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The food here was fine but definitely not on par with what other reviewers said. We ordered the açaí bowl that had all of the fruit on bottom, some semi-cold smoothie like thing on top with a handful of plain cereal. It was good but nothing near an actual açaí bowl and the presentation lacked. I ordered the scrambled eggs with ham, spinach, and cheese which was good overall, but nothing to write home about. They were simply eggs with some dry toast (needed that tomato). Lastly, the mini chocolate croissant was like something you'd get anywhere else. The only thing that stood out was the matcha orange juice that was very yummy - some sweet and sour with the cut of the matcha. Very different tasting but proved to be the best part of our meal. Overall, this place was "eh". I was expecting much more based on previous reviews but found myself wishing I had only ordered the juice and cafe.
Hänsel is this cute little cafe on the streets of Barcelona, serving up some great essential sandwiches, pastries, pasta, juices, and coffee. My friends and I stopped by Hänsel on the last morning of our stay in Barcelona and it was a great experience all around. I got the Bikini sandwich (a ham and melted cheese sandwich) and asked if I was able to add some spinach. While they usually don't include spinach in the sandwich, they said they can add it for me with no extra charge! Also ordered an Americano, which came in a cute espresso mug and was great. Service wise, our waiter was fantastic. He could tell that we were tourists (obviously, from our huge travel backpacks) and recommended several menu items for us. The food came out quick and all the sandwiches were warm and toasty. I'd recommend Hänsel to anyone looking for a high quality, yet affordable and quick place to eat for breakfast/lunch/brunch! It's setup like your typical cafe, with many small tables and several wall outlets (I think), so it's definitely a relaxing environment away from the bustling city streets.
French pastries are done in perfection. The pastries with filo dough are crunchy and very tasty. We tried the 4 cheese Quiche, was so good that melts in your mouth. The "cafe con leche" is well done. If you like sweet orange juice this is the place...exquisito!!! The owner was very patient explaining the different pastries and food options and the server was very attentive. The ambience is very inviting, with a clear wood decore, clean and nice.
I believe we were helped by the owner. Very kind and accommodating. Okay... the eggs were superb. Scrambled eggs with cheese, mushrooms and ham. I asked my wife is this what fresh eggs taste like? If it is, I want fresh eggs every morning. My first espresso in Spain. More to come.
"Hansel...he's so hot right now." ...and that's the first thing that came to mind when coming across this place. Mugatu reference aside, it's a great place to take a break after strolling Passeig De Gracia. Staff is super welcoming, which is much more than I can say for several other shops and cafes in the area. They make all that juices and the two that we tried (kiwi melon and mango pear orange) were refreshing, delicious and thick (i.e. not watered down). Spent under 20 Euro for a breakfast sandwich, an egg scramble, a croissant and two juices.
I came across this cafe while looking for a different one. I'm glad I did. I finally got to have some pan de coca. It was sweet and delicious. Light enough to to perfectly with my cafe con leche. I will probably try something else next time I'm here. I've heard the food is great. In the meantime, though, I'm satisfied. I wanted to give this place 5 stars on service alone. The people here are so friendly! I really like the atmosphere and there were plenty of people when I went (around 6:30 on a Thursday.) I will definitely be back and I can't wait to try their actual menu. Even still, for a coffee and a pastry this place is swell.
Came here for breakfast with a group of 7... everyone loved their food and ordered more. Juices and coffee taste amazing! They have Mallorcas here!! I ordered a Mallorca with ham and cheese which surprised the server. "Never have I ever heard this order", he even named it after me "The Chris" none the less it was amazing and tasted like the Mallorcas I had in Puerto Rico. I plan to come here again since I'm here for a week... order "The Chris" you won't be disappointed
Cava- crisp and light. We were seated promptly. It was was very busy due to dia de los libros and today san Jordy another Unesco world recognized. Any way it was very busy and crowded in the city. Sellers of roses all over the streets. We ducked into this place and it was great bustling with activity but everyone was pleasant. They brought out little toasted bread. We ordered cold quinoa salad with fresh tomatoes and avocado. Very good not heavy at all! 2nd entree was clam with spaghetti very delicate flavor. It was hot and very good. A slight lemon flavor with spices. Once again very light. My only complaint was how long it took to get our check and pay. Which seems to be the case just about anywhere we go in Spain. Hence the 4 stars. Don't they know we are tourists and have a limited time?! ;-)
Very clean and simple!! Menu for lunch was kinda limited but they have great focaccia and salads! Light food with small portions which is healthy and doesn't leave you over stuffed!
Excellent place for breakfast or lunch. There is a nice selection of sandwiches, bread and fresh juice for just a few euros. You can even combine your own sandwich. I had two with salami, cheese and tomato. The tomatoes tasted like they were picked in the morning. The sandwiches were very good. I also had teo mini croissants which basically just came out of the oven, they were still warm - tasted great! For drink had a cafe latte and a kiwi+melon juice. I recommend trying their juices. Service was excellent, the older fella who took our order spoke very good english and even asked us which words should he be using for specific things to be more correct in his speech. The interior was very modern, it was not so noisy. I couldn't identify whether they had Wi-Fi or not though.
2 years ago
Friendly staff. Explained everything clear. English friendly. Nice food quality. Very nice for breakfast. read more
Wow! I really got lucky finding this place. I was going to take a day tour and got to the location an hour early. So my plan was to grab breakfast. The gentleman at the counter was so nice and explained what each sandwich contained. The ham was such great quality and the bread was so fresh and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chocolate croissant was so buttery and flaky and the chocolate was delicious. What a great find! read more
5 years ago
Hansel is an exceptional breakfast venue that we stumbled across early on during our time in Barcelona. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, and they squeeze some truly wonderful fresh orange juice daily; I'm a totally sucker for fresh OJ ;-) We visited here for breakfast several times and were never disappointed. On our first visit, I ordered the acai bowl with cereal and fresh fruit, and it was simply phenomenal! Everything was completely fresh and delicious :-) All the food at Hansel is wonderful - you simply can't go wrong with whatever you order. The prices are also VERY reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food; we averaged fifteen euros each visit for two people. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
The food here was fine but definitely not on par with what other reviewers said. We ordered the açaí bowl that had all of the fruit on bottom, some semi-cold smoothie like thing on top with a handful of plain cereal. It was good but nothing near an actual açaí bowl and the presentation lacked. I ordered the scrambled eggs with ham, spinach, and cheese which was good overall, but nothing to write home about. They were simply eggs with some dry toast (needed that tomato). Lastly, the mini chocolate croissant was like something you'd get anywhere else. The only thing that stood out was the matcha orange juice that was very yummy - some sweet and sour with the cut of the matcha. Very different tasting but proved to be the best part of our meal. Overall, this place was "eh". I was expecting much more based on previous reviews but found myself wishing I had only ordered the juice and cafe. read more
Hänsel is this cute little cafe on the streets of Barcelona, serving up some great essential sandwiches, pastries, pasta, juices, and coffee. My friends and I stopped by Hänsel on the last morning of our stay in Barcelona and it was a great experience all around. I got the Bikini sandwich (a ham and melted cheese sandwich) and asked if I was able to add some spinach. While they usually don't include spinach in the sandwich, they said they can add it for me with no extra charge! Also ordered an Americano, which came in a cute espresso mug and was great. Service wise, our waiter was fantastic. He could tell that we were tourists (obviously, from our huge travel backpacks) and recommended several menu items for us. The food came out quick and all the sandwiches were warm and toasty. I'd recommend Hänsel to anyone looking for a high quality, yet affordable and quick place to eat for breakfast/lunch/brunch! It's setup like your typical cafe, with many small tables and several wall outlets (I think), so it's definitely a relaxing environment away from the bustling city streets. read more
3 years ago
French pastries are done in perfection. The pastries with filo dough are crunchy and very tasty. We tried the 4 cheese Quiche, was so good that melts in your mouth. The "cafe con leche" is well done. If you like sweet orange juice this is the place...exquisito!!! The owner was very patient explaining the different pastries and food options and the server was very attentive. The ambience is very inviting, with a clear wood decore, clean and nice. read more
I believe we were helped by the owner. Very kind and accommodating. Okay... the eggs were superb. Scrambled eggs with cheese, mushrooms and ham. I asked my wife is this what fresh eggs taste like? If it is, I want fresh eggs every morning. My first espresso in Spain. More to come. read more
9 years ago
"Hansel...he's so hot right now." ...and that's the first thing that came to mind when coming across this place. Mugatu reference aside, it's a great place to take a break after strolling Passeig De Gracia. Staff is super welcoming, which is much more than I can say for several other shops and cafes in the area. They make all that juices and the two that we tried (kiwi melon and mango pear orange) were refreshing, delicious and thick (i.e. not watered down). Spent under 20 Euro for a breakfast sandwich, an egg scramble, a croissant and two juices. read more
10 years ago
I came across this cafe while looking for a different one. I'm glad I did. I finally got to have some pan de coca. It was sweet and delicious. Light enough to to perfectly with my cafe con leche. I will probably try something else next time I'm here. I've heard the food is great. In the meantime, though, I'm satisfied. I wanted to give this place 5 stars on service alone. The people here are so friendly! I really like the atmosphere and there were plenty of people when I went (around 6:30 on a Thursday.) I will definitely be back and I can't wait to try their actual menu. Even still, for a coffee and a pastry this place is swell. read more
3 years ago
Came here for breakfast with a group of 7... everyone loved their food and ordered more. Juices and coffee taste amazing! They have Mallorcas here!! I ordered a Mallorca with ham and cheese which surprised the server. "Never have I ever heard this order", he even named it after me "The Chris" none the less it was amazing and tasted like the Mallorcas I had in Puerto Rico. I plan to come here again since I'm here for a week... order "The Chris" you won't be disappointed read more
Cava- crisp and light. We were seated promptly. It was was very busy due to dia de los libros and today san Jordy another Unesco world recognized. Any way it was very busy and crowded in the city. Sellers of roses all over the streets. We ducked into this place and it was great bustling with activity but everyone was pleasant. They brought out little toasted bread. We ordered cold quinoa salad with fresh tomatoes and avocado. Very good not heavy at all! 2nd entree was clam with spaghetti very delicate flavor. It was hot and very good. A slight lemon flavor with spices. Once again very light. My only complaint was how long it took to get our check and pay. Which seems to be the case just about anywhere we go in Spain. Hence the 4 stars. Don't they know we are tourists and have a limited time?! ;-) read more
3 years ago
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8 years ago
Very clean and simple!! Menu for lunch was kinda limited but they have great focaccia and salads! Light food with small portions which is healthy and doesn't leave you over stuffed! read more
9 years ago
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11 years ago
Excellent place for breakfast or lunch. There is a nice selection of sandwiches, bread and fresh juice for just a few euros. You can even combine your own sandwich. I had two with salami, cheese and tomato. The tomatoes tasted like they were picked in the morning. The sandwiches were very good. I also had teo mini croissants which basically just came out of the oven, they were still warm - tasted great! For drink had a cafe latte and a kiwi+melon juice. I recommend trying their juices. Service was excellent, the older fella who took our order spoke very good english and even asked us which words should he be using for specific things to be more correct in his speech. The interior was very modern, it was not so noisy. I couldn't identify whether they had Wi-Fi or not though. read more
9 years ago
Simple, easy, quick. We went around 1130a. After all the heavy European food we wanted something mellow. We had the fruit with yogurt and a croissant with cappuccino--not exactly an American style brunch, but perfect. read more
4 years ago
14 years ago
Great breakfast, ate here 3 days in a row, had the Jamon sandwiches and some pastry's with coffee and juice, so good. read more
10 years ago
The young lady behind the coffee counter was so kind. I asked her for a menu and she said what do you want hon, I'll make it for you. So kind and the food was so fresh. Great place to take a time out read more
7 years ago
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12 years ago
Everything was great! We had breakfast here twice. We tried the quiches which were great and the second time we had the breakfast special. It was a sandwich, coffee & OJ for about €5 each. We also tried the brownie and another pastry covered in slivered almonds and icing sugar, both of these were awesome. I definitely want to go back next time I'm in town! read more
5 years ago
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10 years ago
My first day in Barcelona we stumbled across this place while waiting for our room. Service was great and they spoke English which was helpful. I had a small croissant sandwich and espresso and my wife had a juice and sandwich, also a croissants dipped in chocolate all for 13 euros. I will be back I'm sure within the next few days. read more
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