El Colectivo

El Raval


A relaxed little cafe on a quiet Raval street, El Colectivo makes excellent cake (carrot, pineapple and many more), creative bocadillos (filled rolls) and excellent coffee. It's minimal, with a single row of wooden tables, and the shop-window seating is perfect for street watching, with some good jazz playing in the background. Tapas are served on Thursdays and Fridays.


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