8 brunch in Barcelona, editor-picked for saturday brunch. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Barcelona.

Federal Cafe ★ 4.4

sant-antoni · Carrer del Parlament 39, 08015 Barcelona

Hours: Daily 09:30-17:30

Federal Cafe in Barcelona's Sant Antoni runs an Australian-style brunch carte daily until 17:30: avo smash, eggs benedict, granola bowls, all with a flat.

Tip: Walk-in only. Weekend wait runs 30 to 45 minutes; arrive before 11:00 for the easier turn.

Caravelle ★ 4.4

raval · Carrer del Pintor Fortuny 31, 08001 Barcelona

Hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-16:00

Caravelle in Barcelona's Raval has run a brunch-and-coffee carte since 2010: huevos rancheros, pulled pork, a Mexican-Catalan menu that runs through to 16:00.

Tip: Closed Sunday. Weekend wait reaches 45 minutes; the back terrace is quieter than the bar.

Faire Brunch and Drinks ★ 4.4

eixample · Carrer de Girona 81, 08009 Barcelona

Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00

Faire in Barcelona's Eixample is the vegetarian brunch room with a sunny terrace: organic eggs benedict, pancakes, seasonal bowls, 100 percent vegetarian.

Tip: Open daily; the back terrace is the quieter pick. Book through TheFork for off-peak weekday slots.

Milk Bar and Bistro ★ 4.3

gotic · Carrer d'En Gignàs 21, 08002 Barcelona

Hours: Daily 09:00-16:30

Milk Bar and Bistro in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is the Irish-owned brunch room near Plaça Reial: eggs benedict, the Irish breakfast set, espresso martinis.

Tip: Brunch served until 16:30 every day. Weekend wait can hit 30 minutes; book mid-week for groups.

Granja Petitbo (brunch) ★ 4.3

eixample · Passeig de Sant Joan 82, 08009 Barcelona

Hours: Daily 09:00-23:00, brunch 09:00-13:00

Granja Petitbo in Barcelona's Eixample runs an all-day brunch from 09:00-13:00: breakfast bocadillos, eggs, granja-style hot chocolate, espresso.

Tip: Open daily; quietest before 10:30. The breakfast bocadillo and cafe con leche is the value pick at 8 euros.

Picnic ★ 4.2

born · Carrer del Comerç 1, 08003 Barcelona

Hours: Wed-Mon 10:00-17:00, closed Tuesday

Picnic in Barcelona's Born is the brunch-and-coffee room near Mercat de Santa Caterina serving full brunch sets until 17:00 every weekend, weekday lunches.

Tip: Closed Tuesday. Walk-in only. Weekday lunch is the easier turn; Saturday morning wait reaches 30 minutes.

Elsa y Fred (brunch) ★ 4.2

born · Carrer del Rec Comtal 11, 08003 Barcelona

Hours: Sat-Sun 11:00-16:00

Elsa y Fred in Barcelona's Born runs a 22 euro Saturday-Sunday brunch set with eggs benedict, a glass of cava, salad and a hot dish from a rotating weekly.

Tip: Brunch is Sat-Sun only 11:00-16:00. Book the Friday before for weekend slots.

Honest Greens (brunch) ★ 3.9

eixample · Passeig de Gracia 81, 08008 Barcelona

Hours: Daily 09:00-23:30

Honest Greens in Barcelona's Eixample serves brunch from 09:00 daily: grain bowls, fresh juice, the rotating daily salad with protein, all from a single open.

Tip: Open daily until 23:30. Order at the counter; the grain bowl with the daily rotating protein is the brunch value pick.