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CAFÉS
off the blocks in this revamped part of the neighbourhood, and still perhaps the best, plonk-
ing thrift-shop chairs and tables beneath exposed pipes and girders and coming up with
something cute, cosy, mellow and arty. There's breakfast, sandwiches and tapas to share.
Mon-Fri 8.30am-11pm (Fri until 2am), Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-11.45pm.
Federal
c/del Parlament 39 931 873 607,
federalcafe.es
; Sant Antoni;
map
.
Sun
brunch is the hottest ticket in town at this effortlessly cool café, squished into a corner town-
housewithagreatlittleroofgardenontop.Australianownershaveimportedtheirownfunky
vibe, so whether you're looking for a flat white and French toast, a bacon butty and a glass
of New Zealand Sauv Blanc or a dandelion soy latte, you can guarantee that there's nowhere
else quite like this in Barcelona.
Tues-Thurs 8am-midnight, Fri 8am-1am, Sat 9am-1am,
Sun 9am-5.30pm.
GranjaM.Viader
c/d'en Xuclà 4-6 933 183 486,
granjaviader.cat
; Liceu;
map
.
The
oldest traditional
granja
(milk bar) in town is tucked away down a narrow alley just off c/del
Carme, with a pavement plaque outside for services to the city. The original owner, Sr. Viad-
er,wastheproudinventorof“Cacaolat” (apopularchocolate drink),butforatasteoftheold
days you could also try
mel i mató
(curd cheese and honey) or
llet Mallorquina
(fresh milk
with cinnamon and lemon rind).
Mon-Sat 9am-1.15pm & 5-9.15pm.
El Jardí
c/de l'Hospital 56 933 291 550,
eljardibarcelona.es
; Liceu;
map
.
The
“gardenbar”,hiddenintheelegantcourtyardoftheGothicHospitaldelaSantaCreuisareal
away-from-the-bustle find.There'sayear-roundcovered deckofferingdrinks,snacks, salads
and sandwiches during the day, plus tasting menus and a changing list of tapas.
Mon-Fri
10am-midnight, Sat & Sun 10am-12.30am.
corner of a quiet square, this tiny café and
terrassa
is popular with parents who come to
let their kids play in the adjacent playground. There's muesli, Greek yoghurt and toast and
jam for early birds, while later in the day sandwiches, tapas and assorted
platos del día
are on offer - hummus and bread, vegetable quiche, couscous or pasta, for example.
Daily
9am-midnight; closed two weeks Dec/Jan.
cause there isn't one. Instead, this cheery stand-up counter across from the Hospital de la
Santa Creu dispenses juices, shakes, beer and sandwiches to passing punters. The lucky ones
grab a table over the road in the shady little square.
Daily 10am-midnight, June-Sept until
1am.
