Billy Brunch
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About
Billy Brunch is a high-energy, quirky breakfast and brunch spot that has become a social media sensation. The decor is rustic and playful, often featuring a resident rooster statue. The sensory experience is one of a lively, international breakfast party, with huge plates of food and fresh-pressed juices. Expert recommendation: their 'Eggs Benedict' are considered some of the best in the city, and the 'English Breakfast' is famously hearty. Pro tip: they don’t take reservations, and because of its popularity, there is almost always a wait on weekends. However, you can leave your name and wander the nearby Eixample streets until they text you.
Highlights
- All-day breakfast menu
- Famous Shakshuka and pancakes
- Trendy rustic-chic interior
- Friendly relaxed vibes
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
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Sagrada Família
Antoni Gaudí's masterwork—a Roman Catholic minor basilica under continuous construction since 1882 and projected for completion around 2026—is the most visited monument in Spain and the most extraordinary work of architecture being created anywhere in the world, its 18 planned towers (representing Christ, the Evangelists, the Virgin Mary, and the twelve Apostles) covered in organic sculptural forms of stone, ceramic, and glass that defy every architectural category. The Nativity Facade completed during Gaudí's lifetime crawls with naturalistic stone animals, plants, and Biblical scenes of extraordinary delicacy, while the completed interior of the central nave creates a forest of branching columns supporting a tree canopy of interlocking vaults that filters light through stained glass windows in a rainbow of Mediterranean color. Gaudí is buried in the crypt and died in 1926 when struck by a tram, leaving the basilica to be completed from his models, drawings, and the collective genius of generations of Catalan architects.
Casa Lleó Morera
Designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, this building is a masterpiece of decorative arts, completing the trio of the 'Block of Discord.' While the exterior is famous for its ornate balconies and sculptures, the interior is a riot of marquetry, mosaics, and ceramics created by the best artisans of the period. It represents the height of the floral Modernism style. Expert recommendation: pay close attention to the dining room's wood carvings and the incredible stained-glass windows in the inner gallery. Pro tip: access to the interior is often limited compared to the other houses on the block; it is currently primarily occupied by luxury retail on the ground floor, so check for special guided tour availability through the city tourism office.
Palau de la Música Catalana
This concert hall is a jewel of Catalan Modernism, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Unlike the organic curves of Gaudí, the Palau is a riot of color, floral motifs, and stained glass. The centerpiece is the magnificent inverted stained-glass skylight in the auditorium, which depicts a choir of angels and bathes the room in natural light. It remains a functioning venue for everything from symphonies to flamenco. Expert recommendation: even if you don't attend a concert, the guided tour is essential to see the 'Muses' on the stage. Pro tip: the Petit Palau cafe on the ground floor is a beautiful, less-crowded spot to enjoy a coffee surrounded by Modernist architecture.
Passeig de Gràcia
Barcelona’s most elegant boulevard, Passeig de Gràcia is the city's equivalent to the Champs-Élysées. It is a showcase of Catalan Modernism, home to the famous 'Manzana de la Discordia' where Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner, and Puig i Cadafalch all built competing masterpieces. Today, it combines high-end fashion boutiques like Loewe and Chanel with stunning architecture and iconic wrought-iron street lamps designed by Pere Falqués. Expert recommendation: look down at the hexagonal paving stones designed by Gaudí that line the sidewalks. Pro tip: if shopping is your goal, many shops offer VAT refund services for non-EU residents; look for the 'Tax Free' signs to save up to 15%.
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