Beyond the Desk: A Curated Guide to Valencia's Work-Friendly Cafés (Part 1)

In Valencia, a city that lives outdoors, finding a spot where specialty coffee and a focused workspace coexist is an art form. Here's our guide to some of the best.

Beyond the crowded squares of the Gothic Quarter and El Born are some of Barcelona's best coffee shops. From a roastery tucked inside a hidden pedestrian passage to an artistic 'hole-in-the-wall,' these are our 4 favorite spots for high-quality coffee in the old city.

Valencia's food scene is thriving, and the specialty coffee movement is growing right alongside it. We've spent countless hours exploring the city, and the very best cafés deliver on two promises: exceptional specialty coffee and a delicious, creative food menu.

Fresh cafés, new openings, and must-try specialty coffee spots for your next coffee break

València’s heart, El Carmen is a blend of urban creativity, street art and beautiful gothic architecture. In these narrow streets you’ll find some very good coffee places and cafés. Here’s our guide to some of the best—

The first part in our series of the best specialty coffee in Barcelona

Barcelona's Eixample is an huge, sprawling district that is both conventional and beautiful. The wide avenues and grid like design are unique characteristics that blend modern thinking with classic modernista architecture. It's home to many of the city's most impressive structures including Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. It's also home to some of the best specialty coffee shops and cafés in Barcelona.

Barcelona is a city renowned for beautiful architecture and design. We highlight some of the best Barcelona based coffee roasters utilising minimalist design and beautiful typography for their coffee bean packaging. These are not only exceptional coffees, they’ll look great in any coffee lovers collection.

Gràcia with its lively plazas and narrow streets has some of the best specialty coffee shops in Barcelona. It has a unique atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the city and we love exploring this neighbourhood, coffee in hand. Many of the cafés and coffee shops here support local coffee roasters and represent the best that Barcelona has to offer. Here’s three recommendations to get you started.