Prior to my visit to Barcelona, I did some research on the best supermarkets for affordable…read moregrocery items. I'd heard about €10 cups of yogurt (something like that) & wanted to make sure I DIDN'T end up at these supermarkets. Our host did warn me that shopping at Mercadona would be "tricky". I wasn't sure what he meant until I went there myself. Prior to Mercadona, every supermarket I'd been to in the Americas & Asia had more or less been the same in terms of structure/system. At Mercadona - at least the 1 I went to, can't remember anymore which 1 it was - I noticed customers queueing up at the cashiers near the entrance with their merchandise, but the merchandise was nowhere to be found. Hehe. So I followed this guy to the elevator, & the elevator took us to the second floor. That's where the merchandise was. As I lined up to pay for my purchases, 1 of the workers asked me something (in Catalan). I said I didn't speak the language, & he asked me if my car was parked in the basement. I said no, & he directed me towards the line where I should be paying for my stuff. So I take it some Mercadonas are structured this way, I guess that's just their own system of organization. Mercadona did happen to have everything I needed, & offered them at good, affordable prices. I'd be happy to do my grocery shopping here again, next time I'm in Barcelona.

I love this place. We got great wine for under 4 euros a bottle (sometimes under 3). Fruit was…read moregreat. Yogurt was delicious. Bread was fresh. I kept butter in our mini fridge so we could pack butter sandwiches when we hiked around and didn't want to stop for food (also made good late night snacks with anchovy stuffed olives.) I bought Marcona almonds here for souvenirs- because they were better than the other Marconas I had tried. I also bought lots of other things to take home. Such fun to bring home food souvenirs! I am also a fan of Vichy Catalan- sparking water- which I could buy here in big bottles. Everything was delicious and was a good price. We used the little green plastic carts. If you want to use a metal grocery cart you must put a euro in to get it "loose"- and when you put it back you get your euro back. We ran into the same system in Utrecht. It must cut down on shopping cart theft. This store also has household cleaning items, makeup- pretty much anything you need. I highly recommend it.

I had a really fun experience here and would recommend if you have time and are a cheese…read moreconiessuer. I stopped in without a reservation and since there was a group who had a tasting ahead of me, I just hopped over to the boutique next door and did a little shopping. It's in a little alley way next to the gothic quarter that's easy to miss.

Owner Katherine is a delight if you manage to visit on a quiet day and are genuinely interested in…read morelearning about Catalan cheese. On some days you can enjoy three cheeses and a mini glass of wine for a handful of euros, served on the most genius cheese plate. I loved the plates so much I bought two to take home.

Lots of cool things but just as expensive as the US of A. Did have things you wouldn't see n Americaread more

I wanted a couple of bottles of local wines to take on a cruise…read more It's a small shop in the Gothic area of Barcelona. The older couple that ran it don't speak English, but we're very accommodating. He found us the perfect Spanish Asti Moscato, full of bubbles and the perfect sweetness for the hot summer days of Spain. The local red blend was robust with a slight dry finish that paired deliciously with beef dishes. Together they were under 20€. I love the price and taste of local finds. No parking near the shop. Easy walking from LaRambla or Gothic. They accept Visa tap.

At the bottom of the shopping center. There are lots of breads and desserts like carrot cake. Very…read morereasonable prices. I picked up a baguette.

Best bakery I've ever been to. I went every morning during my study abroad and bought the chocolate…read morecroissant and the baluard bread/baguette. The staff is unbelievably friendly and there are many locations throughout the city.

Unbelievable pizza with a little kick. I had the Margherita which was excellent. Two slices for 4…read moreeuros. The owner is friendly as well and came from Italy. Best pizza so far in Barcelona. Greay thin slices and quite a good variety. Seems like the pasta was good as well amd freshly made. Highly recommend. In the old section of Barcelona not far from the Picasso museum

This place is amazing. As homemade as it gets! If you're on Barceloneta, check this little place…read moreout. Hole in the wall, but great service and the owner is great.

Yelp to the rescue when we were looking for a breakfast spot in Barcelona!…read more This Delightful bakery was located about a third of a mile, or .6 km, from our hotel which was next to the train station. They had an incredible array of all things baked goods. They also had good coffee related options as well as what appeared to be a lot of local goods for sale. We had a number of delicious pastries including some very good donuts. Our kids were very excited about the donuts! Prices were very normal and the folks here were very friendly, and we're very effective at communicating with those of us who don't speak much Spanish. The seating area was more than ample and included a number of different options including tables and bar level seating. Worth a stop for a morning pastry or an anytime treat!

If you are staying in the Barcelona Sants Station area you should go to this bakery/cafeteria. We…read morewent for breakfast around 8:30am. Instead of paying for breakfast at your hotel you should go to this place. It is a very charming place, strong WiFi, plenty of space and rustic decor. This is a place for the locals, so you are getting really good food. Everything was delicious: coffee, croissants, pastries, baguette with jamón ibérico. It is in a very busy area but to be honest It was fine inside. I am going again before leaving Barcelona!

Very good ensaimadas and is definitely worth stopping by…read more I tried a few, but my favorite was the one with the cream filling. Soft, buttery, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet.

When I look back on my trip to Barcelona, a magnificent city with delicious food and breathtaking…read morearchitecture to match, I often reminisce fondly (and, might I admit, enviously), at this beloved bakery. Now I say "enviously" because, while I long for the Spanish-style bakes of dreamy soft bread, what I get instead, living in New York City, are the pastries following the French style. That is, lots of croissant and croissant iterations and flaky desserts with not a touch of that gentle soft dough common to Spain. But I digress. Mistral Forn offers many of those said soft breads, most prominently this treat called ensaimada. It is made of this delicate thin dough, coiled into a spiral and, once baked, dusted with powdered sugar. They also come with fillings, including pumpkin jam (delish) or custard. Here, I tried the ensaimada with the latter filling, and it was everything I wish New York City bakes would be. Soft dough, sweet but not too sweet. Comforting. Cozy. None of that crusty bread scratching the roof of your mouth. I do wish New York City would open a Spanish bakery. I don't know if that will happen any time soon, but a girl could dream.