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Barcelona - a vegan paradise

27-09-2017 08:40 InspirationLifestyle

I've been working and living in Barcelona for about a month now - and I absolutely love this city! For me, it's the perfect combination of culture, beach and great food! One thing in particular that I love, is how vegan friendly this city is! Everywhere I go and every place I've been will have something vegan and delicious on the menu! There's also a ton of whole food stores and health food shops to enjoy!

To be more specific here are some different vegan restaurant, whole food stores and more to check out in Barcelona

My top 3 favourite vegan restaurants:

1. The green spot

C. de la Reina Cristina 12

This place is hands down the best vegan restaurant I've ever been to. The atmosphere is so creative and hip, the music is perfect, the prices are afordable and the food.... the food is to die for (no animals needed to though). I shared different dishes with my boyfriend: Avocado and beet tartare, green curry with black rice, sweet potato tagliatelle with nut creme and truffle, rhubarb crumble and a brownie with vanilla ice cream. Amazing, romantic and gourmet.

2. Teresa Carles + Flax and kale

C. de la Reina Cristina 12 + C. Tallers 74B

I would recommend anyone to check out the plant-based empire that Teresa Carles has started in Barcelona. This includes "flax and kale", "Teresa Carles", "Teresas Juicery" and "Teresa's".

Flax and kale is very popular and a great spot for brunch and lunch. The food is great but the prices are a bit steep for what you're getting.

I would personally recommend "Teresa Carles" instead. The food here is more innovative and creative (and less crowded)

3. Parking pizza

Calle Londres 98.

This trendy little pizza place is nothing like your average pizzeria. The atmosphere is so cool and hip that you'll instantly feel like you've found you're own personal pizza-gem. It's further away from the city center = less tourist. The wine is served in little vintage glasses and you'll be sitting at community tables, facing the open kitchen.

The menu isn't vegan but I asked if they could make a vegan pizza for me which they gladly did!

The pizzas here are gourmet and so delicious - and the prices are affordable!

You'll find many more great vegan places in Barcelona (or places with vegan options)

Some honourable mentions:

"Catbar" for a good cheap burger

"El café blue project" and "Petit brot" for raw vegans

"Brunch and cake by the sea" for the best cakes and brunch,

"Rasoterra bistrot vegetaria" and "El maderal" for tapas

"Bio bento", "The pans club", "Crudi", "Enjoy vegan", "Veggie garden" and so many more! Check them out on the vegan restaurant app "happy cow".

If you're looking for great organic health food stores then check out "Organic market", "Obbio" "Veganotecia", "Bio space" and "Veritas".

There's also great options for buying bulk foods in Barcelona. (where you buy by the kilo). You'll find all types of rice, quinoa, soy protein, flours, nuts and more. I love when sustainability meets tradition. Check out "Casa Perris", "Renobell" or "Granel".