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“An oasis in the old city”
Review of Caelum

Caelum
Ranked #14 of 265 Bakeries in Barcelona
Cuisines: Deli, Cafe
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast
Neighbourhood: El Congres i els Indians
Description: Due to coronavirus heavy outbreak and it’s countermeasures decided by Spanish and Catalan regional government, Caelum will be open only for take away the next 15 days. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. We will come back soon again.
Reviewed 1 September 2016 via mobile

Caelum is like a little haven of calm, delicious cakes and friendly service amongst the busyness of the old town. We went a few times for a tea break while exploring the city and enjoyed it each time. The service was a little inconsistent but ranging from excellent to good. And the cakes are really delicious!

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank Alac003
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Reviewed 1 August 2016 via mobile

I visited this cafe based on good recommendations on trip advisor. I found the service very rude. The cakes had no description to tell you what they were and the person working there seemed very impatient to have to tell me what was what. The cake I got was dry and tasteless and they charged a ridiculous €5.10. I would not return here

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed 15 July 2016

I visit this cafe every time being in Barcelona. So cosy atmosphere, delicious desserts (like spanish people say 'de chuparse los dedos') and coffee. Worth visiting!

Date of visit: August 2015
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Reviewed 13 July 2016 via mobile

The place a sweet and smells like a convent. We tried various teas and a fig cake and they were all good. We bought a box of boxed delicatessen and when we opened I t home it was rotten.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed 7 July 2016

Sometimes when you visit a place and have fond memories and return years later, you realize you should have left fond memories stay as you are disappointed by the return experience. Not so at Caelum. It just never disappoints.
A small cake and coffee shop tucked away in the old Gothic Quarter this is pure heaven (as the name states in Latin).
Many of the products here are made by monks or nuns in convents or monasteries. The desserts are phenomenal. The space is tight and there is often a wait for a table, but it's well worth it.
Stop by for a coffee and a slice of cake from heaven. This is an amazing place that just keeps slicing up fond memories.

Date of visit: July 2016
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