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    Spice

    4.9 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafeteria, Gluten-Free
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lovely cappuccino!
    Gab G.

    Came back on my last day in Barca and I'm glad I chose here for my final cappuccino! It was wonderful and the presentation was lovely (mmm, cinnamon stick). I got a slice of carrot cake to go and as I was about to put it in the fridge I abandoned all self-control and just about inhaled half of the cake. I can say, without a doubt, that this was the Best Carrot Cake I Have Ever Had. Carrot cake is my dad's favorite cake so I've been eating it quite a lot during my nineteen years on this planet. This cake is moist, the icing creamy and not overpoweringly sweet, and the layers make it difficult to fit one bite on your average fork. The carrot bits are neither too chunky nor nonexistent, and the harmony of cake part and icing part is melt-in-your-mouth bliss. Heaven can be bought, people, and it's yours for €3,50 at this fantastic café!!!

    Damian W.

    Food: 3.5/5.0 Service: 2.5/5.0 Value: 2.0/5.0 Decor: 2.5/5.0 Overall: 3.5/5.0 Expensive slice of very good carrot cake. Definitely good enough to give it a try but not good enough to make me go out of my way for it. Pricey.

    Emma E.

    One of the best café's I have ever visited! Everything from the café's design to the service was amazing. The coffe and the cakes were both cheap and tastes really good. I would defiantly go back. Little tip if you go there: order Their homemade limonade.

    Red velvet cake
    Bori A.

    As I was browsing through Barcelona's most popular places, I found Spice and the fact that it had so many positive reviews made me really curious. When we planned our trip towards Montjuïc, we decided to stop here for a coffee and a pineapple lemonade as we were walking in the neighbourhood anyway. We couldn't resist the the red velvet cake either, because it looked so great. These also proved to be really delicious, so we did not regret our choice, of course. I like the interior, too, it is absolutely following the current trends with the the shabby chic of the tables and the wooden shelves. Spice also seems to serve as kind of a community hub with English classes and a book club - so it is the kind of place I would be a regular at if it were in the same city as I am. As this is unfortunately not the case, the only thing I can promise myself is that I will also try the carrot cake next time I am in Barcelona.

    They have coffee roasted by Hidden. Hidden is run by three brothers and export worldwide, according to Endri.
    Bryan I.

    This is an amazing place to sit and work while drinking coffee. I'll probably try the cake - apparently it's famous.

    Carrot cake. Delicious. 3.75€ a slice
    Grace K.

    Dropped in with a couple friends to study and try the famous carrot cake. The goods: Like the reviews said... GET THE CARROT CAKE. It's perfectly moist and sweet and flavorful. And I usually don't like cake. Cafe con leche was standard, nothing crazy, but it went well with the cake. My friend got the ginger lemon (?) cake, which was also good, but not as good as the feature dessert, personally. The ambiance: Cute, cozy, clean. There are a couple seats outside, a couple small tables and a long table inside. Free wifi. The people: Amazing! They were super nice and friendly. The guy that took our orders was very sweet and made us feel welcome. The boss with the "magic hands" was also very nice, although he didn't talk to us. I would most definitely come back for the goods, ambiance, the service.

    Carrots cake :)
    Mar S.

    Great, beautiful and warm place to taste awesome cakes, bagels and good coffe. Brooklyn style. I tried the carrots cake with a caffee latte and everything was really good. Besides the bartender is really nice. You gotta go :)

    Red Velvet cupcake, carrot cake, and a cinnamon latte.  Life doesn't get much better than this.
    Julia H.

    A truly original café in the heart of Poble Sec, just off of Carrer Blai. Phenomenal coffee (ask about their seasonal flavors!) with desserts that will keep you coming back to ask for more (and the recipes!). The service is warm and friendly, just like the café. A great place to meet up with a friend for a merienda or to get some work done at the common table (which has a great story behind it, like all the furniture and decor... just ask the owner!).

    Coffee cake! Before it was devoured..
    Danielle S.

    Oh. My. God. This is such a delicious coffee shop. Right when we walked in I was so impressed with the layout and the owner was soo friendly! We ordered a cappucino, a chai, an Oreo cookie, two bagels, and the coffee cake. Which was AMAZING! Anyone that visits barcelona must come here! The only thing wrong with this place is the fact that I can't live there. Seattle approved!

    Serena R.

    Stopped in last week for an afternoon coffee and cake with my husband while on holiday. The coffee was very good and the carrot cake (as everyone else has stated) was delicious. The portion size was very large and we had to get a box to take the portion of cake we couldn't finish. Not the best carrot cake we've ever had but notable and I would certainly go to Spice again. Overall I'd recommend Spice- hopefully next time I can try their homemade Oreos!

    Carrot cake heaven
    Yvonne L.

    Excellent small yet cosy cafe with my favourite carrot cake! Coffee was excellent too and they had chai tea latte for those who like their tea spiced up with cinnamon! The cappuccino and carrot cake cost a little less than 7€. The cheesecake looks just as delish but we couldn't eat any more!! It's easy to find, barely a 5-minute walk from the Poble Sec subway station and a nice part of that neighbourhood. I think the raving reviews are pretty reliable as I would definitely recommend stopping by for a sweet treat!

    JC L.

    Best desserts! We were already stuffed after dinner but had to try the 3 desserts, carrot cake, coffee cake and orange mandarin pudding. All of them met my high expectations. Desserts were eel made with lots of flavor but yet not super sweet or buttery. Perfect cream with the carrot cake! We plan to go back again!

    Italian on an onion bagel!! €5! So good!

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    Lovely little cafe! A very nice place to sit and read/work.

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    Amazing hospitality, great bagels, and beautiful place! Mexi coffee is the best! Got a carrot cake to go :-)

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    Delicious cakes. Great, fresh flavors, not muffled or leaden.

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    This is one of the few cafes in Barcelona where the service is just great. The quality of cakes and coffees is excellent

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    Fantastic cake (especially the carrot cake!), delicious cafe con leche, and a friendly environment!

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    Nømad Cøffee - shakerato 3,2.. iced tallat 3,2

    Nømad Cøffee

    4.6(103 reviews)
    2.0 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

    As soon as you walk in the vibes are chill and they greeted me. I asked about the beans and…read moreflavors. Decided to go with a specific bean. After a dozen attempts to dial in the pour the staff was honest and upfront about the selection that it couldn't be made to their standards. Wow, love this! Instead of giving me my drink and rushing me out the door, it was all about the quality. Being new to espresso making at home I fully understand the 1:2 ratio in a specific amount of time for making espresso. I took their advice and went with another bean selection. My iced cafe latte was for take away and I thoroughly enjoyed the flavors. One thing to note for any Americans that expect sweetener, there is none here. I wasn't bothered by this but I could see many others might be. Looking back I wish I had bought some beans to bring back home to Cali.

    Great coffee! Definitely a smaller place but they had a few bar seating along with two benches with…read moresmall side tables to put your drink. Service was fast - order at the middle kiosk and wait for your drink. They have a few iced drinks available, and you can choose which 3-4 beans to make the drink with. We got the iced latte along with the shakerato. The shakerato had no milk, so you can definitely taste the beans/coffee flavor. As for the iced latte, it was definitely less better and slightly more sweet and creamy due to the milk. You still tasted a bit of the flavor of the coffee.

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    Caravelle

    4.6(272 reviews)
    1.0 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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