Chok Barcelona. I have been to Chök a dozen times since I moved to Barcelona. I love their doughnut display: I mean, whatever is the hole there for if not for hooking it up on the wall?
They have a distinctive doughnut. Extremely light: almost soapy in flavour. They employ a special (secret) technique that makes it possible. Besides the texture, the doughnuts come dipped in and rolled through a variety of chocolates and sprinkles. They’ve taken the humble doughnut and run away with it. Coming up with more combinations and colours than I would have thought are possible.
It’s not my thing. I favour a hint of grease and the crispness in a doughnut. I’m probably happiest with a sugared Krispy Kreme and a cup of black coffee (or in Barcelona, a Lukumas).
Still, my oldest daughter seems smitten with chocolate dipped doughnut covered with hundreds and thousands of sprinkles. (As I write this I realize that I like their not too sweet creative toppings a lot more than the doughnut it adorns.) So much so that I am a regular customer.
I find Chok Barcelona to be a beautiful shop. And I am always pleased when there is someone decorating doughnuts in the back room.
See this and find more addresses on my Foodie in Barcelona Map
Chök
C/del Carme, 3
www.chokbarcelona.com
Amazing place!!
Hello Suzy! My family and I will be traveling to Barcelona and the UK next month and I stumbled upon your great blog. I always like to eat at great, non-touristy places when I travel therefore I was wondering if you had a list of places we must try during our week in Barcelona. (Also any suggestions on things to do would be much appreciated) Thank you!
Hi Eva. For Barcelona, have a look at the favourites page. There are some addresses there. I find Gracia to be a great neighbourhood with lots of places to eat / drink at. Have a wander down C/ verdi and go to the market there. Also do like the locals and stay out of the sun during siesta.