You will surely have seen countless cafes and coffee shops in the city. It is always the time to savor a good coffee. A hot latte on a winter Sunday or a cold coffee to take away on a
cold coffee to go
on a hot summer afternoon.
However, although the offer is very large, not everywhere you can enjoy a good coffee in Barcelona.
Some will be very close to where you live or far away, but the idea is that you have options depending on your location, so you can choose where to go to enjoy a delicious coffee.
But before we tell you where you can go for a coffee, it is best to be clear about your tastes and how to order what you really want to taste.
The most requested types of coffees in Barcelona
Black coffee: it is the same espresso or espresso that only has coffee as its main component. In most places if you ask for “un café” they will serve it without accompaniment, but it never hurts to add the word “solo” to make sure you get an espresso.
Cut. There are foreigners, especially Italians, who think that it is a short coffee, “ristretto” … well, it is not … it is a coffee cut with a little milk that can be hot or cold.
Coffee with milk: as its name indicates, it is composed of coffee and milk. It is served in a cup larger than the solo. It is perhaps the most recognized kind of coffee in Barcelona, especially if it is winter.
American coffee: although it is not very popular among coffee drinkers in the city, if you ask for it they will bring you something like a long espresso. An Americano results from adding hot water to the espresso.
Carajillo: coffee with a little alcohol. Usually brandy, rum, whiskey or cream liqueur is added.
Coffee with ice: it is a black coffee to which you will add ice. Ideal for summer.
Where you can enjoy a good coffee in Barcelona
Espai Joliu
Located in Poblenou. It is distinguished for being something like a “plant concept store”, a space where plants and coffee live in harmony.
It has a cozy and pleasant appearance where you can enjoy one of the best coffees in Barcelona. You will definitely want to come back. You can also enjoy delicious breakfasts and buy handicrafts, magazines and many plants.
Address: Carrer Badajoz, 95. Barcelona.
Nomad Everyday
This place is one of the coffee legends of Barcelona. It has Nomad Coffee in Passatge Sert, Nomad Roasters in the Poblenou area and a small place where you can enjoy a good hot coffee or a refreshing cold brew on hot days.
Address: Joaquín Costa, 26. Barcelona.
Hidden Café
At Hidden Café they elaborate their own coffee blends, which has given them a good reputation among specialty coffee lovers. Here you can accompany it with a sponge cake, cake or croissants.
In Hidden you can really have a good coffee in Barcelona.
Address: Carrer Constança corner Déu i Mata.
