Tramuntana Girona

"With a perfect position at one end of the poppy-red Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles), you’ll spot Tramuntana cafe by the throng of people perched outside. Inside, this tiny-but-colorful store has a big personality. For starters: there’s a mirror with a big blue smiley face on it. The coffee-making magic takes place along one side. Along the other, there’s a floor-to-ceiling party of Spanish natural wines with labels as funky as the wild stuff inside them, craft beers (including alcohol-free), teas, candles, and art prints. Duck your head down one level to find a chamber of ceramics. The standout quality of the coffee is the variety. Even ordering something simple like an americano comes with options—play it safe with flavors or go for a funky blend; then there’s filter coffee, as well as cold brew. Coffee beans are cherry-picked from pioneering local roasteries, such as Valencia’s female-run Bluebell Coffee, and two of Barcelona’s best known—Right Side and SlowMov." - Gemma Askham,Jessica Benavides Canepa