Little cafe with great cakes and good coffee! When my husband lived in Barcelona, this was his go-to place, so he wanted to bring me here. He loves the carrot cake and the americano. I ordered the red velvet cake which was delicious, one of the best I've had. It's a very small cafe but very cozy! read more

Spice - Carrot cake and americano - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

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The hubs and I are in the area for Pride parade and found this place. The servers spoke English and had an English menu. Space accommodates about 3 tables for 2, 1 patio seating for 2-3 and one big table at the back that can sit 10 max. The coffees are reasonably priced. The hubs got a cappuccino (1 shot) and I got a latte (2 shots) for EUR2 each. We both liked the latte as it tastes more like the cappuccinos we get back home - strong flavours. The cappuccino was average in taste and volume to what we are used to back home. The menu includes teas, hot chocolate, cold brew, fresh fruit juices. Wifi is available and they have A/C. Overall, good place to enjoy talking and drinking coffee and tea. read more

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After dinner we were on the hunt for a sweet bite and thanks to Yelp we ended up here! Entering the small shop, it was super homey and we were greeted by a super nice gentleman. It was bout an hour before they closed, and there were a few people still there - plus they had plenty of cake left. We went with the cheesecake with raspberry and carrot cake! The carrot cake has a creamy frosting on it unlike any other I've ever tried on carrot cake. It's not cream cheese frosting it's more like a whip cream and cinnamon had a baby. The cake is fluffy, not dense. Amazing! It's a HUGE slice (which photographs VERY well lol) and I couldn't finish it all. I really wish I had saved the rest for later haha. Overall this was a nice sweet ending to our evening. We did get to walk it off a bit as we headed back to the hotel, but the calories were well worth it! read more

Spice - Carrot cake and raspberry cheesecake! - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

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!!! read more

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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. read more

Spice - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

Yummy carrot cake and pineapple upside down cake!! I really enjoy the ambiance that they set in this simple bakery/café. It's small but full of character. According to the owner, the selection of goodies changes on a daily basis. So you'll never really know what you'll get. But the carrot cake seems to be a staple. I understand why, it's incredible! I'm addicted! read more

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. read more

Spice - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

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. read more

Spice - Red velvet cake - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

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

Spice - They have coffee roasted by Hidden. Hidden is run by three brothers and export worldwide, according to Endri. - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

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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. read more

Spice - Carrot cake. Delicious. 3.75€ a slice - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

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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 :) read more

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I always wondered why this place wasn't busier. I found the carrot cake a little sweet and not spicy enough--same goes for the chai latte- and the Spanish bagel (minus ham, which they discounted me for! How sweet) a little salty and underwhelming (why was I getting a bagel in Barcelona??) That being said, I still craved their food and went a lot. But the other drinks I got were fantastic--the cafe con leche and cortado were by far the best I got anywhere, the ebony mocha was unbelievably delicious, and my friend said her caramel mocha was amazing. Bars in Barcelona are usually ugly and dark. Spice is gorgeous and airy, a great place to spend hours studying or talking. They have a ton of magazines, in Catalan, Spanish, and English. The staff is sweet and bilingual. This is how sweet they are: I was with a friend talking one evening, until 9:15, and they didn't even tell me they closed at 9:00 until I went to order something else. read more

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!). read more

Spice - Red Velvet cupcake, carrot cake, and a cinnamon latte. Life doesn't get much better than this. - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

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! read more

Spice - Coffee cake! Before it was devoured.. - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

By now, you know you're pretty much REQUIRED to get carrot cake if you come to Spice, right? ;) We found Spice toward the end of our trip, and it felt like we were home at some of our favorite coffee shops. Top 3 reasons to visit? 1. Like literally every review has raved about, the carrot cake is absolutely wonderful. Seriously. Our drinks were good too; instead of chai, our server recommended another tea (something with Yoga in the name?) that was AWESOME. 2. Service here is tops -- they're great, friendly people who would love to have a conversation with you, but are also happy to leave you alone if you're there to study/get things done on their speedy wifi. 3. A/C. Glorious, glorious A/C. Limited hours here on weekdays. Make sure you schedule a trip to Spice when you're here! read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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

BEST CAFE. The food is to die for and you have to get the carrot cake if nothing else. They also make the best chai tea latte I've EVER had and my friend got a cappuccino and said it was amazing as well! We couldn't have been happier to find this place. The bagel sandwiches are also delicious, the Italian was my favorite but they are all fantastic! And while the carrot cake is a must(!!), the strawberry cheesecake is also amazing, as are the homemade Oreos! I've seriously just never been to a more perfect cafe with more perfect people. Lee, the owner, is amazing and so full of life and ready to share his love and knowledge of Barcelona and his cafe and other great places in the neighborhood! And Henry is super great too with the friendliest smile in town! When I come back to Barcelona you will find me here every day because there's literally no better way to start of your day than with amazing food and great people! And it's super affordable!! Worth more than every penny! read more

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The best carrot cake I've ever had. My wife doesn't even like carrot cake and she fought me for the last bite. That should tell you something! The cake had the right balance of icing, perfect density, and not overdone on the carrots or raisins. Just perfect. It's a cozy little shop with a few tables and two very friendly owners. It didn't hurt that they spoke perfect English either! The cake variety changes daily, but the carrot is their specialty. Give it a try with a nice espresso and remember that if you are lucky enough to live in Barcelona, it doesn't have to be your last piece! read more

This is the best cafe in Barcelona PERIOD!! Good service, and great cakes. Endrit and Sebas are amazing Baristas - not only from Barcelona standards (which are pretty low in my opinion), but from world standards. Carrot Cake is so next level - it is my favorite cake of all time. All cakes are really good!! Isi is the baker of these amazing cakes. He is like Picasso, but with Baking. If you have not tried this cafe yet, you are missing out. Highly recommend this place - give it a try! read more

The Spice Cafe is completely unlike any other cafe in Poble Sec - classy, original, homey and full of good energy and care, the Spice Cafe offers home-made goods served with a smile (not always easy to find in this city we love!) The owner is a conoisseur and an enthusiast who sources everything (from furniture, items for sale and coffee) in an ethical and thoughtful way. The result is a combination of the rustic, the delicious and the downright beautiful. It is also a perfect place for artists and writers to sit and feel inspired and taken care of. SPICE IT UP! read more

Great ambience to relax, write, or have intimate conversation! I had a ginger-flavored cremosa, pecan pie, and coffee with milk. All very tasty. The service was also great. read more

Lovely ambience, great coffees and cakes (flavored coffees are a little on the sweet side for my taste but if you like sweet then highly recommended), and extremely well priced. Great little place to relax in! read more

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

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

Reviews don't lie. Great little place tucked away in a corner near Montjuic. I was so so so happy to find it after a disappointing day. The guys working were plain adorable and it seemed like everyone in the neighborhood stopped by to say hello. There were a few people studying or working inside which made me feel welcome as a solo sitter. I had a friendly conversation with a few other guests and ate a delicious banana cake. Would love, love, love for this place to exist a few thousand miles closer.... read more

This has been repeated so many times, but it´s the truth: CARROT CAKE. All their slices are pretty big, and my friends have gotten different cakes, such as their cheesecake and chocolate cake. Their service is wonderful, and they speak very good english, so no worries if you have bad Spanish like me. It´s also a good place to study, but it is a little smalll, so don´t expect your own table. If the cafe is full, don´t let that deter you from getting something to go! It´s well worth it. read more

We were at La Rambla and needed to refuel before dinner, so we logged on to Yelp and found this cute place about 15 minutes away. Endri was the sweetest and recommended the cheesecake and carrot cake. Both were winners! Glad we stopped by. Great service and desserts! read more

Spice - Yummy cheesecake and carrot cake at Spice - Cafeteria Near Me - Barcelona, B

Spice cafe consistently maintains a high level of quality in their cakes. I regularly go there and enjoy the red velvet cake and their creamy and moist carrot cake along with the flavorful Oreo cake. I highly recommend this cafe for any delicious and freshly baked goods! read more

Like everybody says: The carrot cake is great. I'm not sure if it's the best in Barcelona, I'm not even sure if there can be ONE best carrot cake but at SPICE they definitively know what they're doing. read more

We came to Spice during our Barcelona trip after reading the reviews on Yelp. It was a great decision! We tried the red velvet and the Italian cream cake with some hot tea. It's such a cute little restaurant and the owner is SO friendly. Like one of the nicest people we spoke with during our two weeks in Spain. I wish we had found it earlier so we could have visited more than once during our trip! Will recommend to friends traveling here and will definitely be back! Thanks for the great cake memory! read more

Carrot cake slice was huge! But very very sweet. If you're not into carrot cake there's also a lot of other cake options like raspberry cheese cake and Oreo cake and red velvet cake...cute cafe definitely recommend! Just be aware there's limited space for seating read more

Cute and cozy cafe! The server was super warm and welcoming once he realized my boyfriend and I didn't speak spanish. I don't normally like red velvet, but all of their cakes looked so good that I had to try it! It was delicious, and the drinks were also tasty. Service was friendly and quick. read more

Literally the best carrot cake and chi tea latte i've ever had (they are both my favorites in general, so this is a big deal) - Excellent service. Highly Highly recommend! read more

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

The carrot cake is amazing, the wifi is free, and the service is nothing short of fantastic. What more can you ask for? My server was very nice and spoke very good English. I'm not sure if they have this menu all week, but on the Sunday I went, they were selling bagel sandwiches that were bigger than my face and only about five euros. I didn't order one, but they looked absolutely delicious. All of my friends have been since, and they had the same amazing experience. read more

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

Been coming for years 'cause I adore this place. Delicious cakes & cookies --homemade of course -- baked with the freshest ingredients possible. Coffee is great too! Today I had the Ted Velvet Cake, a spongy layered cake made with tangy buttermilk. Delightful! Try also the famous carrot cake, the crumbly Dutch Apple pie, or the homemade Oreo cookies, about 3 times the size of the originals. Spice also rescues vintage recipes from oblivion, such as the adorably-named Lord Baltimore cake and its counterpart, the Lady Baltimore (one is made with egg whites and the other with the yolks, though I don't remember which is which). The prices are surprisingly low, for the quality of product offered. Only €3,90 for a generous piece of these amazing cakes: that's just crazy. As far as atmosphere: Here you get a truly familiar, neighborhood feel. If you're ferling a little down, this is a good choice, as a constructive, positive energy pervades the place. (It may have to do with language conversation classes that are always taking place here.) The fellas who run it are amongst the sweetest (no pun intended) human beings you'll ever meet. What else could you ask for from a simple cake shop in Poble Sec? read more