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Healthy, Hearty, and Huge Portions in Barcelona!…read more Been craving something on the healthier side while in Barcelona and came across this spot on Google with tons of high ratings -- and now I see why! Key thing to remember: this place is CASH ONLY, so come prepared. The workers (or maybe the owners) were super, super friendly and very welcoming from the moment we walked in. We decided to eat inside, and wow -- the portions were absolutely ginormous! I ordered the chicken plate, and hubby got the beef and chicken plate, and both were delicious. Each plate came loaded with rice, lentils, red cabbage, tomato salad, lettuce, avocado sauce, plus a spicy hot sauce on the side. We also ordered fries, and it even came with bread to scoop everything up -- such a satisfying meal. All this for 24€. Definitely a must-try if you're looking for something filling but still feels a bit lighter on the tummy while exploring Barcelona. Happy eats in Barcelona!

Simple, cheap sandwich shop in Barcelona with made to order sandwiches (unlimited toppings). Get…read morethere early because the wait is typically 1hr. All sandwiches were 5 euros but some went up to 6. I got the steak with tomato, feta, cucumber, lettuce, avocado and 3 house sauces. My steak was juicy and cooked once I ordered. Everything was flavorful and fresh but wish there was a little more meat. The staff is friendly. Don't plan on eating inside as it is very tiny with 4 tables (they don't let you eat inside if you bring outside drinks) and CASH ONLY.

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Baluard

4.6(76 reviews)

0.4 km•L'Eixample

We literally stopped her every morning we were I. Barcelona…read more The pastries are Amazing! Especially the white chocolate croissant. Though the cinnamon rolls were pretty delicious as well. The service was wonderful and quick even when it is busy. The staff grabbed up pastries, heated sandwiches and made specialty coffees quickly and with a smile. There is also a very cute sitting area with a lush green plant wall that has a ton of natural light great for selfies and relaxing

This place is incredible--from their coffee and pastries to their breads and sandwiches. Luckily,…read moreit was just two blocks from my hotel, so I enjoyed breakfast there every morning. The staff is fantastic--friendly, accommodating, and always smiling. With several locations across Barcelona, I highly recommend checking out this spot if you're visiting the city.

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Assorted heavenly pastries

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So many pastry choices

Conesa Entrepans

4.4(70 reviews)

1.9 km•Barri Gòtic

How can a simple jamon iberico and Gouda cheese sandwich be so good? They use flavorful jamon…read moreiberico and crusty bread, and press it until the bread is perfectly toasty. It's comfort food in a carry-out sandwich.

Enjoyed a few sandwiches and patatas at this place. Gluten free bread option for my son. Sandwich…read morewas delicious and flavorful with nice dipping choices. Guys working had loads of smiles and super friendly. Nice window for people watching. Next to govt building.

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Viena

4.3(76 reviews)

1.4 km•El Raval

Their jamon iberico sandwich was dubbed to be the best sandwich by the NYT so of course I didn't…read morewant to pass-up the chance of trying it out while in Barcelona. We came in just a few minutes after the opened so the place was practically empty -- other times when we'd pass by this place, it was always busy. Ordered their small iberico sandwich as I wasn't as hungry and a small coffee that came with two mini croissants. The iberico sandwich was pretty good! Simple but the iberico was definitely the star ingredient. Only downside was it was a bit on the pricey side and you can practically get a similar sandwich but cheaper elsewhere. The strong coffee and mini croissants paired well together. Good option for a quick breakfast on La Ramblas

The bread was toasted just perfectly. Everything was simple yet perfect. Coffee was strong and…read morecreamy. All 8 of us weRe happy campers. The rest of our trip we wanted to return but didn't have the chance. ;(

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Piano on the 2nd level at Viena

Foc i Oli

4.9(101 reviews)

0.5 km•L'Eixample

It has been CLOSED for 2 years!!!! Please update long walk for nothing. A tapas type restaurant…read morein its place.

Delicious hamburger - I highly recommend it. Taste better than any burger you can get in Barcelona.read more

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Foie Burger

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Pans & Company

5.0(3 reviews)

0.7 km•L'Eixample

Went there twice and fresh food. We got our order pretty fast. Falafel sandwich was absolutely…read moredelicious. For 9.5 with fries and drinks, you can't beat that

Pans is only half a step above McDonalds for fancy food folks, but there's only so much organic,…read morefree-range, farm-to-table, molecular foam I can handle. I did my junior year abroad in Barcelona decades ago, and Pans was my fast-food grab-and-go lunch of choice given that I didn't always have 2 hours to sit in a cafe and do the full European thing. Fast forward to today, and I had to go back just to see if the chain still existed. Sure enough... same old Pans, same old menu, same old grab-and-go. I got my "usual" pechuga de pollo sandwich and was transported back thirty years. Five unabashedly nostalgic stars for Pans.

Pans and company located in gran via 2 mall

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Mercat La Boqueria

4.5(1.1k reviews)

1.6 km•El Raval

A kicked-up farmers market with several rows of vendors selling produce, tapas, fish, cocktails,…read morecoffee, and specialty products. The market's natural perimeter is dotted with sit-down cafes if you prefer to have table service. Organized, good variety, good atmosphere. It is rare when a market that sells a lot of fish, does not reek of fish from a block away, so it is a very clean market and we saw evidence of constant clean-up. Delicious and impressive spot to grab a few little bites to eat your way through the market, or to bring back with a bottle of wine for your hotel picnic when you're hungry but your tired tourist bod can't bear a full service din din.

I love this market! If you're visiting Barcelona, it's an absolute must! It's always buzzing and…read morepacked with people, but the food options are endless. From fresh seafood to fried ones, everything looks and tastes incredible. Some stalls even have seating, so you can sit down and enjoy on the spot. You're guaranteed to find something you'll love or at least something fun to try!

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CocoVail Beer Hall Barcelona

4.4(100 reviews)

0.5 km•L'Eixample

Fun little American beer bar style place in Barcelona…read more I've been here twice, and enjoyed both times! The beer selection is vast and great, I've enjoyed their wheat beer, as well as lagers. The wings are good too, my favs were garlic Parmesan, buffalo & buffalo mild. I love that they offer free water lol This is a great place for groups of about 4-8 anything more and you may not be able to fit on the same table. It's a fun pregame place, and I recommend it.

Super fun beer hall in Barcelona with lots of American/California Coast themed decor (I even found…read moremy hometown zip code 85750 in the bathroom)! This is definitely a great spot for anyone into American beer hall vibes while in Barcelona - plenty of seating and TV's throughout to watch games or other things. You order up at the counter, and we just got a pitcher of beer when we went later at night, as the food service had ended. I do kind of wish we could've had the chance to still get some food, as other tables that had some from earlier looked really tasty. Nevertheless, the vibes were great and the beers hit the spot here. What more can I say?! It was bright, airy, and comfortable inside - perfect for hanging out! I think this is a great option - especially for American tourists, but also for just anyone that wants to have a spot that's chill and fun to hang out at. I definitely recommend!

Ambiance

Potato bravas

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Bar Fidel

4.3(19 reviews)

1.4 km•El Raval

This was our first stop after landing in Barcelona and dropping our things off. It also became the…read moremost memorable and favorite meal of our trip. This is definitely a small, local, casual bar to grab a bocadillo and a drink or two. Service was friendly and fast, they checked in on us but mostly let us do our own thing. Everyone also spoke English, which made things easier for us. Foodwise, we got 2 different bocadillos to try along with the patatas bravas. I loved the iberico bocadillo and the other one as well (I forgot the name but it had country sausage, peppers, and onions). The bread was crisp but soft and did not hurt the roof of my mouth. The filling was flavorful and balanced. The patatas bravas were not the usual ones we were used to, they were herbed and not fried but were so good. We had hoped to return for a second meal here or for takeaway for our flight but unfortunately, timing did not work out. I definitely recommend this spot and think its an excellent, cheap spot for an amazing meal.

One of the first things you should get straight at Bar Fidel is that this is *not* a Spanish…read morebusiness; it's a Catalan one. The owner will hit you over the head with this fact. I know it's a big deal and I know people have bad days but this gentleman was in a mood if ever one was. On one hand, I was happy with the non-touristy, local experience I was getting. On the other one, I found myself longing for a touch of tourist consideration. Even though Catalan is the word of the day at Bar Fidel, you won't get (too many) bad looks by speaking in Spanish. Try to avoid speaking in English. Also, avoid ordering sangria. Not only is it not an option, it makes the owner not want to suffer fools and to complain about people coming to his city and wanting such 'pedestrian' libations. Get your wine and keep it moving. You're at a local's pub, so keep it simple: salad, sandwich, wine, and/or beer. These are your choices... and I had all four. Were I to come back, I would settle on a liquid diet. My crab salad had much too much mayonnaise (you know how I feel about mayonnaise) for my tastes and my salmon baguette - while an interesting mix of fish, dill and roquefort cheese - was, ultimately, too pedestrian for a dinner item (although as a lunch item and paired with a beer, it would have been a good fit). The onus was on me to do more research. I didn't. I thought I did but I didn't. My ill preparation, however, was compounded by the awkward atmosphere I felt from the owner. I always advocate going off the beaten path and trying to get a more local feel of a city. If I were to come back here, though, I would make sure I did it with a local... who spoke fluent Catalan.

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Patatas bravas

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Paisano Bistró

4.7(165 reviews)

1.9 km•L'Eixample

We were searching for a nice sit down restaurant and this was it!! Incredible food, incredible…read moreservice, incredible location, incredible prices (coming from US). We were really impressed and would totally recommend!

Food was amazing. Try the Truffle Ravioli. The staff were friendly and inviting. Made a place for…read moreus despite not having reservations but never felt rushed. Super place all around!