Getting local in Barcelona -
food, drinks, coffee, and everything!
Spanish Food Fiesta
Not-to-miss multi-restaurant experience for your first time in Barcelona. You'll get tapas, fresh oysters, and of course some nice cava and cocktails!
462 locals recommend
El Nacional
24 Bis Pg. de GràciaNot-to-miss multi-restaurant experience for your first time in Barcelona. You'll get tapas, fresh oysters, and of course some nice cava and cocktails!
A great tapas restaurant where the locals go! There is another La Flauta on Carrer d'Aribau 23 which is closer to home.
Recommended dishes:
- Garlic Prawns (gambas al ajillo)
- Patatas Bravas (I'm sure this one you've heard about)
- Beef Terderloin with Foie (solomillo de ternera con foie)!
28 locals recommend
La Flauta II
5 Carrer de BalmesA great tapas restaurant where the locals go! There is another La Flauta on Carrer d'Aribau 23 which is closer to home.
Recommended dishes:
- Garlic Prawns (gambas al ajillo)
- Patatas Bravas (I'm sure this one you've heard about)
- Beef Terderloin with Foie (solomillo de ternera con foie)!
A very popular tapas & paella restaurant among locals and travelers! Similar vibe to La Flauta but only a bit more "fancy" :)
106 locals recommend
Vinitus
333 C. del Consell de CentA very popular tapas & paella restaurant among locals and travelers! Similar vibe to La Flauta but only a bit more "fancy" :)
Great restaurant!! It was famous among the locals but now more tourists are going so the vibe has changed a bit. Anyway worth it to give it a try, but also don't hesitate to turn to other places if the queue is too long ;)
504 locals recommend
Cervesería Catalana
236 C. de MallorcaGreat restaurant!! It was famous among the locals but now more tourists are going so the vibe has changed a bit. Anyway worth it to give it a try, but also don't hesitate to turn to other places if the queue is too long ;)
Sweet Moment
An award-winning local pastry place since 1906. You'll find ver innovative cakes and desserts there!
33 locals recommend
Escribà
546 Gran Via de les Corts CatalanesAn award-winning local pastry place since 1906. You'll find ver innovative cakes and desserts there!
A boutique place for chocolate lovers! Donuts, biscuits... I gained half kilo after visiting it last time :D
28 locals recommend
Chök The Chocolate Kitchen
3 Carrer del CarmeA boutique place for chocolate lovers! Donuts, biscuits... I gained half kilo after visiting it last time :D
DeLaCrem
15 Carrer d'Enric GranadosA historic ice-cream cafe that even locals will queue for it!
You'll feel as if you were in Italy when you step in to the place. They have spicy chocolate flavor for those who are curious and courageous enough to try :)
26 locals recommend
Gelaaati Di Marco
7 Carrer de la LlibreteriaYou'll feel as if you were in Italy when you step in to the place. They have spicy chocolate flavor for those who are curious and courageous enough to try :)
Award-winning pastry place cofounded by a Japanese-Spanish couple. Strongly recommend their signature matcha mochi and matcha croissant!
18 locals recommend
Pastisseria Takashi Ochiai
110 Carrer del Comte d'UrgellAward-winning pastry place cofounded by a Japanese-Spanish couple. Strongly recommend their signature matcha mochi and matcha croissant!
Coffee in the blood
A small coffee shop but they are serious about coffee! There is another one on Carrer de la Diputació 163 super near home! Great coffee, great vibes, however no seats inside so it's the perfect plan if you want to grab a coffee while wandering around the city!
9 locals recommend
Syra Coffee (Gracia)
8 Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels DesemparatsA small coffee shop but they are serious about coffee! There is another one on Carrer de la Diputació 163 super near home! Great coffee, great vibes, however no seats inside so it's the perfect plan if you want to grab a coffee while wandering around the city!
A boutique coffee shop with a variety of options! Apart from the classical ones they also have matcha latte, chai latte, cold brew coffee, and more. Enjoy exploring!
Departure Coffee Co.
1 Carrer de la VergeA boutique coffee shop with a variety of options! Apart from the classical ones they also have matcha latte, chai latte, cold brew coffee, and more. Enjoy exploring!
EL Magnífico has been around since 1919. If you ask any Spanish / Catalan old lady (who is usually "picky" with coffee), that's the one that she will recommend!
61 locals recommend
Cafés El Magnífico
64 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaEL Magnífico has been around since 1919. If you ask any Spanish / Catalan old lady (who is usually "picky" with coffee), that's the one that she will recommend!
A minimalist, industrial feeling café bar. If one day you're walking around Arc de Triomf or Ciutadella Park just stop there for a sip :)
Three Marks Coffee
151 C/ d'Ausiàs MarcA minimalist, industrial feeling café bar. If one day you're walking around Arc de Triomf or Ciutadella Park just stop there for a sip :)
As the name suggested, they actually have some beds inside where you can take a small nap! Beloved by international travellers - maybe you'll make some new friends there!
Nappuccino Café
22 Carrer de MuntanerAs the name suggested, they actually have some beds inside where you can take a small nap! Beloved by international travellers - maybe you'll make some new friends there!
Just Brunching
As beautiful as Brunch & Cake but less touristic!
9 locals recommend
EatMyTrip - Brunch & Bakery Barcelona
378 C. del Consell de CentAs beautiful as Brunch & Cake but less touristic!
This one is literally NEXT TO home :)) Even you can have a coffee and work/study here for a while. I would recommend any salty brunch or cake/desserts, but please avoid their tea, it's disapproved by our Asian community... (still maybe you'll have a different opinion but just FYI :)
Eixampeling Brunch Café & Bar
158 Carrer de la DiputacióThis one is literally NEXT TO home :)) Even you can have a coffee and work/study here for a while. I would recommend any salty brunch or cake/desserts, but please avoid their tea, it's disapproved by our Asian community... (still maybe you'll have a different opinion but just FYI :)
A very popular brunch place, especially loved by Instagramers! Great food, great presentation, although I won't recommend it for a daily random brunch as there could be too many people queuing.
26 locals recommend
Brunch & Cake Rosselló
189 Carrer del RossellóA very popular brunch place, especially loved by Instagramers! Great food, great presentation, although I won't recommend it for a daily random brunch as there could be too many people queuing.
A more traditional brunch place compared to the rest, also more local! As their name indicates - they have a special love for Benedict eggs!
The Egg Lab - Brunch
80 Carrer de SepúlvedaA more traditional brunch place compared to the rest, also more local! As their name indicates - they have a special love for Benedict eggs!
Asian Speciaty
If you want to change your mood and go for something different, how about this authentic Chinese hot pot? It will blow your mind if you haven't tried it :)
Hotpot de Sichuan
9 Plaça de TetuanIf you want to change your mood and go for something different, how about this authentic Chinese hot pot? It will blow your mind if you haven't tried it :)
Japanese food is not just about sushi! "Yatai" means a small cart that often sells ramen, or anything warm. Try this street-style Japanese food bar, feel the exotic vibes around you and enjoy the food!
7 locals recommend
Yatai barcelona restaurant
112 Carrer del Comte d'UrgellJapanese food is not just about sushi! "Yatai" means a small cart that often sells ramen, or anything warm. Try this street-style Japanese food bar, feel the exotic vibes around you and enjoy the food!
Small but lovely Thai food restaurant in case you are missing that Southeast Asian vibes!
8 locals recommend
Petit Bangkok
106 Carrer de BalmesSmall but lovely Thai food restaurant in case you are missing that Southeast Asian vibes!
Call out for dim sum lovers! The restaurant is owned by Shanghainese and they offer the most authentic xiaolongbao in the city. Don't get surprised if you see all the customers there are Asian :D
Uniko 2一座一笼
206 Carrer de CòrsegaCall out for dim sum lovers! The restaurant is owned by Shanghainese and they offer the most authentic xiaolongbao in the city. Don't get surprised if you see all the customers there are Asian :D
Organic Market & Supermarket
The best organic supermarket chain around the city! The closest Ametller to home is just one block away, on Carrer del Comte d'Urgell 104.
54 locals recommend
Ametller Origen
184 Carrer de ValènciaThe best organic supermarket chain around the city! The closest Ametller to home is just one block away, on Carrer del Comte d'Urgell 104.
Veritas Diputació
239 Carrer de la DiputacióAnother organic supermarket that offers high-quality options.
Super local fresh food & seafood market, just above the supermarket Mercadona! I still go there to buy fresh seafood, but make sure you go during the morning as the good products sell fast!
91 locals recommend
Ninot Market
133 C. de MallorcaSuper local fresh food & seafood market, just above the supermarket Mercadona! I still go there to buy fresh seafood, but make sure you go during the morning as the good products sell fast!
Getting Fit
DiR is probably the gym chain with the most branches in barcelona! This one is the closest to home, it's not a big one but the good thing is not too many people coming here, so it's not overcrowded.
They also offer classes like Spinning, please feel free to check their website ofr more detail information: https://www.dir.cat/en or go there directly to consult, they have very nice staffs!
BDiR Mallorca
146 Carrer de MallorcaDiR is probably the gym chain with the most branches in barcelona! This one is the closest to home, it's not a big one but the good thing is not too many people coming here, so it's not overcrowded.
They also offer classes like Spinning, please feel free to check their website ofr more detail information: https://www.dir.cat/en or go there directly to consult, they have very nice staffs!
McFIT is another big chain in the city, the good thing is you can negotiate with them so that you'll enjoy the membership in any city you go (my German friend subscribed in Barcelona and can still use the facility back home in Germany. Although it's some years ago so better double check with the staff there :)
Gimnàs McFIT Barcelona El Clot
669 C. de MallorcaMcFIT is another big chain in the city, the good thing is you can negotiate with them so that you'll enjoy the membership in any city you go (my German friend subscribed in Barcelona and can still use the facility back home in Germany. Although it's some years ago so better double check with the staff there :)