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Federal Cafe is a perfect place for breakfast or brunch. Owners made it feel special with a beautiful interior and
Federal Cafe is a perfect place for breakfast or brunch. Owners made it feel special with a beautiful interior and flowers all around. It’s full of light and I liked the place even before trying their coffee or food.
There are three levels and the last one is a rooftop terrace, very relaxing spot to sit and enjoy a good weather. Coffee did not disappoint, it was just as I like it. I ordered eggs florentine and it was yummy. Personally I like my whites a bit less runny, but it’s subjective. I spent there over an hour chatting with a friend and enjoying the atmosphere. It is definitely a good place to hang out.
There was this one tiny thing – I believe that our waitress had a worse day or a serious hangover, as she seemed to be unhappy with us ordering. I asked her what is her favorite breakfast on menu and it annoyed her as well. Well it happens, it shouldn’t, but it does. Other people working there were lovely, so I don’t count it as minus.
Federal Cafe, C/ Parlament 39, 08015 Barcelona
Tu – Th 8am – 12am, Fr 8am – 1am, St 9am – 1am, Sn 9am – 5.30pm
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I had the worst Australian breakfast ever at the Federal in Madrid, also highly regarded. I can only hope the Barcelona original is significantly better.
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We know Barcelona very well and have also been several times to Federal cafe. Although it looks very promising, the service is very bad and also unfriendly and the food on the menu looks more promising than it actually is. Barcelona has so many great places to go for breakfast, but sadly Federal cafe is nor one of them.
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I love Federal Cafe and the service is usually fantastic but there is a particular gal who often dampens the spirits there but like Minnie said, it’s great not to count it as a minus. We never did and always went back for the good food and staff who were courteous, friendly and happy to help.
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What a lovely clean looking place with nice simple food. A shame about the waitress.
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Don’t you hate it when someone is having a bad day? It can put a damper on things. But it sure seems like there were many other good things going on here! Just loved the fresh and modern flower arrangements. And the avocado on that toast is making me drool! Thanks for sharing, sweet friend!
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The avocado on toast looks delicious!
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Looks wonderful! Glad you’re discovering great places to eat in Barcelona. Thanks for this.
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How lovely!! This looks beautiful…though I do think your photographs make them look more lovely. Crappy waiters can take the fun out of any dining experience, though I should say it was magnanimous of you not to count it as minus.
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Federal cafe had good service the first year. Then something happened to all the people working there, I don’t know what exactly, but they treat you very bad. It’s a shame, because I used to live in the area and it was one of the emerging cafés…the last time I went the service was bad and awful 🙁