Nice ambiente but unbelievably rude service. When I asked at the counter, whether I should order at the counter or at the table, I was told with a shrug "If you know what you want ...". I turned around in order to point at what I wanted, but the woman (middle-aged, blonde, light complexion) had already turned to other customers... More

Ok, this place has incredible flavors and a fun ambiance to people watch. My wife and I went twice and brought back a LOT of chocolate home with us. The service was fast, friendly and effective. I am not sure why other travelers had such a bad experience but I actually hope it keeps some people away so we can... More

We were in Barcelona some days ago and we went to the Escriba on La Rambla Street. At first we came in and start looking for a table to sit and drink some hot chocolate and in this time the boy who actually do the drinks pushed me so hard that i make a step back, after that he didn't... More

We went to Escriba on March 13, 2010. We were at the end of a long line so we thought the pastries would be good. We waited and we waited and we waited and we waited. Finally we got to the counter. No one else had gotten in line behind us but the staff still wanted us to hurry up... More

I wanted to pick up some pastries as a gift for my fiancé before flying back home. The girl that served me was cranky from the start. As I ordered, I saw there were boxes for chocolates, so I asked one to protect them on the plane. She said very angrily that they were too small and it wasn't possible.... More

Fantastic pastry shop on La Via Rambla in Barcelona. Girl at counter was exceedingly helpful; offered a $5 Euro tip for her help packaging a box of chocolates which was vehemently refused. Felt sort of bad because there was a line 8 deep and she spent about 10 minutes on getting the gift-wrapping perfect. Food looks extremely tasty. Perhaps may... More