Brunch and specialty coffee in Barcelona

Barcelona brunch has stopped being flavorless pancakes with syrup. The generation of specialty cafes that opened between 2015 and 2020 brought honest cooking: toast with good bread, locally-sourced eggs, pastries that change every day, and freshly ground coffee that holds up a conversation. This guide gathers the best brunches in the directory, with a note on what to order at each one depending on the time and your hunger.

Best brunches with specialty coffee

We've tested brunches at the most important times (Saturday 11am-1pm and Sunday 11am-2pm) and confirmed table availability. Not all cafes accept reservations, so we've noted which ones do.

When to go

Brunch hours in Barcelona are quite fixed: 10am to 2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday. The trick is in the intermediate window:

• 10am-11am: arrive early, get a table without issue, maximum choice.
• 11am-12pm: starts getting busy but still room.
• 12pm-1pm: peak. If you arrive without a booking, be prepared to wait.
• 1pm-2:30pm: starts emptying, more relaxed vibe.

What to order at each cafe

• At SlowMov: smoked salmon toast with cream cheese and capers (€12). Best with an Ethiopian V60 filter (€5).
• At Three Marks Coffee: eggs Benedict with hollandaise (€14). Perfect with a flat white (€4.50).
• At Morrow: ricotta pancakes with maple syrup and bacon (€12). Pair well with a double espresso (€3.50).
• At Frutas Selectas: açaí bowl with granola and fruit (€10). Ideal with a cold brew (€4.50).

If your priority is coffee rather than food, go before 11am and order just coffee plus a small toast. That way you have time for two coffees without rushing.