Otherwise known as 'bertran mar', this is a sweet spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee, light eats…read more And, steps from the Mediterranean as well. The warm lighting over the cafe tables is lovely. The food is simple, yet exceptional. Order from the counter or take a break and eat inside. It's worth it. I loved the sandwiches with tortilla and cheese. Fantastic. They also offer homemade horchata!

What keeps me coming back is that it's literately across the street from where I stayed at. It is…read morethe first thing that opens on the block, it's also super inexpensive. You can pastries for 35 cents each, two coffee with milk, a bunch of pastries, and it's less than $5. This location is actually on Carrer Del Carme, but locals come here for breakfast. I say skip the La Rambla joints and go straight to the old city street and come to Andrey for breakfast. Here is how to get to this place. If you are on La Rambla and headed to the ocean, stay on the right side and look for Carrer Del Carme, which is a very busy street in the old city, once you are at Carrer Del Carme, turn left and keep on going for about 5 minutes, Andrey is on the corner of de Joaquin Costa and Del Carme.

A fabulous place for a late afternoon lunch. They have a pre fixe menu for 28€ with great choices…read moreand what I chose was delicious. First course was mushroom risotto with a little pillow of caramelized foie gras on top. Then a mouth-watering entrecôte that was cooked perfectly. They kindly replaced the fries with a delicious salad. And the service was exceptional.

Weather permitting, dine outside! This restaurant is a good start to get authentic tapas,…read moreespecially fresh sardines and fried potatoes. The Iberian ham plate is fantastic, as are the cheese and olive selections. Local wines are moderately priced and tasty. The location is on a corner in L'Eixample, with a quiet and elegant ambience. They aren't splashy or showy; the staff does their work quietly, unobtrusively but are very helpful when questions arise. Their desserts are also delicious, but they had a limited selection when we dined there twice last October.

It was good in a pinch…read more A corner cafe with inside and patio seating at a very busy intersection. I was walking from a metro stop to the National Museum and didn't think I could wait to eat closer to the museum. It's also located near the university. On a summer Saturday afternoon there were plenty of students walking by heading to the beach. Obviously by the name, it's a mostly a seafood menu. And mostly fried. The calamari were nice thick pieces cut like steakhouse fries. With an even crispy coating. All they needed was a mist of the fresh lemon served with it. Limited English staff. Menu in several languages. Limited parking. Most people walk or bicycle.

We had a little office party catered by Ciabbatta. Our office manager comes here every weekend,…read moreand vouches for them... and the food at the party was indeed delicious. the sandwiches and breads were fresh and flavorful. I also liked their Salad Russe (russian salad). If this was my neighborhood bakery, I'd probably be very happy being a regular. nice people - though the service was typically slow.

The Ciabatta is a modern chain of bakeries and coffee shops spread across Barcelona. This one in…read moreSant Just is located in a perfect location and it has a very decent outside sitting / terrace. It's perfect for breakfasts and brunches.

Around the corner from home and affordable, in the touristy neighbourhood, near la Rambla San…read morePaulli is Mi Bombon, meaning my candy in Catalan. And like candy, the menu here is delicious and the desert gorgeous. As much as I'd like to keep it to myself, a dessert spot can't live through Hasan Diwan's purchases alone. Hence, I'm sharing it with the larger Yelp community.

One of the best bakery I have visited. Bread, pastries, cakes, coffee anything there is excellentread more

Nice little cafe with many delicious pastries, really good coffee, and freshly squeezed orange…read morejuice, but they also sell eggs, salads, gelato, and frozen lemonade. It's a great spot to enjoy a light breakfast. The restroom is for customers only.