorted multiple European groups who arrived after us into the restaurant first, while leaving our party waiting. As an Asian family visiting from the United States, this made us feel uncomfortable and raised concerns about whether we were being treated differently. The situation became even more concerning during the meal. My daughter was holding a glass of orange juice when the glass suddenly broke in her hand and cut her left thumb. A staff member came to clean the table and clearly saw her bleeding finger, yet there was no apology, no concern, and not even a simple "Are you okay?" This lack of basic care and empathy was shocking. At a Michelin 3-star level, service should be attentive, respectful, and consistent for every guest. Unfortunately, our experience made us feel overlooked and unwelcome. At this level, service is not optional--it is a fundamental part of the experience. Being made to feel overlooked and unwelcome, combined with the lack of care in a situation involving a child's injury, made this an experience we cannot recommend. To be fair, the cuisine itself was exceptional--creativity, presentation, wine quality, and overall execution were all at a very high level (close to 10/10). The taste was strong (around 8/10). However, the customer service was extremely poor (1/10), and unfortunately, that overshadowed the entire experience. We hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and reflects on how all guests are treated. There are many choices when it comes to fine dining, and service matters just as much as the food.

    Photos
    Disfrutar
    Disfrutar
    Disfrutar

    See all

    Sergi de Meià - Black truffle Rice

    Sergi de Meià

    5.0(12 reviews)
    2.2 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    Growing up in the kitchen of the family restaurant can prove to be one of the best hands-on…read moretraining in the culinary arts, as it did for Chef Sergi de Meia. In his namesake restaurant in Barcelona, he creates an authentic Catalonia-inspired menu using only certified local ingredients that are sustainable, organic, and ethically sourced wherever possible. Sergi de Meia's commitment to not only outstanding cuisine, but also to the environment and the community is impressive. A friend and I enjoyed an outstanding dinner at Sergi de Meia. The staff was wonderful, providing impeccable and attentive service that goes above and beyond the standard of hospitality. I thought the restaurant design was beautiful, and while the space is narrow and deep, the décor is light and contemporary, which makes for a great atmosphere. We share similar tastes, so my friend and I each ate the same dishes. We started with a taste of cauliflower cream, with pea shoots and crushed nuts. The cream was smooth and the nuts added a crunchy texture. The local asparagus with sheep's cheese cream and herbs was fresh and earthy, the vegetable tender and not tough, while the cream was salty and seasoned with the right mix of herbs. We also tried eggs and potato riojana style, and the flavors really gave a sense of the famous region of Spain. During the main course, we enjoyed fresh fish from the local market, with fresh green peas, chanterelle and saffron, which added a beautiful dose of color. We also loved the dish of local sheep, pumpkin, egg and cheese, as the texture provided an outstanding mouthfeel and is the epitome of local comfort food. For dessert, the server recommended the specialty chickpea fritters with cream, which use the traditional Catalonian chickpea flour. They were sweet and dense, a perfect way to end the delicious meal.

    My partner and I made reservations a few weeks ago from California. We noted the crab allergy…read moreonline, the Chef was on top of it when we arrived. It was incredible to think that the Chef that arranged the menu, brought our food, gave us a bit of a story behind the dishes. All while looking over as the crowd steadily built through our dinner. It is such a rare dinning experience. We had a prefix menu with some options to select from. The timing was great, not fast giving you time to enjoy every bite. The food was hot which was important since it was such delicate dishes. So much flavor, we tried food outside our comfort zone and loved it. Chef Sergi really nails the pairings in food selection. I do not believe you can get a better meal than here in all of Barcelona. We only wish he had a restaurant in Los Angeles, California.

    Photos
    Sergi de Meià
    Sergi de Meià
    Sergi de Meià

    See all

    Polka Bar

    Polka Bar

    3.4(5 reviews)
    3.9 kmLes Corts

    Hours are not was is posted. Went there twice on a Sunday and Wednesday and they were closed.read more

    Wow - who knew? I'd been jonesing for some Polish food lately - perhaps because spicy sausages are…read morenot very common in Catalonia, or maybe just because Polish food is so darned tasty - nevertheless, four of us went there to celebrate a birthday. We started with three tapas: Pierogi Therapy (Pierogi ruskie) that were just a tad overcooked; Arenque del Báltico (Śledzik), a cold dish featuring many wonderful seafood flavors; and Say Cheese (Oscypek), lightly grilled goat cheese with red berry jam - kind of a dessert tapa, perfect before the main event. Deelish! Although there is a nice variety in their menu, the four of us selected the same two main courses: El Buen Rollo (Gołąbek), a large cabbage roll stuffed with nicely seasoned ground beef and rice, covered with a somewhat sweet tomato sauce. Each order came with two rolls. Each one was more than enough for one meal! Kopernik Was Right (Kiełbasa) was spicy and came in a bed of sauerkraut, on top of mashed potatoes. Pure comfort food! We finished off with a slab of their Polish-style cheesecake - and yes, one slab was enough for the four of us. Even the coffee was perfect! (You can always tell when a restaurant doesn't keep their coffee makers clean - this place clearly does.) Finally, a "chupito" of Polish vodka, nice and dry. I can't wait to go back again and try other items on their menu!

    Photos
    Polka Bar
    Polka Bar
    Polka Bar

    See all

    Federal - cafeteria - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...