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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
ONIS COFFEE
Passionate coffee lovers
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
Musta
Falafel restaurant
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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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Yamane Borne
Sushi and home made Japanese food
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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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Arc Iris
Restaurant in Barcelona
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CactusCat Bar
Vegan gastrobar
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Blu Bar
Restaurant in Barcelona
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Santa Vegana
Bakery in Barcelona
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Monchito
Vegan tacos, nachos & quesadillas dished up in a compact, easygoing Mexican eatery.
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Chez Kessler
Restaurant in Barcelona
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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
Restaurant in Barcelona
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Bubita Sangria Bar
Bar in Barcelona
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Gresca
Restaurant in Barcelona
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Xemei
Restaurant in Barcelona
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Fismuler
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.
Places to eat
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.
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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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Tapeo Gràcia
Restaurant in Barcelona
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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
Restaurant in Barcelona
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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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TIERRA TRÁGAME
Traditionally made products
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Devoto
Fusion tapas. Signature cuisine.
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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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Blai 9
Popular bar for pinchos.
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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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ImaginCafè
Premise in Barcelona
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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
Jon Cake
Jon Cake: cheesecakes that are a work of art
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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