{"id":62662,"date":"2016-02-23T11:28:24","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T10:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=62662"},"modified":"2019-10-14T10:02:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T08:02:21","slug":"best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Brew: a Coffee Enthusiast\u2019s Guide to Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you\u2019re in town for a short trip, or planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>longer stay in Barcelona<\/strong><\/a>, sometimes it\u2019s difficult to feel at home until it\u2019s been found: the perfect cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All countries differ in their preferred way of drinking their buzzing pick-me-up, and <strong>Spanish coffee<\/strong> does have it\u2019s own unique style and flavour. Barcelona is no exception, and real coffee enthusiasts may find that the typical brew of their local bar leaves them wanting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It can be argued that the espresso in Italy and France is more well-rounded and embodied, whilst the Spanish equivalent, the <b>cafe solo<\/b>, can seem slightly dry and less textured to the foreigner\u2019s palate. Never fear, because in recent years, a steady crop of trendy, artisanal coffee bars has been sprouting throughout Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this article of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> wants to share this guide to the <strong>coffee scene in Barcelona<\/strong>: the basics to be found at every corner bar, and our recommendations for the more discerning coffee drinkers among you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-order-coffee-in-barcelona-2\/\">How to Order Coffee in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona\/#The_basics\" title=\"The basics\">The basics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona\/#For_the_enthusiasts\" title=\"For the enthusiasts\">For the enthusiasts<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona\/#Satans_Coffee_Corner\" title=\"Satan\u2019s Coffee Corner\">Satan\u2019s Coffee Corner<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona\/#Federal_Cafe\" title=\"Federal Cafe\">Federal Cafe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona\/#Cafes_El_Magnifico\" title=\"Caf\u00e9s El Magnifico\">Caf\u00e9s El Magnifico<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brew-a-coffee-enthusiasts-guide-to-barcelona\/#Central_Cafe\" title=\"Central Cafe\">Central Cafe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_basics\"><\/span>The basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_62779\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/coffee-beans-994806_960_720.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62779\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62779\" class=\"wp-image-62779 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/coffee-beans-994806_960_720-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"roasted coffee beans\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Cafe solo<\/b> is the equivalent of the espresso, a single shot of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-places-to-enjoy-a-coffee-while-you-work-in-barcelona\/\">coffee<\/a>,<\/strong> served in an espresso cup. If you\u2019re feeling the need for a real caffeine hit, a double espresso is a Caf\u00e9 solo doble, or simply \u201cun doble<i>\u201d<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you like your shot of coffee more mellow, something along the lines of the Italian macchiato, or in the States, the Gibraltar, then go for the cortado &#8211; a shot of strong espresso, topped with a little bit of steamed milk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Cafe con leche<\/b> is probably Barcelona\u2019s most consumed coffee drink. Guzzled most often at breakfast time, Cafe con leche, (literally, coffee with milk) as the name suggests, is most similar to the American cafe latte.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Typical in Barcelona, and a great treat on a hot Catalan afternoon, is the <strong>cafe con hielo<\/strong>: an espresso shot poured over a whiskey glass of ice cubes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-brunches-barcelona\/\">The Best Brunches in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_enthusiasts\"><\/span>For the enthusiasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Those who know their <b>Arabicas<\/b> from their <b>Robustas<\/b>, and their medium roast from their dark, will be pleased to explore the recent trend in Barcelona toward quality, artisanal coffee stores. Here are some of our tried and tested favourites:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satans_Coffee_Corner\"><\/span>Satan\u2019s Coffee Corner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Satan&#8217;s coffee Corner<\/strong> is hailed by many as the best coffee in Barcelona. This trendy coffee window was founded by young barista Marcos, who personally chooses and creates his own blends each month from two specially selected origins.\u00a0 (Carrer de l&#8217;Arc de Sant Ramon del Call, 11, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/ciutat-vella\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>neighbourhood of Ciutat Vella<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Federal_Cafe\"><\/span>Federal Cafe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_62778\" style=\"width: 242px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8452733327_ea827eab28_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-62778\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62778\" class=\"wp-image-62778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8452733327_ea827eab28_z-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"blue cup with coffee and foam milk on top, decorated as cat\" width=\"232\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-62778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located a stone\u2019s throw from the Mercat de Sant Antoni, <strong>Federal Cafe<\/strong> is an Australian haven in the middle of Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bringing the highly fine-tuned palate of Australian baristas to Spain, locals and expats alike have fallen for their lovingly crafted flat whites, cappuccinos, and all-day breakfasts.\u00a0 (Carrer del Parlament, 39, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/eixample\/sant-antoni\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>neighbourhood of Sant Antoni<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafes_El_Magnifico\"><\/span>Caf\u00e9s El Magnifico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coffee enthusiasts will love <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cafesmagnifico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Caf\u00e9s El Magnifico<\/strong><\/a>. El Magnifico, where you can buy beans and blends from the world over, have their own on-site roastery, as well as offering the perfect cup of coffee in-house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There\u2019s also a tasting area, where you can sample blends from all over the world. (Carrer de l&#8217;Argenteria, 64, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/ciutat-vella\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>neighbourhood of Ciutat Vella<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Cafe\"><\/span>Central Cafe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re on the move throughout the city and looking for a reliable source of quality caffeine, keep an eye out for <a href=\"https:\/\/es-es.facebook.com\/CentralCafeBarcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Central Cafe<\/strong><\/a>, which has locations popping up all over Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Offering their trademark blend of coffees from five origins, Central Cafe has been converting locals to artisanal coffees since 1997. (Various locations, eg. Carrer del Dr. Fleming, 19, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/sarria-sant-gervasi\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>neighbourhood of Sarria- Sant Gervasi<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you like coffee? 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