The Hottest Barcelona Brunch Spots

By Natalee Riedel

The menu here is nothing short of amazing, in every aspect. Meals are large and prices are reasonable. The child of Cup & Cake, Brunch & Cake blend together the sweet and the savoury in a fascinating and melodic method. Here anything is possible and everything is colourful. Each meal uses a combination of flavours that will satisfy all of your cravings at once. Not to mention the Instagram worthy presentation and nice coffee and cake selection. Their philosophy revolves around using the best ingredients to create the best meals – from matcha pancakes, açai bowls, paleo peanut butter charcoal lattes to avocado everything! Yum. Good luck deciding what to order as you watch the dishes roll out at this awe-inspiring restaurant.

Interesting, delicious and nutritious – Who said healthy food was boring?! Creator and healthy food innovator Teresa Carlos’ modern recipes are always well crafted. Artisan clean eating restaurants are taking over Barcelona and Flax & Kale is the master of flexatarian food. Flax & Kale’s menu is 80% plant based, with a 20% portion of oily fish options. The emphasis here is on nutrition, sustainability and taste. All boxes are ticked. The space is bright and thoughtfully designed with an edible rooftop garden, which is great to sit at during the warmer months. The juice selection is ample, and as it has been cold pressed unlike majority of other fresh juices in Barcelona, it retains all of its vitamins and minerals! Yay. Try the turmeric cheesecake alongside a latte for desert!

Brunch with a Brazilian twist! Tucked away in Barceloneta, this charming restaurant is Tapioca heaven. A commonly eaten food in South America, here is the low down on Tapioca… It is dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, preservatives free and an excellent substitute for bread. Guilt free and tasty. La Carioca is co run by two Brazilian chicas who have a focus on using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. The duo have created a cosy space, with an inviting and friendly atmosphere. The main star here is the range of sweet and savory mouth-watering crunchy crepes. As well as tapioca pancakes, pan de queso (cheese bread), smoothies and acai bowls. You can even indulge in a breakfast mimosa. Yes please.