Barcelona is firmly on the culinary map for its incredible food scene. Among the many foodie delights to be found in this vibrant city are its excellent bakeries, offering a wide selection of breads, pastries and sweet treats. From classic Catalan pastries to modern and innovative culinary creations, the city has all bakery bases covered. Whether you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or to get your hands on a perfectly baked loaf of artisanal bread, read on for a rundown of Barcelona’s best bakeries and where to find them:
Baluard
Baluard is a renowned Barcelona bakery, originally opened over 50 years ago in the Barceloneta neighbourhood, just steps away from the Mediterranean Sea. The bakery has become a local staple, branching out to further locations across the city. Baluard’s commitment to using high-quality ingredients and traditional baking techniques has earned it a reputation as one of the best bakeries in Barcelona. Baluard offers a wide variety of artisanal breads, including sourdough, ciabatta, and whole grain loaves. In addition to bread, you’ll also find a selection of delicious pastries and cakes, such as croissants, ensaimadas, and fruit tarts.
Where to find it: Multiple locations, listed here.
Origo
Origo was founded with a commitment to environmental sustainability at its heart. It’s the only bakery in Barcelona to exclusively use ancient grains and organic ingredients in all of its recipes. A visit to Origo is a visual delight as well as a culinary treat. Behind the laden bakery counter, glass panels allow you to see through to the bakery behind and watch sourdough loaves being freshly baked each day. The sourdough rye bread is a must try for loaf lovers with a perfect combination of chewy crust and fluffy soft centre. If sweet treats are more your thing, the cookies here are not to be missed.
Where to find it: Carrer de Milà i Fontanals, 9, 08012
Funky Bakers
Funky Bakers is a bakery and cafe with 3 locations across Barcelona. The bakery offers a wide selection of artisanal breads, including sourdough, rye, and multigrain loaves. Funky Bakers also offers a variety of pastries, cakes, and cookies, all made with organic and locally-sourced ingredients. The cafe is a popular spot for brunch and coffee, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere and a delicious menu centred around their baked goods.
Where to find it: Bakery: Passeig del Born 10, Deli: C/Diputació 347 , Cafe: C/Bailèn 61
Cloudstreet Bakery
Cloudstreet Bakery has earned a reputation as one of Barcelona’s best bakeries through its dedicated commitment to quality. Focusing on natural ingredients and traditional baking methods, Cloudstreet’s philosophy is to offer artisanal breads and pastries of the highest quality at an affordable price. The menu is deliberately concise with this in mind – choosing to keep the focus on a core range of products baked to perfection, rather than an endless array of options. Everything at Cloudstreet Bakery centres on organic flours, local producers and fresh and seasonal products, with no chemicals and additives. The original Sant Antoni location stocks a range of artisanal breads and pastries to go. The Fluvià cafe is a popular brunch and coffee spot to sit in and savour their baked goods.
Where to find it: Bakery: C/ del Rosselló, 112, 08036 , Cafe: C/ de Fluvià, 113 08019
Oz
Oz Natural Bakery is a fairly new addition to the Barcelona bakery scene with an impressive baking history behind it. Oz was founded by two dedicated bread lovers who branched out on their own after years of supplying their bread to established Barcelona restaurants. The bakery was opened as a dedicated space to serve and celebrate their bread. The philosophy here is on baking bread without artificial and over processed ingredients, and with natural, environmentally friendly and artisanal ingredients. So, you wont find chemicals and additives in Oz’s bread, but instead will find loaves baked with sourdough, organic flour and plenty of passion. The bright and airy cafe is a pleasant space to relax and savour their baked goods, or you can pick up items to go, or even order ahead online to collect.
Where to find it: C/ d’Amigó, 37, 08021
Boulangerie Mayer
Boulangerie Mayer is an excellent French bakery, originally established in the Gracia neighbourhood, now with locations across the city. If you’re looking to get your hands on a quintessential French croissant in Barcelona, this is the bakey for you. Everything here is made following traditional French techniques, following the example of its founder Eric Mayer, who trained at culinary school in France and previously ran a popular Parisian bakery before setting up in Barcelona. Along with their famous croissants, you’ll find expertly baked french baguettes and breads, sweet pastries, eclairs and showstopping cakes in mini and family sizes.
Where to find it: Carrer Diluvi, 11, 08012 , Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 122 08001 , Carrer D’Andrea Doria, 18 08003 , Trav. de les Corts, 303 08029 , Rambla de Poble Nou, 36 08005 , Carrer Major de Sarrià, 43 08017
Foix de Sarrià
Pastisseria Foix de Sarria is a family-run bakery that has been around since 1886. Their breads and pastries have stood the test of time and become an established favourite in the city. They offer a wide range of pastries, cakes, and bread, all made with natural ingredients and traditional methods. Their coca de llardons, a traditional Catalan pastry made with pork cracklings, is especially popular.
Where to find it: Major de Sarrià, 57, Plaça de Sarrià, 12-13, Major de Sarrià, 55
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