DISCLAIMER: I HAVE NOT BEEN HERE IN YEARS BUT I AM JUST WRITING A REVIEW SINCE I WAS NOT INTO YELP THEN AND A FRIEND WHO IS VISITING BARCELONA ASKED ME FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND I REMEMBERED THIS PLACE Food: What can I say. The cafe con leche was insanely good. It was the best one I had in the city (mind you we were only in touristy areas). I am not saying this is THE best one since I am no expert, but this is a very good one I would definitely try. The croissant was so flaky and buttery and light. It had an amazing crunch per bite and I was in love love love. Service: The presentation was great, the area was squaky clean, and the customer service was so great. As a Latina, I did not have great experiences in the city, I felt people were being patrinizing at times but I did not get any bad vibes in here. The baker was so approachable and sweet. Loved her. Ambiance: I loved the little street this was at. It was like a lot of bricks and super aesthetic and a perfect place for pics. If you are into that, you'd love taking pics in here. It was nice and cool inside. I also mentioned it before but it certainly was clean. I know the line can get long, but we took things to do and it was perfectly fine. read more

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First morning in Barcelona, on my way to the Picasso Museum next door, I stopped by Brunells for a light bite and a cup of coffee -- it looked like the perfect spot. Overall, it was a good experience, though the service felt a little uninspired. I pointed to a sandwich at the counter, but after it was heated, a different one showed up. Not a big deal, but when I mentioned it, the waiter just shrugged before bringing me the one I'd originally ordered. That said, the food was tasty, the coffee hit the spot, and the café itself has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. Despite the small mix-up, I enjoyed my visit and would happily stop by again if I were in the area. read more

This was recommended by our Tapas Tour guide & was not part of the Tour. She said it's the best famous Croisant place in Barcelona so we just had to try after our tour. Cute place, the minute you walk in and you immediately smell the butter and you know it's gonna be delish. She was right, it is one of the best pastry we've had in Barcelona so far, it is as good as it smelled and look for sure. The service was friendly and no long lines. read more

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We were recommended this spot by a local shop employee. We ordered the tiramisu croissant and cappuccino and they were both good. read more

Brunells - Bakeries Near Me - Barcelona, B

"Best croissants in Barcelona - 2022 and 2024". Busy shop, but lots of yummy pastries to try! Tried the pistachio and fig croissants. The pistachio croissant had a subtle pistachio flavor and the croissant really shown through. The fig croissant had a lot of cream that was fig infused - overall great croissants!! read more

We stopped here because of the signage claiming the best croissant! And they were good, but not fresh. Not our favorite pastry of our time in Barcelona! read more

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Good pastry in Barcelona. I tried the fig per staff rec. happy with the choice. Very yummy n good for rest or take away read more

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Brunells is known for their croissants in Barcelona. We went there and were happy there is no line. You ordered from the front and then you can find the seats in the back to enjoy. The pistachios croissant is good not worth the hype. The fruit tea you can pass. read more

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No debate. The best croissants in Barcelona!!! Everything here is amazing, but the croissants are worth the trip alone. read more

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Walked in for brunch on a Saturday when they had just opened, but the place was already full! We were lucky to get bar seating without a wait. It's a small place so it can feel a bit cramped, but that's typical of most places in the area. Best croissant in Barcelona 2020 and their other foods are good too. We got some coffee con leche and a bread with potatoes and bacon, almost like an open faced sandwich. This portion is large enough to share if you want a snack to get you started. Everything tasted delicious. Our waitress was super helpful and welcoming. Don't wait! Make a visit here for a quick meal! read more

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Strawberry filled croissant was very good not too sweet. Prices are reasonable and service was fine read more

Brunells - The store entrance - Bakeries Near Me - Barcelona, B

Another late review - My friend and I were wandering the streets of Barcelona and came across Brunells. What made us stop was the signage that they had been awarded the best croissant in Spain, in 2020. Walked in, got a seat and saw for ourselves. You can order takeout or dine in. It's not a big establishment so get there early - I can't speak for reservations as we didn't have one nor did we ask as we only had to wait a few minutes to be seated. Service was wonderful. Our host/server/cashier spoke English and was so helpful, attentive and friendly. We went with her recommendations on what to try and share. We shared both a Pistachio and a Ham & Cheese croissant (see pics). The Pistachio is their most popular and then opted for the Ham & Cheese to have something substantial as opposed to just snack type bites. I enjoyed the Ham & Cheese more - odd coming from one who prefers sweet dessert types over savory. However, that's not to say I didn't like the first - I liked them both, just one more than the other. Maybe I should have had the Pistachio first and I'd be singing a different tune. Drinks for me were good or what I've said before standard. It was good enough that I'd have it again, but nothing I'd rave about and tell you to add it to your list of things to try before you die. Would I go back? Not sure. So many other places to try but I would, if circumstances dictated so. Like if it was my only option but know that I wouldn't be sad about going back read more

**December 2022: Afternoon Visit** My friend and I walked by Brunnells and saw a pastry chef work roll out some delicious croissants. Curious by the baked goods I walked around and saw the store window with lots of tasty treats. I also noticed on the digital promo that it was the 2020 winner for Best Croissant in Spain - well now... I had to test it for myself! When we entered the bakery they asked if I wanted to do takeout or dine-in, when my friend suggested dine-in we were directed next door and saw a cue of people waiting for a seat. Thankfully, we didn't wait long and we sat at a small booth. My friend and I shared the pistachios croissant and the ham/cheese. Pistachio: This is their most popular croissant as I saw multiple tables with it. When I first bit into it it reminded me of a Beard Papa's Cream Puff but with pistachio filling. The cream on the inside had a more frozen cream center versus a soft creamy one and the croissant was nice and buttery. (4/5) Ham/Cheese: Such a simple and classic sando, but done right. Everything paired well and the croissant itself was lightly toasted to give sando a nice crunch. (5/5) My friend and I also ordered beverages which were good (4/5). I think if you're wanting to enjoy a simple cafe style meal with a friend this is a great place to do that! Enjy! read more

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I was dying because of jet lag, and was revived by a cup of delicious iced latte from Brunells. The inside was modern and neat and staffs were nice and professional. A great place to stop by and take a break. read more

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good croissants. the servers were nice and spoke English. lots of seating to sit and chat. supposedly the best croissants in Spain i'm not 100% convinced yet but it could be true read more

Brunells - chantilly croissant, sweet potato croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Barcelona, B

Really yummy croissants! This is my first time trying croissants with cream and fruits in the middle and it is pretty amazing though not easy to eat without making your hands dirty. There was a short line when I came at ~3pm and many of the pastry/desserts were gone already so come early! read more

Brunells - Croissant nata Croissant original - Bakeries Near Me - Barcelona, B

Wow! This place is a gem!! I tried several pastry shops around Barcelona and was not impressed. I saw the advertisements on the windows of this pastry shop about being one of the best in the city and I decided to give it a shot. Their pastries are delicious! The filled croissant is one of the best pastries I've had! They have a nice variety of different filling types and fruit inside as well! I also tried the key lime pie and it was aesthetic and so good! They have two sides to the business- one is to go- and the other side is to sit down. If you choose to get it to go note there isn't much seating around this area of town. I'd recommend eating there! The iced matcha latte was delicious and all in all a great value for around 10$ for a croissant and a matcha. The servers were kind and efficient! read more

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One of the best croissants you'll have, cute shop, and good service. Walked by Brunells after the Picasso Museum. Elegant store and then discovered they have a cute café on the other side. Had a couple sandwiches and dessert consisting of the pistachio and raspberry semifreddo type dish, along with the chocolate and cherry mousse thingy. All was tasty and light. Perfect small and sweet meal. We also ordered three croissants for the next day's breakfast-- pistachio, the chocolate dipped one, and a chestnut/walnut one. They really are superb for their croissants. Supremely light and layers, with a soft and airy bread, and not hard parts. Wow. read more

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Best espresso I had in Spain. The service, decor, and pastry options were also top notch. It's very close to the Picasso Museum and is well worth the trip. read more

Very good food. Would recommend the croissants and a Corrada. We also too some bagged goodies home for gifts.

Brunells was very busy when we stopped in for a late morning coffee and pastry. We were lucky to find a table. Our waitress showed up pretty quick and made some suggestions that we went with. The table ordered a chocolate and pistachio croissant and a few other pastries. Everything was delicious but the pistachio croissant was next level delicious. Everything else paled in comparison. I definitely recommend that you try one. The coffee was good. read more

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High quality sweets and coffee. I tried its brownie, it was awesome. Beside that the bakery has a theme whenever visit it, each theme is sponsored by fashion brand and employees wear with the theme style and you can purchase the clothes and fashion items with some discounts. We did not buy any clothes but it was interesting. read more

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Near the Picasso museum we found Brunnells when we saw the beautiful pastries in the window. With a takeout side and a sit down diner side we grabbed a great cappuccino and some pastries before we went to the museum. It was delicious and the service was very friendly. With a lot of hipster places near by we like how friendly and laid back and energetic the staff was. Would love to visit again. read more

Another little gem tucked away in our tourist destination. We stopped in just to look around. My friend's office had requested Italian sweets and this place was full of them. The best part: an older woman sitting the corner hand wrapping chocolate to be sold. Love it. So much sweets to choose from and our mini-tasting was yummy! read more

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We came here on a tapas tour and toured their kitchen (so cool!) and tried a mini xuixo and coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker but ordered a cortado and it was pretty good. That xuixo though - I'd come back for that. read more

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This is a great bakery in the El Born neighborhood. We really enjoyed the Xuixo (choo choo's). I also bought a package of chocolates and pastries to bring home to share at work. Also the coffee is solid as is most in Spain. read more

Right in the tourist central of the city is yet another pastry place. There were some unique and colorful offerings. Some things that I've seen elsewhere while others which were a treasure to me. I did pick up some chocolate for the road for fun. No one needs chocolate...it's just fun to get just cause. Customer service was friendly and prices were decent. read more

Great spot for morning coffee and pastries. I stayed around the corner and this was a great find. Just off Princesa, we found this place as we were looking for coffee in the morning and heard the clanging of coffee cups and plates. I miss the soppresata croissants which is a must have. Service was very American friendly and starting the day there was quite relaxing. read more

Solid espresso -- for Spain. Bright, homey environment, except for the sticky tables. I tested 5 just to be sure. But, overall, it's the only good coffee shop near the Picasso museum. Pastries are fine. Locals visit it. read more