Brunells

Very photogenic croissant. We tasted tiramisu cream. Next time I want to try a simple croissant, without cream or ham. Croissant itself was very tasty so dont need to add extra taste.

The coffee was very creamy and I tried the Cream filled Croissant. It tasted good. My husband enjoyed the butter croissant which is named as the best in Spain twice. I think it was great but I guess if they warm and serve, it will taste better. ✨😊

This weekend, we treated ourselves to a delectable assortment of croissants from Brunells, and the experience was nothing short of heavenly! From their Lemon Pie croissant to their cheesecake, chocolate, almond, and regular varieties, each one was a delightful culinary adventure. Despite the fantastic flavors, the simple, regular croissant stole the show with its exceptional light, flaky crust, and moist, fluffy interior. It's no wonder they have been awarded "best croissant in Barcelona" for multiple years. Do yourself a favor and indulge in some croissants from Brunells – you won't regret it!

One more good place with amazing croissants! There are big choice of flavours, besides they have seasonal offers. Interior might be cozy and more stylish, so as a rule we take stuff to go.

They won the Spanish bestza croissant in 2020. In the tourist area. There will be many tourists. There are separate doors for dine-in and take-out. My favorite cream strawberry croissant. But I was told that there was no croissant in the last few times I went. The waiter will hope that you will leave early after eating. If you come to Barcelona, you can try it.

I got the Pistachio cream croissant and a jamon sandwich. The pistachio cream croissant could’ve been a little flakier and lighter but it was still good. Also they had the perfect amount of pistachio cream in the croissant. Also, the pistachio cream isn’t too sweet. The jamon sandwich was pretty good. It was flavorful. However, the bread was a bit dry. Overall this place was very nice and lovely.

Best croissants I have ever had! I was surprised! The dubai chocolate one is a bit too sweet and hard due to the chocolate coating.

My wife and I have been in Barcelona for the past 4 days. On our second day here we passed BRUNELLS and saw a sign in the window stating that they won an award in 2020 for the best butter croissant in Spain. As lovers of croissants we had to try Brunells’ butter croissants. After eating one butter croissant and one crema croissant (1/2 each) we both agreed that Brunells’ was the best we’ve ever had. We have come back each day to have another tasting and found their wonderful croissants consistently great. Best ever anywhere. This includes croissants which we have had in approximately 70 different countries, including France. So when you visit Barcelona be sure to stop in and try their croissants for yourself. You will not be disappointed. P. S. They make a great cappuccino also. Enjoy

Another late review - My friend and I were wandering the streets of Barcelona and came across Brunells. What made us stop was the signage that they had been awarded the best croissant in Spain, in 2020. Walked in, got a seat and saw for ourselves. You can order takeout or dine in. It's not a big establishment so get there early - I can't speak for reservations as we didn't have one nor did we ask as we only had to wait a few minutes to be seated. Service was wonderful. Our host/server/cashier spoke English and was so helpful, attentive and friendly. We went with her recommendations on what to try and share. We shared both a Pistachio and a Ham & Cheese croissant (see pics). The Pistachio is their most popular and then opted for the Ham & Cheese to have something substantial as opposed to just snack type bites. I enjoyed the Ham & Cheese more - odd coming from one who prefers sweet dessert types over savory. However, that's not to say I didn't like the first - I liked them both, just one more than the other. Maybe I should have had the Pistachio first and I'd be singing a different tune. Drinks for me were good or what I've said before standard. It was good enough that I'd have it again, but nothing I'd rave about and tell you to add it to your list of things to try before you die. Would I go back? Not sure. So many other places to try but I would, if circumstances dictated so. Like if it was my only option but know that I wouldn't be sad about going back

Really yummy croissants! This is my first time trying croissants with cream and fruits in the middle and it is pretty amazing though not easy to eat without making your hands dirty. There was a short line when I came at ~3pm and many of the pastry/desserts were gone already so come early!

I was dying because of jet lag, and was revived by a cup of delicious iced latte from Brunells. The inside was modern and neat and staffs were nice and professional. A great place to stop by and take a break.

Wow! This place is a gem!! I tried several pastry shops around Barcelona and was not impressed. I saw the advertisements on the windows of this pastry shop about being one of the best in the city and I decided to give it a shot. Their pastries are delicious! The filled croissant is one of the best pastries I've had! They have a nice variety of different filling types and fruit inside as well! I also tried the key lime pie and it was aesthetic and so good! They have two sides to the business- one is to go- and the other side is to sit down. If you choose to get it to go note there isn't much seating around this area of town. I'd recommend eating there! The iced matcha latte was delicious and all in all a great value for around 10$ for a croissant and a matcha. The servers were kind and efficient!

**December 2022: Afternoon Visit** My friend and I walked by Brunnells and saw a pastry chef work roll out some delicious croissants. Curious by the baked goods I walked around and saw the store window with lots of tasty treats. I also noticed on the digital promo that it was the 2020 winner for Best Croissant in Spain - well now... I had to test it for myself! When we entered the bakery they asked if I wanted to do takeout or dine-in, when my friend suggested dine-in we were directed next door and saw a cue of people waiting for a seat. Thankfully, we didn't wait long and we sat at a small booth. My friend and I shared the pistachios croissant and the ham/cheese. Pistachio: This is their most popular croissant as I saw multiple tables with it. When I first bit into it it reminded me of a Beard Papa's Cream Puff but with pistachio filling. The cream on the inside had a more frozen cream center versus a soft creamy one and the croissant was nice and buttery. (4/5) Ham/Cheese: Such a simple and classic sando, but done right. Everything paired well and the croissant itself was lightly toasted to give sando a nice crunch. (5/5) My friend and I also ordered beverages which were good (4/5). I think if you're wanting to enjoy a simple cafe style meal with a friend this is a great place to do that! Enjy!

One of the best croissants you'll have, cute shop, and good service. Walked by Brunells after the Picasso Museum. Elegant store and then discovered they have a cute café on the other side. Had a couple sandwiches and dessert consisting of the pistachio and raspberry semifreddo type dish, along with the chocolate and cherry mousse thingy. All was tasty and light. Perfect small and sweet meal. We also ordered three croissants for the next day's breakfast-- pistachio, the chocolate dipped one, and a chestnut/walnut one. They really are superb for their croissants. Supremely light and layers, with a soft and airy bread, and not hard parts. Wow.

Brunells was very busy when we stopped in for a late morning coffee and pastry. We were lucky to find a table. Our waitress showed up pretty quick and made some suggestions that we went with. The table ordered a chocolate and pistachio croissant and a few other pastries. Everything was delicious but the pistachio croissant was next level delicious. Everything else paled in comparison. I definitely recommend that you try one. The coffee was good.

Best croissant in Barcelona? Quite possibly.

High quality sweets and coffee. I tried its brownie, it was awesome. Beside that the bakery has a theme whenever visit it, each theme is sponsored by fashion brand and employees wear with the theme style and you can purchase the clothes and fashion items with some discounts. We did not buy any clothes but it was interesting.

Near the Picasso museum we found Brunnells when we saw the beautiful pastries in the window. With a takeout side and a sit down diner side we grabbed a great cappuccino and some pastries before we went to the museum. It was delicious and the service was very friendly. With a lot of hipster places near by we like how friendly and laid back and energetic the staff was. Would love to visit again.

We came here on a tapas tour and toured their kitchen (so cool!) and tried a mini xuixo and coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker but ordered a cortado and it was pretty good. That xuixo though - I'd come back for that.

This is a great bakery in the El Born neighborhood. We really enjoyed the Xuixo (choo choo's). I also bought a package of chocolates and pastries to bring home to share at work. Also the coffee is solid as is most in Spain.

Another little gem tucked away in our tourist destination. We stopped in just to look around. My friend's office had requested Italian sweets and this place was full of them. The best part: an older woman sitting the corner hand wrapping chocolate to be sold. Love it. So much sweets to choose from and our mini-tasting was yummy!

Great spot for morning coffee and pastries. I stayed around the corner and this was a great find. Just off Princesa, we found this place as we were looking for coffee in the morning and heard the clanging of coffee cups and plates. I miss the soppresata croissants which is a must have. Service was very American friendly and starting the day there was quite relaxing.

Right in the tourist central of the city is yet another pastry place. There were some unique and colorful offerings. Some things that I've seen elsewhere while others which were a treasure to me. I did pick up some chocolate for the road for fun. No one needs chocolate...it's just fun to get just cause. Customer service was friendly and prices were decent.

Solid espresso -- for Spain. Bright, homey environment, except for the sticky tables. I tested 5 just to be sure. But, overall, it's the only good coffee shop near the Picasso museum. Pastries are fine. Locals visit it.