The Best Coffee Shops in Barcelona
Barcelona takes its coffee seriously these days, and the proof is spread across Eixample's grid and the tangled lanes of the old town. This is a walking list — nine cafés where the espresso is dialled in, the pastries are made in-house, and the room rewards a slow morning. Pick the one nearest your bed and let the city open up from there.
Nomad Coffee Bar
Down a quiet passatge near the Born, Nomad is where Barcelona's third-wave scene effectively started, and it still roasts with the seriousness of a lab. Order a filter at the bar, watch it weighed and timed, and you'll taste why locals make the detour. Come midweek — the doors stay shut on weekends.
"Nomad coffee is an amazing place where you can really enjoy the perfect taste of coffee."
📍 Passatge Sert, 12, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
🕐 Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM (closed weekends)
💰 Mid-range
Ripa Coffee
Ripa keeps things bright and unfussy on a busy Eixample corner, with a counter built around the espresso machine rather than the till. The baristas pour proper latte art and will talk you through the day's beans if you ask. It's the kind of stop you plan a morning walk around.
"Stopped by RIPA Coffee in Barcelona for coffee and really enjoyed the experience. The cappuccino was smooth, rich, and perfectly prepared with great latte art."
📍 Carrer del Consell de Cent, 291, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona
🕐 Daily 8 AM–8:30 PM (from 8:30 at weekends)
Kafenion
Part bakery, part coffee bar, Kafenion fills its Eixample room with the smell of butter from the first morning batch. Glass cases line up both sweet and savoury pastries, and the espresso holds its own against them. Staff greet regulars by name, which tells you most of what you need to know.
"Very delicious sweet and savory pastries, high quality coffee and cozy atmosphere. Really friendly and helpful service!"
📍 Carrer de Pau Claris, 128, Eixample, 08009 Barcelona
🕐 Daily 8 AM–8 PM (from 9 at weekends)
Dalston Coffee
A slip of a place in the Raval, Dalston pares the menu down to one rotating single-origin roast and does it justice. Seats are few and the room is snug, so plan to perch or take it to go. Prices stay low enough to make it a daily habit.
"Great coffee, one type of roast — the Colombia: fruity and acid but still so sweet. Limited seats available, but the atmosphere is cozy and cool."
📍 Carrer de les Ramelleres, 16, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona
🕐 Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–6 PM
💰 Budget
Coffee Casa
On a narrow El Born street, Coffee Casa runs longer hours than most, which makes it a rare find for an afternoon flat white or an evening iced latte. The space is small and plant-dotted, with a few stools facing the street for people-watching. It's an easy anchor between Born's galleries and tapas bars.
"Coffee Casa is such a lovely spot! I got the vanilla iced latte and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly made."
📍 Carrer dels Carders, 25, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
🕐 Daily 8 AM–9 PM
💰 Mid-range
Brew Coffee
Brew is the kind of corner café Eixample residents quietly keep to themselves, equal parts coffee stop and breakfast counter. Pastries come out warm, the welcome is genuine, and there's room to linger with a book. English menus are on hand if your Catalan is rusty.
"I ordered a hot mocha and a ham & cheese croissant — both were delicious! The lady at the counter was so sweet and even gave me an English menu, which was really nice."
📍 Carrer de Roger de Flor, 102, Eixample, 08013 Barcelona
🕐 Daily 8 AM–7 PM (from 9 at weekends)
💰 Mid-range
The Coffee House
True to its size, The Coffee House works as a quick morning ritual rather than a sit-all-day spot. Service is fast, the breakfast plates are simple and well made, and the whole place runs on momentum until mid-afternoon. Get there early if you want one of the handful of seats.
"Great place for breakfast. It's tiny but very cozy, and the staff is really fast."
📍 Carrer de València, 143, Eixample, 08011 Barcelona
🕐 Daily 8 AM–3:30 PM
NOVELA
NOVELA reads like three venues in one: a morning coffee bar, a midday brunch kitchen, and — Thursday to Saturday — a late cocktail spot. The room leans design-led, with marble and greenery, and the plates are built to be photographed and eaten in equal measure. Time your visit to the mood you're after.
"Everything was fantastic. The food was very good — the pancakes were just incredible."
📍 Carrer d'Ausiàs Marc, 31, Eixample, 08010 Barcelona
🕐 Daily from 9 AM; late Thu–Sat (to 11 PM Fri–Sat)
💰 Mid-range
Bloome by Sasha
Bloome has built a devoted following on a fully gluten-free menu that doesn't read like a compromise — think cinnamon rolls crowned with cream and edible petals. Mornings bring a colourful spread of bowls, eggs, and turmeric lattes to a sunlit, flower-filled room just off Via Laietana. Expect a queue at weekends; it earns it.
"Bloome was the perfect brunch experience and exactly what we needed. The menu offers a great variety, and everything we tried was amazing."
📍 Via Laietana, 45, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
🕐 Daily 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
💰 Mid-range
Wherever you start, leave time for the walk between stops — half the pleasure here is the streets that connect one cup to the next.
