Brunch. Everyone’s favorite meal, combining sweet and savory comfort food and often a cheeky cocktail.
The term Brunch was coined in Britain in 1895 to describe a Sunday meal for “Saturday-night carousers” … of which there are of course many in Barcelona. While not a Spanish tradition, the city has a thriving brunch scene to satisfy every taste.
Exotica Brunch
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Launched in December 2022, Exotica is an innovative brunch restaurant located in the Esquerra de l’Eixample neighborhood. The brainchild of two friends, Philipp and Moritz, it offers a variety of elaborate dishes made from fresh ingredients along with a great selection of homemade cakes, shakes and specialty lattes.
Address: Carrer de Calàbria, 204, 08029 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: exoticabcn.es
Gabby’s Brunch
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Gabby’s is situated in the heart of Poblebou, near Nova Icària Beach. Named after the little brother of the founder, Gabby’s offers delicious and beautifully presented food along with specialty coffee, smoothies and cocktails.
Address: Carrer de Ramon Turró, 93, 08005 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: El Poblenou
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 631 99 15 25
Web: gabbys.es
Barcino Food Brunch
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Barcino Food Brunch is situated on a pretty corner across the street from the Escola Industrial. The restaurant specializes in brunch favorites like açai bowls, avocado toast, eggs benedict, pancakes and waffles, all made with a unique touch. Burgers, burritos, bravas, edamame, hummus, nachos and homemade cakes round out the menu. Dishes are made with much love 💕, expertise and high quality ingredients. To drink, try the poptails, cocktails, fresh juices and smoothies. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Founder and owner Sonia has created a superb brunch experience, with wonderful food and charming service! Located in one of the most emblematic neighborhoods, Barcino Food Brunch is an ideal spot to fuel up before making the most of your day in the city.
Address: Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 222, 08036 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 619 33 07 97
Web: www.barcinofood.com
Faire. Brunch & Drinks
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Faire serves vegetarian and vegan brunches in a charming and eclectic space. Dishes are made with fresh, carefully selected local and organic products wherever possible. An earth conscious restaurant, Faire promises to plant 1 tree per receipt. 21,908 trees have been planted to date!
Address: Carrer de Girona, 81, 08009 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: fairebrunch.com
The Hardware Société Barcelona
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Hardware Société traces its orgins to Melbourne and has now expanded into Europe with outposts in Paris and Barcelona. They are on a mission to redefine what breakfast and brunch can be and succeeding with flying colours. The Fried Brioche (with meringue cloud, diplomat crème, mixed seasonal berries and hibiscus syrup) pictured above was incredible!
Address: Carrer de València, 193, 08011 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 930 08 94 16
Web: hardwaresociete.com
Bristol Gastropub
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Bristol Gastropub and tea room has an atmosphere that is both elegant and cozy. Brunch options include healthy bowls, salads, organic eggs, crepes and pancakes. It offers a range of superfood drinks include matcha, spirulina, chia, pink pitaya. At the entrance there is a wonderful display of artisan pastry, made with Km0 products, without preservatives or additives.
Address: Carrer de Roger de Flor, 220, 08013 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 650 86 85 41
Web: bristolgastropub.com
Granja Petitbo
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Granja Petitbo is situated in an old dairy from the early twentieth century. The space now has chester sofas, large windows and high ceilings. Brunch dishes include classics such as huevos rancheros, eggs benedict, pancakes and french toast.
Address: Pg. de Sant Joan, 82, 08009 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 932 65 65 03
Web: granjapetitbo.com
Böl
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Böl specializes in fresh, healthy, balanced and delicious bowls. The restaurant was inspired by the lack of fast, freshly prepared and healthy food options in Barcelona.
Address: Carrer d’Enric Granados, 44, 08008 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 633 83 56 59
Web: bolbarcelona.com
El Arbol
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El Arbol has two locations, one in the Dreta de l’Eixample and one in L’Esquerra de l’Eixample. They do a great brunch and are famous for their cakes.
Address: Carrer d’Aribau, 36, 08011 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 938 32 39 68
Instagram: @elarbolbrunchbcn
Cafe Petit Pot
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Petit Pot is a small coffee shop in the Dreta de l’Eixample, serving brunch, eggs, burgers, ceviche, patacones and pancakes.
Address: Carrer del Bruc, 84, 08009 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: instagram.com/cafepetitpot/
Firebug
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Firebug is beautifully located on a leafy terrace near Arc de Triomf. It specializes in both brunch by day and tapas by night. Brunch offers an array of savoury and sweet delights from gourmet benedicts, to fluffy pancakes drizzled with luscious syrup. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available. Favourites by night are the famous succulent garlic prawns and house-made croquettes. Firebug is the creation of Irish couple Rebecca and Paul Coleman, who also launched Milk Bar & Bistro and GiGi von tapas.
Address: Pg. de St. Joan, 23, 08010 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: firebugbarcelona.com
La Desayunería
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La Desayunería specializes in American breakfasts. Made from scratch pancakes and waffles with maple syrup are favorites. Gluten free and vegan options are available. Dogs are welcome here.
Address: C/ del Comte Borrell, 75, 08015 Barcelona, Spain | View Map
Neighborhood: Sant Antoni
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: ladesayuneria.com
La Esquina
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A hop, skip and a jump from Plaça de Catalunya, La Esquina has comforting brunch food for every taste. Favorites include Eggs Benedict (English muffin, poached eggs, ham, bacon and hollandaise sauce), their Royals Eggs (English muffin, poached eggs, smoked salmon, rocket and hollandaise sauce), Huevos Estrellados (fried eggs, iberian ham, fried potatoes and foie), a classic Bikini served in rustic local bread with ham and gruyere cheese (ham and cheese toastie), and Avocado toast with poached egg, coriander sauce, cherry tomatoes and lime.
Address: Carrer de Bergara, 2, 08002 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Website: laesquinabarcelona.com
Mr. Robinson
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Street food, funky weekend brunches, live music and DJs sessions, cocktails made with love and a unique atmosphere.
Address: Pla de Palau, 16, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Neighborhood: El Born
Price Range: €€€€€
Website: mr-robinson.es
Eixampeling Brunch Café
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Eixampeling serve delicious, hearty, high-quality food, presented in a light-hearted, upbeat way. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
Address: Carrer de la Diputació, 158, 08015 Barcelona
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Website: eixampeling.com
Alsur Café
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Alsur Café has a wonderful terrace on Passeig de Picasso, beside the Parc de la Ciutadella. A local favorite with its cozy, laid back atmposphere, Alsur offers an impressive range of bowls, egg dishes, toasts, burritos, waffles and pancakes.
Address: Carrer de la Ribera, 18, 08003 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: El Born
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 937 97 71 72
Web: alsurcafe.com
La Papa Barcelona
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La Papa is situated in a gorgeous minimalist space in L’Esquerra de l’Eixample. They offer a range of healthy, creative and inexpensive brunch dishes.
Address: Carrer d’Aribau, 92, 08036 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: lapapa.es
Cremat 11
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Cremat 11 is situated around the corner from the Picasso Museum and overlooks Plaça de Jaume Sabartés (Sabartés was a close friend of Picasso and also his secretary). Cremat 11 serves a delicious brunch as well as spanish tapas, cocktails, local wines and cava. Don’t miss the passion fruit pancakes and bring an appetite, because the portions are huge! Cremat 11 now has a second location called Cremat Lounge, situated at Carrer de la Diputació, 200 in Eixample.
Address: Carrer Cremat Gran, 11, 08003 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: El Born
Price Range: €€€€€
Phone: 682 03 83 77
Web: cremat11.business.site
Billy Brunch
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Founded in 2018 by Blaise Thorens, Billy Brunch serves breakfast all day every day. The menu includes the classics and a good selection of alternative options such as the vegan oat pancakes with syrup and fruit. Open 365 days a year.
Address: Carrer de Bailèn, 115, 08009 Barcelona | View Map
Neighborhood: Eixample
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: billybrunch.com
Milk Bar & Bistro
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Founded in 2005, Milk Bar is a brunch pioneer in the city of Barcelona. The Gothic Quarter hotspot serves locally sourced produce, free range eggs, craft beers and a wide array of cocktails including bloody marys, mimosas, mojitos and caipirinhas.
Address: Carrer d’en Gignàs, 21, 08002 | View Map
Neighborhood: Gothic Quarter
Price Range: €€€€€
Web: milkbarcelona.com
FAQ
Lilo Cafe offers a 2 course bottomless brunch with unlimited mimosas for €25. Belushi’s also offers a bottomless brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00 for €20.
Cecconi’s in the Barcelona Soho House, Hotel Casa Fuster and Doppietta all have impressive brunches buffets.
The brunches at Böl and Flax & Kale are especially healthy.
Faire Brunch has a vegan and vegetarian menu. At EatMyTrip most of the menu is vegetarian. Vegan and gluten free options are always present also. Eqvilibrivm Cafe specializes in a plant based brunch.
Dan got the Barcelona bug more than 10 years ago and loves to write about the city’s history, culture, food and events. Other interests include travel, photography and hiking.