Best Barcelona Sweet Treats And Where To Find Them
If you’re heading to Barcelona and are the kind of person who has an insatiable sweet tooth then you’re in luck – it’s not just paella and calçots which make the city’s gastronomic scene one of the finest in Europe. The Catalan capital is a great place to seek out a number of sweet treats, from traditional nougat known as turron, to fresh doughnuts topped with the wildest flavours you can think of. Here’s our guide to where to find the finest sugary delights in the city.
Horchata at Sirvent
Ice Cream Parlour, Candy Store, Spanish
Ice Cream at Rocambolesc
Ice Cream Parlour, Restaurant, Ice Cream, Spanish
Doughnuts at La Donutería
Bakery, Pastelaria, Spanish, Pastries
If the thought of fresh, fluffy doughnuts smothered with naughty icings and toppings has got you watering at the mouth then you’ll be pleased to know that La Donutería in Sant Antoni is home to just this sort of sweet treat. This independently-owned doughnut bakery produces fresh doughnuts every day that you can watch in the making from the store windows. The choice of topping changes on a regular basis and defies all expectations –matcha tea with mango, apricot and pistachio, pumpkin and pecan nut to name just a few. These bad boys are so fresh and light that they would nearly you make you forget they were naughty…
Churros con Chocolate at Churrería San Roman
Patisserie at Pastelería Escribà
Patisserie, Cafe, Coffee, Vegetarian, Pastries