Catalonian coffee or European coffee in general, is richer and more flavourful than what we're used to in North America. When you order it with milk, it tastes similar to a North American cappuccino (minus the foam).
Catalonian croissant (1)
Little did I know, but, even croissants taste different - likely as North American versions follow the French recipe.
Instead of looking like a horn, they are crescent shaped. The baking temperature and/or duration are higher/stronger as the tips of the croissant are crispy and resemble croutons. Rather than being somewhat savoury, Catalonian croissants are glazed with a sweet egg wash so that it ends up tasting like sweet challah bread (except with toasty tips). It's not as buttery but still hits the spot!
At less than 4€ for 2 coffees and 2 croissants these are an excellent breakfast options while travelling in Barcelona.
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