What should I order at El Coro Café?
El Coro Café
Platos combinados
Frequently mentioned as a great value option (€8-8.5) including water and bread, with multiple choices that are described as delicious and worth repeating.
Bravas
Highlighted multiple times as very good or among the best tried, praised for their quality and taste.
Entrepans / Bocadillos (Sandwiches)
Recommended repeatedly for their excellent quality bread, generous size, and delicious fillings like fuet, lomo, and cheese; described as spectacular and very good.
Bocadillo de tortilla de patatas
Specifically praised for being made fresh to order and very tasty.
Café
Mentioned several times as very good or spectacular, contributing to the classic cafe experience.
Location details
Plaça de Sant Joan, 5, Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, 08720, ES
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About El Coro Café
El Coro Café is a coffee shop, bar, and restaurant in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona. It is known for bocadillos, vermouth, patatas bravas, and simple plates at low prices, with reviews often praising the terrace and the atmosphere. Reviewers consistently mention the calm, quiet setting, good coffee, attentive service, and the historic feel of the place. It has outdoor seating, accepts reservations, and is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is El Coro Café known for?
It is especially known for bocadillos, vermouth, and patatas bravas, along with combination plates and tapas. Reviewers repeatedly mention the terrace in the town square, the calm atmosphere, and the good value for a light meal or vermut stop.
What dishes are most recommended at El Coro Café?
The most commonly praised items are bocadillos, patatas bravas, tapas, and combination plates, which are listed at around €8 to €8.50 with water included in some cases. Reviewers also mention cold or hot sandwiches and simple plates as reliable choices for lunch or a quick bite.
What is the atmosphere like at El Coro Café?
The vibe is casual, cozy, quiet, and historic, with a terrace in a porticoed square that reviewers describe as pleasant and car-free. It seems to work well for groups, solo diners, and families, especially because people can sit outside while children play in the square.
Is El Coro Café good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, it is generally described as good value, and the listed price range is €1 to €10. Reviewers point to combination plates for €8.50 with water and bread, tapas from about €4.50 to €8, and sandwiches and drinks that stay in a budget-friendly range.
When is the best time to visit El Coro Café?
It is a strong choice for breakfast, a vermouth stop, or an evening tapas visit, since reviewers mention it as a regular place for coffee, lunch, and dinner. The terrace in the square is a major draw, and dinner reservations are recommended if you want a table at peak times.
Is parking available at El Coro Café?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is El Coro Café kid-friendly?
Yes, El Coro Café is good for kids.
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