Thanks to the wonderful world of Instagram, we have been able to find some new and exciting bakeries around the greater Barcelona area that we might not have noticed before. This place called Celiadictos kept posting some amazing photos of crusty loaves of bread, the kind that will help anybody get over their gluten addiction. …
Good Eats at Gula Sana
Besides being a GF food explorer, I am a full time primary school teacher and find it really hard to write about the places I try in a timely manner. I do apologize! And this is the fate of this, my post about a place called Gula Sana that we taste tested in 2017. Located…
Fresh, Bright Gluten Free Orange Cake
So, I have been really in to trying out this baking in a cast iron dutch oven thing lately. It has been a long time since I felt completely able to bake delicious desserts, and even though I am limited to what I can do with my equipment, the future is bright. It was my coworker’s…
Dark Chocolate Torte, Without an Oven
As home renters, it is hard to find a place that has 100% of everything you are looking for. That apartment with all of the classic Barcelona decorative elements you just signed a contract for is probably riddled with evil spooks and spiders. But these things don’t deter us! Our current home has about 99%…
Jansana’s Delightful Pastries
A year and a half ago, we moved outside the city limits to a small town near Montserrat. Its about a 40 minute drive into Barcelona, so needless to say, we don’t get out to explore the latest and greatest GF options on a weekly basis. We do however, try to visit places when we…
A 100% Gluten-Free Italian Joint
As most people with a food allergy know, eating out at a restaurant can be difficult, especially when you are with people who are not afflicted by any sort of food related issue. They grimace when its your turn to order, because they know you will ask 25 questions about the ingredients in the starters menu…
Local Mecca for Gluten-Free Baked Treats
At last! Another dedicated gluten-free bakery to add to this blog! It feels like its been ages since a discovery like this has happened to us here at Gluten Free BCN. So far, most places have been quite a hike to get to, and with varied amounts of satisfaction for our wallets and tastebuds. Now…
La LLuna Lights Up the Night
In January, my sister-in-law’s friends were visiting Barcelona for a long weekend. I had never met them before, but it was no surprise that they were lovely people. I was happily invited along to several restaurants that catered to vegetarians, and in general, they also have GF options so I could partake in the feasting. I…
Gluten Free in the Raval – Forn Boix
As I wander the winding cobbled alleyways of Barcelona’s Gothic quarter, I often pop into random bakeries and cafes to see what they offer. Sometimes I will excitedly see a sign claiming “Gluten-Free” products inside, but am usually disappointed by the lack of actual goods. Recently, however, I was delighted to find a quaint little…
Completely Satisfactory: Copasetic
Eating gluten-free* for a good price close to home can be difficult depending on which Barcelona neighborhood you live in. It was very exciting when I found a delicious, high-quality little bistro just a few blocks away that makes unique dishes I can actually eat. I had read about Copasetic on other websites, and it…
All Gluten-Free Restaurants in One Easy Place
I was approached recently by the creators of a website called Allergy Chef. It is the first free online restaurant reservation network for people with food allergies and intolerances in Barcelona and all of Catalunya. They are working in alliance with the medical society SCAIC, Catalan Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, to train and inform…
UPDATED – Baci d’Angelo – Patisserie in Clot
Located in the Clot neighborhood, just 2 blocks from the Metro station that bears the same name, is an interesting little cafe called Baci d’ Angelo. Open for a little over a year now, this family run business is starting to make a name for itself among the Coeliac community. As owner Filippo described, they did not…
UPDATED-SYNGLUTEN, Baked Goods to Take Away
As you may have noticed by the lack of information about gluten-free bakeries in Barcelona, well, it’s because they are hard to come by. In my recent searching, I did, however, come across a little place in the Sants neighborhood that looked very promising. Its website boasted that they make the best fresh-baked bread in…
When in Andorra, Can Manel is Your Only Man
During the winter of 2013, we decided to take a trip up to Andorra from Barcelona for the weekend. We were not interested in skiing, but rather, were going to tromp around in the snow and visit a hot spring resort that I had read about, Caldea. We headed directly to Andorra la Vella, Andorra’s capital city, from…
A Treat on Avenida Mistral
Depending on what neighborhood you find yourself in, you should be able to find a nice gelato or ice-cream shop that will cater to your needs. Located on Avenida Mistral, just two blocks off of Plaza Espanya, is the lovely little gelato shop, Gelatomania. Since 1984, these Italian crafters have been making gelato, sorbet, and other…
GF Friendly Fast Food
McDonald’s I wouldn’t normally condone or want to advertise this company on my blog, but maybe you readers are in a pinch, on a road trip, or just jonesing for a taste that reminds you of home. Well, interestingly enough, the McDonald’s franchises here in Spain, Andorra, and Portugal offer their guests the option to…
Supermarket Showdown
Not all grocery stores are the same, we all know that. This is especially so for those of us who are looking for gluten-free products in Barcelona. Sometimes I find myself having to shop at 3-4 different stores to get all of the things I need, because admittedly, I am picky about what I eat….
Gluten Free in the Hospital
I love living in Barcelona because it is such a beautiful place both visually and climatically. It is also one of the most humanistic cities I have ever been to. I have suffered my whole life with a kidney disease, and have always known that a transplant might be my potential future. Last summer, my…
Spice Cafe: I Want Cake!
Many years ago, during my time as a food service technician, a phrase was said to me that I have since uploaded into my permanent usage file. I came home from work bearing a huge slice of multi-layered Red Velvet cake on an open plate. Sitting in the living room were some friends of my…
Dietetica Gloria – Dedicated GF Shop!
I recently discovered an amazing shop just a few blocks north of Sants train station that caters to the dietarily restricted such as myself. In general, the different gluten-free options available at most of the Barcelona supermarkets are quite underwhelming, so this place is likely to breathe a bit of excitement into your diet. Its…
Dreamy Gelato in El Gótico
When having a wander through the meandering alleyways of El Gótico in Barcelona you can work up quite a hunger. Whether it is a roasting hot summer’s day or a chilly winter’s eve, you WILL enjoy a treat from my favorite gelato shop, I guarantee. Its the kind of place where everyone will be able…
Pizza RIP OFF!
We moved into a new flat about a month ago near Avenida Mistral, the San Antoni neighborhood’s pedestrian only Rambla, and have been exploring our new environs for tasty, nearby gluten-free options. One day, my husband and I were out on a stroll when we passed a nice looking restaurant with tables out front and…
Reykjavic Bakery – Glutie But Goodie
For my birthday, my coworker brought me a delicious slice of gluten-free cake. It was made mostly from poppy seeds and had the most interesting, slightly crunchy, uber-moist texture. Even though drizzled with a basic sugar icing, the cake was the perfect amount of sweet, not over the top. It tasted natural and healthy. Of…
Legendary Pizza Pie
Last summer we went to Italy for my father’s wedding. We spent the night in Napoli, home of the pizza. Walking the streets, it seemed as though every single person was eating, and loving pizza. We were so jealous of those Neapolitans sitting outside, enjoying their evening slices. We looked on the internet and found…
UPDATE: Bocadillos Sin Gluten!
Walking in the Gothic Quarter near Plaza Sant Jaume and the Cathedral, it’s quite easy to miss the restaurant I am now a fan of. I had noticed it a few months back because of the huge line leading out the door, but like usual, assumed I couldn’t eat there. I thought it was a…
An Experimental Weekend of Cooking
I have a love/hate relationship with cooking blogs. The photos always look so perfect, making the chef look like some kind of culinary demigod. They act like the process is so easy, ending up with impeccable products every time. Why doesn’t anyone ever publish the accounts of their mistakes and failures? It would make us…
UPDATE: A Bakery Just For Us!?!?
As many of you have probably noticed, Barcelona is not overflowing with restaurants that cater specifically to the GF Movement. Sure the grocery stores have a nice selection of processed GF products, but what people really want is food with a homemade feel. I was really excited when I stumbled across a 100% gluten-free…
New Beginnings
My husband and I both realized we were intolerant to gluten in 2009. We were living in Mexico and had religiously converted to eating corn as our main form of starch. Bread and all other wheat based foods were inadvertently eliminated from our diet, which to my husband’s delight, caused his indigestion to completely disappear….
