Visitar Pastisseria Escribà fue una verdadera experiencia. Desde que entré, me llamó la atención el aroma irresistible a dulce recién hecho. Cada vitrina parecía una galería de arte comestible; cuesta decidir qué elegir porque todo se ve fenomenal. Lo que probé superó completamente mis expectativas: sabores perfectamente equilibrados, textura impecable y una presentación que demuestra verdadera pasión por la pastelería. Además, el trato fue cercano y profesional, lo que hizo que la visita fuera aún más especial. Felix, la persona que sirvió la mesa fue excelente. Hasta en cierto momento el mismísimo Pastry chef salió con dulces para todos los clientes. Sin duda, uno de esos lugares que no solo se visitan, sino que se recuerdan. Volvería sin pensarlo. read more

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Love the pink lady dessert I got! It looks like an apple but inside the sweet chocolate exterior is this sweet and slightly tart apple compote. read more

Got a cremadet from here it was sitting in the window and caught my attention. It had a very flaky and crisp outside with bits of caramaized sugar outside. Inside there was some cream filling. It was very good, buttery and flaky but I wished there was more cream inside. The plaque on the doorstep means it's been in business since 1902! Think about that!! read more

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Great pastry shop on the busiest street, los Ramblas . Very nice staff that spoke many languages . They had a case full of beautiful pastry , all instagram worthy . I had a small spinach quiche and a latte and it was a nice break . The walls are covered with pictures of famous cakes and family getting awards . It was interesting to see. Next time , I'll get the red lips pastry . read more

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Always the most beautiful cake in town. Been here 6 years ago and the "cake quality" remains the same

I had a cappuccino and a sachertorte which I found to be delicious. Only just opened in 1902. Perfect location to sit and contemplate. read more

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Hands down the best pistachio croissant I've ever had. ever. just order one. Just do it. Don't go into the tourist trap Boqueria market

If the beautiful pastries in the window don't lure you in immediately, you might make a mental note to circle back, like I did. Quality and craftsmanship. Taste and presentation. Old world enjoyment of the finer things in life. The Sacher Torte practically hypnotized me from the window. It did not disappoint. Light, luscious layers. Rich chocolate. And the signature sheen of a Sacher Torte. Vienna would be proud. A really nice Latte Machiado goes well with the dessert. Take a break and unwind at this classic European cafe. read more

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Imagine INK spilling from one of those old ink bottles. That's what their hot chocolate looked like: Ink! The establishment is small but well distributed. The hot chocolate I had here is not the same kind of hot chocolate you get when you ask for Churros con chocolate no. This is a thick yet very smooth strong flavored chocolate. Like one of those made with hard chocolate instead of powdered chocolate. It's served in a espresso cup, wonder why? It is all you need. Escribá also offers an assortment of desserts. From those I had their popular Labio (Lips). A set of perfectly lined beautiful red lips but edible of course. It had passionfruit. That tartness enchants me everytime. And don't be scared of the prices. I thought they would be higher. Great service as well. read more

Beautiful products and multiple locations. Fair prices and huge variety. Not worth the effort to go to the original store

Items Tasted: Samples: Double Chocolate Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Raspberry Croissant Caramelized Apple Empanada Paris Brest Chanel de Coco - Coconut Cream, Mango Jam Ovellla - Torrone, White Chocolate, Praline Featuring three locations and a lengthy history as one of Barcelona's premier Pastry Shops it was only a matter of time before Pastisseria Escriba figured its way into travel plans, late Dessert before heading to Girona finding the shop at Carrer de les Floristes de la Rambla not too busy with shelves well-stocked and staff as informative as they were friendly. Originally opened in 1906 and still a family-run enterprise, current owner Antoni Escriba and his team subscribing to the same philosophy as those before them with a focus on classic tastes with elegant designs to commemorate all occasions, it is even before guests poke their head through the doors of Escriba that most will realize this is not the average pastry shop, a current lineup of women's high heels made entirely of Chocolate decorating the windows alongside Wedding Cakes and flowers in step with the season. Offering everything from Cookies and Croissants to Wedding Cakes and elegant individual Pastries, a variety of items available for sample including two styles of tiny Biscuits that were fairly mundane near the register, it was passing over many tempting choices that the decision was made to split three small Desserts and two Viennoiserie, the Caramelized Apple Empanada unexpectedly warm considering the time of day and quite flaky with a good crunch, though overall it would have benefitted from a bit more Fruit inside. Moving next to a Raspberry Croissant, the lamination still very obvious though the texture of the bottom had unfortunately been compromised by sweet red gel with a texture more like Pate de Fruit than actual Jam, it was after a young woman presented to add warm Sauce to both the Tire and the Sheep that the rest of the goods were tasted, a branded half-Coconut filled with Dark Chocolate, Coconut Cream and Mango Jam resembling an Egg's Yolk clever and light while the Paris Brest's Choux was crisp around Hazelnut Cream, though the highlight of the visit was undoubtedly "Ovellla" with its layers of Nougat, White Chocolate, Yellow Cake and caramelized Pecan Frosting. read more

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The hot chocolate was delicious, but that's about all I enjoyed here. I know this pastry shop is esteemed with a rich history, but I think that contributed to the lack of service here. We waited 10 minutes for a server to come by, just to give us the menu. Then we had to wait another 10 minutes for him to come back so we could put in our order. The server had no smile, no polite demeanor, it was just an in-and-out situation. Unfortunately, the interaction was enough of a turn off for me to not recommend this place. read more

Macarons in Spain! Stopped by Escriba by chance, as we were walking in the. Direction back to our hotel & couldn't resist the macarons Vanilla - zero vanilla flavor, very hard & chewy. Skip Raspberry - another flavorless selection. Skip Tropical - this was a passion fruit. Too bad it tasted stale. Hard & crunchy. This had potential but only if it's fresh Chocolate - light & just a hint of crisp, creamy chocolate. Orange - fruity & little bit of orange. Pleasant flavor Pistachio - lighter, crazier & lovely nutty flavor. Repeat worthy So for only offering 1 truly repeat-worthy cookie & 2 with potential, would usually say I've experienced better but given the fact it's Spain & they're offering macarons, will give an A-OK overall read more

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OMG the service is soooooo bad here. Don't come here please. Hhhhhhhhhhh so rude here read more

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Great little cafe on la rambla... amazing selection of fresh pastries and light snacks! Highly recommend this little gem for a afternoon snack and coffee read more

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Such a cute cafe! They have the cutest pastries and little drinks. The Sacher is delicious! Very soft, spongey cake and the filling is delicious. Not too sweet or too heavy! The hot chocolate was good, a little on the darker side. read more

Escribà - Sacher, cappuccino, and xocolate with caramelized violet - Desserts Near Me - Barcelona, B

Currently sitting on the patio area of one of the most charming bakery/cafés in Passeig. I ordered an Angie for €6 and a cafe latte for 2€ -- a total indulgence -- while I watch the lively block in front of me. It's off a street with tons of cafés and shops so makes for great people watching. There's an opening in part of Escribe where I watch a guy making crema catalana (creme brule), and the smell is absolutely addicting. Great place to take a snack break. They also have free wifi which I'm using to write this review. -1 star for slow service and because they forgot to give me the dessert for about 30 min. I'm not in a rush, but I can see how this may be off putting for others. Still, very lovely place for desserts and espresso. read more

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The fancy desserts look incredible. You should visit here. We bought macaroons which the French lover said: "Not as good as the ones on Paris". read more

I didn't know about the great reviews or the long standing history of Escriba when I went here. All I knew is that I was hungry and needed a little something to keep me going until lunch. I'm really glad I found this place. It's a small place, so if you want to sit and eat, you might have to wait to get seated. This place is a pastry/dessert heaven and deciding what to get was really difficult (especially when you're hungry and want to devour everything). I decided to go with the chocolate croissant with a cafe con leche. The croissant was delicious and really hit the spot! My friends order several other items. The only reason for the -1 star was because they initially got our order wrong but fixed it promptly. Definitely coming back here when I am in Barcelona. read more

Escribà - Croissant con chocolate y cafe con leche - Desserts Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place was very consistent for me when I went there. Service was always topnotch and always with a smile. Food was tasty and full of flavor. Price was extremely reasonable. Café did not disappoint either. Secure Wi-Fi and it worked. Although this is in the busy section of the Rambla it is worth it. I went there in the afternoons and evenings. They have been around since 1906 so they must be doing something right to last that long in business. read more

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This is a very old and well known pastry shop. It's right on Las Ramblas, but the inside does not feel too big or touristy. I had the signature dessert, which is the Red Lips! I always wear red lipstick, so this was very fitting. I was served in the small, but quaint dining area and the staff made sure I was attended to. The dessert was very creamy and inside held a surprise of cake and a passion fruit filling. I didn't know what to expect, but was very pleased! I would absolutely try more of their creations. read more

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What a nightmare dealing with this place. I ordered a chocolate birthday cake for a special birthday . The cake delivered was a vanilla cake so stale that we could NOT eat it. The charge was 153.00 euro for a disgusting cake and any attempt to contact the manager was not returned. NIGHTMARE! read more

Fabulous place for all things bakery. Tasty Coffee; Amazing waffles with crema; Light as air but incredibly Delicious individual cakes. I had the cake with chocolate and orange. Made me want to order another one immediately afterwards. They also serve some with an additional sauce which looks incredible. read more

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Just Wonderful! Perfect coffee (soy milk available) perfect cakes and friendly stuff. Some outdoor seating on the little side street and I love the attention to details! Highly recommended read more

Escribà - My hubby and me enjoyed these cute perfect little cakes on his 40s birthday - Desserts Near Me - Barcelona, B

This pastry shop was so delightful - I love the creative art exploration that went into each pastry. My favorite was the Dali lips cake - the cake tasted so good. The filling was rich but with a light, whipped cream read more

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The 70% cacao hot chocolate was wonderful. It was semi sweet which I loved and I ate it with a spoon. Not as thick as a pudding, yet not thin like your regular hot chocolate. Heaven in a cup if you love dark chocolate. read more

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Escribà is a little bit of Paris with Spanish flair. The front of the "cafe" is artfully crafted but the dining area feels like an afterthought (minimal decor). I ordered a simple croissant - it was beautifully rolled, small and light. Slight docking for it being a tad over baked. We also picked up a little donut thing (name escapes me) -- fried dough with sprinkling of sugar. I liked how it didn't taste like they used shortening which leaves a weird aftertaste. ... lastly on the order was the coffee con leche.... con leches come small but powerful in European countries. We were joking how whenever we travel abroad, we're constantly reminded how "super sized" Americans eat / drink. .... ordering: You order up front at a tinnnny cashier, then go to the back to wait for your items (even if it's just baked goods). All in all .. a nice relaxing experience. It's also a nice reprieve from the busy Mercat St. Joseph (one of the larger outdoor markets in Barcelona). btw --- They have lots of beautiful cakes, pastries, chocolates.. of course. :) After relaxing here, I couldn't wait to go back to Paris again for pastries!! Globetrotting is incredibly rewarding!! read more

This was our favorite place to tame our sweet cravings during our stay in the Ramblas. I can recommend Angie's absolutely amazing nothing else like it. read more

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While walking in Barcelona we bumped into this place. Let me tell you it was awesome! I had the cheesecake with the chocolate (100% cacao) it was very different and too much at first so I took slow sips. Very very good! read more

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Escriba feels like a little bit of Paris plunked down on La Rambla. After grabbing tapas at La Boqueria, I highly recommend stopping by Escriba for a pastry to go ("para llevar"). The desserts are all gorgeous, so I wondered whether the insides could ever match up to the beauty of the presentation. Rest assured that the Alice, a delicious combination of chocolate ganache, sponge cake, cream, and raspberry preserves, lived up to the hype. The coffee was good too. A little on the pricey side, but well worth a visit when you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up or finish to your meal. Plus, the exterior of the shop is gorgeous in all of its Art Nouveau glory. read more

Do not, I repeat do NOT get the hot chocolate here. Maybe I didn't order the right thing but when I got the hot chocolate, it was literally melted dark chocolate in a cup. I wasn't able to drink or even sip it since it was just pure chocolate. Maybe someone should let me know if this is a Barcelona-y thing that I just didn't pick up. Anyways, ordered their two most famous pastry, it was good but nothing to rave about and I wouldn't come back again. Bf's expresso was good but the service was below average. Just because we don't speak Spanish doesn't mean we shouldnt be respected. One of the ladies was super dismissive and rude so we just tried to order with the nice one. Overall, wasn't a "must come to" play like I originally though. How sad. read more

Cute little spot. Inside and outside seating. I got a coffee here and their fried cream pastry. Next time I'm getting the waffle as I see a lot of people getting it and it looks delicious. Overall staff was friendly and it was in a great location read more

Escribà - Desserts Near Me - Barcelona, B

Oldest Pastry Shop with amazing architecture and desserts to match. Right on the Rambla and next to the Boqueria Market which makes it a perfect combination. Waffles made to order and a classic array of sweets. read more

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The aroma of this cafe....amazing!! I can't recall walking past a shop and the smell alone makes me want to go in! The shop is small but tasteful. The purpose of my visit was to buy a present for friends at home...the lady behind the counter offers us a free Macroon and we gladly accepted. It was devine....way nicer than i thought it would be!! A it was a good marketing ploy as we bought more.....delicious!! Due to the size and the layout of the cafe makes it difficult with buggies....so buggyless is best!! read more

Dessert. I'm a sucker for dessert. Then a few weeks before our trip to Barcelona, I saw Escriba on Masterchef. That pretty much did me in, and I knew I'd have to head here to give some of the delicious desserts a try. So after lunch nearby, we headed here. Unfortunately it is on La Rambla, but we gave it a go anyway. We're totally glad we did. I ordered a chocolate dessert with hazelnut praline, an espresso and a small hot chocolate with violet. The other half ordered the lemon dessert with a large hot chocolate with cayenne pepper. The desserts were absolutely delicious with an amazingly thick and rich hot chocolate on the side. It's some seriously good hot chocolate. (Be aware that it's more of a Spanish or Italian-style hot chocolate that consists of really rich melted chocolate and not a sub-par American-style hot chocolate than has a lot of water in it. This one is far superior so ignore what anyone else may say about the hot chocolate. Eat it with a spoon already!) The cayenne was quite hot and the other half needed some help because of the size and the heat of the pepper. Throw in some reasonably good service and free wifi, and you've got a place to kill an hour or so in the afternoon. That's what we did while we were waiting for our friend to finish a class and meet up with us. Next time I may check out the other branch as I think it may be a bit bigger. But if you're a tourist and can't leave La Rambla, at least there's one amazing place there. read more

I never have this kind of bad experience in a cafe on crowded main road. I have no idea whether those waitresses have wrong attitude towards coloured people or people who do not speak the same language as them, they treated us so differently from others. To be honest, food was good, but service was terrible. We sat there for almost half an hour with nobody come to serve menu. We felt not good and tried to talk the girl on the bar. Unbelievable, she pretended that she did not find us standing in front of her, when I talked to her, she just walked away. Moreover, when we said we want to repeat for a waffle, she firstly said which favour we wan, but after fifteen minutes we were served nothing. I went to talk to her again, but she said we did not order and it is not her business. So bad experience for a tourist place. I give three star for another gentle waiter who said several times apologize to us. read more

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Bag was stolen here in an elaborate scheme where table next to us dropped purse, we turned and table behind us of thieves grab our backpack underneath our table and left. It's sad that these cafes know they are traps. read more

Go go go. Wonderful cakes. Delicious and different. The building is a delight and the market behind it is incredible. The service is good, just be prepared to speak spanish. It's not cheap, but these cakes are little pieces of art, so have some respect. I got a green cake that was gorgeous and kinda crazy looking in a good way. It had toffee. I got it for my husband's birthday along with the little lips, before we cut the larger cake. It had the wow factor I had hoped for. It was sweet and creamy and earthy and delicious. the bon bon was a delicious sugar pregame. Just do it. read more

Loved the hot chocolate , disliked the lack of love n the staff while serving they didnt have a bad. Attitude but ... They looked like they really didnt care that much walked by couple time with their head up while calling them 0 interest , buts thats ok the worst was the freaking bath room guys !!!! Come on !! One of the icons n barcelona and u guys have a 2 feet bath room that guys and girls have to share ??? Wtf plz ! read more

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We just split a little cheesecake. So beautiful and also so delicious! Would love to come back and try some of their other desserts.