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    bubó Bar

    4.1 (99 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Xabina - 2005 World's Beat Chocolate Cake Winner
    Connie C.

    We came here for some sweets while we were in Barcelona, and bubó came up in our search. We came in looking at all the decadent sweets and couldn't decide. We asked the girl behind the counter what she liked best, and she said she never ate anything there.... (weird) but recommended the Xabina to us because it was the 2005 winner of the world's best chocolate cake award. Boy, was that cake rich. We ordered a coffee to complement the sweetness of the cake. The cake is an olive oil cake, and has a variety of spices that complement the rich chocolate-y-ness of the cake. Pretty price for a small piece, but worth the experience of trying. I wouldn't say it was amazing, but it was still goooood. :')

    Potatoes
    Steven P.

    Had a late dinner during our early summer visit to Barcelona, Spain. No reservation, but seating was available. This is near Santa Maria Del Mar Church which has several shops, restaurants, bars, and of course tapas options. Our server was very friendly and took great care of us. We ordered tomato bread, Iberico ham, potatoes, cheese tray, steak tartare, grilled octopus, and a chocolate dessert called Xabina. Everything was delicious! So many unique tastes and presentations - what's not to love about tapas. Trying many small dishes is the way to go. I get the sense Bubo is known more as a pastry shop, but the tapas are right up there.

    Sophia L.

    TL;DR apparently best chocolate cake in the world?! Shared the chocolate cake, the one that has the shiny exterior. Wonderful. Decadent. Rich. W/ a macaron on top! Highly recommend sharing with a friend.

    Got Noir
    David L.

    Dessert at night, they were closing and suggested we sit in their restaurant next door but we got turned away since they were serving dinner only. Tried their award winning cake and the Got Noir. The Got Noir was actually the favorite for my friend and I (it's the one in the glass cup). They didn't hold back on the sweetness, so it might be too sweet for some. Also pricey at 6€ each, had dishes less expensive in Barcelona.

    Cakes
    Bradley Thomas A.

    At the end of a charming historical chocolate tour I took in Barcelona, we ended at this modern Catalonian chocolatier. Standing at the counter salivating while waiting for the apron-clad chefs to talk me through the options, an understudy offered me a small coco covered chocolate ball. It was truly stunning how delicious it was. At that point I knew this establishment was divine!! But really though, it was a smart, delicious experience and highly recommend!

    09/07/17 @endoedibles on Instagram for more
    Michael U.

    Items Selected: Americano Iberico Sandwich Apple Cream Brioche Marzipan Walnut Croissant Orange Chocolate Walnut Éclair Conveniently located on Carrer de les Caputxes, both the Cathedral of Barcelona as well as Basilica Santa Maria del Mar nearby and Museu Picasso only a few blocks away, it was just past 08h30 that two guests stopped in at Bubo Bar for breakfast, nearby sister Bubo considered by many to be one of the city's more innovative spots for Tapas where owner and Chef Carles Mampel has been serving guests for over a dozen years. Known predominantly as an award-winning pastry Chef in his early years, both Bubo and the Bar next door opened when the Chef was just 37 and originally focused on glistening Macarons and beautiful Bon-Bons, it has been with time that Mampel has one both locals and tourists over with savories and although both the locations in Spain as well as those in Dubai and Tokyo remain predominantly sweet those looking for Charcuterie, a Sandwich or Tortilla Espanola topped with Meat, Cheese or Vegetables will certainly not be denied something good to eat. Spending far more money of the mothership than the Bar, the latter a sort of afterthought with drab gray benches, blue walls and fairly uncomfortable stools, it was after perusing the menu that a middle-aged Indian gentleman took a four-part order, two Americanos served quickly along with three Pastries while Iberico Ham was gently toasted between two slices of thin and crusty Bread in the back. Not exactly an expeditious sort of place, the lone staff-member having to run down to Bubo for pricing verification on the Éclair before returning to report a computer upgrade would delay paying the bill by at least fifteen minutes, it was with Coffee slowly sipped that a first taste was taken of a glazed Croissant filled with ground Walnuts in Marzipan, the taste every bit as sweet as it sounds and a bit softer than would be expected while the Apple Cream Brioche eggy, soft and light with the Custard base playing well off three gently baked wedges of Fruit atop the pastry. Typically not a fan of Orange and Chocolate, but told by the man behind the counter that the candied Rind was more 'tangy' than sweet, it was in fact in the Éclair that Chef Mampel's best work was discovered, the €6 price-tag making the crisp Choux and Dark Chocolate by far the morning's most expensive item though generally worth it, save for the additional ten minutes that it took for the computers to finally be up and running.

    Kai A.

    Touristy but rightfully so as desserts were appealing to the eyes and tasted just as good. 4 star for limited seating and not so friendly customer service.

    Melon soup - was the soup of the day
    Denay W.

    Conveniently located outside of Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar in a little plaza, bubó Bar is a great little place to grab a meal while enjoying the ambiance of the area - preferably sitting outside. They offer a range of tapas and drinks, relatively similar to what other restaurants in the city offer. We went with the 20€ a person tapa lunch which included chicken skewers, patatas bravas, a soup of the day (was a melon soup for us), calamari, croquetas, a drink per person (went with sangria), bread with a tomato sauce, and dessert. Seemed like a good deal considering one glass of sangria was about 6€ and was included in the set menu. We enjoyed all of the food, especially the beautiful desserts which come from their confectionary next door called bubó. Our server was also incredibly upbeat and friendly. An all around pleasant experience.

    Anita C.

    Wow! Out of this world! The desserts are so detailed and much care is taken to create and serve them. Service was excellent. It is expensive but definitely worth it!

    Bubó
    Roxana Q.

    What better way to celebrate my 100th Yelp review than reviewing my favorite restaurant in Barcelona! I was introduced to Bubó by a friend who had went to Barcelona a few months before me. She did all this research on great places to go in Barca & I just reaped the benefits. Bubó was on her list as one of the top spots & it just so happened to be directly across the courtyard from the gorgeous Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral (make sure you stop by, the stained glass windows are so beautiful). There is limited seating inside which doesn't really matter because outside is where you want to be. The food is fantastic, the sangria is delicious & the Bubó pasteleria next door doesn't hurt much either! Some of my favorite dishes were the mozarella mille-feuille, the tuna ravioli (probably #1), brie & coconut croquettes, iberian ham croquettes, grilled prawns, the mikini. You can't really go wrong with any of the choices though. Also note that the dishes are essentially tapas so while it sounds like a lot of food, it's really not that much. Prices are not cheap but you get what you pay for and that is quality my friends. I love this place so much I went back 2x on my last trip and I can't wait to go back again. Highly recommended stop in Barcelona.

    Bubo Sangria...how I love you!!
    Merrill O.

    Bubo is best known for their beautiful and tasty pastries (awarded best chocolate cake in the world in 2005), but you must also make a trip to their tapas restaurant located next door. The patatas bravas are excellent, as are some of the other tapas plates, but what you're really there for is the sangria. Quite possibly the best sangria I have ever had in my life!! Each glass is made to order...no pre-mixed batches to be found here! The fruit is freshly cut, and then the sangria is lovingly prepared. First some granulated sugar on the bottom...then the fruit...then a layer of juice...then the wine...and then some kind of Bubo magic which will knock your socks off with your first sip. My mouth is watering, just thinking about it. YUM!!! Cheers!

    Lemon cheese cake with Parmesan cheese
    Austen M.

    Bubo is something different from anything else I have reviewed to date. I have not tried the tapas offering that they provide, instead I decided to focus purely on the cake and chocolate side of the business. Yes you heard me right, chocolate and cake!! Usually a mix of the both! They seem to specialise in very artisan desserts that mix together unusual flavours and come out tasting amazing. So for example a lemon cake with Parmesan cheese. Bubo is excellent. Quite pricey for portion size, but they are really providing some very different from the norm that tastes great. So good I went twice in 5 days when I was in Barcelona last month. Definitely one not to miss.

    Cambridge burger
    Nick S.

    Bubo is shockingly good for what's easily the most touristy location in El Born. It's front and center for the church, courtyard and various streets and alleyways that all converge right before your table, so it's perfect for people watching. There's an extensive tapas menu, but for me the real standout was the Cambridge burger, which at 7.50 EUR was fairly priced and unbelievably delicious. I normally hold out hope on burgers abroad, but this was one place I'd be happy to return to just for the burger alone.

    Xantina chocolate cake that won best chocolate cake in the world in 2005 (and 9 macarons!)

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    Had a horribly salty zucchini soup. Another demerit for no wifi. Nice location by the church tho.

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    Great people watching - right behind church. Had the calamari and tomato salad. Delicious and reasonable priced.

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    Fantastic breakfast! Ate the scrambles every day while I was in El Born. Simple and filling- delicious orange juice too!

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    Not the richest menu, but delicious food and really friendly service than meny other tourist places in Barcelona.

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    The food was really good. Excellent. Have eaten there twice in 2 days!! The dessert is out of this world. Such beautiful desserts.

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    Alsur Café

    Alsur Café

    4.2(353 reviews)
    1.2 kmL'Eixample
    €€

    Menu has a good combination of Spanish and Latin inspired brunch items. Avocado toast and carnitas…read moremango skillet was excellent. Location is a few block off the main tourist area of Las Ramblas so it makes for a relaxing brunch spot. Ample indoor seating and small outdoor seating available. Friendly staff.

    Our international flight arrived to Barcelona (BCN) this morning so we were hungry for dinner. This…read moreplace was near our IHG Hotel Indigo. This was our first time visiting Barcelona and this restaurant with our friends for dinner. We passed by and liked the posted menu in English. The place was packed with patrons for dinner, therefore we assumed this was a good local place for us to stop for dinner. Despite that the place was packed with customers we scored a table for four in the rear of the restaurant. I started with and enjoyed my portal (blanco Joven), which is a dry garnacha blanca 90% sauvignon Blanc and Viognier for 4 Euros. I enjoyed my patatas pulled pork bravas potatoes with carnitas, poutine sauce and chilli sour cream for 12 Euros. My friend also enjoyed his patatas pulled pork bravas potatoes. We all enjoyed our tapas. I also ended my dinner with a Cerv Jarra cervezas draft beer for 4.90 Euros. My friend also enjoyed the same cervezas draft beer. My total bill for the four of us was 81.30 Euros or USA $94.44 based on the current exchange rate. Our server Contado, who also spoke English, served us very well. After we visited I found one other nearby Alsur Cafes, which may or may not be affiliated with this Alsur Cafe restaurant. We agreed we will return here again. More to come regarding tomorrow's tour of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.

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    Alsur Café - View from my table

    View from my table

    Alsur Café - Some teas that no matter how many times we asked to change it, it still does not taste like Earl grey.

    Some teas that no matter how many times we asked to change it, it still does not taste like Earl grey.

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    Ciutat Comtal - beef tenderloin montadito with foie (7.15€)

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.4 kmL'Eixample
    €€

    During our three days in Barcelona, Cervecería Ciudad Condal was the very first tapas restaurant we…read morevisited -- and it turned out to be the absolute best! Our server, Amaya, was funny, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. He took great care of us, and every single recommendation he made was delicious. I wish I knew all the Spanish names of the dishes because everything was amazing. The highlights for us were the Bacalao -- so tender and full of flavor -- and honestly the best octopus I've ever had in my life. We also loved the soft steak with duck liver served on a slice of French baguette, the shrimp skewers, patatas, and the Spanish ham with tomato toasts. Every dish was unforgettable. On top of the incredible food, the restaurant itself has such an elegant atmosphere with beautiful décor that made the whole dining experience even more special. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona!

    Ciutat Comtal was a restaurant that I had seen recommended numerous times while I was searching for…read moreplaces to eat at in Barcelona, and after coming here I can see why. I came here for lunch, and thankfully I didn't have to wait too long before I got seated inside. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but it's quite bright with a lot of natural sunlight inside. For the food, I decided to get squid, codfish with honey allioli, and iberian ham montaditos. While all of the food was great, for me the codfish was hands-down the star of the show and probably one of the best dishes that I ate on the trip. The flavor of the sauce combined with the texture of the fish actually blew me away, and I can see why my server highly recommended this to me. If you just get one things when coming here, definitely make sure not to miss this dish. Highly recommend checking this place out for Spanish tapas, they represent the cuisine well!

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    Ciutat Comtal - Interior

    Interior

    Ciutat Comtal - Calamares

    Calamares

    Ciutat Comtal - The entrance

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    Caravelle - Caravelle Shakshuka

    Caravelle

    4.6(272 reviews)
    1.1 kmEl Raval
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    Albeit-- in a sketch area, Caravelle was an amazing find within walking distance of my hotel near…read morethe Gothic Quarter. Caravelle is quaint and modern, and the service is definitely on the more lax side. Note: smaller parties may be seated at the communal table, and this place stays busy! Be prepared for a bit of a wait. I started with a café con leche, and although I'm not usually a sweets-for-breakfast kinda person, the croffle looked too enticing online to pass up. Being a huge egg aficionado, I also ordered a side of eggs à la carte. My coffee arrived quickly, but after waiting 30 minutes, I noticed that guests who had arrived after me were already enjoying their meals... When I checked in with the waiter, it turned out my order hadn't gone through at all. I had to reorder, and while waiting, I asked for another café con leche since I was long overdue for a refill. Unfortunately, that second coffee never came--but on the bright side, my meal eventually did. The croffle was freaking divine. Crispy/flakey on the outside, and soft inside. The cream was sweet, but not overpowering, and the tart of the berries balanced out the meal. As I was getting ready to check out, the waiter asked if I had ever received my second café con leche. Embarrassed for them, I admitted that I hadn't... Realizing they'd made ANOTHER mistake, he apologized profusely and quickly asked the barista to make me one to go. To compensate for my time and patience, he generously comped my entire meal, leaving me to pay only for the initial coffee (2.50 euros). Despite the service hiccups, the food was incredible--truly one of my favorite breakfasts in Spain.

    This place is near the big market and popular for breakfast/brunch. No need to worry about the…read morelanguage barrier here - everyone speaks English. I had the poached eggs on toast. I didn't love that they put some kind of spice on the eggs (paprika maybe) - just too aggressive a flavor than I want in the am with my simple breakfast. Also the sodas here are weird, skip em - no name brand Coke Zero here.

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    Caravelle - Specialty coffee

    Specialty coffee

    Caravelle - Chia and mango

    Chia and mango

    Caravelle - Avocado Bennie

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    Alsur Café - Palau

    Alsur Café - Palau

    4.0(80 reviews)
    0.7 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    This was the perfect place for my English speaking husband and I. We loved the atmosphere, which is…read morea bit of Moroccan meets wine cellar. The walls are stone illuminated by spotlight, but it feels secret and special. Beer is priced right and the help is friendly and caring. We didn't eat, but the food looked good and there was a steady stream of customers. It is a great place for tourists in a touristy part of Barcelona.

    Came here for brunch. The menu is trendy and innovative, with many items that I had never seen…read morebefore plus the popular stuff like smoothie bowls and the classics like eggs, etc. I ordered the Oreo waffles, which I was really excited about. Unfortunately, they weren't really that good. There was more cream than waffle, and the waffle itself didn't taste like anything. The cream had a weird taste; the only thing that was really delicious about it were the Oreos and Oreo bits on top. I also tried my friend's spirulina smoothie bowl, which she liked, but I didn't much. For drinks, I wanted to try the tiramisu coffee, but they were out, so I just had the hot chocolate. It was rich and sweet; I enjoyed it, but it wasn't exceptional. My friends had the Oreo vodka milkshake and the strawberry cheesecake vodka, which were, according to them, absolutely incredible. Unfortunately, the food and drinks I got weren't anything special. However, the vibe of this place is so cute and the service is very friendly!

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    Alsur Café - Palau
    Alsur Café - Palau
    Alsur Café - Palau

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