The best croissant in Spain comes fresh out of the oven again in Gràcia

Morreig pastry shop wins the national title for Barcelona for the third year in a row

Who said perfection couldn’t be eaten? In Gràcia, Morreig pastry shop has made sure that the best artisan butter croissant in Spain has a Barcelona flavour, a neighbourhood price (2 euros), and an aroma that’s already legendary.

The 2026 national competition has crowned Morreig as the big winner, beating 58 rivals from all over the country. The mastermind behind the achievement is Mathieu Atzenhoffer, who doesn’t hide behind secret formulas: he says the trick is in the small details and in choosing top-quality ingredients, like French butter with protected designation of origin.

A title that stays in Barcelona

For the third year running, Barcelona keeps the crown for the best croissant in Spain. The city seems to have found the recipe to win over both palates and judges, and Gràcia adds another reason to be proud to its already varied range of bakeries and cafés.

The price of the winning croissant, 2 euros, makes it an affordable treat for anyone wanting to taste success without leaving the neighbourhood. It’s not the first time the city has stood out in national competitions: as has already been mentioned, local culture and gastronomy continue to rack up awards.

What makes this croissant special?

According to Atzenhoffer, the secret isn’t a magic recipe, but an obsession with detail and the quality of the ingredients. The French butter with protected designation of origin is the star, but technique and consistency also matter. The result: a croissant that, beyond its golden appearance and perfect crunch, wins people over with its flavour and texture.

Gràcia, a neighbourhood of bread and prizes

Morreig’s triumph strengthens Gràcia’s reputation as one of the epicentres of good baking in Barcelona. Among squares, terraces, and pedestrian streets, the neighbourhood now has another reason to boast about breakfast. And if anyone thought the croissant trend was just a passing fad, the national awards seem to say otherwise.

Barcelona winning the best croissant in Spain three years in a row is no coincidence. It’s the result of a city that cares about its products, bets on quality, and knows how to turn the everyday into something extraordinary. In times of chains and haste, finding a signature croissant at the price of a coffee is almost a democratic luxury. And in Gràcia, that luxury is served fresh from the oven.