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Mauri

3.9 (2,724)$ · Budget-friendly

Mauri occupies a striking, old-world storefront on Rambla de Catalunya and has long been known for its elaborate cakes and pastries, the kind meant for lingering over coffee. Reviews are notably split, however: while the setting and food draw praise, a recurring complaint is service that visitors describe as rushed, disorganized, or outright rude, particularly during busy stretches. At 3.9 stars over more than 2,700 reviews, it's worth visiting for the pastries and the grand setting, but it's best approached with modest expectations for the service.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Founded in 1929 in a modernista corner building on Rambla de Catalunya, it was one of the first pastry shops in the city to have a dedicated tasting salon for customers.
  • 2Its interior features a ceiling painting of Demeter, the goddess of abundance, by Aureli Tolosa, along with oak shelving with Solomonic columns, restored after a 1955 fire.
  • 3The shop occupies a storefront that began life in 1904 as a grocery, before being converted into a pastry shop two and a half decades later.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Go for the pastries and the elegant setting, but keep expectations for service modest
  • 2visiting outside peak hours may help avoid the worst of the crowds
  • 3on Rambla de Catalunya in the Eixample.

⏱️ Typical visit

20 min

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Rambla de Catalunya, 102, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain · EixampleGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"I am deeply disappointed by the service at this establishment. Following the staff's instructions, we waited patiently in line. However, we were treated with complete lack of respect. A man cut directly in front of us, and the staff served him without hesitation, completely ignoring our presence. Even more shocking, when an elderly lady (who had kindly asked if we were in line) joined behind us, the second staff member proceeded to serve her instead of us. We were the only ones left standing there, being systematically ignored while everyone else was being attended to. This selective service felt like more than just a mistake; it felt like a clear bias against foreigners. It is a shame that such a reputable-looking place treats international visitors with such arrogance and invisibility. I do not recommend this place to anyone who expects basic courtesy and fair treatment. Save your time and money for somewhere that values all customers."

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