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La Esquina

Restaurant Cafe Bar Sandwich shop Bar and grill Cafeteria Mediterranean restaurant Tapas bar

Coffees, tortillas, sandwiches & light bites served in an airy cafe with big windows. People often mention coffee, good, breakfast, nice, service, staff, toast, menu, delicious, friendly,


Address

C/ de Bergara, 2, L'Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Website

laesquinabarcelona.com

Contact

+34 937 68 72 42

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: (Father's Day), 8 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (30) good (27) breakfast (22) nice (19) service (19) staff (16) toast (11) menu (11) delicious (11) friendly (10)
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  • 4/5 CM P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best scrambled eggs on toast that I ever ate, very nice flavour. The ham sandwich was also crunchy and nice. Only disappointed in the pancake: expected it to be soft and fluffy, but it was strangely crispy. Very friendly service. We would definitely come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Seb K. 9 months ago on Google
    Really nice staff, but not good food or coffee. My girlfriend got the eggs benedict and parmesan fries, the latter were cold out of the kitchen. I got some gluten-free bread, and bacon (nothing else coeliac-friendly on the menu), both of which were lukewarm on arrival. I also ordered a chai latte, which was just warmish milk with a teabag, so didn't brew into something other than lukewarm slightly flavoured milk. 28€ of disappointment. Looks like a nice place but avoid.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milad E. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice location with amazing coffee and breakfast&brunch. For under €15 you can have a nice breakfast and an amazing coffee before you start your day. Friendly staff, easy menu and everyone understands English. Would recommend and definitely will come back to have another “ Coffee with Milk “.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela X. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent breakfast spot with a ton of seating indoors and a few circular tables outside with umbrellas. The avocado toast I got was tasty, nothing to boast about but also no complaints. I asked for smoked salmon on the side and they were very accommodating and gave me a sizable portion. The staff was friendly and I had no issues with service. Great spot for a larger group size as well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moustapha I. 6 years ago on Google
    A must visit breakfast place! Very good food and coffee, a lot to choose from! The avocado sandwich was amazing and very fresh. Big portions for a small amount of money. Nice service and smiling people :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katy C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was good (not great) and wait staff was lovely. Small well decorated coffee shop that serves a full menu. Good to stop if you don’t have a ton of time but still want to get a good meal. Definitely would recommend for a quick brunch stop. I ordered this egg and cheese sandwich which was yummy but rich and a bit sweet and an oat milk latte (mmmm!)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trevor H. 1 year ago on Google
    What an experience to remember! The best breakfast in barcelona with the best prices, and most fantastic service. Special thanks to Fernando and Ana for making our dining experience. You were both so kind and accommodating. Thank you La Esquina ❤️❤️❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good site (Original) Buenisimo sitio
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Diana C. 5 months ago on Google
    The local changed the concept and nothing is how it was. Nothing about Benedicts, avocado toasts, smoothies and natural juices, or the creative pancakes. This place now is offering an average menu at expensive prices. It’s a pity..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 막저래 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I ordered a toast with the name of the cafe and the ham and cheese were all in there but the amount of sweetness was good and the coffee was delicious (Original) 카페 이름의 토스트를 주문했는데 햄, 치즈만 들어갔는데 은근 양도 많고 맛있었어요~ 커피도 맛있고 분위기도 좋았습니다
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Patrick A. 2 years ago on Google
    Seems to be run under new management since reopening, including new menu. We have been regular guests before and loved the great and fresh food and attentive staff, this has changed unfortunately. You can no longer order fresh eggs (fried or boiled) which is strange and feels like they are using processed and prefrab products

  • 5/5 Morriz 2 years ago on Google
    With a new management this place has encounter a new face of the cuisine with a few new dishes, I tasted the crispy chicken ☀️🥗salad with an incredible taste and an amazing plate, crispy but tender, organized with an incredible decoration, you notice the details when your legs are facing the outside of the plate. Greta job chef! I also tasted the potatoes fries with an incredible decoration you cannot go without tasting it! 🍟 Natural flavours on pure harmony, you can see the quality products, don't forget to taste the quality olive oil on a piece of bread is the best oil I ever tasted.

  • 5/5 Robert G. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Breakfasts we ever had. Do not miss. I recommend a reservation on weekends as well as plenty of time. Service is friendly but not really well organized. Still: Amazing Food.

  • 5/5 Darren O. 1 year ago on Google
    Avocado toast with poached egg was perfect! Service was prompt and attentive.

  • 5/5 Ian F. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow is what I gotta say. Breakfast was great plus the service. I got what seemed to be heavy but really wasn't. The potatoes are fluffed which I've never seen before. Great staff and in a well perfect location.

  • 5/5 Erin B. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoyed a really nice scrambled eggs on toast here, and a really unique tea! It was a white tea with grapefruit, very aromatic and refreshing. The staff were all very friendly and spoke English well. They were a bit busy when we visited so it was hard to get the servers’ attention, but they did their best to accommodate us with the baby stroller and high chair, etc. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and has a pleasant atmosphere! I’d love to try the patio next time, it looks really comfortable as well. Thanks for a pleasant visit!

  • 5/5 Maddie M. 1 year ago on Google
    La Esquina is the best! I go there all of the time to eat, get a coffee, work, and meet new people. The staff is wonderful (especially Fernando) and the food is absolutely delicious. I'm so glad to have found this place -- my experience in Barcelona wouldn't have been the same without it.

  • 4/5 Ricardo L. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place, unique flavors, super nice atmosphere thanks to decoration of the local. Food was incredibly tasty, I loved the brunch menu they offer. The service could be better as I had to enter and ask to be attended after 5 minutes waiting with the restaurant alone.

  • 5/5 Kevin E. 4 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast place around Pl. Catalunya

  • 5/5 Omar Roberto Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unforgettable brunch! Excellent coffee and cuisine, nice and pleasant environment, very friendly service. I recommend avocado and feta toast! (Original) Brunch indimenticabile! Caffè e cucina ottimi, ambiente curato e piacevole, servizio molto cordiale. Consiglio toast con avocado e feta!

  • 2/5 Xristos G. 4 years ago on Google
    We ordered 2 eggs Benedict. 4/4 eggs were hardboiled!

  • 5/5 Ajax L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The clerk was polite and the coffee was delicious (Original) 店員有禮貌咖啡好飲

  • 3/5 Irene C. 4 years ago on Google
    I really like the food & drinks offer, a good option if you are in the pure heart of the city and look for some gastronomic quality and cozyness. The only BUT of this nice corner is noise: it is not the place to have a conversation, unfortunately this issue has not yet been solved.

  • 5/5 Maria E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Brilliant (Original) Genial

  • 4/5 pato254 e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's okay. Normal care lacks a bit of affinity from the people they serve (Original) Esta bien. La atención normal falta un poco de afinidad de parte de las personas que atienden

  • 5/5 Mia 1 year ago on Google
    beautiful cafe in barcelona! ordered the pastrami sandwich and it was loaded, filling and delicious. their coffee is also good too! service is friendly and accomodating - what more could you want?

  • 5/5 Arver A. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place with terrace seating. The food is incredible. Highly recommend the truffle fries and ham croquettes.

  • 5/5 Szabolcs Czinege (. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to have a coffee or brunch! Friendly staff, good coffee, and delicious foods. Visited the place every day during our holiday in Barcelona

  • 5/5 Aurelija K. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an unexpected gem in the midst of Barcelona! Me and my friends were just looking for a nice place thats open on a festive day and accidentally stumbled upon this cafe. So cozy and warm inside! Coffee absolutely 10 points I think I can drink a better one only in specialty shops. Staff super helpful as we couldn’t decide what to try and Julia recommended us really nice options that we just loved, my personal fave was their avocado toast just can not go wrong with it. Will definitely come back to try other dishes!

  • 3/5 Emanuel S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Coffee shop passing. Only that (Original) Cafetería de paso. Solo eso

  • 4/5 Tiff M. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the egg toast ! I asked for scramble on top and it was perfect. My first time was an excellent experience, great staff. My second time, the staff was different and our order was wrong. We kindly told the food runner and he was very accommodating. My waiter on the other hand, was offended and implied it was my fault for not being clear (I was very clear I think he just misunderstood)… I reassured him it was okay but he continued to give me unnecessary attitude lol. He avoided our table and the runner assisted us, including with our check. If you’re not fluent in Spanish, just ask them to repeat the order back if you’re concerned they’ll make a mistake

  • 5/5 Hunter M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best pancakes of my life. Mascarpone with maple syrup. I’ve been thinking of these pancakes frequently. The taste can’t escape my brain. I need more.

  • 5/5 Jason D. 1 year ago on Google
    Cracking place to get breakfast. Awesome tasty breakfast and good service. I would go again.

  • 2/5 Georgios S. 4 months ago on Google
    Disappointing correlation between quality and price. Unfortunately had the idea to offer the lunch to my colleagues from US and Germany near our office. Small portions, no taste! without wine, 3 tapas and 3 principals, 30euros per person. The girls in service were just amazing to accommodate us and tried to comfort us. We are grateful 🙏. Will not visit again....

  • 1/5 Juan Carlos Ramon D. 4 months ago on Google
    The Paella is an absolute scam. 27€ for a dish that will not even satisfy one person, and that it's quality doesn't even deserve the price? It was even burnt black at tje bottom (no, no, no nicely crispy, burnt ad that it could give you right away cancer), which means that i even have to waste part what they served I normally don't bother adding comments when reviewing places (which i do A LOT), but i feel scammed and cannot let other ppl have the same bad experience PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE CURRENT RANKING BELONGS TO PREVIOUS BUSINESS OWNER. THEY CHANGED ADMINISTRATION JUST NOW, SO EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT. FOUND OUT IN THE HARD WAY

  • 5/5 Madeline 8 months ago on Google
    My family and I stopped in for a quick bite and were so impressed by the breakfast there. The croissant was light and airy and delicious! On top of the great food the restaurant is so well decorated. Perfect place to meet friends for a bite!

  • 1/5 Lyd J. 8 months ago on Google
    Went for breakfast on the weekend. Ordered Eggs to start and the food was served cold. Afterwards we ordered pancakes and they were served uncooked. The waitress took them back to kitchen and exchange for us. She also deducted it off the bill, which was kind of her. Both my partner and I have had bad stomachs since the food at this restaurant all day.

  • 5/5 Anastasia S. 9 months ago on Google
    Best place for breakfast or brunch. Cozy atmosphere, excellent service. A good selection of breakfasts and teas, delicious coffee. There's even an option for people who don't eat gluten.

  • 4/5 robert b. 11 months ago on Google
    Enjoyed a really good breakfast. Service was friendly and a really nice and comfortable cafe. Food was well sized and priced but wasn’t the best Benedict sauce nor cappuccino. Would recommend others to try this cafe as overall a very strong performing cafe.

  • 5/5 joseph h. 3 months ago on Google New
    So Delicious! You must try La Esquina! Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life. The staff is delightful.

  • 5/5 Pilar L. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great atmosphere and service in Plaça Catalunya. Didn’t have chance to eat, but will definitely repeat and do so!

  • 1/5 Gian P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The lunchtime menu very weak, nothing special. (Original) El menu de medio dia muy flojo, nada especial.

  • 4/5 Xavi Ayats D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended San Agustín Coffee (Original) Muy recomendable. Café de San Agustín

  • 5/5 Gustavo J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cafeteria in the center of Barcelona that when you enter you get away from the bustle and chaos of the area. The place has a very careful design and is worth visiting. The coffee I tried of good quality. Prices somewhat high but normal for the area in which they are. (Original) Cafetería en el centro de Barcelona que al entrar te alejas del bullicio y del caos de la zona. El local tiene un diseño muy cuidado y vale la pena conocerlo. El café que probé de buena calidad. Los precios algo elevados pero normal por la zona en la que están.

  • 3/5 Refiloe M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location and fantastic coffee. Just didn't like the layout of the restaurant.

  • 4/5 Cristina S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The coffee is very good and the service is very pleasant. (Original) El café está muy bueno y la atención es muy agradable.

  • 5/5 barbara s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For me, one of the best pancakes in Barcelona! Freshly made and delicious! Great coffee, and wonderful service, just like the place. I always go back ! (Original) Para mi, de los mejores pancakes de barcelona! Recién hechos y deliciosos! El café buenísimo, y el servicio maravilloso, como el lugar. Siempre vuelvo !

  • 4/5 darwin jose partida a. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and a nice place. Thanks!

  • 5/5 alfredo m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place! Friendly and attentive staff. Always good vibes. A MUST in central Barcelona (Original) Excelente lugar! Personal amable y atento. Siempre con buen rollo. Un MUST de Barcelona centro

  • 4/5 Judith M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went to lunch with a friend. The super rich coffee, the spectacular chocolate cake and the very good service. (Original) Fui a almorzar con una amiga. El café súper rico, el pastel de chocolate espectacular y la atención muy buena.

  • 5/5 Lente L. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the fish&chips. Friendly staff and nice terrace.

  • 5/5 Chloe B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A delicious coffee! (Original) Un café delicioso!

  • 5/5 Ramona B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing breakfast and service!

  • 5/5 Suliman A. 4 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast in Barcelona and one of the best specialty coffee you will ever have, highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Abdulrahman Al A. 5 years ago on Google
    A very nice and comfortable place to have a breakfast. Very nice Cappuccino. I had the fried egg sandwich and it was very good as well. High recommendation.

  • 5/5 Joni W. 5 years ago on Google
    Casual, inviting atmosphere. I came at 9:30 on Sunday morning and it was half full. The barista greeted me immediately. The server was friendly. I ordered a juice, americano, and fried egg sandwich. It all was delicious. I highly recommend this place for breakfast!

  • 5/5 Jirina S. 5 years ago on Google
    Most delicious breakfast 😍 we had two dishes and they were both great. Coffee was amazing, my tea was as well great. I find it a good value.

  • 5/5 Chih P. 6 years ago on Google
    Very good environment and the music was good also. The place is very cozy perfect to come with friends or to work with laptop. The meal was also good, we went for breakfast and it costs around 6-13€ plus drinks The food was very good but does not serve a lot. My friends and i really like and enjoy the place! Will definitely go again 😁

  • 5/5 Cristelle M. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved this place!! It's located a block away from Plaza Catalunya, but it's not crowded at all (I went at 1pm on a Thursday). It's ok to bring your laptop (they have wifi, outlets, and comfy booth seats). They let me know that if it gets crowded, I might have to move to another table (though that didn't happen). Food was great. I ordered the menu of the day for 12 euros, which included rigatoni (8/10), spinach salad (7/10), bread (7/10), water, and coffee, along with a pudding dessert (9/10) for an additional 2 euros. The only thing I didn't love was the coffee - it tasted very weird, and I couldn't drink it. It might be a one-time occurrence, since I see many other people say the coffee is amazing, so I'll come back again and see if the coffee tastes better next time!

  • 5/5 Oswald S. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favorite Starbucks place at the city center

  • 1/5 Débora �. 4 years ago on Google
    The service is a big problem here. I waited for some time until I could order. Then, I had to wait again for my coffee to arrive. I ordered my coffee with oat milk and they prepared it with sweetened milk which I didn’t want. The coffee isn’t too bad but it’s not outstanding either.

  • 5/5 Torsten H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot for brunch. The menu is a bit small but so far everything was great. I tried the fish and chips and was positively surprised. Coffees are very good as well as the smoothies and cakes. We will add La Esquina to our regulars 😀

  • 5/5 Wojciech L. 4 years ago on Google
    It is very friendly place with tasty breakfast food. Edit. I change my review to the higher as I could see the improvement in the food. Huevos Maya is the best one

  • 4/5 Илья �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enough diode food, in general, not bad, but the second time I would not go) (Original) Достаточно диодная еда, в целом неплохо, но второй раз бы не пошёл)

  • 2/5 Sorin N. 4 years ago on Google
    Had an Espresso and an avocado toast. The toast was good, but the espresso was terrible. Flavour was enzimatic with strong potato notes, definitely not what you should extract from the coffee. Not recommended. Try Satan instead.

  • 5/5 Maximiliano V. 4 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast and super nice staff! Perfect to start the day if you’re staying close to Plaza Cataluña. Would totally go back.

  • 5/5 Kristi H. 4 years ago on Google
    My favorite place to get breakfast in Barcelona. Simple menu but very well executed. Friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Jose Antonio A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good little coffee (Original) Buen cafelito

  • 5/5 H. Antonio Garcia Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To make the noon drink (Original) Per fer la beguda del migdia

  • 4/5 Jose María Pastrana L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very happy (Original) Muy contento

  • 4/5 CARLOS L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien

  • 4/5 Dominika D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious coffee, a good place for breakfast or an afternoon meeting and very friendly service! (Original) Pyszna kawa, dobre miejsce na śniadanie, czy popołudniowe spotkanie i bardzo sympatyczna obsługa!

  • 5/5 Antonia Garcia L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved it (Original) Me ha encantado

  • 5/5 Andrea. Zevallos L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) La Esquina is a cafeteria full of affection for those who serve it! Caro and Roger are love in person !! They love what they do !! And the food is great !!! Directed by Olly, a chef full of passion for good food !! 👍 ... price- quality .... Recommended !! (Original) La Esquina es una cafetería llena de cariño por quienes lo atienden!! Caro y Roger son el amor en persona!! Aman lo que hacen!! Y la comida estupenda!!! Dirigida por Olly un cocinero lleno de pasión al buen comer!! 👍...precio- calidad.... Recomendado !!

  • 4/5 Ramon B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place for a drink, nice good atmosphere (Original) Buen lugar para tomar algo , agradable buen ambiente

  • 5/5 Irene F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite brunch spots has quality produce and excellent service for a very fair price. (Original) De mis lugares de brunch favoritos tienen producto de calidad y servicio excelente por un precio muy correcto.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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