Best places for brunch in Barcelona

Eat My Trip is one of the hottest breakfast spots in town, serving up sweet and savoury all-day delights. Sample ‘American waffles’ (which happen to be both sweet and savoury) or an amazing ‘Guacascramble’ that also includes salmon tartare. Try eggs Benedict with a Thai touch (panang sauce), salad bowls and smoothie bowls, and homemade desserts. To drink, try one of their special lattes. 

You’re in good hands at Solc, where vegetables come from its own garden in Maresme, its meats from local producers, and its fish from Barcelona’s fish market. But the brunch is something special, featuring dishes and flavours from the early 20th century with modern techniques. It’s €65 per adult, €23 for kids, every Sunday from 12:30 to 16:30. You won’t regret it. 

Don’t be fooled by the unassuming decor at Auto Rosellon. The keep it simple and they make great food. As part of their excellent brunch menu, you might choose the Nordic scrambled eggs with cured salmon, crème fraîche and dill (all the egg dishes are out of this world, and all made with organic eggs), or maybe you’re in the mood for a bowl of granola with home-made Greek yogurt and organic fruit, or perhaps some toast with home-made jam. If you’re feeling frisky, get a brunchy cocktail, like a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Kir Royale or Bellini. This is quality food with an eco-friendly attitude.

Federal Cafè is done up in a style befitting the trendiest, most cosmopolitan of cities. Natural light, tasteful decor, good music, fast and friendly service, and a menu specialising in breakfasts that can resuscitate you after a night of overdoing it: juices and smoothies, eggs and sausages, fruit and sandwiches... Federal was one of the pioneers on the brunch scene in Barcelona, and it’s still living up to and surpassing expectations.

Fat Schmuck started as a bar but is now serves up a delicious American brunch with southern influences, from two guys that constantly find themselves at the top of best bars list. Here you’ll find a private terrace, vintage interiors and a late 80s gangsta-rap soundtrack. Their famous waffles with fried chicken, or pancakes with shredded duck confit and hoisin sauce, are like their cocktails: top-notch, with a touch of brilliance and reasonable prices.

Specialising in brunch, Can Dendê serves up four different versions of eggs Benedict, sweet or savoury pancakes, and deli items for lunch that are simple yet exquisitely made, like pulled pork sandwiches with pork that’s marinated for hours before it’s grilled. You’ll also find a few Brazilian dishes from chef Patricia Leona’s country of origin.

Dopietta is right next to Benzina, one of the best – and coolest – Italian spots in Barcelona, and they're under the same ownership. Dopietta is an updated version of the ‘salumeria’, the Italian delicatessen shop, featuring cheeses and cold cuts (some of them homemade!). On weekends, you'll find their version of brunch, which could be seen as a spin-off of the Italian aperitivo served at midday. Every Saturday and Sunday there’s a buffet of cold cuts, pastas and an aperitif cocktail. We know what you’re thinking, but it’s brunch, okay? Because they say so. 

The offering at Flaherty’s isn’t a brunch per se, but they’ve got some breakfast items on the menu served until 3pm every day and some served until 7pm for those who get a late start. Your traditional Irish breakfast includes Irish bacon and sausages, a fried egg, baked beans, black pudding, hash browns, grilled mushrooms, white pudding, slow-roasted tomatoes and toast. And that is all for less than a tenner! There are also creative vegetarian and vegan options (meaning they don’t just scrape off the meat!). Until 3pm you can get eggs Benedict, chorizo baked eggs, sweet and savoury waffle, and more. 

Ugot (which means ‘cakes’ in Hebrew) owner Adi Nachson is proud that her ‘bruncherie’ has grown without losing its heart and soul. Now serving some of the best eggs in Barcelona, Ugot offers five versions of eggs Benedict – the ones atop shredded pork and their version of French toast are heavenly – and five other hearty options. Other featured options include omelettes and soups, and you can also get tapas, salads, burgers, and cakes that are out of this world.

The concept was to serve breakfast all day but gear the idea toward locals. And so they’ve become a staple in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood, with even the grannies having learnt to order pancakes with their cup of ‘suizo’ chocolate. The menu can make you dizzy, featuring pretty much everything you can imagine served in a diner, using local Catalan products. We’re still dreaming about the Manchito’s tail: their version of French toast with scrambled egg and cheddar, and ridiculously crispy bacon. Take your time drooling over the pancake menu – there are nearly a dozen and a half types to choose from.

Picnic’s brunch is already known as the best place to recover from a night out on the town with its eggs Benedict and an ace cocktail selection. Since Tara and Jaime opened the space in the first half of the 2000s, the tradition of an American-style brunch has become a favourite in Barcelona, and you can dig into other scrumptious fare like pancakes or huevos rancheros as well. Plus, outside of brunch and depending on the season, you can gobble up dishes such as pork ribs with mashed potatoes, a New Orleans–inspired gumbo, or lighter options like ceviche. 

Three friends who graduated in philosophy, journalism and art history have turned a corner bar into a delicious miniature restaurant, where they rework and update classic dishes from Basque and Galician cuisine. Stop by on Saturday mornings and try their brunch menu, which includes toast and home-made jam that has become a reason to make the pilgrimage.

Green Vita is exactly what you‘d expect: no processed foods, artificial additives or frying, just real, fresh, whole, and organic ingredients. For brunch, tuck into eggs, potatoes and truffled mushrooms, Korean tacos, salads and more. To drink, grab a fresh juice or a smoothie, and a very nice coffee. If you‘ve been over-indulging somewhat, this is the spot you need. 

You’ve got to respect this powerhouse that opened in 2005 as one of the city’s brunch pioneers and has never lowered its standards. They serve brunch every day of the week from 9am to 4.30pm, and the impressive repertoire includes four different versions of eggs Benedict, bagels, a selection of pancakes, Turkish eggs, chorizo hash, huevos rancheros, gourmet burgers and more. Plus, you are sitting in a bar, so don’t forget to order a brunch cocktail. And if you’re not feeling up for that, try a smoothie.

Trópico was made famous for its beautiful, light-filled space, but now people have caught on to its brunch offering. Here you’ll find everything from impeccable eggs benedict and pancakes to huevos rancheros and açaí na tigela, a Brazilian bowl with hearts of palm ice cream, fruit, chia and homemade granola. Our favourite? The arepas stuffed with huevos pericos (scrambled eggs with tomato, onion and mozzarella) and avocado. 

The duo from Australia and England who own this minimalist place define it as a gastropub. Here you can find delicious and original recipes with British, Italian and Catalan influences. They serve up good breakfasts in sweet or savoury options, as well as imaginative dishes like the American-style fried rabbit. There are excellent home-made desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. And really, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, from confit ribs grilled over low heat to the now-ubiquitous healthy poke bowls packed with raw fish and 10,000 other ingredients.

Barcino Food takes its speciality (brunch) very seriously. There aren’t many brunch restaurants in Barcelona that operate every day of the week, but this spot is committed to the cause. Find acai bowls and yogurt with fruit and granola, burgers, bagels and eggs benedict, and don’t sleep on the homemade pastries. Oh, and try a ‘poptail’, a fusion of cocktail and popsicle (can be alcoholic or not).