Creative cafes
Leisure 25/02/2026
Barcelona has become a top destination for specialty coffee lovers, but what's interesting isn't just the quality. In recent years, spaces have emerged where coffee is the starting point: cafes with a strong identity, designed for leisurely enjoyment and an experience that involves design, music, community, or a different way of understanding everyday life.
If you fancy getting away from the usual, here's a selection of truly creative (and concept-driven) cafes to add to your city tour.
Hidden Coffee Roasters
Carrer de Constança, 3, Barcelona
Carrer de Mallorca, 168, Barcelona
Plaça de la Universitat, 1, Barcelona
Hidden Coffee Roasters is a great example of how coffee can be part of a project with its own unique identity. It started as a roastery and has grown into a space where both the product and the experience are paramount. Its shops combine a clean, contemporary design with a distinctly urban energy, creating a dynamic yet inviting atmosphere that makes you want to linger.
Beyond the coffee itself, what's truly interesting is how they've built a recognizable brand, with personality and consistency across all their spaces. It's the kind of place that perfectly reflects the evolution of coffee in Barcelona: quality, but also style and community.
Tip: Perfect for a quick but convenient stop while exploring the city.
Jaç Hi-Fi Café
Av. Diagonal, 335, Barcelona
Jaç is one of the city's most original concepts because it truly blends coffee and music culture. It's inspired by Japanese "listening bars," where music is attentively listened to and forms an essential part of the experience. Here, it's not just background music, but the very essence of the space.
The warm and meticulously crafted design revolves around a high-fidelity sound system that transforms the atmosphere. Everything invites you to stop, slow down, and savor the moment, turning a coffee break into a much more sensory experience.
Tip: Try to go at a quiet time to enjoy the music calmly.
Nomad Coffee
Passatge Sert, 12, Barcelona
Carrer de Pujades, 95, Barcelona
Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 26, Barcelona
Nomad is one of the key names in Barcelona's specialty coffee scene. More than just a coffee shop, it's a project with a clear commitment to researching and understanding coffee in depth. They work with different extraction methods and pay attention to every detail, from the origin of the beans to how they're served.
The space, understated and unpretentious, reinforces the idea that what matters is the cup. It's a place where you can sense the expertise behind it and where the experience revolves around the product, without distractions.
Tip: If you're unsure, let the barista recommend something and try something out of the ordinary.
Orval Studio
Carrer de Buenaventura Muñoz, 31, Barcelona
Orval Studio is much more than a coffee shop: it's a creative space that serves as a meeting point for people with artistic and cultural interests. Here, coffee coexists with exhibitions, events, and an atmosphere that feels unique from the moment you step inside.
The place has a very special energy, like a studio or workshop, where you want to linger, work, or simply observe. It's one of those places that reflects the most creative and local side of Barcelona.
Tip: Check their Instagram before you go, because they often have changing offers.
SlowMov
Carrer de Neptú, 36, Barcelona
SlowMov proposes a different way of understanding coffee, based on calm and mindful consumption. The project was born with a very clear philosophy: to work with quality coffee, respecting the processes and opting for a more leisurely pace.
The space reflects this idea with a simple and welcoming aesthetic, where everything invites you to linger and take your time. It's not visually striking, but it is in what it conveys: authenticity, coherence, and a more relaxed way to enjoy coffee.
Tip: Ideal for disconnecting from the pace of the city and enjoying your coffee in peace.
Three Marks Coffee
Carrer d'Ausiàs Marc, 151, Barcelona
Three Marks is a great example of how a coffee shop can build a clear and recognizable identity. From the name to the design of the space, everything follows the same style: modern, bright, and meticulously curated, without feeling forced.
Behind it all is a solid specialty coffee project, with its own roasting and attention to detail, but what makes the place special is how it combines quality and aesthetics in a pleasant environment where it is easy to feel comfortable.
Tip: a safe bet if you're looking for a beautiful and peaceful place to take a break.
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A city where coffee is also creativity
Barcelona is full of cafes, but not all of them tell a story. These do: some through music, others through design, others by creating community, or by offering a different way to take a break in the middle of the day.
Discovering them is also a way to experience the city differently, moving away from the touristy areas and getting closer to its more authentic side.
If you stay at Sensation Apartments, you'll be in areas like Sagrada Familia or Gràcia, perfect for exploring on foot and with plenty of great cafes just steps away. It's an easy way to start your day with local activities... and great coffee.
If you fancy getting away from the usual, here's a selection of truly creative (and concept-driven) cafes to add to your city tour.
Hidden Coffee Roasters
Carrer de Constança, 3, Barcelona
Carrer de Mallorca, 168, Barcelona
Plaça de la Universitat, 1, Barcelona
Hidden Coffee Roasters is a great example of how coffee can be part of a project with its own unique identity. It started as a roastery and has grown into a space where both the product and the experience are paramount. Its shops combine a clean, contemporary design with a distinctly urban energy, creating a dynamic yet inviting atmosphere that makes you want to linger.
Beyond the coffee itself, what's truly interesting is how they've built a recognizable brand, with personality and consistency across all their spaces. It's the kind of place that perfectly reflects the evolution of coffee in Barcelona: quality, but also style and community.
Tip: Perfect for a quick but convenient stop while exploring the city.
Jaç Hi-Fi Café
Av. Diagonal, 335, Barcelona
Jaç is one of the city's most original concepts because it truly blends coffee and music culture. It's inspired by Japanese "listening bars," where music is attentively listened to and forms an essential part of the experience. Here, it's not just background music, but the very essence of the space.
The warm and meticulously crafted design revolves around a high-fidelity sound system that transforms the atmosphere. Everything invites you to stop, slow down, and savor the moment, turning a coffee break into a much more sensory experience.
Tip: Try to go at a quiet time to enjoy the music calmly.
Nomad Coffee
Passatge Sert, 12, Barcelona
Carrer de Pujades, 95, Barcelona
Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 26, Barcelona
Nomad is one of the key names in Barcelona's specialty coffee scene. More than just a coffee shop, it's a project with a clear commitment to researching and understanding coffee in depth. They work with different extraction methods and pay attention to every detail, from the origin of the beans to how they're served.
The space, understated and unpretentious, reinforces the idea that what matters is the cup. It's a place where you can sense the expertise behind it and where the experience revolves around the product, without distractions.
Tip: If you're unsure, let the barista recommend something and try something out of the ordinary.
Orval Studio
Carrer de Buenaventura Muñoz, 31, Barcelona
Orval Studio is much more than a coffee shop: it's a creative space that serves as a meeting point for people with artistic and cultural interests. Here, coffee coexists with exhibitions, events, and an atmosphere that feels unique from the moment you step inside.
The place has a very special energy, like a studio or workshop, where you want to linger, work, or simply observe. It's one of those places that reflects the most creative and local side of Barcelona.
Tip: Check their Instagram before you go, because they often have changing offers.
SlowMov
Carrer de Neptú, 36, Barcelona
SlowMov proposes a different way of understanding coffee, based on calm and mindful consumption. The project was born with a very clear philosophy: to work with quality coffee, respecting the processes and opting for a more leisurely pace.
The space reflects this idea with a simple and welcoming aesthetic, where everything invites you to linger and take your time. It's not visually striking, but it is in what it conveys: authenticity, coherence, and a more relaxed way to enjoy coffee.
Tip: Ideal for disconnecting from the pace of the city and enjoying your coffee in peace.
Three Marks Coffee
Carrer d'Ausiàs Marc, 151, Barcelona
Three Marks is a great example of how a coffee shop can build a clear and recognizable identity. From the name to the design of the space, everything follows the same style: modern, bright, and meticulously curated, without feeling forced.
Behind it all is a solid specialty coffee project, with its own roasting and attention to detail, but what makes the place special is how it combines quality and aesthetics in a pleasant environment where it is easy to feel comfortable.
Tip: a safe bet if you're looking for a beautiful and peaceful place to take a break.
A city where coffee is also creativity
Barcelona is full of cafes, but not all of them tell a story. These do: some through music, others through design, others by creating community, or by offering a different way to take a break in the middle of the day.
Discovering them is also a way to experience the city differently, moving away from the touristy areas and getting closer to its more authentic side.
If you stay at Sensation Apartments, you'll be in areas like Sagrada Familia or Gràcia, perfect for exploring on foot and with plenty of great cafes just steps away. It's an easy way to start your day with local activities... and great coffee.
