Gourmet products local specialties and wines Province Of Barcelona

If you pass by this delicatessen, the wonderful smell that emanates from it will compel you to enter. With a tradition that dates back to 1851, it still retains its original charm, worthy of a museum. Among its products you will find nuts, coffee, tea, cocoa, jams, chocolate, spices and much more. The high quality products are prepared in an artisanal way and make the customers happy. Thanks to its wood-fired oven, the house roasts its own dried fruits, which gives them a unique and incomparable taste!

For lovers of sweetness, this delicious chocolate factory is a place not to be missed. Since 1947, it has been making the lives of Catalans sweeter. It is one of the best places in the city to enjoy a Swiss chocolate. In a quiet atmosphere with large paintings, the waiters in white shirts and bow ties are there to serve you some of their delicious ensaimadas or Catalan creams with a coffee. The perfect place to invite your friends for breakfast or a snack and dip those famous churros in a thick hot chocolate.

How do you beat the heat on a day of sightseeing in Gràcia? By going to the artisanal ice cream shop Tomo II! Its creamy ice creams and sorbet bases, made with the best natural products, will make you melt with pleasure. In front of the window of this shop, the greedy ones will choose a classic vanilla ice cream without sugar, with bitter chocolate or with cheesecake. But, to refresh yourself, prefer watermelon or mojito sorbets. Take your time, as the selection is vast and also includes pancakes and waffles.

Coffee lovers won't want to leave this traditional store! But rest assured, after enjoying a cup of coffee there, you can go home with one of their excellent products. Since 1919, this house has been dedicated to providing the city with the highest quality coffee. The beans, from all over the world, are carefully selected to be roasted to ensure the perfect balance between acidity and bitterness. Courses and tastings of varieties from different origins are regularly organized.

La Colmena has been a gourmet's haunt since 1849! This pastry shop, one of the oldest in Barcelona, deliciously perfumes the Plaza de l'Angel with its caramels, made with essential oils and honey. The pastry chefs of La Colmena will also delight you with their typical Catalan holiday treats, such as panellets with almond powder and pine nuts, prepared for All Saints' Day, or cakes such as Midsummer's Day coca and Christmas tortell . You will love the turrón with crème brûlée!

In Sitges, its silhouette is almost as emblematic of the central square as that of the church bell tower facing it. The shop was founded in 1886 and is now run by the fourth generation of pastry chefs. Located in the centre of the city, near the Cap de Vila square, you can find all the pastries and one of their specialities, a kind of empanada filled with hazelnut praline, but also many other sweets such as sweets or typical products of the city.

Founded in 1929, the Mauri pastry shop is an emblematic place in the Rambla Catalunya, where Barcelona's good society has been enjoying tea for several generations. It is housed in a former queviures (delicatessen) shop whose décor has remained intact with its delicate woodwork, painted ceilings and wonderful counter decorated with biscuits, brioches, chocolates and pastries. In addition to the tea room, you can also have lunch in the restaurant area and stock up in the catering area.

Just a stone's throw from Turó Park, a pleasant garden where you can stroll, this pastry chef is famous for his avant-garde gourmet creations. Acclaimed by the finest gourmets and named the best pastry chef in Spain in 2008, his store is a real spectacle for the senses... and especially for the eyes! Ice creams, chocolates, ultra-sophisticated pastries, and a panettone crowned "best panettone in Spain" in 2017 are displayed in a modern and minimalist decor, like works of art. Very neat packaging, perfect for a gourmet souvenir!

The flower market of Barcelona is located in an imposing building with a metal structure. Very well known and appreciated by the people of Barcelona, you can find all kinds of products in a particularly lively and jovial atmosphere. In addition to flowers, there are fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and one or two stands that offer tasting of Catalan specialties, obviously prepared with fresh ingredients. Stroll around and take a break in one of the market's cafés or restaurants.

The focal point of the city's commercial activity, this impressive metal structure in reddish tones, with modern amenities, opens its doors to thousands of visitors and shoppers every day. This market offers a little bit of everything: food, restaurants, clothing stores, shoe stores and much more! On Sundays, don't miss one of its most interesting activities: the book market. Long rows of new and used books attract passersby who come in search of hidden treasures.

It is simply the best bakery in town! Everything is delicious: the bread, the pastries, the fruit tarts... Located in the market square of La Barceloneta, this forn has been run since 2007 by Anna Bellsolà, fourth generation of a family of bakers from Girona. It has been so successful that it has opened many other locations in the city, so you'll never be caught off guard! It is an excellent option for a lunch on the go with a variety of sandwiches, pizzas, etc.

Delicious desserts, cookies, cakes and sweets from convents and monasteries all over the peninsula compel you to stop by the window of this café. In a romantic and discreet atmosphere, the first floor is perfect to treat yourself to a little sweetness before going home. You'll love the basement, with its medieval charm, which once housed a Jewish bath. Ideal for a coffee with a red fruit tartlet or, why not, a glass of wine with an eel in Toledo marzipan.

It was the first place that commercialized the Bouteille bottle milk. The location is very charming. You can buy it, milk, cream, cheese, blanks. Possibility to dine on site. However, success does not make the staff particularly friendly.

It is impossible to miss the countless shops in this Galician family. Zara remains the biggest Spanish commercial success for the last ten years. Young and sport clothing, for men, women and children, at very affordable prices. There are also Zara Home shops.

This warm and friendly restaurant is a great place to share a brunch. The colorful dishes are sure to whet your appetite! From coffee and fresh fruit juices to eggs Benedict and huge salads, everything is designed for the pleasure of taste, without giving up on healthy eating. The delicious desserts and smoothies are perfect for a break with friends. Vegetarian and vegan options are also on the menu.

The Bertran family has owned this warmly flavored bakery since 1979. Their traditional breads, fresh from the oven, are always appreciated for morning coffee. In the window, the pastries and pastries invite you to take a break. Try the famous cocas or the delicious chocolate and cream ensaimadas. On the spot or to go, don't forget to order their famous mini croissants or a brioche bread. You can also taste their products before choosing the ones you like best.

Despite an aging structure, this market in the heart of Gràcia perfectly illustrates the spirit and life of the district. There are plenty of ham, cheese and cold meats. Atmosphere 100% local.

To bring back a few Catalan or Spanish bottles, this bodega very close to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is an indispensable stopover. Founded in 1932, it is now run by the third generation of the same family. Today, Vila Viniteca is the exclusive representative of some of the best wineries in Spain. In the shop, you will find thousands of references among wines and liqueurs: let one of the sales staff advise you, the service is always perfect!

Founded in 1912, El Tio Che is an institution in Poble Nou. The family that opened it came from Alicante, with the intention of embarking on a trip to Argentina. To afford the trip, its members began selling horchata on the street and eventually decided to stay. Today, the fourth generation continues the tradition, offering horchatas, ice cream, granites and turróns made by hand. Very pleasant terrace where, in summer, you can enjoy the different horchatas with lemon, coffee, chocolate or sugar-free!