It is important to emphasize, first of all, the difference between a “handmade” horchata and a canned one -the traditional Chufi or even the white brand-. Having opened the controversy, it is time to clarify the following: if you say that you do not like horchata after having tasted only the bottled one, we have little to talk about.
So, either to start or resume the debate of horchata yes or horchata no, or to feel like in Crevillente without leaving l’Eixample or Poblenou, we leave you here the best horchaterias in the city.
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Orxateria La Valenciana
There’s a reason they allow themselves that name, which in any other place might sound pretentious: because they make it as the canons dictate. They have been making it since 1910, so they know all the secrets of the tigernut. It is worth accompanying it with their fartons, because they are also handmade.
Orxateria El Tio Che
For many of the horchata senseis that swarm around Barcelona there is consensus: Orxateria el Tio Che is the best horchatería in Barcelona. No debate is possible. It is, like La Valenciana, an artisan horchatería with a centenary character. When we use the word character to precede centenary, what we are referring to is the implementation of lifelong techniques.
📍 Rambla de Poblenou, 44
Bodevici
A horchatería in the heart of Barcelona’s most bohemian neighborhood could only have characteristics in keeping with the idiosyncrasy of the neighborhood. It really is an ice cream parlor that sells horchata, rather than the opposite. And they prepare their ice creams and horchata with organic products. Their horchata is coffee for very coffee drinkers: intense flavor and strong. Needless to say, they also have a sugar-free one that is -quite- blander, but worth trying.
📍 C/ Torrijos, 21
Orxateria Sirvent
This is probably one of the most emblematic places in the capital for ice cream and horchata. Its horchata is pure ambrosia: a tiger nut juice of perfect intensity. In drugdealer terms, it could be said to be pure uncut dope.
📍 C/ del Parlament de Catalunya, 56
Foix de Sarrià
During the summer season, this pastry shop, which also has a gourmet charcuterie area, in the Sarrià neighborhood offers homemade horchata. It’s a little secret that few people know, as only locals in the neighborhood frequent the Foix’s two locations and when it’s gone, it’s gone, and you have to wait until the next day. You can be unlucky, yes, but this is also a seal of good quality, as it shows that they make it every morning.
So if you are looking for a place that offers a very good horchata but without having to wait in line or find the place full of people, this is definitely the place to go. Once you try their horchata (and if you can, also their cooked ham) there is no turning back.
📍Plaça de Sarrià, 12
Horchatería Verdú
Familiar and retro place with more than 40 years of history. The decoration takes you back to the 80’s, with a nostalgic atmosphere and very friendly service. Sitting at their metal tables or on the bench at the door to drink a fresh horchata in a glass cup is a trip back in time.
📍 Carrer del Bruc, 126, 08037 Barcelona
Planelles Donat
Centenary institution in the heart of the city center. Specialists in horchata, nougat and ice cream since 1920, with tradition and quality always present. Fresh and soft horchata, classic premises and lifelong attention. Great variety of traditional sweets, especially during the Christmas season.
📍Avinguda del Portal de l’Àngel, 27, 08002 Barcelona
La Campana
A Born classic since 1890 . Famous for its light and refreshing horchata, attentive service and traditional charm. They also serve artisan nougat and creamy ice cream. Very busy in summer.
📍Carrer de la Princesa, 36, 08003 Barcelona
Horchatería Montserrat
The only horchatería in L’Hospitalet is an institution in the city, famous for its handmade horchata made daily with tigernut milk from Alboraya according to the traditional Valencian recipe. Fresh horchata, also without sugar. Family atmosphere, loyal clientele and workshop in sight.
📍 Carrer de Farnés, 4, 08904 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona