Having brunch in Barcelona has become a tradition, especially for those who call themselves foodies. Do you know where the best ones are?
The trend of having brunch in Barcelona has arrived to stay. In fact, it is the perfect excuse for bed lovers since you don’t have to think if you either have breakfast or lunch. La Rambla and its surroundings are a good area to enjoy this American invention that has saved us from so many hangovers. These are some of the best places to enjoy it. Are we missing one?
1. Caravelle
Address: carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 31
Price: between € 15 and € 20
It is between La Rambla and the MACBA museum, which allows you to enjoy a good walk and get hungry. Every weekend, locals and (especially) foreigners gather around their wooden tables to enjoy a good brunch in Barcelona. If you like to mix sweet and savory dishes, this is your place. Here you can order from baked eggs with crème fraîche to plums with vanilla or chicken sandwich with baked cilantro.
2. Marmalade
Address: carrer de la Riera Alta, 4-6
Price: € 20 – € 25
Eating hamburger at twelve P.M? Yes, you can. Its brunch must-have are classic Benedict eggs (toasted ciabatta with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce), Morning Glory (toast with Greek yogurt, berries and cinnamon syrup) or Popeye’s punch smoothie (spinach, orange juice, banana). However, they are experts in elaborating hamburgers with veal meat. Hence, you cannot miss their Nurse Jackie (goat cheese, piquillo peppers and crunchy onions) or Triple Whammy (bacon, cheddar and fried egg).
3. Trópico
Address: carrer del Marquès de Barberà , 24
Price: € 15 – € 20
They are described as a world tour through the tropics. That is, through the cuisine of countries such as Brazil, Venezuela, India, Sudan, Ethiopia or Malaysia. Prepare your taste buds because it serves one of the richest brunches in Barcelona. You can order arepas in the Caribbean style, huevos rancheros with chipotle, typical Maghreb crepes or the typical pancakes with maple syrup. If you want to have an exotic experience, this is your place.
4. Milk Bar and Bistro
Address: carrer d’en Gignà s, 21
Price: € 25 -30 €
This eye-catching restaurant outstands for its decoration. That means they mix from colorful poufs to asymmetrical sofas. All this chaired by a chandelier lamp that could well have belonged to your grandmother. Its Recovery Brunch, as the name suggests, is perfect to get well after a party night. It offers smoothies, Benedictine eggs, hamburgers … By the way, their tip is accompanying the dishes with a Bloody Mary. As Motorhëad singer Lemmy Kilmister said, “Hangovers are for those who stop drinking.”
5. Enkel Barcelona
Address: Baixada de Sant Miquel, 6
Approximate price: € 15 – € 20
If you liked the OMA Bistró restaurant (Consell de Cent, 227), you cannot miss Enkel. It opened a few months ago, so it’s time to enjoy it before it becomes too famous. They work with proximity products, trying to make the taste of their proposals as homemade as possible. On their brunch menu you can find Shakshuka (eggs in a casserole, onion, tomato, pepper and cilantro), spicy Hoppers (pancake with fried eggs, onion curry, sautéed coconut, minced chili), porridge or vegetarian toast.
6. Flax and Kale
Address: carrer dels Tallers, 74b
Address: € 20 – € 30
It opened a while ago as the first happy flexiterian restaurant (flexible vegetarians) in Barcelona. Since then, it has attracted lots of foodies and veggie lovers. Its aim is make you enjoy the pleasure of eating and living. What’s more, their slogan is: eat better, be happy and live longer. That’s why they work with local ingredients and homemade recipes. Its renowned brunch menu includes homemade pancakes (with red quinoa, free range eggs, blueberry soy yogurt and maple syrup), Salmon mini burgers (borsch, baked sweet potato or Alaskan salmon) or their varied bowls.
7. Picnic Restaurant
Adress: carrer del Comerç, 1
Price: 20€-25€
It is mainly known for its brunch, although its other menus will not leave you indifferent either. His approach to home cooking with a gourmet touch gives rise to proposals such as quinoa croquettes, pork chilaquiles marinated with poached egg, Israeli cous-cous or strawberry crumble with vanilla ice cream.
