Top 10 Cafés
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1. Laie Llibreria Cafè
A cultural meeting place with a lively atmosphere, airy terrace and foreign newspapers. There’s an excellent set lunch and live jazz (Mar–May: Tue).
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2. Cafè del Centre
Said to be the oldest café in the Eixample, with dark wooden interiors that have not changed for a century. An unpretentious and authentic spot for a quiet coffee.
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3. Casa Alfonso
This classy café has been in business since 1929. Arguably the best pernil (serrano ham) in the city.
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4. La Botiga del Te i Cafè
A specialist café with more than 50 types of tea and coffee.
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5. La Table du Pain
A great place for an economical breakfast. Delicious cup-cakes and muffins served with home-made jam and butter.
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6. Bar Paris
Chaotic and lively, with a sunny terrace, Bar Paris attracts a student crowd. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s ideal for clubbers not ready to go home.
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7. Palace Barcelona
This elegant Modernista hotel is the perfect place for breakfast in the conservatory or afternoon tea in the Grand Hall. It’s thoroughly luxurious, but pricey.
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8. Bauma
A mixed crowd drifts in to read the paper or smoke a Havana cigar with a post-lunch carajillo (coffee and cognac). Excellent coffee.
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9. Mantequería Ravell
A deli-style shop offering incredible breakfasts, including eggs with foie gras, at a huge communal table. Wine and traditional hams and cheeses are also available.
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10. Tragarapid
This newly-opened spot is one of the most chic cafés in town. Up-market tapas and coffee served with style.
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