Federal Café Gòtic
Federal Café Gòtic
Federal Café Gòtic is the Gothic Quarter branch of Federal, an Australian-style all-day café doing brunch, specialty coffee and homemade pastries on Passatge de la Pau in Ciutat Vella. It's open daily 9:00–16:30, takes walk-ins, and has a terrace. Figure on around €15–25 per person.
Background
About Federal Café Gòtic
The Story
Federal Café takes its name from a small town on the Binna Burra road in northern New South Wales, Australia, and the brand leans into that all-day, Australian-style café idea: somewhere you can drop in alone, with friends, or to work. This is the Gòtic branch, set on Passatge de la Pau just off the Gothic Quarter's medieval streets. The brand describes itself as brunch, restaurant and specialty coffee, with locally sourced products and homemade pastries.
The Cuisine
Brunch, all-day breakfast and specialty coffee, with homemade pastries. The kitchen leans on locally sourced products. Federal doesn't publish dish-level pricing online, so check the in-house menu for current options and prices; figure on roughly €15–25 per person.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Federal Café Gòtic Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Food 6.5, Service 6.5, Decor 6.5
Diner Ratings
4.2
3,163 reviews
TripAdvisor
3.9
631 reviews
Diners rate it 4.2/5 on Google (3,163 reviews) and 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (631 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Federal Café Gòtic
Booking
Walk-ins welcome; no booking needed.
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Experience
Federal Café Gòtic Dining Experience
An all-day café set up for lingering, whether you're solo with a laptop, catching up with friends, or in for weekend brunch. There's a terrace for outdoor seating, it works for groups, and it's family-friendly, with vegetarian options and takeaway available.
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Federal Café Gòtic Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Ptge. de la Pau, 11, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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You'll find it at Passatge de la Pau, 11, a quiet passatge in the Gothic Quarter (Ciutat Vella), 08002 Barcelona. The closest metro is Liceu (L3), about a 6-minute walk, with Drassanes (L3) roughly 7 minutes away.
Nearby
The Gothic Quarter is Barcelona's medieval core, a dense grid of narrow stone streets, hidden squares and Roman-era remains running between La Rambla and Via Laietana. Federal sits on a passatge tucked off the busier tourist routes, so it keeps a bit of the quiet you don't always get in this part of Ciutat Vella.
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Details
Federal Café Gòtic Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–16:30 |
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Contact
Walk-ins welcome
Good to Know
Social
From @thefederalcafe on Instagram
☕🍽️ El café, la cocina, el equipo y vosotros. Eso es lo que hace que Federal sea Federal. ☕🍽️ Coffee, food, our team and you. That’s what makes Federal, Federal. . . . #thefederalcafe #FederalTeam #FederalMoments #CoffeeCulture #BrunchTime
🥣🍓 Fresco, afrutado y lleno de energía. Nuestro bowl de açaí combina guaraná con plátano, fruta de temporada, muesli de Lizzie, coco tostado y semillas de chía. 🥣🍓 Fresh, fruity and full of energy. Our açaí bowl combines guaraná with banana, seasonal fruit, Lizzie’s muesli, toasted coconut and chia
🍳✨ Huevos pochados al punto, siempre. Porque los pequeños detalles marcan la diferencia, sea la hora que sea. 🍳✨ Perfectly poached eggs, every time. Because the little details make all the difference, whatever the time of day. . . . #thefederalcafe #PoachedEggs #BrunchTime #BrunchFavorites #Federa
🧊☕ Tres formas de disfrutar el café este verano. Un clásico Iced Latte, nuestro refrescante Iced Orange Coffee o el sorprendente Coffee Tonic. ¿Con cuál te quedas? 🧊☕ Three ways to enjoy coffee this summer. A classic Iced Latte, our refreshing Iced Orange Coffee or the surprising Coffee Tonic. Whic
🥞🍌 Plátano, mascarpone, sirope de arce y praliné de avellanas. Todo lo que esperas de unos pancakes y un poco más. 🥞🍌 Banana, mascarpone, maple syrup and hazelnut praline. Everything you want from a pancake stack and a little more. . . . #thefederalcafe #PancakeTime #SweetBrunch #BananaPancakes #B
✨🌿 A veces no se trata de lo que pides. Se trata de cómo te hace sentir el lugar. ✨🌿 Sometimes it’s not about what you order. It’s about how the place makes you feel. . . . #thefederalcafe #FederalMood #GoodVibes #FeelAtHome #YourFederalMoment
Questions
Federal Café Gòtic FAQ
What are Federal Café Gòtic's opening hours?
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Federal Café Gòtic is open every day from 9:00 to 16:30. It's a daytime café for breakfast, brunch and lunch, so there's no dinner service. Worth knowing if you're planning an evening visit.
Do you need a reservation at Federal Café Gòtic?
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No, Federal Café Gòtic takes walk-ins and you don't need to book. It's an all-day café, so you can just turn up. Weekend brunch hours are the busiest stretch, so expect a wait at peak times.
Where is Federal Café Gòtic and how do I get there?
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Federal Café Gòtic is at Passatge de la Pau, 11, in the Gothic Quarter (Ciutat Vella), 08002 Barcelona. The closest metro is Liceu on line L3, about a 6-minute walk, with Drassanes (L3) roughly 7 minutes away.
What kind of food does Federal Café Gòtic serve?
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Federal Café Gòtic does Australian-style all-day brunch, breakfast and lunch, with specialty coffee and homemade pastries. The kitchen uses locally sourced products. Check the in-house menu for current dishes and prices; figure on around €15–25 per person.
Does Federal Café Gòtic have a terrace and vegetarian options?
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Yes, Federal Café Gòtic has a terrace for outdoor seating and offers vegetarian options. It's also family-friendly, works for groups, and does takeaway. It's the Gòtic branch of Federal Café, set on a quiet passatge in the Gothic Quarter.