Dalston Coffee
Dalston Coffee
Dalston Coffee is former chef Borja Roselló's tiny El Raval spot, named for the East London neighbourhood where he traded professional kitchens for specialty coffee. He roasts his own single origins in small batches at the brand's roastery in La Garriga, all scoring above 80 on the SCA scale. Drink it at the bar or take beans home; there's a monthly subscription too.
Background
About Dalston Coffee
The Story
Dalston Coffee started in 2017 in El Raval, the work of former chef Borja Roselló, who made the jump from professional kitchens to specialty coffee while living in London the café takes its name from Dalston, the East London neighbourhood where that shift happened. It's a tiny, coffee-first spot, and Roselló roasts his own beans at the brand's own roastery in La Garriga, just outside Barcelona, on Mondays and Wednesdays in small batches. The rotating line-up leans single-origin: recent coffees have come from Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Brazil and Papua New Guinea, roasted for espresso, Italian moka and filter, all scoring above 80 points on the SCA scale. You can drink it here or take the beans home the shop sells whole beans, capsules and a monthly subscription. The brand talks about quality, flavour, sustainability and traceability, with compostable packaging and hand-harvested green coffee.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Dalston Coffee Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.8
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Reservations
How to Book Dalston Coffee
Booking
Walk-in; no reservation needed a coffee-first spot.
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Experience
Dalston Coffee Dining Experience
Dalston Coffee is a small, coffee-first café in El Raval Time Out describes it as a near one-person operation that barely has room beyond the bar, so it leans toward takeaway and a quick, well-made cup rather than a sit-down meal. Drinks run from espresso, flat white and cappuccino to filter and cold brew, pulled on the espresso machine and brewed on a Moccamaster. Beans, capsules and brewing kit are available to take home.
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Dalston Coffee Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Carrer de les Ramelleres, 16, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
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Dalston Coffee is at Carrer de les Ramelleres, 16 in El Raval. Catalunya (L1/L3) is about a 4-minute walk, and Plaça Catalunya (L6/L7/S1/S2) is roughly 4 minutes away.
Nearby
El Raval is a diverse, multicultural neighbourhood in the Ciutat Vella district, stretching from La Rambla to Ronda de Sant Antoni. The area around Carrer de Jovellanos is steps from Placa Catalunya and the top of La Rambla, making it one of Barcelona's most central dining locations.
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Details
Dalston Coffee Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
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From @dalstoncoffee on Instagram
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☕ Dalston Coffee vuelve a Meik Sam Nois Barcelona Por segundo año consecutivo, Dalston Coffee será sponsor y tostador oficial de la competencia 🔥 Su rol es clave dentro del formato: trabajar un mismo café desde diferentes perfiles de tueste, para que cada competidor pueda elegir, mezclar e interpr
Questions
Dalston Coffee FAQ
What is Dalston Coffee?
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Dalston Coffee is a specialty-coffee roaster-café in El Raval, Barcelona. Founded in 2017 by former chef Borja Roselló, it roasts its own beans at a roastery in La Garriga and pours single-origin espresso, moka and filter, with beans to take home.
Does Dalston Coffee roast its own coffee, and where?
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Yes. Dalston roasts its own beans at its roastery in La Garriga (Carrer Llerona 110), just outside Barcelona, roasting on Mondays and Wednesdays in small batches. The coffee is then served at the El Raval café.
What coffee and drinks does Dalston Coffee serve?
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Rotating single-origin coffees recent origins include Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Brazil and Papua New Guinea roasted for espresso, Italian moka and filter. On the menu you'll find espresso, flat white, cappuccino, filter and cold brew, plus decaf options. All coffees score above 80 points on the SCA scale.
Can I buy beans or a subscription from Dalston Coffee?
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Yes. Dalston sells whole beans (in 250g and 1kg compostable packaging), coffee capsules, and a monthly subscription starting at €25/month with shipping included. They ship within 24–48 hours and also run a wholesale programme.
Where is Dalston Coffee and how do I get there?
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Dalston Coffee is at Carrer de les Ramelleres 16 in El Raval. Catalunya (L1/L3) and Plaça Catalunya (L6/L7/S1/S2) are both about a 4-minute walk away.
What are Dalston Coffee's opening hours?
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Dalston Coffee is open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so check before a special trip.