Top 10 Places In Barcelona For Churros And Chocolate

The origins of the now ubiquitous churros con chocolate may still be up for debate, but there’s no arguing with the fact that this is one of the most delicious food and drink pairings (if you can even call the thick, hot chocolate a ‘drink’) in Spain. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, these 10 churrerías in Barcelona won’t disappoint.

La Nena

This Gràcia establishment boasts some of the best churros and chocolate in the neighborhood, and with shelves filled with books, cards, and board games, it attracts kids of all ages. This tiny café is always packed, and has a long menu of pastries, drinks, and sandwiches, not to mention gluten-free bread for those travelers who can’t enjoy the delicious fried dough of a churro. If you’re in the mood to gulp your chocolate a la taza(in a mug) while playing a rousing game of ‘UNO’ with friends or family, this is the place for you.

Comaxurros

Food Truck, Pastry Shop, Bakery, Fast Food, Dessert

Comaxurros is the brainchild of Marc Muñoz and Lluís Estrada Canal, and was opened in 2013 right next door to the latter’s famous family pastisseria. Located in Sarrià, this churrería serves their modern take on the centuries-old treat: it can be enjoyed savory or sweet with a number of toppings, alongside perfectly sweetened hot chocolate. The two masterminds behind this café were looking to create the perfect churro, and some believe they have achieved just that. They now have a food truck, so if you’re lucky, you’ll spot their traveling churros.

Granja M. Viader

Cafe, Restaurant, Bar, European

This granja (meaning ‘farm’, and is also the name for older cafés that were authorized to sell milk products) opened in 1870 and is tucked away just behind Las Ramblas on Carrer Xuclà. Since it opened nearly 150 years ago, the menu has continued to expand, as generation after generation have flocked to the café to satisfy their sweet-tooth cravings. The thick chocolate and churros hit the spot after a long day of sight-seeing in the surrounding area of Ciutat Vella.

Churrería J. Argiles

Food Truck, Spanish, Fast Food

This churrería is actually a food truck right outside the Marina metro stop and goes by many names (all based on its convenient location). Whether you’ve just finished running in one of the parks nearby, or are only getting back from the club in time for breakfast, everyone will tell you that these churros are just what you need to refuel.

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Katherine Tolley

Katherine is an American living in Barcelona, Spain and soaking up the sun, culture, and sangria. She enjoys long walks on the beach (really - check out Barceloneta), free Sundays at Barcelona's museums, and all things food related in Spain. She is a celiac living in a gluten filled world and does her best not to eat the fried calamares and pan con tomate while blogging about it at deflouredbaker.com.