Their jamon iberico sandwich was dubbed to be the best sandwich by the NYT so of course I didn't want to pass-up the chance of trying it out while in Barcelona. We came in just a few minutes after the opened so the place was practically empty -- other times when we'd pass by this place, it was always busy. Ordered their small iberico sandwich as I wasn't as hungry and a small coffee that came with two mini croissants. The iberico sandwich was pretty good! Simple but the iberico was definitely the star ingredient. Only downside was it was a bit on the pricey side and you can practically get a similar sandwich but cheaper elsewhere. The strong coffee and mini croissants paired well together. Good option for a quick breakfast on La Ramblas read more

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The bread was toasted just perfectly. Everything was simple yet perfect. Coffee was strong and creamy. All 8 of us weRe happy campers. The rest of our trip we wanted to return but didn't have the chance. ;( read more

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Some people need an excuse (or a whole day) to cheat on their diet. For me, I just need a dessert. Strolling among the tourists on busy La Rambla, I didn't have a plan to eat dessert or further cheat on my diet ... until I saw a sign out front of Viena advertising something sweet called a Croissant Milanès. Again, they could of pretty much put any dessert on there and I would of been sucked in, but, on this day, on this street, at this restaurant, it was a Croissant Milanès. So, what is a Croissant Milanès? Who cares, I'll order one plus a Cappuccino and ask later. Both arrived in just a few minutes. The 3-layer cappuccino was cute while the Croissant Milanès was creamy and cute thanks to Mascarpone Cream, Strawberry Coulis, and Powdered Sugar. Neither the service nor the dessert was fantastic or horrible. They were pretty basic providing no reason not to come back to Viena again when strolling along La Rambla hoping to find an excuse to get dessert. read more

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NY Times rated best ham sandwich in the world. You know I had to go twice AND grab one for the flight back home. Get the most popular iberico ham baguette that's rubbed down with tomato right before it lands in front of you. If it's later in the evening, it's never a bad idea to ask for a personal bottle of wine to sip with your sammie or just take it to go and grab a full size bottle to share with someone. The setup of this place is interesting. Piano upstairs on the landing free for customers to fool around with. In the downstairs is a U shaped bar also with bar seating around the perimeter of the entire establishment that faces away from the bar. The waitstaff speaks sufficient English, along with an all English menu. A must-have when in Barcelona. read more

Viena - mini baguette with iberico ham, rubbed with tomato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Barcelona, B

According to the New York Times, the best ham sandwich in the world. And well, I would say that they're not far off. It's a very small cafe on La Rambla, two blocks from Plaça de Catalunya and that's the heaviest tourist part of the city. Service was fine, though I think the young lady taking my order was unhappy that I requested the English menu and didn't have enough Catalan for a proper "si us plau" or "gracias." But we still got it done. The sandwich was excellent. Terrific crusty baguette roll, nicely covered in proper jamón ibérico. It needed nothing extra. No mayo, no mustard, certainly no ketchup. Just unwrap and eat. Certainly the least expensive meal I had in Barcelona. Very, very, very good ham sandwich. read more

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When you enter the place, it's like traveling back in time.The fresco,the marble counter and the way barista is dressed! Beside tourists, the clientele are mostly senior locals. The coffee is good, for pastries, i have tried an Ensaimadas which want good at all. Overall I recommend the place for its vibe more than its service. read more

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Home of the "Best Sandwich in the World" failed to wow. The best part about this place was the original old school vibe, the classical music, and the fact that we were able to find a seat. The infamous sandwich wasn't bad by any means, but it surely wasn't the best in the world-- not even the best in Barcelona. We also tried the breakfast sandwich, which was 3 types of cheese & an egg on bread grilled like a panini... unless you enjoy hot, smelly, super strong cheese, don't try this. I typically love unique, odorous, strong tasting cheeses, but heated up like this, it just didn't work, way too overpowering for the bland egg. Service was efficient without being inviting. Everyone seemed bothered, but not outright rude. Maybe they were dealing with personal things; at least they didn't take it out on the customers. Might come here again for coffee/ cappuccino, but not for food. read more

Viena - "Best" Sandwich in the World-- me thinks not. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I had the NYT sandwich and while I won't go into detail (the folks below me have already done a great job), I will say that it is absolutely divine and definitely worth the €6,75. The fries are also very good, and perhaps better because they give you a tiny fork to eat them with. I love tiny utensils because they make my hands look big and then I feel like a giant. Anyways, this place is super busy even at weird times so I wouldn't recommend coming here with more than one or two friends, or get takeaway. Viena is a great stop for a simply delicious lunch!! read more

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Saw this place on a travel show just before we left USA and it happens to be very near our hotel. I popped in by myself while the hubby was at an event, and they were most welcoming, to even a single lady. The man at the bar was very attentive and promptly handed me a menu, took my order, provided the sandwich and the bill in a smooth pleasant manner. I had the Mark Bittman favorite sandwich and I loved it. ( the flauta pernil d'ibéric d.o. jabugo. The flauta is a flute -- the name for a bread that we might call a small sub, or a long roll). Iberico ham is a Spanish salt cured ham. It is produced exclusively from black Iberian pigs fed on a diet of acorns. The bread is rubbed with tomato and is crunchy, crispy goodness. The Vienna salad was served in a plastic sealed container with a plastic fork, which was bit disconcerting. I guess this is a fast food kinda place, in a charming venue? The coffee came with complimentary cookies. I will go back and get a few for plane ride home! read more

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There's a reason it was named the best sandwich by the New York Times!! I stopped by Viena at least once a day for the week that I was in Barcelona. I always got the Jambon Iberique and a cappuccino. Make sure you go somewhat earlyish though...I went in the late afternoon/evening once and they ran out of the bread that they use for the sandwiches! read more

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This is a great place to start your day in Barcelona. A great cup of coffee, and delicious breakfast sandwiches, it will get you moving! I've been to Barcelona a few times, and I usually search this place out (not hard to find, since it's right on Las Ramblas!). A good espresso in the morning is what I need, and Viena supplies that always. Go..enjoy... read more

It was ok . The waiter was friendly. Hot chocolate was ok but not that amazing. Place is cozy . read more

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Well I did the ordinary: follow the nytimes' advice! I had a long ham flûte (a ham baguette sandwich). And well, honestly, it tasted amazing! I almost felt guilty that the nytimes was so right on the dot. Amazing food! Very very affordable. The s buyouts cozy to say the least. read more

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Best sandwich in the world? Come on man, get a grip. This is a very nice, simple and Central option for breakfast or lunch, just don't get over hyped on what to expect. The Jamon Iberico is delicious and at 7 Euro for a sandwich in this area, I was really happy with my meal. The coffee was also deliciously rich and creamy, and the service was very friendly. I also liked the old-world feel. I would return and recommend to others, but I would sell it for what it is- a simple and balanced meal, not the "best sandwich" that some expect when they come here. read more

Viena - Cafe con leche y una flauta de jamón ibérico - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Barcelona, B

The coffee is excellent, and the ibérico ham sandwich is delicious! This place has air conditioning which was a nice way to escape from the heat wave. We will come back! read more

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Very good hot sandwiches. Desert with Vanilla Gelats ( Gelato). Good location where is right on La Brambla street. Price is reasonable. Sandwich is not big size as USA. But it taste good because they use high quality ingredients. I saw my neighbor guess having the thick and juicy Hamburger. read more

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The staff was very nice and polite. We had the sandwich that new york times chose as one of the best sandwiches. I'm not sure if it's the best but it was pretty delicious. read more

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Charming old place. Simple beautiful "flautes" (baguette sandwiches). No. Nonsense place that appears not to have changed all that with the times. Everything was fresh as can be. The only place we saw the croissants come out of the oven and onto our plate at breakfast time. The Iberian pork "Alpino" sandwich also deserves a mention. Also not too expensive. read more

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My boyfriend and I visited Viena together after I read that Mark Bittman called their ham sandwich the best in the world. We got a Flouta de Jamon Iberico and it was great. It didn't look like much to be honest; it was so simple and looked dry. But I think that's ultimately what was so great about it - it was very simple, bare bones, used high quality ingredients, and was balanced. The ingredients were good on their own, so it was wonderful combined. The bread was perfect - crusty on the outside, had a nice chew, and fluffy innards. The jamon iberico was almost creamy which was surprising in a good way. The fact that the sandwich is cheap is also a plus. read more

Really yummy & quick lunch! i had 2 of the mini iberian ham baguette sandwiches and some classic french fries. Fair prices in comparison to much of the street. Definitely recommend for a quick and affordable lunch! very nice staff read more

Coffee & croissants on our first morning in Barcelona - cute little croissants that were shaped like scorpions......at first I thought they were more like a crab but then remembered crabs don't have tails....so whatever the little bug they were supposed to be, they were adorable..... .......and delicious - there was a very subtle sugary coating on the croissant to make it a sweet treat Lattes were on the bitter side & needed just a spot of sugar but they were still A-OK coffees Stick to the croissants & you'll be huge fans......nice atmosphere to sit around the counter & watch all the hubbub & chaos, as the place serves a lot of people!! But being right on the Ramblas, it makes sense it'd be this way read more

I thought I would never eat another sandwich as delicious as Ike's Place sammies in the bay area (still have yet to find anything as good in NYC), but the ham sandwich at Cafe Viena gets close. My boyfriend insisted that we come here after he read Mark Bittman's "best sandwich in the world" review. For such a simple formula - just ham with some mayonnaise on bread - the sandwich tasted much better than I would have expected. Definitely check it out -- maybe not the best sandwich in the world, but no doubt great for its simplicity. We also got some fries - nothing to gloat about. The ham sandwich is where it's at. read more

I came here for a jamon iberico baguette sandwich, and it was quite delicious! A lot of the jamon iberico was overly fatty, but I guess that's expected. The tomato spread was a great touch to the sandwich, and it made it less dry. My favorite part was the bread, which was surprisingly crunchy on the outside and soft inside. I thought the jamon iberico could have had more flavor, but maybe that's just how it is. The sandwich is greatly overpriced though at €6.75 for one; it could be for a snack, yet who spends that much on a snack?! Anyway, good place to try and have once in a while. read more

Stopped in for an afternoon espresso, stayed and enjoyed a croissant and belgio. Cool atmosphere. read more

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The cured ham baguette was awesome; it just melts in your mouth. And the baguette had a perfect crust, and was easy to devour. Followed with a cappuccino with a perfect froth on top. The waitress service was very pleasant, and I enjoyed staring at the beautiful painting in the ceiling! read more

The thing I like most about Barcelona is if you get out and explore you find the best things. This morning instead of eating at my hotel, I ventured out and walked and walked till I was standing in front of Viena. It has an old timey look so I Yelped it and decided to eat here. To my delight, I ate the best egg sandwich I have ever eaten! read more

Viena - Best egg sandwich ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Barcelona, B

Perfect. Had the classic Jamon Iberico baguette sandwich and not only was it the cheapest meal we had in Barcelona it was also up there with the best -- bonus points for simplicity. They have mini baguettes which are great if you're not too hungry. The beignets were also delicious so give them a try! read more

It's been almost 6 months since I've been here and I still think/dream about their iberico ham sandwich. So simple yet ridiculously good. The perfect example of how only it takes quality ingredients to make something spectacular. No frills needed. read more

I used to live in Barcelona and I recently came back to visit and I still miss this place as much as ever. One of my biggest regrets from living in Spain is that for all the time I lived there, I didn't discover this place until about a month or two before I was scheduled to move home. To this day, I dream about this sandwich. In these dreams, I usually find myself back in Barcelona and end up on a quest to make it to Cafe Viena for the "ham sandwich". Believe the hype. There is something about the "secret" way they cook the bread (SO CRUNCHY on the outside, yet soft and doughy on the inside) combined with the light tomato spread, the olive oil drizzle and of course, the Jamon Iberico/Jabugo de Bellota, which is the star of the show. The "flauta d'ibéric d.o. jabugo" certainly lives up to the hype and more. Don't judge a book by its cover, as this place looks so non-descript from the street, you might never know inside they definitely do have my favorite sandwich in the world. 5 stars as sandwiches don't get better than this anywhere on earth. read more

This nice little sandwich place very near La Boqueria is a gem. A friendly and tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of La Rambla just outside its front door. Classical music plays in the background as you are nourished. The NY Times really isn't overblowing its designation of their Iberico de gla as "the world's greatest sandwich"...for it is right up there. Any good sandwich must stand on its bread and this crusty, narrow "flauta" (a thin baguette) stands its ground with any other. The jamon Iberico is a meat unlike anything you come across in the states. ...An earthy pork taste that's otherworldly. The only dressing for the sandwich is the tomato spread. As with the standard European approach (read vs. U.S.) the goal is excellence of ingredients...not weight. Fantastico! I'm certain their other offerings are just fine too. read more

A quite unusual place, but seems to be popular with a quite eclectic mix of people arts people, trendies, young and old, business types, very difficult to classify which made it interesting. They offer an Austrian version of fast food, we only wanted wine and coffee at the end of the night, the wine was in mini bottles! The snacks looked ok and very reasonable. read more

I don't know if they are the best ham sandwiches in the world but they were certainly the best ham sandwiches I had in Spain - I tried 3 other places. I liked this place so much I ate here twice. It's just easy, fast, affordable and delicious. My brother came back 3 times! We always ordered the same thing - the mini flauta d'Iberic. The warm fresh bread is crunchy outside and soft on the inside. The ham is thinly sliced and perfectly salty. At other places, the ham is too rubbery or overly salty, or the bread is very hard. Viena does it just right. The place is casual and filled with tourists from all over the world. read more

I ordered the alpino which has beef, onions, and cheese. It was smaller than I expected. The sandwich itself was pretty good. The waitress was a bit off putting, but the food made up for it. Everything in the menu was about 7 euros or less so that's a big plus being on a budget. read more

Viena - Alpino and fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Barcelona, B

I had to try the "Best Sandwich in the World" and this sandwich did not disappoint. The bread was perfectly crusty, moistened from rubbed tomato. The ham was sliced perfectly thin and was not overly salty. At more than 7euros, it is considerably more expensive than other flautas around the area but it's still worth a try. It was not busy when I went around 11AM and they do have plenty of seating. read more

We came here after reading rave reviews about Viena's flauta Iberic. We ordered a capuccino, two flauta Iberics, and some patatas. I might have raised my expectations too much with reviews, but I was overall underwhelmed with the flauta (and this is coming from Jamon Iberico's greatest fan). The jamon itself was definitely tasty, though a bit fatty. The sandwich was simple, which I can appreciate, but the kind of simple that errs more on the bland side. Also, the bread itself was a bit too crusty for my taste, though I recognize this is entirely a personal preference and many prefer their baguettes quite hard. If you're on La Rambla in the early morning and are jonesing for some Jamon Iberico, I'd say go for it. The price is definitely right! read more

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Absolutely delicious and super affordable. German/Austrian little hole in the wall. The baguettes were great for breakfast and the coffee was delicious. Nice hidden gem read more

It was really good salami sandwich that I ate Viena in Barcelona. read more

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one of the few early sun morning shops since nobody really wakes early. Jamon iberico tomate rub baguette-- wish it was warmer with manchego but otherwise a nice sandwich on good bread. have had similar/better in MIA. al forno grilled cheese with pernil style was a bit greasy but good for a quick snack read more

one happy gluten free girl Ok so it's basically like a really fancy McDonald's but its pretty dang good. I am gluten free so was overjoyed to find a place literally next to my hotel that had so many gluten free options including bread. Note it's called celiac here they don't recognize gluten free. Also the gf bread wasn't hard and didn't break apart like most it was amazing! I am from the states and found the prices decent bc in the states there is in up charge for gluten free at alot of places but not here. It's worth checking out if your looking for a sandwich. I spend 11 euro on 2 sandwiches and 2 fries read more

I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a Flauta d'ibéric d.o. jabugo today.