{"id":1189,"date":"2017-10-14T18:42:33","date_gmt":"2017-10-14T16:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=1189"},"modified":"2022-05-09T22:31:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T22:31:38","slug":"chocolate-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/chocolate-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona for the Chocolate Obsessed"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post was originally posted on March 23, 2015 and was updated on October 14, 2017. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Barcelona’s got a thing for chocolate, and chocolate treats in all different forms can be found all over the city.<\/h3>\n

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We love nothing more than a classic suizos,<\/em>\u00a0which are cups of delicious hot chocolate drinks with a dollop of cream atop to start our day! The chocolate in Barcelona is so good that we even have a beautiful, boutique-like emporiums of all things cacao! Yes, a full-on museum dedicated to everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure, read our guide to discover all about\u00a0chocolate in Barcelona!<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO<\/strong>: Our Top Picks for the Best Hot Chocolate in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Fargas: A Barcelona Classic<\/h2>\n

One of the city’s oldest chocolate shops<\/a>, Fargas has been operating since 1827 on the same corner of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter<\/a>, even using the same stone grinder since to mill their chocolate. As you can imagine, the scent inside the shop is intoxicating. Decisions won’t be easy here, but let us recommend the cat\u00e0nies. <\/i>These are\u00a0roasted Marcona almonds coated in caramel and white chocolate and then dusted with cocoa powder. These treats come from nearby Vilafranca de Penedes\u2014try eating\u00a0just one!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Carrer del Pi, 16<\/em><\/p>\n

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We love these after-dinner almond chocolate treats!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cacao Sampaka: A Treat for the Senses<\/h2>\n

Cacao Sampaka<\/a> is another grand chocolate institution in Barcelona. It was opened in part by none other than pastry chef Albert Adria, half of the famous brotherly duo that makes up a big part of Barcelona’s exciting gastronomic scene. Cacao Sampaka is a beautiful shop as well as a cafe. Go for sampling menus of bonbons or ice cream. Why not grab some unique gifts or souvenirs<\/a> like chocolate bars infused with anchovies or vinegar while you’re there?<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Carrer del Consell de Cent, 292<\/em><\/p>\n

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Brunells Pastisseria: A Hidden Gem in the Born<\/h2>\n

This neighborhood gem is rumored to have one of the oldest functioning ovens in the city, now over 100 years old! Each morning you will find a whole host of delicious cakes, bakes and of course chocolate<\/a>\u2014expertly, and of course, lovingly prepared by the team of bakers.<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Carrer de la Princesa, 22<\/em><\/p>\n

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One of our favorite bakers hards at work! Photo Credit: Misty Barker<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bombons Blasi: Gourmet at its Finest<\/h2>\n

Four generations of family recipes and over 200 specialties of bonbons means that Bombons Blasi<\/a> makes some seriously good chocolate. Go for their famous\u00a0bomb\u00f3 vencia,\u00a0<\/em>a\u00a0dark chocolate filled with mascarpone and a red fruit marmalade\u2014it’s to die for!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Carrer Alfons XII, 26<\/em><\/p>\n

Granja M. Viader: More than Chocolate<\/h2>\n

There is so much to love about Granja M. Viader<\/a>. Tucked away on a small street right off La Rambla, it’s no wonder why there is always a line outside before they even open. Think Catalan-style<\/a> old-fashioned diner, serving delicious\u00a0suizos<\/em>\u00a0and an assortment of pastries for dipping. The family behind the business also invented Cacaolat<\/a>, the Spanish chocolate milk. Have a quick look at the video below to see it in all of its deliciousness.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Carrer del Xucl\u00e0, 4-6<\/em><\/p>\n