1. Surf House
Surf House is a complete tourist attraction for abroad students, but that does not take away from how good it truly is. Surf House has all of my favorite foods, from burgers to acai bowls, their menu is full of healthy options to not so healthy options. One of their most famous dishes among abroad students is the nachos.
My personal favorite dish is the Acai Bowl…
Another great part about Surf House is the offers they have. They offer free paddle boarding for costumers that spend over 15 euro, they offer surf lessons for an extra cost, beach yoga and many other fun activities.
They also have their own merchandise selling sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, socks, board shorts, and bags.
2. Tosca
Tosca is one of my other all time favorite restaurants and I am lucky enough to have one right outside my apartment. I like this restaurant specifically because it was not on any recommendations from prior students I know that studied abroad and I found it on my own. I will now probably recommend this place to everyone I know.
There are two locations: Tosca Del Carme
The other location is Tosca Palau
Some of my favorite meals from Tosca Carme are definitely their salads. I’ve tried nearly every one on the menu
But my favorite course is always desert and their homemade banana cake has to be one of my all time favorite deserts.
Tosca is perfect for a casual meal or more dressed up. The atmosphere is full of all ages and their staff is super friendly. I recommend it to anyone – young or old.
3. Honest Greens
Honest Greens is the perfect mix of a fast food and sit down restaurant but everything on the menu is healthy. When you walk in the ambiance is very laid back and hipster. You get in line to order as you would at a fast food restaurant but then you have the option to sit down or take it to go. If you sit down you are brought your food and waited on. I love having the option if I need to get work down or grab a bite with a friend vs. if I am in a rush to get somewhere.
Two of my favorite dishes are the Umami salad and the whole roasted cauliflower. They are so delicious and are perfect for getting back on a healthy diet. You can find the rest of the menu here…
They only have one location in Barcelona in Plaça Catalunya, but also have four locations in Madrid.
Their mission is to create healthy, affordable, delicious and quick food. The creators were three travelers that met in Spain, one from the United States, one from Denmark and one from France that came together to create the chain that is now Honest Greens. They take pride in knowing everything that goes into their food and their logo is “You are what you eat.”
The chain seems more popular in Madrid because of the many locations. NakedMadrid, a guide to the city of Madrid, posted an in depth review on it a little over a year ago..
Honest Greens in my go-to for after class because of the proximity to CEA and how healthy but yummy it is. I will definitely miss living so close to it when I go back to the United States.
All of these restaurants are not overly expensive and definitely student friendly. All have different atmospheres but all ones I love and enjoy. I highly recommend you check these spots out if you are ever in Barcelona.
Isabel goes International 