Syra Coffee is the Gracia-based specialty coffee chain that started it all in 2015 and has since spread across Spain — but this original spot on Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats is where the magic began. You'll find a cozy, no-frills space focused on one thing: excellent take-away coffee at honest prices (a cappuccino runs about €2.65), with fresh homemade pastries and vegan milk options. It's the kind of place you grab a flat white and a croissant, lean against the counter, and chat with the barista about which beans they're roasting this week.
The original Gracia location of Barcelona's homegrown specialty coffee movement — excellent take-away coffee, homemade pastries, and honest prices since 2015.
Come before 10am on weekdays to skip the weekend rush — the space is small and designed for take-away, so lines move fast but can get long.
The original Gracia specialty coffee spot that started it all
If you're wandering through Gracia and need a proper coffee, Syra is where the locals go. This is the original location of what's become a small Spanish empire, but it still feels like a neighborhood spot — small, cozy, and run by people who genuinely care about what's in your cup. The specialty coffee is the draw: well-prepared, consistent, and priced fairly (cappuccino at €2.65 is a steal for this quality in Barcelona). They offer fresh and vegan milks, so oat flat whites are on point.
Beyond the coffee, the homemade pastries are worth the visit alone — fresh daily and a perfect companion to your morning brew. You can also buy their roasted beans to take home, which tells you they're serious about their sourcing. The space is tight and designed primarily for take-away, so don't come expecting to camp out with a laptop for hours. That said, the atmosphere is warm and the staff are friendly, happy to talk through the different origins and roasts if you're curious.
It gets busy, especially on weekends when Gracia fills up, but the line moves fast since most people are grabbing and going. If you want the full experience without the wait, come before 10am on a weekday. This is everyday specialty coffee done right — no pretension, just good beans and good vibes.