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Federal Café

4.0 (240 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Shelly W.

We were looking for a place to have a bit to eat, that served breakfast. We found this after reviewing posts on Yelp, and so happy we went! Great service, friendly, prices and yummy delicious food! I ordered the smoked salmon sandwich guacamole, burrata and cherry tomatoes and my husband ordered the toasted brioche with ham and cheddar added bacon and a fried egg. I also ordered a latte, and a bottle of water. The vibe in Federal is relaxing and chill, just what we were looking for after walking here through the crowds.

Breakfast menu (3/2023)
Ms B.

We found this place walking around the gothic quarter. We had a great breakfast and the service was wonderful. I think that no matter what you get, it will be good. Highly recommend.

Baked eggs with mushroom, spinach and gruyere
Nicole T.

I am so happy I discovered federal cafe. The quality of the food is amazing and the service is so friendly! I actually came here twice during my four day trip to Barcelona.. and I ordered the same thing! I got the baked eggs with mushroom, spinach and Gruyere cheese and omg, they are amazing! The texture and flavor is spot on. I need to learn how to make this at home! I've also had the pancakes which is cooked to perfection as well. It's soft and yet crispy on the outside. My fiancé also ordered the omelette during our second visit and it was just ok- id skip it and stick with the baked eggs.

Shakshuka, Greek Yogurt w/ red berries, Oat Milk Iced Latte
Stefan D.

Oh my. Where do I start. This was the best, heartiest, most authentically American Brunch place I've found in Barcelona. The Greek Yogurt w/ red berries was an 11/10. Coming back here tomorrow. 15,9 Euro total

breakfast!
Cassy W.

This is the perfect American travelers, super missing home, I just want some comfort food cafe. With that in mind, it's not super traditional for Spain; however it is amazing. The staff was friendly and had an all English menu. Don't be confused upon entering, they will seat you even if they don't welcome you immediately. Wait it out to avoid looks lol The food was good, drinks brewed well, and the WiFi was clutch. The aesthetic itself is worth the visit!

Passion Fruit drink.
Aldo Q.

Greta place to have breakfast, real breakfast. Don't take me wrong, nothing wrong with having coffee and a croissant only but today we felt like having protein and something meatier. This place was awesome, after reading all te Yelp reviews, we wanted to try it and it didn't disappoint! A must if your in Poble Sec in Barcelona.

Pancakes - tough on the outside overall disappointing
Erik L.

Most disappointing part was the service, one of the waitresses seemed bothered to be helping people. The food was a letdown: the pancakes were tough and over cooked, eggs Benedict had over cooked eggs. The coffee was really good and so was the dirty chai. Was excited to try and overall did not live up to the hype.

Need a breakfast after landing in Barcelona
Claude W.

1 word...fresh. This place has a steady stream of people coming in and out. They have a communal table on the 1st floor for if you brought your laptop, you can eat and work on your laptop. That communal table is the only place you can work on your laptop. The place has many reminders were you cannot do that all over. The eggs benedict with bacon as well as the eggs and smoked trout were just fresh and delicious. I also had a chocolate and banana shake. Could not really taste the banana flavor. It was a nice shake. The people there are friendly and speak English, but you should try to learn the language while you are in their country.

Gabby R.

This is the best place for (Australian) brunch in Barcelona in my opinion. The atmosphere is impeccable; very chill and trendy. The smoothies are delicious, as is all of the food - my favorite was the cheese omelette pictured here. Really missing this place and can't wait to be back someday!

Americano & latte
Cara B.

What a cute little spot! I came here for my last meal in Barcelona for breakfast. We were seated quickly at a communal table. The waitress came over quickly and gave us menus. I ordered a latte (or coffee with milk) and my fiancé ordered an Americano. Both were very good!! I ordered the eggs benedict with spinach and my fiancé ordered the bacon morning burger. I don't 100% love a ton of spinach on my eggs benedict but they did not have an option with ham like there is in the USA so I went with the spinach. The food took a few minutes to come out but we didn't mind people watching while we waited. Mine had a tonnnnnnn of spinach on it so if you like spinach you will love this. I ended up taking some off because I'm not the biggest fan but besides that the taste was good. I tired the bacon morning burger and it was delicious!!! My fiancé loved it and from what I had I liked it too. It had an onion jam on it which was something we have never tasted before but it was great! I would suggest going here if you are in the mood for a cute breakfast/brunch spot with good food. The menu has a bunch of options as well and the coffee was great!!!

Salmon Benedict
Victoria Q.

Came here on a Saturday morning with 4 and we were seating immediately inside, they do have a nice outdoor area! The food was great, we got the Salmon Benedict, the shashuka omelette and the French toast. It was all delicious! We also got a bottle of champagne and a cappuccino which were both very yummy! When you are done you pay the register, very easy!! This is a great breakfast

American hot chocolate
Gab G.

Friendly servers and modern decor, but the hot chocolate isn't the thick European stuff we were in the mood for. I get the feeling that their menu is just as the chocolate was - 100% American, though it had great presentation and excellent foam factor. I am sure the food is better! Update: came back for lunch and am glad I gave it another shot. My Caesar salad with grilled prawns was so delish. The prawns were fresh and flavorful, and the bacon on the salad was a perfect touch. Essentially an excellent salad!

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Food was delicious, atmosphere nice and relaxing. Service was good but not overly friendly.

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Rude AF!!!! From the moment we arrived, we were treated badly, did not care to accommodate us at one of their tables. Not American friendly

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Came here twice during our stay in town and it was perfect! Nicest staff and patrons, great food and coffee! Loved it!

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Good food. Large space with plenty of space between tables. Friendly service though somewhat slow in coming to take our order.

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I got the shashuka and gluten free brownie. It was all amazing!! Gluten free allergy safe!

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Bacoa

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Eating tapas after tapas can start to get boring on vacation, so I was so glad that my brother's…read morefriend recommended this place. I wanted a good old fashioned burger and this place is THE PLACE to get it in España! Bacoa was everything I ever wanted and needed in a burger at this time in my life. We went to the location on Ferran, which is close by La Rambla. If it's your first time there, you fill out a piece of paper to place your ordered. You check what kind of meat, bread, sauce, sides, fries or extra sauce you want. I ordered the classic burger with bacon, caramelized onions and their truffle sauce with a side of skinny fries. Absolutely delicious!! This burger reminded me of Super Duper burger in San Francisco and that's saying something because I hold that place in high regard! The meat was cooked to medium rare perfection and tasty - meaning it was seasoned well. The caramelized onions added the right amount of sweetness and the bacon was bacon, lol. I can't get over the truffle sauce and how well it paired with the burger as a whole. I feel like the sauce helped to elevate the burger into amazingness. The fries were hot and crispy when they came out and not over salted. And it doesn't hurt that most of it is organic! I wish I had more space to order one of their desserts but I didn't, womp womp. If you have a chance to eat a burger in Spain, don't go to Burger King, go here!

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La Central

La Central

4.3(76 reviews)
1.5 kmBarri Gòtic
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OK, let's try to keep the hyperbole down, but I will say it's easily one of the best hamburgers…read moreI've ever had. And then she brought out this chocolate cheesecake. Not the caramel- the chocolate one. I didn't try that. But the chocolate cheesecake was absolutely amazing. La Cehtral has a wonderful hip vibe to it, the people coming in are always happy, and they seem to leave very satisfied. Nicki, our waitress, doesn't serve in a pure function as a waitress because you order and pay online, or your order with golf pencils and a Spanish or English menu. But I would recommend you use the QR code, because it gives you a few more options, like cooking the burger medium or well, and things like adding an egg are included online. I don't know if you have the ability to use the picture I posted here of the QR code, but that would allow you to look at the menu and see the current prices. But be careful not to order unless you're sitting in the restaurant - understand that the QR code is keyed to that wood block, which in this case has the number three on it and that's what she uses to deliver the food to your table.

After a few days of tapas, my husband had a hankering for a burger. We found La Central and walked…read morethere from our hotel. The storefront is bright and welcoming and the inside is the same. The workers spoke English and gave us multiple ways to order. The burgers themselves were different than what we're used to in America, but were delicious, and the fries were fantastic. I would pass on the onion rings though. Overall, a great change of pace if you're tired of tapas when in Barcelona.

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La Central - Inside

Inside

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Great staff, food delicious and came out quick…read more Made a pit stop here coming back from Park Güell. The service was great and attentive, they poured be a draft Alhambra beer which tasted great. I got the Bombeta Bombeta de la Barceloneta which was fresh and delicious, highly recommend.

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Tapeo - Worked his butt off

Worked his butt off

Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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Federal Café - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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