Brew coffee makes our list for the best specialty coffee in Barcelona. Here’s why… This cafe is picking up every award going at the time of writing. They’ve just won best cafe and best barista in the 2023 bcn coffee awards. With this kind of prestige this already popular spot is going be even more popular in 2024. Aside from the awards this is a genuine place with friendly baristas. There’s always a nice atmosphere with people enjoying coffee, chatting, working on laptops and writing in notebooks. On the times we’ve visited, the coffee has always been excellent and we recommend the iced latte with oat milk and their espresso. They aren’t a coffee roaster so they have a curated selection of roasters they use from local and international roasters. They also have a great terrace at the front to chill with your favourite bevvy. It’s located in Fort Pienc so Arc de Triomf is very close by and Barcelona’s biggest green space Ciutadela Park is only 10 minutes away. 🥇Award winning 🌴Good atmosphere 💻 Work friendly ☀️Terrace seating Espresso Machine: La Marzocco Coffee Roaster: Brew Coffee Vegan Milk: Oat Other Food & Drink: Sandwiches, pastries... Instagram: @brewcoffeebcn
Located in Tetuan/Fort Pienc, Noah’s Coffee serves Slowmov coffee prepared by skilled baristas. It's a serene place to unwind and enjoy your coffee, offering plenty of space and tables for work if you bring your laptop. The ambiance is charming, providing a relaxed setting for coffee enthusiasts. During our visit, we tried an iced coffee with oat milk and an espresso, both showing the café's dedication to quality. For a relaxed coffee experience with ample space to work in Tetuan/Fort Pienc, this café stands out, offering great coffee and a comfortable environment. Espresso Machine: La Marzocco Linea Classic S Coffee Roaster: Slowmov Vegan Milk: Oat Other Food & Drink: Pastries, sandwiches Instagram: @coffee.noahs
Situated in Fort Pienc, Three Marks Coffee stands out as one of Barcelona's renowned specialty coffee stores. On the corner of a bustling street, it's perpetually buzzing, cherished by locals and tourists alike for its vibrant ambiance. Noteworthy for roasting their own coffee, Three Marks supplies several locations across the city, promising a unique coffee experience marked by the baristas' evident dedication. The café boasts indoor seating across two levels and offers outdoor tables, perfect for relishing your coffee amid the lively Barcelona streetscape. With its sleek modernist design and branding, Three Marks offers a delightful coffee experience, embodying simplicity and style.
By Natalie Zhu · December 22, 2025
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.