Cafès El Magnífico is a family-run coffee roaster and espresso bar on Carrer de l’Argenteria in Barcelona’s El Born. The family has roasted coffee in the neighbourhood since 1919, and the shop sells beans sourced from around the world. Stop for a single-origin coffee, a blend or a cappuccino, then ask the staff to help match a bag of beans to your taste. There is a small area to drink your coffee, but space is limited, so this also works well as a takeaway stop.
A coffee-roasting family in El Born
Cafès El Magnífico has been associated with coffee roasting in Barcelona’s El Born neighbourhood since 1919. The family business has spanned generations, through major changes in Spain’s history and coffee trade. Today, the shop brings together that long local connection with beans sourced from around the world.
Its shelves are a good place to start if you want to take coffee home. The selection includes different origins and roasts, and the staff can talk you through what sets them apart. If you are choosing between bags, tell them how you like your coffee and ask for a recommendation rather than picking by label alone.
What to order
You can buy beans or order a coffee to drink at the shop. The menu includes single-origin coffees and blends, prepared in specialty formats. A cappuccino, flat white or cortado makes for a familiar order; a shakerato is another option if you want a coffee served cold. The shop’s focus is coffee, so come for a carefully prepared cup rather than a full café meal.
If you enjoy brewing at home, look through the equipment as well as the beans. The shop has stocked grinders from Comandante and Timemore. Ask about the models and the coffees they suit before deciding what to buy.
A small stop for coffee lovers
The shop is at Carrer de l’Argenteria, 64, in El Born. It has a small space for drinking coffee on site, with limited seating, so a takeaway order can be the easier choice when it is busy. If sitting down matters to you, arriving early gives you a better chance of finding a place.
This stop suits travelers who want to explore Barcelona’s specialty coffee and bring home a bag chosen with help from the people who roast and sell it. It is less suited to anyone looking for a roomy café or a long sit-down break. The shop accepts card and mobile payments, but not cash.
FAQ
Where is Cafès El Magnífico?
It is at Carrer de l’Argenteria, 64, in Barcelona’s El Born neighbourhood.
Can you drink coffee at the shop?
Yes. You can order coffee to drink there, though seating is limited and takeaway is an option.
Does Cafès El Magnífico sell coffee beans?
Yes. It sells beans sourced from around the world, and staff can explain the roasts and recommend a bag.
Can you pay with cash?
No. The shop accepts card and mobile payments, but is cash-only in the sense that cash is not accepted.
