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The most sought-after hot chocolate in Barcelona: where to try it for under 6 euros
Discover the most famous hot chocolate in Barcelona. Perfect for winter and for less than five euros. Faborit at Casa Amatller is the must-visit spot. The chocolate and toasted bread win over both locals and tourists. Did you know how much chocolate the average Spaniard eats in a year?
Discover Barcelona’s most famous hot chocolate. Ideal for winter and for less than five euros. Faborit at Casa Amatller is the essential place. The chocolate and toasted bread win over locals and tourists. Do you know how much chocolate a Spaniard consumes a year?
Winter in Barcelona brings with it an irresistible tradition: hot chocolate. The Faborit chocolate shop, located at the emblematic Passeig de Gràcia 41, inside Casa Amatller, has become the favourite destination for those seeking this delicacy for just €4.50, accompanied by three pieces of toasted bread. For one euro more, customers can add four extra pieces of bread, an option many do not hesitate to take up.
The venue is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 21:00, and Friday to Sunday until 21:30, allowing people to enjoy its thick, aromatic chocolate at any time of day. The location, right next to Casa Batlló, adds a special touch to the experience, surrounding visitors with history and Modernisme.
Casa Amatller also offers guided tours to learn about the history of this Modernist building from 1900 and the chocolate-making legacy of the Amatller family, which dates back to the 18th century. Chocolate, beyond its flavour, is known for its capacity to release serotonin, dopamine and endorphins, generating feelings of wellbeing and euphoria. Cocoa also acts as a natural analgesic, helping to relieve pain and emotional discomfort.
The image of TV and film characters taking refuge in chocolate after a bad day is no coincidence. Chocolate cravings during menstruation also have an explanation: the body seeks energy and wellbeing in the face of hormonal decline and fatigue. Chocolate responds by releasing endorphins and providing minerals that relieve pain.
According to the Spanish confectionery association, Produlce, each Spaniard spends an average of €44.90 a year on cocoa and chocolate, with annual consumption of 5 kilos per person. In 2024, cocoa and chocolate ranked as the second export category in Spain’s confectionery sector.