Barcelona coffee shops are just as good – if not better – as you would expect from one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. The choice of cafes and range of beans and coffee styles to try is unbeatable.
Just like many other cities in Europe, a third wave of coffee has spread across the city and the result is some seriously great independent roasters and cute coffee shops locals and visitors to get their daily java fix.
All you have to do is work your way through the list and enjoy some of the best Barcelona coffee going…
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1. Satan’s Coffee StoreÂ
In a city that oozes cool, this window coffee shop fits in perfectly. Locals mingle with tourists waiting patiently for their favourite brew. One thing that is certain, is that as soon as you taste it you’ll be hooked.
2. Hidden Café Bcn
They roast their own speciality coffees and have some of the best trained and most knowledgable baristas in the country. Throw in some nice healthy small breakfast options and delicious pastries and it won’t be long before you are hooked on this place.
3. SlowMov
SlowMov only work with single-origin, 100% Arabica, products from specific microclimates and areas, using careful production practices and processes. This is a real community coffee shop that change their range of coffees changes according to the season.
They also adapt the roasting profiles to obtain the best from each coffee bean. Delish.
4. Caravelle
It might be the lunch or brunch (probably the best brunch in the city) that first attracts you to this place, but once you get a taste for the coffee you’ll quickly be finding any excuse to come back on a regular basis. Nothing beats food, coffee and chats with friends here for a couple of hours.
5. Cafés El Magnifico
They roast their own coffee in house and also sell large quantities to their passionate fanbase through their online store. For the full experience though, you simply must visit the shop. Just enjoy the buzz of such passionate people making great coffee while you sit back and sip your brew.
6. Federal Café
Named after a place in Australia, this coffee shop is a nod to Oz coffee culture while also embracing its home here in the gothic part of Barcelona. As well as having great coffee they also do some killer breakfast and brunch options.
7. Nømad Coffee
They are a dynamic coffee company who roast, serve, distribute, train, play, experiment and advise. They roast their own coffee and are incredibly diligent about the sourcing process, as well as in training the next generation of baristas. You know so much love and effort has gone into every single cup you drink.
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