The city is teeming with sidewalk cafes serving up steaming cups of coffee and delicious cakes and pastries. Breakfasts in Barcelona usually involves pastries or small baguettes and coffee or hot chocolate (literally as cup of hot melted chocolate) with churros but you might also want to try the savoury toast, or spanish omelette. Sit inside or outside and live it up like a local as you watch city life pass you by.
Cosmo – This cafe with a contemporary art space is the place for all creatives to tickle their taste buds before eyeing up the art in the gallery and pop up shop. Visit during the week and relax in the cafe on a comfy sofa as you tuck in to some simple wholesome food and sip on a natural fruit juice, or visit on the weekend to enjoy a mojito and maybe a concert.
Address: Carrer d’Enric Granados, 3, 08007 Barcelona
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Granja M. Viader – This bustling cafe with its authentic vintage vibe serves up Catalan and Spanish favorites including Hot Chocolate and Churros and Crema Catalan. Perfecting its recipes for more than 100 years, this is a place that the locals flock to just as much as the tourists so you know you’re onto a winner.
Address: Carrer d’en Xuclà, 4-6, 08001 Barcelona
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Satan’s Coffee Corner – This speciality coffee shop serves up a helping of Punk alongside its great coffee and tasty snacks. With a Japanese accented menu this is certainly the place to go if you seek something outside of the norm, you’ll find good vibes all round.
Address: Carrer de l’Arc de Sant Ramon del Call, 11, 08002 Barcelona
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Cafè de l’Òpera – Step inside a traditional venue with a history to share as this establishment has been serving up food since 1831 and served as a chocolatery before that! Full of character, this small traditional cafe serves up tasty tapas and good coffee to locals and tourists alike.
Address: La Rambla, 74, 08002 Barcelona
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Black Remedy – This deli and coffee bar is a unique space in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a wonderful vibe Passionate about coffee and gastronomy Black Remedy works with small local suppliers to serve up some sensational surprises but this quality comes at a price.
Address: Carrer de la Ciutat, 5, 08002 Barcelona
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SPICE CAFÉ – If you’re in need of a big slice of home baking, Spice is the cafe of your dreams! Independently owned, this cafe takes pride in using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible and adding some flavor to everyday life with a personal touch! You’ll be drooling as soon as you walk through the door!
Address: Carrer de Margarit, 13, 08004 Barcelona
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El Petit Princep – Friendly staff are waiting to serve you at this small and cozy cafe. Enjoy a tasty breakfast of pancakes, omelet, or a pastry washed down with fine coffee or fresh juice or visit for lunch or an afternoon snack – Whatever you choose, know that the prices are very affordable.
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 677, 08013 Barcelona
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Manso’s Cafe – A homely cafe with indoor or outdoor seating serving up freshly baked pastries that will make your mouth water plus seasonal salads, sandwiches on homemade bread, and heartier fresh-cooked meals along with a selection of drinks.
Address: Carrer de Manso, 1, 08015 Barcelona
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Double B Coffee Tea – A hidden gem that won’t disappoint – Double B take coffee seriously, their baristas creating delicious works of art and the owners continually sourcing new flavours of bean and leaf to tickle their customers taste buds in the nicest way possible. Coffee connoisseurs will want to come here day-after-day!
Address: Carrer del Consolat de Mar, 47, 08003 Barcelona
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Cafè de les Delicies – Great service, simple but tasty food, organic coffee, and a charming ambience… what more could you want from a cafe?! Visit at night and you can enjoy the everyday delights alongside live music and poetry from local artists.
Address: Rambla del Raval, 47, 08001 Barcelona
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Primavera – Pastries, waffles, bagels, salads, tapas, and more can be enjoyed in this cozy cafe with a local vibe whether popping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a morning coffee, or an evening gin and tonic. At Primavera you’ll be able to enjoy good music and friendly staff who are happy to chat if they have the time.
Address: 121, Carrer del Bruc, 08037 Barcelona
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LULU – A warm welcome from the friendly staff awaits you at LULU where you’ll find great attention to detail and simple seasonal food. LULU is nicely decorated and serves up great coffee, tasty breakfasts and lunches and turns into a super wine bar in the evening with an extensive wine list.
Address: Av. del Marquès de l’Argentera, 7, 08003 Barcelona
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Petritxol Xocoa – Chocolate lovers will think they’ve died and gone to heaven when they step inside Petritxol Xocoa, a chocolate boutique / cafe with a delightful homely atmosphere. A cup of hot chocolate with churros is the speciality but you’ll also find scrumptious pasties and homemade cakes along with an array of tempting chocolates to take home with you.
Address: Carrer de Petritxol, 11, 08002 Barcelona
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Frenesi Cafe – This unique cafe is a lifestyle project that as well as serving up great coffee also gives a daily dose of motivation and positive thinking and firmly believes in sharing The Law Of Attraction with its customers. The interior is stylish and the food high-quality with some unique flavour combinations, you’ll leave with a full heart as well as a full stomach.
Address: Carrer Comte d’Urgell, 115, 08011 Barcelona
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Syra Coffee – Syra might be small but it spreads love with coffee, aiming to educate its customers on the humble coffee bean that brings so much joy to mornings of millions. Professional baristas serve up coffee from local micro breweries to ensure great tastes and a brilliant vibe, this combined with bite-size Moroccan pastries (and other cakes) make it well worth a visit!
Address: Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats, 8, 08012 Barcelona
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Caracas – Roasting coffee since 1954, Caracas is a gourmet coffee roasting company and cafe allowing customers to try before they buy. Drop in for breakfast, lunch, or a snack and breath in the amazing aroma of the freshly brewed coffee.
Address: Carrer de l’Hostal d’en Sol, 12, 08002 Barcelona
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Creyón Café – This intimate cafe is the place for artists and art lovers to enjoy whether visiting alone or with friends. They serve up pencil and paper to guests alongside coffee and cocktails and quiches and cakes in a homely atmosphere and encourage everyone to draw or doodle.
Address: Carrer de València, 349, 08009 Barcelona
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Hänsel – Inviting at any time of day whether you have a sweet tooth or a savoury tooth. Hänsel serves up the freshest foods including a wonderful gourmet selection with friendly English and French speaking staff on hand to help you pick something suitably delicious.
Address: Provença, 237, 08008 Barcelona
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ITACATE Juice Bar & Cafeteria – Indulge in some positive vibes and healthy treats at the cozy ITACATE where your taste buds are sure to be tickled whether you’re a herbivore or carnivore. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff also helps to make this place one to return to again and again to try out everything on the menu.
Address: Carrer del Comte Borrell, 107, 08015 Barcelona
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Central Cafè Calvet – Eat simple, eat healthy, eat differently, that’s the philosophy at Central Cafe Calvet where good coffee and fresh, healthy food in the form of soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts can be enjoyed alongside a fast yet friendly service in a cosmopolitan environment.
Address: Carrer de Calvet, 1, 08021 Barcelona
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Hush Hush Cafe – This small French cafe in the heart of Barcelona has a diverse menu waiting to be discovered whether you dine in for lunch or dinner, enjoying coffee or cocktails. Make the most of the delightful terrace during the warmer days and don’t be afraid to pop in to do some work – There are plugs at every table.
Address: Carrer del Fonollar, 4, 08003 Barcelona
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FREE Guide to the BEST of Barcelona
Wouldn’t you want to save time and discover the absolute BEST places in Barcelona? – Cafes, accommodation, coworking, gyms, yoga & more
There are many travel guides for tourists who want to visit Barcelona.
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Tal Gur is a world traveler and personal development enthusiast. An adventurer at heart, after trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, Tal spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey continues as a location-independent blogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, and coach. Tal’s published two books: One Year to Freedom, a 1-Year Roadmap to Living Life on Your Own Terms; and, his most recent book and bestseller, The Art of Fully Living – 1 Man, 10 Years, 100 Life Goals Around the World.
