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Explore Barcelona through our recommendations for specialty coffee, places to eat, local favourites, gluten-free options and vegetarian food. Choose a category below to find ideas for your stay.

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Specialty Coffee

The Miners Coffee Rambla Poblenou

This roaster that originates from Prague has two outposts in Barcelona. In both, you can enjoy their specialty coffee, and they also have a range of me…

Specialty Coffee

Roast Club Cafe

This very friendly and popular hangout serves great specialty coffee, and they have their own roaster. Plus they do brunch, I love their grilled cheese…

Specialty Coffee

Bonsai Coffee & Matcha

Specialty coffee, matcha straight from Japan, and specialty chocolate from Madagascar, sounds pretty good right? I like this cute spot. They also have …

Specialty Coffee

Morning Glory Coffee & Brunch

n the cute space hidden away on a side street in the Raval you’ll find this little gem with specialty coffee, pancakes, salads, cakes…

Specialty Coffee

La Fuga Barcelona

Meeting point for cyclists, and excellent coffee to boot, made with a classy Faema coffee machine by talented baristas.

Specialty Coffee

Familia Osorio Poblenou

This coffee roaster from Manresa has two locations in Barcelona

Specialty Coffee

Café Fargo.

Close to Sagrada Familia you can find this cute coffee shop focused on specialty coffee, with exciting new beans on the regular.

Specialty Coffee

Ruma’s Coffee

Specialty coffee made with beans from famed The Barn in Berlin in a cute outpost in the Gothic Quarter. You can also buy bags of beans to take home wit…

Specialty Coffee

bohl

Serves up a good specialty coffee for you. It can get quite busy, so go early!

Specialty Coffee

T.44 – TAULAT 44

Deli food & Specialty coffee

Specialty Coffee

Back to back Cafè d’Especialitat

Specialty coffee and all-day brunch cafe in Poblenou, Barcelona with high-quality offerings.

Specialty Coffee

LOT ROASTERS

A unique interior design and tasty products with lovely service. Definitely recommended!!

Specialty Coffee

Three Marks Coffee

Speciality coffee, friendly staff and hipster design. Definitely one of the best coffee places in town.”

Specialty Coffee

Places to Eat

sato i tanaka

Snug restaurant with counter seating serving sushi, sashimi & other traditional Japanese cuisine.

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Flax&Kale

Industrial-chic surrounds for a health-conscious, largely vegetarian menu, plus gluten-free pizza.

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La Bikineria

Great options of bikini all day, and friendly staff to serve you

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Ristorante Pizzeria Il Piccolo Focone

Thin-crust pizza, including gluten-free options, at a simple trattoria with popular set lunch menus.

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UGARIT Plaça Joanic

Great Syrian food! very tasty, good portions and affordable, service is also friendly and attentive.

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Honest Greens Born

Health food restaurant

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L’Arrosseria Xàtiva Sant Antoni

Good service, great food. Paella with seafood was sensational. All paellas can be made gluten-free

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Takumi Ramen Barcelona

Ramen dishes, gyoza & desserts in a laid-back Japanese restaurant with colorful surroundings.

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Can Recasens

Long-standing venue for charcuterie platters & local wine in a chic, brick-lined space.

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Ca La Nuri Restaurant

Some of the best paella and other traditional “seafood” rices and menus.

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La Forchetta

Quick, friendly service, amazing pizza which is cooked in front of you

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RISTORANTE GRAVIN

Italian meat, seafood & pasta with Catalan twists in a hip, retro-style trattoria with patio tables.

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Cantina Restobar

Good menu, good price, good design and good customer service !

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GiGi von tapas

Lovely brunch place with great variety

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Cabo Bar – Marina124

Great authentic tapas food at reasonable prices

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La Bodega del Cabo

Nice tapas and friendly service

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Maná 75

Spacious, light-filled place with terrace tables, specializing in paella & Catalan dishes.

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Firebug

Wood-lined dining room & terrace serving burgers, pancakes & craft beers, popular for brunch.

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Restaurant Maur Urgell

Great restaurant. Excellent quality and variety of dishes. Exceptional treatment.

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Restaurant Agua

Airy, modern space for Mediterranean seafood dining, with picture windows & an oceanfront terrace.

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Arcano Restaurant

Artful Catalan tapas, plus Mediterranean meat & fish dishes, in a stone-walled 17th-century space.

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ELDISET

Classic & creative Catalan tapas, plus cocktails & regional wines, at a sleek, timber-lined bar.

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Fismuler

Delicious restaurant, nice assortment of dishes, good location, quick service

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Caravelle

A range of coffees, plus patisserie & brunch dishes, in a lively & popular modern cafe.

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Robata

Sushi rolls, seafood & Japanese beef dishes in a relaxed locale with modern décor & mellow lighting.

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Eroica Caffè Barcelona

Hip cycling-themed eatery cooking Italian classics with sustainable ingredients in an open kitchen.

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Bodega Santo Porcello

Great place for lunch, or a afternoon drink with some Italian meat and cheese

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Pizzeria Bar Ottantotto

Wood-fired pizzas inspired by different regions of Italy prepared in a relaxed environment.

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IAKNI

Lebanese dishes like baba ghanoush, falafel & tabbouleh in a small eatery with sidewalk tables.

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Tlaxcal Cantina & Taquería Gastronómica

Buzzy, casual cantina with outdoor tables serving tacos, nachos & steaks, plus beer & margaritas.

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Nice Spice

Nice Spice offers you the most exquisite variety of India that you can find in Barcelona. Come and visit us or order online. You will be surprised with…

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LAMUN CUINA THAI

If you are looking for something unique, different, and that appeals to the five senses, look no further. You can expect a variety of flavours at our T…

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O’Retorno

Rustic meat & seafood dishes from the Galicia region in a colorful, casual corner restaurant.

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Paco Meralgo

Cozy tapas bar with a buzzy vibe & stool seating, serving seafood plates, croquettes & tartare.

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Europa Cafè

Stylish modern venue with a terrace, for gourmet bagels, salads & pancakes from breakfast onward.

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Bambarol

Mediterranean-style tapas like salted anchovies & lamb, with minimalist design & a plant wall.

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Jacqueline Barcelona

All just perfect! Excellent service, best food and tasty drinks!

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Kserol

Fantastic meal in so many ways: flavors, drinks, service, ambiance

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Monchito

Vegan tacos, nachos & quesadillas dished up in a compact, easygoing Mexican eatery.

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Roots & Rolls

Inventive vegan sushi & maki, plus curries, tacos & gyoza, in a minimalist, warehouse-chic space.

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The Vegan Corner

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Bubita Sangria Bar

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Gresca

Restaurant in Barcelona

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CELEBRE

CELEBRE is an Italian bar which wants to show the world, that Italian Food is more than just pizza and pasta.

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El Casal Café Bar – Tapas, Vinos y Ostras

Breakfast, lunch menus & oysters paired with regional wines in a relaxed cafe & tapas bar.

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Restaurant Parrilla Alfonsina

Argentinian grilled meats in a mellow, exposed-brick setting with outdoor tables.

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Restaurant Portolés

Fantastic Catalonian restaurant! Nothing luxury but very tasty and fresh. It’s just simply delicious, no words can describe how much we love it! Must t…

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Casa Rafols

Upmarket tapas & Spanish mains made from local ingredients, in a trendy, 100-year-old building.

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Perikete

Cozy, energetic tapas bar offering a wide variety of Spanish bites, plus sangria, beer & cocktails.

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Billy Brunch

Classic neighborhood brunch spot serving eggs, pancakes & breakfast staples all day, plus cocktails.

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Vrutal

Great selection of vegan dishes: burgers and hotdogs

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Anita Flow

Festive eatery with colorful decor, offering modern comfort food, cocktails, craft brews & desserts.

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OBE Restaurant

Pasta dishes, salads & antipasti, plus a long wine list, in a sleek, wood-paneled space.

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La Campechana

Outstanding Mexican food. Really authentic and delicious. The presentation was beautiful and you could taste the love in the cooking.

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VICIO

Colorful fast-food joint serving creative burgers & fries to eat in or take out.

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Oishii

A fantastic small restaurant that tries to resemble the ramen as a street food with a street vibe.

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NEØ Coffee House

A friendly vegan spot that also does very good specialty coffee, brunch, and home-made cakes.

Places to eat

Yamato BBQ Barcelona

Absolutely can not fault this restaurant, the quality of food was excellent, servers were attentive and helpful and was an all round great experience.

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Bar Noe

Fantastic restaurant with a delightful team. The culinary experience takes you on a journey through an array of flavors and textures. The well-curated …

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Casa Cheli

Cool location with a warm bar & exposed-brick walls offering a wine list & creative shared plates.

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Xiringuito Escribà

Mediterranean seafood outlet since 1992, with sea views, an open kitchen & house paella.

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Taberna Noroeste

Casual eatery with an open kitchen serving elevated eats, including seafood & Galician lamb dishes.

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Maleducat

Market-fresh sharing plates are complemented by wine at this cozy, down-to-earth restaurant.

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Delicious Catalán food, in a pleasantly local ambiance

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Chao Pescao Seafood Born

From the service to the ambiance to the food this place is a 10/10! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The seafood is extremely fresh and prepa…

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Curtis Audiophile Cafe & Record Store

Good beer and inventive cocktails. Great sound system as advertised and good music taste, vibe was 10/10. Place is a bit small but they can’t help that…

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Vivant

Stylish venue with wood-paneled interiors, serving refined Mediterranean cuisine & tasting menus.

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Machaka Burger | Consell de Cent

Quirky place with a nice atmosphere and good music. Tasty burgers, the menu has many options: chicken, beef, pulled pork. Veggie and vegan options too.

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EatMyTrip Brunch & Bakery | Eixample

Eggs Benedict spiced up with Penang curry sauce, plus hot sandwiches, cocktails & renowned pancakes.

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SAVTA • Eixample

The food is always solid, and very good serving size for the price. The service is always very polite and efficient too.

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Entrepreneur

Local catalan gourmet restaurant with a quiet and relaxing ambient

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bicos Restaurante

Rustic-style gastrobar serving scallops & beef cheeks to Galicia regional recipes.

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Brothers

Advanced Italian Street Food

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Annare’ Pizzeria Napoletana

PIZZERÍA NAPOLETANA

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MAMA La Pizza Napoletana

AUTHENTIC NEAPOLITAN PIZZA IN BARCELONA

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Tortuga Restaurante

Cozy restaurant with a trendy vibe serving classic tapas, plus Asian options.

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PAGANO

The new cocktail bar & tapas restaurant in town. We’re all about organic cocktails & classic traditional Spanish food with a beat!

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Restaurante Azafrán Pérsico

Persian-inspired flavors

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Don Kilo Italian Restaurant

Pizza, pasta & other Italian fare, plus beer & homemade dessert, in a low-key setting.

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Bar Bocata 2 Diagonal

hearty breakfasts, delicious sandwiches, and juicy Spanish omelette

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La Cachapera | Restaurante Venezolano Barcelona

Warm, narrow restaurant with colorful decor, specializing in homestyle Venezuelan dishes & drinks.

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Elsa y Fred

“Cozy little restaurant with delicious gourmet food and definitely one of the best patatas bravas in Barcelona. During workdays they have a daily menu …

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San Pedrito, Restaurante Y Licoreria

Authentic Mexican dishes in the center of Born neighborhood.

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Petit Bangkok

Very cozy and chill atmosphere. Great choice of thai dishes. Mango sticky rice is a must 🙂

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La Xampanyeria

“Affordable and lively cava bar by Barceloneta with delicious tapas. It also has a shop where you can buy cava and traditional food”

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Bonica Bruncherie

Perfect place to grab a quick bite or a coffee with one of their many delicious cakes. The staff is very polite and if you’re lucky you’ll be welcomed …

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Raro Anti-Bistro

Cozy little bistro run by a lovely Argentinian-Czech couple that makes delicious food from fresh, local products. Coffee is really good, they use local…

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Bar Celta Pulperia

“Great tapas bar, true spanish vibes & one of the best places to eat octopus in the city”

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Guixot

“Cozy local place with great variety of sandwiches and tapas. Good value for the money.”

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La Musclería

“Delicious mussels with various kind of sauce.”

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Palosanto

“Cozy and intimate tapas restaurant in the heart of Raval with great renditions of classic tapas dishes”

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Xiringuito Escribà

“Seafood restaurant with beautiful view to the sea. Makes one of the best paellas in Barcelona. It’s recommended to make a reservation in advance since…

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Elche

“A restaurant famous for their paella’s and rice dishes. Make reservation in advance as it can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends”

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La Mar Salada Restaurant

“Cozy and modern atmosphere, 5 min away from the beach. Definitely try paella and seafood since that’s their specialty”

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Mosquito

“One of the best dumplings you can find in Barcelona. Cozy atmosphere and affordable prices” (it gets quite crowded during lunch and dinner times so yo…

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Koku Kitchen Buns/Ramen & Gyoza Bar

“One of the best ramen places in Barcelona with options for vegetarians and vegans. On the upper floor you can try buns, ramen is served on the bottom …

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Surya Muntaner

“Trendy and modern venue with indian vibes”

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Bacoa Burger

“Super tasty burgers by the beach, good selection of local craft beers. They also have the options for vegans & vegetarians” (multiple locations in…

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Makamaka

“Great gourmet burgers, hipster atmosphere right by the beach”

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Foc i Oli

“Super tasty and juicy burgers in the centre of the city, also has vegetarian options that are delicious”

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Goiko Grill

“Delicious burgers and generous portions with great variety of beers. Good for groups and has multiple locations in the city”

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Poké Maoli

“Tasty and healthy hawaiian bowls. Take it with you and enjoy the beach”

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Kserol

“Cozy and intimate restaurant with tapas and delicious french inspired dishes and a daily lunch menu for just 13 euros”

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FOC BCN

“Great selection of south american flavours – Good vibe and 2 minutes away from the beach”

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Addis Abeba

“Authentic Ethiopian dishes in a lovely atmosphere”

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Lolita Taperia

Great tapas and super friendly staff. Be sure to make a reservation.

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Quimet & Quimet

“High quality, marinated seafood and fish, good selection of wines.”

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El Fiferro

“Great tapas and affordable price :)”

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La Pepita

“Wonderful food and sangria, great service and very friendly staff.”

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As de Pikas

Great burgers, wide choice and good options for vegetarians. Prices are very good considering the portions.

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Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona

“Antique beer factory, now a modern restaurant with a wide variety of food choices”

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Veggie Garden

“The vibrantly painted two-story restaurant is using only organic ingredients for their Indian, Nepalese dishes”

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Nap Mar

“A cozy place with delicious authentic Neapolitan style pizza, 5 min away from the beach. They have another location in the centre of El Born neighbour…

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Nap Antic

“A cozy place with delicious authentic Neapolitan style pizza, in the centre of El Born neighbourhood. They have another location in 5min away from Bar…

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Pizzeria Micaela

“Yummy pizza and friendly staff located conveniently close to the train station.

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La Timpa Refugio Gastronómico

“Pizzeria and pasta place. Cozy and intimate atmosphere. Staff is very friendly and speaks English”

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Departure Coffee Co.

“Hidden gem in the centre of the city. Delicious coffee and pastries.”

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Federal Café Gotic

Best chai latte in town & a great place to enjoy a brunch. It’s good for groups, serves great coffee and has an area where you can work or study”

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Mama’s Cafe

“Great place for coffee and a quick bite.”

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Café Cometa

“Delicious cakes and good coffee.”

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Cafetería la Granja

“Great little coffee shop with sandwiches and pastries.”

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Repúblic Cafè

“Yummy bagels and friendly staff.”

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Il Capriccio del Caffè

“It is owned by an Italian family and they serve real italian coffee.”

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Artemisia

“Small and cozy cafeteria in the Poblenou district. You can eat both sweets and different sandwiches, crepes and salads. They offer coffee, tea and dif…

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Granja Petitbo

Street address in Barcelona

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Locals Love

CASA FIGARI // Bar de Jazz

Live music and jazz sessions Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 PM

Locals Love

Fast Eddie’s

An amazing burger seasoned to perfection. The curley fries were also a crowd favorite. Superb customer service and a local favorite after hours

Locals Love

Alice Secret Garden

Unique place. In the street typical coffee seating. Inside cozy for reading a book or chilling out. In the back a hidden beautiful garden for cocktails…

Locals Love

Bar Pietro

Bar in Gracia to have an aperitif standing at the bar with a posh millennial audience who doesn’t want to look that way. Few tapas but quality. Convers…

Locals Love

Bar L’Amistat

The atmosphere was beautiful, we went to listen to live music and we really enjoyed it not only because of the beautiful climate there but also because…

Locals Love

La Caseta del Migdia

Bar bites & beer served in a simple, open-air space with sunset views, live music & DJ sets.

Locals Love

Patisserie Hofmann

Turquoise-colored pastry shop, located in the heart of Barcelona’s old town. You will find variety of creative and visually appealing pastries there. T…

Locals Love

Magma Bakery Lab

High quality baked goods with an amazing texture and flavour. Magma has a good variety of sweet croissants in different shapes and also interesting sav…

Locals Love

Ramen-ya Hiro – Restaurant Japonés

One of the best and most delicious Ramen places in Barcelona

Locals Love

Bar la Camila

Best coffee bar in town with the best caring people!

Locals Love

Baluard | Panadería Barcelona

Baluard Barceloneta offers a great selection of fresh, artisanal breads and pastries that are perfect for breakfast. The friendly and welcoming team ad…

Locals Love

Brew Coffee

Speciality coffee made with love – by one of the best baristas in Spain

Locals Love

Departure Coffee Co.

This café brings an air of Shoreditch or Neukölln over it, but so completely authentic, local and charming.

Locals Love

Can Paixano

A place where the atmosphere of the old taverns of Barceloneta, a traditional seaside neighborhood of Barcelona, is brought back to life.

Locals Love

The Hoxton, Poblenou

Rooftop to enjoy some drinks and really great scenic views of Barcelona

Locals Love

La Terrassa de les Indianes

Lovely rooftop overlook the Port and the Gothic quarter, inside the History Museum

Locals Love

Kuili korean BBQ Barcelona 奎梨

Korean BBQ, lovely selection, friendly staff, cook it yourself vibe

Locals Love

Nomad Coffee Lab & Shop

Tasty filter coffee (few beans to choose), very good cappuccino

Locals Love

Gluten Free

Glutery | Barcelona

A perfect Gluten Free Celiac friendly bakery and savouries!

Gluten Free

Messié Pizza Gluten Free Gràcia

A nice, homely atmosphere, a variety of gluten free pizzas and great beers!

Gluten Free

chök – Born | Cafetería 100% Sin gluten Barcelona

Gluten free pastry shop with a lovely selection of cinamon rolls

Gluten Free

Hamburgueseria Goiko

Delicious gluten free burgers with a good outdoor sitting area

Gluten Free

Hanai Vegana BORN – Gluten Free & Vegan Bakery

Great vegan, gluten free bakery in Barcelona

Gluten Free

PÖTSTOT Fortuny – Gluten Free / Sin gluten

Gluten free, Vegan restaurant. Nice ambience

Gluten Free

Kobe – Restaurante Sushi

Fresh and delicious gluten-free Sushi and Japanese specialties

Gluten Free

Gula Sana_Gluten Free Lab

Gluten-free cafe offering breakfasts, sandwiches & cakes in a compact space with a terrace.

Gluten Free

Cèlia – Obrador Sin Gluten

Fresh bread and local bakery

Gluten Free

La Cachapera | Restaurante Venezolano Barcelona

The place to go for the nicest Venezuelan experience in food and service

Gluten Free

La Consciente Gracia. Healthy Brunch. Vegan. Gluten Free Bakery.

A brunch spot with lovely service, gluten free bread and yummy foood <3

Gluten Free

Vegetarian

UMAMI PLANT BASED

Amazing vegan place serving the best ramen.

Vegetarian

All you eat is love

Fantastic veggie food and lovely staff

Vegetarian

Fat Veggies

Cool, rustic restaurant turning out wood-fired vegetarian & vegan shared plates, mains & desserts.

Vegetarian

PLANT SHACK Barcelona

Vegan heaven! Everything is freshly made

Vegetarian

Mad Mad Vegan Barcelona

Good place if you look vegan burgers with reasonable prices.

Vegetarian

Casa Coyote Tapes Mexicanes i Esmorzars

Good atmosphere and lovely selection of Mexican vegetarian and vegan dishes

Vegetarian

Restaurant L’Encant Vegetarià

Vegetarian restaurant serving meat-free breakfast, tacos & paellas amid down-to-earth surrounds.

Vegetarian

Vegan Mount | Barcelona

Good service and broad menu containing a variety of vegan dishes

Vegetarian

Arc Iris

Vegetarian salads & soups, plus innovative mains, in an airy venue with white tablecloths.

Vegetarian

LOMBARDA

Simple, fresh and delicious! An unassuming little place, simple decor, friendly service and amazing food!

Vegetarian

VELADA – Tapas Plant-Based y Cócteles en Barcelona

Fantastic food at great prices, very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and decor.

Vegetarian

Botànic

Probably the best vegan cafe/restaurant in town!

Vegetarian

Biocenter – RESTAURANT VEGETARIA

“Good place to eat vegetarian / vegan / gluten free meal.”

Vegetarian

Plan your Barcelona visit

What can I find in this Barcelona local guide?

Browse five categories: Specialty Coffee, Places to Eat, Locals Love, Gluten Free and Vegetarian. Open a recommendation to see its details and available contact links.

How can I check gluten-free or vegetarian options?

Use the Gluten Free or Vegetarian category to find ideas, then contact the venue directly to confirm its current menu, ingredients and food preparation arrangements.

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