A historic gem for authentic Barcelona chocolate. Casa Amatler houses what is undoubtedly Barcelona's finest destination for traditional hot chocolate. This exceptional chocolaterie occupies the ground floor of the historic Amatler family residence, whose legacy as Spanish chocolate producers adds profound authenticity to the experience. Located in what was once the servants' kitchen, Faborit chocolate shop and bar transforms this atmospheric space into a portal to the past. The setting perfectly complements their masterfully crafted hot chocolate, prepared using time-honored traditional methods that honor the building's chocolate-making heritage. After exploring the magnificent Casa Amatler, descending to this intimate chocolaterie feels like discovering a delicious secret. The unique ambiance, steeped in history and chocolate tradition, creates an unforgettable experience that satisfies both palate and soul. Essential visit for anyone seeking Barcelona's most authentic chocolate experience in its most...
Read moreRequested a matcha with no sugar and no milk. When I get the matcha it tastes sweet, so I think there must have been a mistake with my order. I go back and ask if they put sugar in. I ask both in English and later in Spanish, they say no. I sit down and start drinking some more, but it really just tastes like sugar. So, I go back to ask to see the packing. Again no one in the cafe understands me, so another customer have to help me translate. When they finally show my the packing I can see it contains more than 50% sugar!? I naturally can’t drink it, but there is no offer to return my money, or any form of apology from any of the staff. For people with medical issues related to sugar, this is very...
Read moreThis is a great place with some seriously good healthy options to choose from. I mainly ate salads that you can design yourself. They give you tasty breadsticks to go with every salad, plus they offer a wide variety of free toppings, oil and spices at one of their counters.
Whenever I was there I could find a place to sit, maybe I was just lucky with the timings, but I didn't have a feeling of it being as touristy as some places get in Barcelona. Strangely, not many tourists notice this cafe as it is hidden inside a building.
I recommend this place to a vegan and a vegeterian, you can get a healthy fresh salad and control what is...
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