Macchina

Our friend that has been living in Barcelona for 9 years brought us here when we were visiting. So…read moreDelicious and rich! They sold churros with different favorite cream inside some of them. I got the one with pistachio cream and my son got the chocolate cream. We also got some plain churros with the chocolate sauce to dip. Super sweet and the perfect sweet treat after a night of walking around Barcelona!

Been here many many times. The especial is your typical xurros amb xocolata (churros w chocolate)…read more I particularly like the churro filled w dulce de leche. Often a long line. Not the best in the city but convenient and tasty!

Traditional Plain Churros.

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Churro :)

Xurrería Laietana

4.8(303 reviews)

2.6 km

Great little busy place for churros con chocolate, a popular treat in parts of Spain. We were…read moreserved quickly and found two stools at a counter to share one order. Watching the churros get made was fun, too. Friendly helpful staff. Near the Barcelona Catedral.

We were walking past this place and decided we need to stop by! We had the churros with chocolate…read moreand RACIÓ DE PORRES (I like this one better than the churros) they're different, the churros had a crunch on the outside and the RACIÓ DE PORRES was softer on the outside and didn't need to dip in the chocolate! The RACIÓ DE PORRES had more taste!

So good!!

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Churros under 4EUR

Baluard

4.6(76 reviews)

1.1 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.

Inside counter

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Assorted heavenly pastries

Mercat La Boqueria

4.5(1.1k reviews)

2.8 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.

Visiting this market is one of the best ways to experience Barcelona's food culture. Just off La…read moreRambla, this historic market is filled with colorful stalls selling fresh fruit, seafood, cured meats, cheeses, pastries, spices, chocolates, and local specialties. The atmosphere is lively and the energetic. We really enjoyed wandering through the market and sampling different foods while watching the local vendors at work. There are also several small restaurants and counter-style eateries where you can enjoy freshly prepared seafood, tapas, and traditional Catalan dishes. If you want a quieter experience, it's worth arriving earlier in the day before the crowds build up.

Bar inside

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Praktik Bakery

4.7(34 reviews)

1.1 km•L'Eixample

Sad to see it's changed so much. Limited pastries, no full wall of breads…read more Service not particularly friendly or warm. Space hasn't changed much since it opens, except for the racks of breads by the entrance. Food flies around the pastries also.

This place is super yummy and a great price! The service was amazing everytime I went (bakery and…read morehotel) and they were always very nice. It's a very cute coffee shop with an amazing plant wall in the back and an outside seating area. There is lots of tables but it can get busy!

Assorted pastries

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Croissant ham and cheese, ensaimada, chocolate croissant, freshly squeezed OJ and cafe con leche

Chök - The Chocolate Kitchen

4.5(202 reviews)

2.7 km•El Raval

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

3.1 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

DESSERT

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Cappuccino

Pastelería Hofmann

4.7(133 reviews)

Got a Poma Blanca cake here for my birthday. There was a small line when we came to pick it up as…read morethey only allow 6 people in at once but wait was not bad at all. It's very cute and aesthetic interior with so many dessert options!! The cake itself was very light and fluffy and not too sweet which I liked. It was extremely creamy with a light dairy flavor and apple interior. It was like a vanilla cake with apple pie filling.

Quite a fancy croissant.. with the fancy dollar…read more What I was recommended to come here for a croissant.. and so I stumbled up this accidentally and got the mascarpone croissant. I walked around with this for a bit before eating it in my hotel. It was good but made me wonder if it would be better if i ate it sooner. Environment Located in a small street, it is like a IYKYK location.. i am not sure i'd really be able to stumble on this and this prompt myself to get one. There is no seats inside this location and everything was take out. Niceness of the staff The staff was nice enough to explain the types they have as I still think about what I want to get. Dollar I think it was quite expensive for a croissant.. almost I am not up to par to eat this as I don't know how to appreciate it. Yes I am still not sure where I stand on this.

Mascarpone Croissant.

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Doncurado

4.3(17 reviews)

3.6 km•Poblenou

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The white sangria with cava is fire. The jamon tapas is as big as my niece and they were so…read morefriendly and welcoming. I also had the best little anchovies on top of the most tasty delicious tomatoes. Simple yet satisfying af. Great place to stop in, get buzzed, use the restroom, and taste some top-notch tapas. Wish I had more of an appetite whenI was here!

Anyone who goes here should definitely try one of their seafood dishes.. They are absolutely…read moreamazing and the wait staff are also very good. I would totally recommend checking this place out..

3.0 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Foie gras

Assorted meat platter

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Simple yet sooo good

Demasié

4.4(77 reviews)

Overrated. Rude staff with underwhelming food. Worker with glasses and long curly hair acted like…read morewe were bothering her by ordering and made little to no eye contact with anyone who walked in, no hello or anything. Cinnamon rolls were warmed for 5 seconds, despite them saying they all come hot. They were less than luke warm. The only thing saving this from 1 star is the quality of the espresso. Skip skip skip! Go anywhere else.

Popped in here looking for cold brew coffee on my morning walk. They were out but kind enough to…read moremake me an iced americano and I left with a cinnamon roll to enjoy on my hotel balcony. The array of cookies and offerings were gorgeous. The coffee was perfect. The cinnamon roll was more cakey, not overly sweet but not enough cinnamon for my liking. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Yummy

Cookies!

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Sante Gelato by Renzo Paniccia

4.8(23 reviews)

1.0 km•L'Eixample

¡Muy delicioso! Stopped by on our walk home and so happy we did! This super cute gelato shop has a…read moregreat variety of flavors, kind service and ample indoor and outdoor seating. We went in the early evening on Easter Sunday, so it was easy to find somewhere to sit. I had the pequeño (medium) cup with two scoops; mint chocolate chip and hazelnut, my mother had half chocolate con leche and half vanilla, and my 4yo had the chocolate com leche. All were so yummy! They also have a nice selection of baked goods from cookies to cakes. Highly recommended if you are near Gracia!

This cute little gelateria was across from our hotel and I think we visited every day of our stay…read more(I'm pretty sure my husband even went twice on a couple days)! They had a wide variety of flavors and all of them were delicious. But even better than the gelato was the service. The husband and wife who run the shop were always so friendly and welcoming. They spoke English for my husband and were very patient and encouraging as I practiced my castellano. It's been almost a year since we were in Barcelona and we still talk about Sante Gelato. Visiting this shop was such a sweet part of our trip to Barcelona and I'm sure we'll stop by on our next trip!

Goat milk gelato, really good

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Johnny P.

8 years ago

This place is incredible! It's line out the door and laid back ambience totally drew us in. I was amazed with the staffs ability to handle and control large groups, while also being helpful and kind. I got the delicious tagliatelle with the classic pomodoro sauce and added Catalan sausage. It's a price you can't beat for this experience, definitely swing by if you can! read more

Elena K.

9 years ago

Love this place! Fresh,tasty and fast. Usually, I take penne with carbonara , which is the best one here.. Bolognese with Rigatoni is also very tasty! If you love spinach they have super nice spinach ravioli which are supergood with pesto sauce and fresh tomatos.. Price is quite good! Love it and recommend ! ! ! read more

Vandor H.

8 years ago

Great place! pasta is super fresh - they literally cook it in front of you.. I got ravioli with mushroom sauce and sun-dried tomatoes and it was delicious.. The best part is that it´s cheap.. If I have to point out sth negative, that will be the atmosphere is a bit ¨fast food¨. read more

Riccardo V.

11 years ago

Pasta veramente eccezionale, detto da un vero "pastasciuttaro"!! Personale gentile e prezzi molto bassi, il top!!

Armeen R.

8 years ago

Great food. Absolutely phenomenal. More writing... More writing... Along with some more writing... read more

Noora N.

9 years ago

Fast, delicious and good service. Panna cotta here is something that everyone should order !

Evgeny K.

12 years ago

Was one of our favorite places to eat during vacation.

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