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Small little shop with quick service. We came here for breakfast all 4 days when we were in the area. The churros were made fresh and hot. It's so light and crunchy on the outside. Perfect for a quick grab and go (they also have some seating too). The price is amazing (2 euro for churros and around 5 euros if you get it with chocolate). 100% would recommend!!
This was my best churros experience during the trip, much better than Xurreria dels Banys Nous the day before. The most important thing about churros is that it has to be freshly fried. I don't need complicated toppings or fillings, just the classic is the best in my opinion. Xurreria Laietana sold both churros and porras. Porras is also fried dough like churros, but more airy and fluffy. I actually liked it better than churros. It resembled a familiar Chinese breakfast fried dough called youtiao. The hot chocolate dip was strong and not too sweet, the ultimate complement from an Asian woman.
No frills spot for Churros con Chocolate. They're constantly churning out product so your orders are hot and crispy. The churros themselves are crispy and hot on the outside while remaining warm and soft on the inside. It's like a symphony of textures in your mouth. The churros aren't overly sweet in any way despite the sugar they dust it with. The Hot Chocolate here goes a long way in adding to the flavor of the churros and helps mitigate any overly crunch exteriors while adding to a satisfying mouthfeel when combined. All in all, for under 5 euros for an order of churros con chocolate, this is definitely an easy must try and must repeat sort of place. Churros all day everyday please!
Xurrería Laietana was disappointing for the following reasons: - Churros were soggy, unevenly cooked, and a bit raw and doughy in the inside - Personally, I'd rather have stuffed/filled churros (preferably with "dulce de leche") - The chocolate sauce was mediocre at best I don't get the hype. My recommendation - stay away!
Food - 4/5 Was on the hunt for some churros while in Barcelona and this spot was it. The churros are hot and fresh and oh so tasty. They are so cheap for so many churros. Love they sprinkle the sugar after putting it into the paper cone so some of them come out plain and some with sugar. Dip it into coffee like a cookie and it's so delicious. A must try when in Barcelona. Service - 4/5 Fast and friendly. No fuss and just straight forward. Ambiance - 4/5 No frills little cafe. A few bar stools to enjoy a cup of coffee but definitely not a place to hang for long.
Does anyone ever get bothered by Churros that have filling inside? Is that just me? Ok then... All jokingness aside I thought this place was amazing. The people working here were all friendly enough and the ambiance was a little on the hipster side. It is kinda small inside so just be aware that depending on how busy it is, you may or may not be able to sit down. But rest assured that this place is definitely worth it. Not only did the churros taste fresh but you are able to get a chocolate dipping sauce on the side if you are into that kinda thing. I personally thought they don't even need it. The texture of each stick was perfectly crunchy on the outside but of course warm and soft on the inside. They also aren't overly sweet either. These actually might be some of the best churros I've ever had in my life but also keep in mind that I'm not a super dessert person. I do think that if I ever come back to Barcelona, this place will have to be a tradition that I come back to each time though. It was truly magic eating these the morning of my last day here.
Really tasty hot and fresh churros and chocolate! The chocolate is creamy and not too sweet. They give a large cup of it, so I was eating with a spoon when the churros ran out. I should have gotten some porras to dunk too. We went early in the morning, so it wasn't busy yet. Another couple ordered the same thing right after us - they thought their order was given to us because we got a hot chocolate and they got an order of churros. Not sure why we weren't given both chocolate and churros at the same time, but we got the balance right after so it made no difference.
The churros was a perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft and chewy in the inside. We ordered one regular bag which came with about 6 pieces. It also came with a decadent rich cup of chocolate. The chocolate was dense, rich, and leaned toward a dark chocolate. It was mouthwatering delicious. They made it there fresh and served it hot crab out of the oven! Yum!
Mm hmm. Yeeeep. OOOH yeah! These churros are bombtastic!!! I can easily say that these are some of the best churros that I've ever had. They're a lot different from Mexican churros, but damn are they scrum-diddily-umptious! Came here for some dessert after having dinner nearby and this place hit the spot. Like many places Barcelona, this spot has a pretty small interior with limited seated. I'd say that it's setup like your typical cafe with a glasses case of baked goodies and counter seating in the back. Since this is one of the most popular churros places in Barcelona, you should definitely expect to wait in some sort of it. Luckily, the line moves quickly. The menu is pretty straight forward; you've got your cafe drinks and of course, your churros. They have their kitchen out in front, so you can watch the crew making fresh batches of churros right in front of you. I ordered churros with dipping chocolate and a cafe con leche. These churros are prepared with the perfect amount of crispiness, and the dough is so damn fresh. Unlike churros that are made in the states, these churros aren't served dripped in cinnamon sugar. Instead, you pour the sugar on top with a spoon (if you want them with sugar). So, they aren't super sweet, but wow! You can really taste the difference because of it. And that dipping chocolate!!! Get this!!! Again, it isn't heavily sweet but the richness of it all is just... mmmm. The rich chocolate mixed with the crispy churro dough is like a match made in heaven! Before you know it, you've devoured them within the speed of light. The cafe con leche is quite tasty too. Also, the people who work here are some of the most honest and caring. I unknowingly dropped 20 euro on the ground that I couldn't see while I was sitting down. One of the staff members came from behind the counter, picked up the money, and gave it back to me discreetly. The place is certainly the real deal! I can honestly say that these are the best churros that I've had to date. Now that I've been exposed to these delicious Spanish churros, I don't think I'll ever be satisfied with the churros back home. Churrería Laietana has spoiled me rotten.
"I'll tell you in another life, when we both are cats." - Penélope Cruz Hoy! Churrería Laietana is still my favorite place in all of Latin Europe! The charming familia owned cafe can be found in the historic Barri Gòtic! Prices are incredible with nothing over €4 (Euros)! Yet, if you're short on currency they happily accept credit cards too! Churrería Laietana opens early at 7am and closes after 8pm, but it's important to know siesta hours are observed from 1pm - 4:30pm and closed Saturday! If staying in Barcelona walking should be a first choice since it's such a charming city. I arrive early as I am early bird that catches the churro! This my third visit! Upon entering, sometimes line will be out the door, you will be warmly greeted in Spanish, especially dark hair dudes like me jaja! If you are not fluent in Spanish it's okay as family members all speak enough English. I would suggest at least know "Hola" & "Gracias" in respects. Spaniards appreciate if you at least try! I order Chocolat Caliente y Chocolat con Churros! The Hot Chocolat is perhaps the richest I've had, ever! I'd suggest adding a tad hot water or milk. Churros here are what dreams are made of! So fresh, as you watch Señor frying it in front of you! Crisp on the outside and a nice chewy inside. Just incredible! Mmm Take-outs are quite popular with working Spaniards, but if you want a true foodie experience, slow down, appreciate life, find a stool and enjoy the moment! It's a tad more to dine-in, like most European cafes, but always so worth, especially like iconic spots like this! If you are blessed to be in Barcelona I highly recommend a stop in Churrería Laietana for the best churros in the world... hands down! I may be loco, but to me, it's the best deal in the universe! No importa que nos separe la distancia, siempre habrá un mismo cielo que nos una. 'Til we meet again... Te Amo...
First meal in Barcelona. Seriously. It's just how I roll. Arrived in Barcelona late afternoon. Checked in to the hotel, dropped off luggage and went exploring. I wasn't hungry and when my friend suggested Churros and Hot Chocolate - and it happened to be on my on my things to do list - she didn't hear an argument from me. Dessert for dinner. That's adulting 101. Find the spot and it's jumping. Line out the door. Inside packed. Small place. No tables. Just a counter with maybe about a dozen seats. Then a bar with about four seats. Ordered and was lucky to grab two seats at the bar. Got an order of Churros and Hot Chocolate. No Porras available. I enjoyed my first taste of anything in Barcelona. See pics. Churros were great. Not hot out of the oil but we did take pics so they cooled down some. The Hot Chocolate was like Pudding. Viscous. Not liquid like we're used to here in the States. Dip. Eat. Repeat. Would I go back. Yeah! Even tried to. To try the Porras. But they were closed.
I can see why this place is a 5 star classic. Despite being in a relatively touristy location in the old town gothic quarter, this small unassuming shop is widely popular with lines a common sight. However the menu is simple and like moves quickly. There are a few counter seats or take it to go. The star are the churros and hot chocolate. Churros are made fresh- you can watch them make it through the window. Simple without any sugar or cinnamon, yet fresh , delicious and airy. The chocolate is thick , decadent , and perfect for dipping. You can also try adding milk but I prefer the chocolate without any additions. Cost is 5.2 euro for plate or churros and cup of chocolate. I've tried some other churro spots but I keep coming back here every time I'm in Barcelona! read more
We were walking past this place and decided we need to stop by! We had the churros with chocolate and 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! read more
13 days ago
Came here for the churros con chocolate and it did not disappoint. Definitely satisfied my craving. Service was quick. Downfall is that it is small with very minimal seating place. And it was super hot inside which made it a tad hard to enjoy. But definitely worth getting the churros. read more
Small little shop with quick service. We came here for breakfast all 4 days when we were in the area. The churros were made fresh and hot. It's so light and crunchy on the outside. Perfect for a quick grab and go (they also have some seating too). The price is amazing (2 euro for churros and around 5 euros if you get it with chocolate). 100% would recommend!! read more
This was my best churros experience during the trip, much better than Xurreria dels Banys Nous the day before. The most important thing about churros is that it has to be freshly fried. I don't need complicated toppings or fillings, just the classic is the best in my opinion. Xurreria Laietana sold both churros and porras. Porras is also fried dough like churros, but more airy and fluffy. I actually liked it better than churros. It resembled a familiar Chinese breakfast fried dough called youtiao. The hot chocolate dip was strong and not too sweet, the ultimate complement from an Asian woman. read more
No frills spot for Churros con Chocolate. They're constantly churning out product so your orders are hot and crispy. The churros themselves are crispy and hot on the outside while remaining warm and soft on the inside. It's like a symphony of textures in your mouth. The churros aren't overly sweet in any way despite the sugar they dust it with. The Hot Chocolate here goes a long way in adding to the flavor of the churros and helps mitigate any overly crunch exteriors while adding to a satisfying mouthfeel when combined. All in all, for under 5 euros for an order of churros con chocolate, this is definitely an easy must try and must repeat sort of place. Churros all day everyday please! read more
8 months ago
Xurrería Laietana was disappointing for the following reasons: - Churros were soggy, unevenly cooked, and a bit raw and doughy in the inside - Personally, I'd rather have stuffed/filled churros (preferably with "dulce de leche") - The chocolate sauce was mediocre at best I don't get the hype. My recommendation - stay away! read more
4 months ago
Food - 4/5 Was on the hunt for some churros while in Barcelona and this spot was it. The churros are hot and fresh and oh so tasty. They are so cheap for so many churros. Love they sprinkle the sugar after putting it into the paper cone so some of them come out plain and some with sugar. Dip it into coffee like a cookie and it's so delicious. A must try when in Barcelona. Service - 4/5 Fast and friendly. No fuss and just straight forward. Ambiance - 4/5 No frills little cafe. A few bar stools to enjoy a cup of coffee but definitely not a place to hang for long. read more
1 year ago
So very delicious and a very popular business the chocolate was unbelievable! A little hard to find because it's so small but saw the line and found it! read more
3 years ago
Does anyone ever get bothered by Churros that have filling inside? Is that just me? Ok then... All jokingness aside I thought this place was amazing. The people working here were all friendly enough and the ambiance was a little on the hipster side. It is kinda small inside so just be aware that depending on how busy it is, you may or may not be able to sit down. But rest assured that this place is definitely worth it. Not only did the churros taste fresh but you are able to get a chocolate dipping sauce on the side if you are into that kinda thing. I personally thought they don't even need it. The texture of each stick was perfectly crunchy on the outside but of course warm and soft on the inside. They also aren't overly sweet either. These actually might be some of the best churros I've ever had in my life but also keep in mind that I'm not a super dessert person. I do think that if I ever come back to Barcelona, this place will have to be a tradition that I come back to each time though. It was truly magic eating these the morning of my last day here. read more
Really tasty hot and fresh churros and chocolate! The chocolate is creamy and not too sweet. They give a large cup of it, so I was eating with a spoon when the churros ran out. I should have gotten some porras to dunk too. We went early in the morning, so it wasn't busy yet. Another couple ordered the same thing right after us - they thought their order was given to us because we got a hot chocolate and they got an order of churros. Not sure why we weren't given both chocolate and churros at the same time, but we got the balance right after so it made no difference. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
The churros was a perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft and chewy in the inside. We ordered one regular bag which came with about 6 pieces. It also came with a decadent rich cup of chocolate. The chocolate was dense, rich, and leaned toward a dark chocolate. It was mouthwatering delicious. They made it there fresh and served it hot crab out of the oven! Yum! read more
Mm hmm. Yeeeep. OOOH yeah! These churros are bombtastic!!! I can easily say that these are some of the best churros that I've ever had. They're a lot different from Mexican churros, but damn are they scrum-diddily-umptious! Came here for some dessert after having dinner nearby and this place hit the spot. Like many places Barcelona, this spot has a pretty small interior with limited seated. I'd say that it's setup like your typical cafe with a glasses case of baked goodies and counter seating in the back. Since this is one of the most popular churros places in Barcelona, you should definitely expect to wait in some sort of it. Luckily, the line moves quickly. The menu is pretty straight forward; you've got your cafe drinks and of course, your churros. They have their kitchen out in front, so you can watch the crew making fresh batches of churros right in front of you. I ordered churros with dipping chocolate and a cafe con leche. These churros are prepared with the perfect amount of crispiness, and the dough is so damn fresh. Unlike churros that are made in the states, these churros aren't served dripped in cinnamon sugar. Instead, you pour the sugar on top with a spoon (if you want them with sugar). So, they aren't super sweet, but wow! You can really taste the difference because of it. And that dipping chocolate!!! Get this!!! Again, it isn't heavily sweet but the richness of it all is just... mmmm. The rich chocolate mixed with the crispy churro dough is like a match made in heaven! Before you know it, you've devoured them within the speed of light. The cafe con leche is quite tasty too. Also, the people who work here are some of the most honest and caring. I unknowingly dropped 20 euro on the ground that I couldn't see while I was sitting down. One of the staff members came from behind the counter, picked up the money, and gave it back to me discreetly. The place is certainly the real deal! I can honestly say that these are the best churros that I've had to date. Now that I've been exposed to these delicious Spanish churros, I don't think I'll ever be satisfied with the churros back home. Churrería Laietana has spoiled me rotten. read more
"I'll tell you in another life, when we both are cats." - Penélope Cruz Hoy! Churrería Laietana is still my favorite place in all of Latin Europe! The charming familia owned cafe can be found in the historic Barri Gòtic! Prices are incredible with nothing over €4 (Euros)! Yet, if you're short on currency they happily accept credit cards too! Churrería Laietana opens early at 7am and closes after 8pm, but it's important to know siesta hours are observed from 1pm - 4:30pm and closed Saturday! If staying in Barcelona walking should be a first choice since it's such a charming city. I arrive early as I am early bird that catches the churro! This my third visit! Upon entering, sometimes line will be out the door, you will be warmly greeted in Spanish, especially dark hair dudes like me jaja! If you are not fluent in Spanish it's okay as family members all speak enough English. I would suggest at least know "Hola" & "Gracias" in respects. Spaniards appreciate if you at least try! I order Chocolat Caliente y Chocolat con Churros! The Hot Chocolat is perhaps the richest I've had, ever! I'd suggest adding a tad hot water or milk. Churros here are what dreams are made of! So fresh, as you watch Señor frying it in front of you! Crisp on the outside and a nice chewy inside. Just incredible! Mmm Take-outs are quite popular with working Spaniards, but if you want a true foodie experience, slow down, appreciate life, find a stool and enjoy the moment! It's a tad more to dine-in, like most European cafes, but always so worth, especially like iconic spots like this! If you are blessed to be in Barcelona I highly recommend a stop in Churrería Laietana for the best churros in the world... hands down! I may be loco, but to me, it's the best deal in the universe! No importa que nos separe la distancia, siempre habrá un mismo cielo que nos una. 'Til we meet again... Te Amo... read more
First meal in Barcelona. Seriously. It's just how I roll. Arrived in Barcelona late afternoon. Checked in to the hotel, dropped off luggage and went exploring. I wasn't hungry and when my friend suggested Churros and Hot Chocolate - and it happened to be on my on my things to do list - she didn't hear an argument from me. Dessert for dinner. That's adulting 101. Find the spot and it's jumping. Line out the door. Inside packed. Small place. No tables. Just a counter with maybe about a dozen seats. Then a bar with about four seats. Ordered and was lucky to grab two seats at the bar. Got an order of Churros and Hot Chocolate. No Porras available. I enjoyed my first taste of anything in Barcelona. See pics. Churros were great. Not hot out of the oil but we did take pics so they cooled down some. The Hot Chocolate was like Pudding. Viscous. Not liquid like we're used to here in the States. Dip. Eat. Repeat. Would I go back. Yeah! Even tried to. To try the Porras. But they were closed. read more
**December 2022: Thursday Night Visit** My friend and I flew in in the later afternoon, so after we dropped off our luggage at the hotel and started to explore the city. It was already 7:30pm by the time we left our hotel and while I was still pretty exhausted from the flight I convinced my friend and I to go get dessert (although honestly, I really didn't need to twist his arm for the request) lol Located in the Gothic Quarter Churreria Laietana is a hotstop for locals and tourists alike. When we arrived (around 8pm) there were a ton of people out the door chomping on churros. Seating is limited, but eventually my friend and I were able to snag a counter seat to enjoy our goodies. I really wanted to try the porras - which I've been told is like a Chinese donut (€1.4), but unfortunately, they were all out so my friend and I settled on churros (€1.40) and Xocolata (€2.40) aka Hot Chocolate. The treats were good, but I'm not sure if I had taken too many photos so it cooled down really fast. I like my churros pippin' hot and these were like room temperature; however, I did enjoy dipping them in my hot chocolate. I think this was more of a 3.5 experience but did you look at the prices?! I can guarantee you won't find that in the states - hence I'm a fan! read more
A must while in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. I love this for breakfast but any time of day works. For two people we got 1 order of churros, 1 order of porras (porras are like a chinese donut + funnel cake), and 2 chocolates - though if you don't mind doubling dipping then 1 chocolate is plenty. We also got 2 café con leche (coffee with milk) since it was breakfast time, and while it was nice to dip the churros/porros in, it was hot outside and the coffee wasn't anything spectacular. Total €12 read more
3.5 stars The churros were fresh and crunchy. I wish the chocolate was chocolate-ier, it tasted like a warm pudding. The shop is small and you should be able to walk there from your hotel. I think I've had better churros off a Mexican street vendor but maybe it's just the circumstances and I was expecting too much out of this place that was so hyped up. I'll update if I find the next churro with chocolate to be much inferior. For now it's pretty good. Maybe try ordering the thicker churro. One thing if you eat in , order first , they'll bring it to you, eat, then pay after before you leave. read more
Finally have in as there are churro places everywhere in this part of Barcelona and this place seemed busy and rating was the next. Great choice they were so efficient although they were so busy with line outside their shop, it's a small place so not to many spots to sit at but wow the churros we on point, they serve it with a chocolate dipping sauce that is hot and tasted like pudding to us. Had coffee con leche they was great and really enjoyed this place which is extremely affordable , great service and very cool ambiance. You see the churros being made as you walk up to order and they also make patatas or fried potato chips and another similar looking churro looking thing that looks really good. What a great find and perfect way to finish a long day of sight seeing in the Gothic Center of Barcelona. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Super yummy !! Highly recommended! You can see how the churros are made. The chocolate dip makes it super tasty. Best churros I tasted read more
3 years ago
Fried dough is always great comfort food. This is a small eatery with limited seating. The churros with melted chocolate were very good, inexpensive and not too sweet. The churros were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The melted chocolate was great for dipping and drinkable. It did not have a rich chocolate taste and was not high quality chocolate. Nevertheless, it was a great dessert. Service was quick and to the point. Other than coffee, there wasn't much else to drink. Maybe adding water and other drinks would be nice to quench the thirst after eating. read more
8 months ago
Finally gave this place a try since it had such high rating.. Churro was yummy.. Nice hot crispy.. Hot choco added nice addition to the churro. By itself was still yummy. I don't think it's the best I've ever had, but it was still yummy. Order of churro and choco was under 4 euro so can't beat the price. read more
1 year ago
It's real deal. Not the American carnival stuff. Addicting to say the least. I would stop by this every morning if I lived here. Nice mom and pop establishment (so you better treat them nice)! read more
Traveling to Barcelona & was recommended this place by a friend- as a solo tourist I wish I knew that it's a quick pace & the staff ask you different questions so pay attention until they bring you the food. The staff were nice although since I wasn't aware of the etiquette they did make a comment about me not being from there I speak Spanish so I understood everything they were saying lol Anyway the churros were super delicious, the environment is small & there is random rush hours- when I sat down the rush hour had just passed & it was pretty empty. Definitely recommend trying the churros with the chocolate! Besides the staff making that comment everything else was great ! read more
2 years ago
Very dense Chocolate very crispy churro very delicious, the service was fast and they make the churro there, ambience hmmm not so much it's very small place, this is in and out. But it's really good snack food definitely I'll be back for more. read more
3 years ago
Found this churros place and it was heavenly. It's small, service was quick, and the chocolate they serve with the churros was warm, rich and good enough to drink. I may have spooned up or drank the left over chocolate. The churros were fresh, crunchy with just the right amount of sugar and was not overly sweet. Best churros in Barcelona and must go when in town. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Amazing business owner and hardworking team. You can taste it in their food. Freshly made to order every minute. read more
4 years ago
Found this gem on the last trip to Barcelona, and am happy to see they survived the pandemic. Located just around the corner from the Catedral de Barcelona, Churrería Laietana is a must when in Barcelona. I'd recommend the churros and porras combo plate - so you get a bit of both worlds. The porras are more doughy like a donut, and the churros are crispier due to their shape. They will come with a dusting of sugar, and you can get chocolate sauce (in a cup) for dipping. Have a cafe con leche or cortado to accompany them. They take cash and cards, but keep in mind this is a morning thing and they close by 2pm. read more
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