I first read about Caelum Café at New Life in Spain, and knew I had to go. It’s a Spanish bakery with a twist: all of the sweets are made by nuns and monks from around Spain, and its location is a former Jewish bathhouse (in Barcelona’s Gothic neighborhood).
Its first floor looks fairly standard:
Try to get a seat downstairs in the former bathhouse room:
They serve all sorts of desserts, from cakes to bonbons to anise-flavored cookies:
And if you feel inclined to buy gifts, my address is they’ve got a good selection of packaged sweets too:
Details …
Location: Calle Palla, 8, 08002
Hours: 7 days a week, from 10:30 am to at least 8:30 pm (later on weekends)
Closest metro: Liceu
Website: caelumbarcelona.com
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