Otherwise known as 'bertran mar', this is a sweet spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee, light eats…read more And, steps from the Mediterranean as well. The warm lighting over the cafe tables is lovely. The food is simple, yet exceptional. Order from the counter or take a break and eat inside. It's worth it. I loved the sandwiches with tortilla and cheese. Fantastic. They also offer homemade horchata!

This is not really what I expected upon walking in from my research. The shop was very small and…read morealthough they had mostly all American food and souvenirs, I didn't see anything that I was looking for to bring to a friend in Barcelona. 7/1/26

I've been an expat since 2012, so I have looked in all corners of the EU for such places. When I'm…read morein the mood for American snacks and my care packages haven't arrived, I go to American shops for a quick fix. The shop is pretty standard like most that I've seen in the countries I've visited/lived. This place is quite small though and can get a bit crowded, which is not good. Especially with a pandemic. The number of people allowed inside should be restricted by a lot more. I don't want to brush against someone just to get by. Also, the variety here may not be vast, but they usually have what I'm after. Hot Cheetos, white cheddar Cheez-It, Kraft mac & cheese, etc. If they don't have something, I ask and they might be able to order it. The cereal selection is great! Yes, prices are on the higher end, but it is what it is. You aren't doing daily or weekly grocery shopping here. Come for a splurge on treats you know and love, but don't assume it will be the same as a store in the USA. It's unreasonable to expect that. Take into account the import fees and shipping costs. This little gem of a place is a bit of comfort for people like me that are missing home and I'm glad to have it around.

This is a supermarket that I stumbled upon on today's walk. However it looks completely different…read morefrom the regular supermarket chains that you find here in Barcelona. More like a "mercat" the produce looks fresh and featured a lovely variety... I finally found golden & green cherry tomatoes, like the kinds you can find at any Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. But they also have a full market of all the staples, and cleaning supplies - but with better variety than at a Mercadona or Caprabo. Prices were comparable to the markets in the area, which is on the pricey side, but the quality, variety, and layout makes this market so much more appealing to its competitors. What a happy little discovery. It's also right outside the Muntaner stop on the FGC (mountain side).

Sitges is not lacking for gelaterias, that's for sure, and people always want something sweet and…read morecreamy in their mouths. Oh, get your mind out of the gutter. This spot is just a smidge out of the heaviest tourist zone, but it's enough to decrease your chance of waiting in a queue like at Gelati Dino on the beachfront (review: https://yelp.to/k8iGRpS7UM). They're more on the artisan end of the ice cream spectrum with local ingredients when possible. There were some audacious flavor combinations like marscarpone with pear and dark chocolate and Philadelphia cream cheese with hibiscus flowers. Jamie W and I weren't feeling that adventurous. He went for the 3€ Single Scoop Cone of Cafe (Coffee) (Photo 9), while I ordered the 4,5€ Double Scoop Cone of Cafe and Pistachio (Photo 10). Solidly reliable flavors that hit the spot when we weren't even looking for it. That was true Sitges spontaneity. GELATO - 4 stars...rich flavors and not overly sweet AMBIANCE - 4 stars...festive space SERVICE - 4 stars... polite and attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...gelato for the more discriminating and adventurous RELATED - Exploring Sitges? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/BSM1vf2kZV

There are a lot of gelato places in Sitges, but Gelateria Olivier is where we come back to, mostly…read morebecause the wait line is not crazy long like some of the "famous" name brands in town. The shop is clean and modern. The server scooper was sweet. Even though there was a larger variety of flavors, I always gravitate toward my favorite Coffee (I forget exactly what flavor name they call it here...Cappuccino?) which tasted delicious! There is a bench to sit and eat, but no table service. Basically lick and eat quickly before it melts in the hot sun.

We had a little office party catered by Ciabbatta. Our office manager comes here every weekend,…read moreand vouches for them... and the food at the party was indeed delicious. the sandwiches and breads were fresh and flavorful. I also liked their Salad Russe (russian salad). If this was my neighborhood bakery, I'd probably be very happy being a regular. nice people - though the service was typically slow.

The Ciabatta is a modern chain of bakeries and coffee shops spread across Barcelona. This one in…read moreSant Just is located in a perfect location and it has a very decent outside sitting / terrace. It's perfect for breakfasts and brunches.

Great neighborhood market on the corner of Pallars & Poblenou. We rented an apartment just up the…read morestreet and did most all our shopping here. I especially liked working over their wines and I found some great ones for dirt cheap.

Right between Sagrada Familia and Sant Pau Modernista. Had to stop and go in because the smell was…read moreso great. Everything looked mouth watering. People at the counter very enthusiastic and happily explained things in English. Had a piece of milk chocolate with dried fruits and nuts--loved it.

What keeps me coming back is that it's literately across the street from where I stayed at. It is…read morethe first thing that opens on the block, it's also super inexpensive. You can pastries for 35 cents each, two coffee with milk, a bunch of pastries, and it's less than $5. This location is actually on Carrer Del Carme, but locals come here for breakfast. I say skip the La Rambla joints and go straight to the old city street and come to Andrey for breakfast. Here is how to get to this place. If you are on La Rambla and headed to the ocean, stay on the right side and look for Carrer Del Carme, which is a very busy street in the old city, once you are at Carrer Del Carme, turn left and keep on going for about 5 minutes, Andrey is on the corner of de Joaquin Costa and Del Carme.