Departure Coffee Co.
Departure Coffee Co.
Xavi and Raquel opened Departure in 2017 in a former carpentry workshop on a tiny Raval street, and kept the wood and vintage soul intact. There's no counter walling the barista off from you: espresso runs on SlowMov beans while the filter bar rotates guest roasters through Chemex, V60, Aeropress and French press. Note the no-laptop policy; this room is for talking.
Background
About Departure Coffee Co.
The Story
Xavi and Raquel opened Departure Coffee Co. in 2017, on a tiny street in El Raval, in a space that used to be a carpentry workshop and they kept that spirit, filling the room with wood and vintage touches rather than gutting it. The setup is deliberately open: a communal table and no counter walling the barista off from you, which makes it feel more like a conversation than a transaction. Espresso is dialled in around beans from Barcelona roastery SlowMov, while the filter side stays curious, rotating national and international guest roasters through the Chemex, V60, Aeropress and French press. Alongside the coffee there are homemade cakes and cookies, toasts and sandwiches, and a matcha latte. Walls double as a rotating gallery for local artists, and the couple also run specialty-coffee courses. It has quietly become a reference point for coffee lovers in the city.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Departure Coffee Co. Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.7
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Reservations
How to Book Departure Coffee Co.
Booking
Walk-in; no reservation needed a coffee-first spot.
Experience
Departure Coffee Co. Dining Experience
An artsy, industrial little room on a quiet Raval street, with reclaimed wood, vintage details and walls that rotate work by local artists every few weeks. A big communal table and the lack of a counter between barista and guest keep it conversational helped along by a no-laptop policy. There's also outdoor seating, and the coffee is joined by homemade cakes, toasts and sandwiches.
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Departure Coffee Co. Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Carrer de la Verge, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
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Departure Coffee Co. is at Carrer de la Verge, 1 in El Raval. Universitat (L1/L2) is about a 6-minute walk, and Sant Antoni (L2) is roughly 6 minutes away.
Nearby
El Raval is a dense, diverse neighbourhood in the Ciutat Vella (old city) immediately west of the Ramblas. One of Barcelona's most characterful areas, it has undergone significant transformation since the late 1990s, the MACBA contemporary art museum anchors its upper end, and the neighbourhood now hosts a strong mix of independent bars, restaurants, and creative businesses alongside its long-established working-class character. The Sant Antoni market area, just to the west, has attracted a wave of quality food addresses in recent years.
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Details
Departure Coffee Co. Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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From @departurecoffeeco on Instagram
El Xavi i la Raquel van ser pioners del cafè d'especialitat a Barcelona i ara fa gairebé 10 anys van obrir Departure coffee co. al bell mig del Raval. Durant tots aquests anys han sigut un lloc de trobada de viatgers, estudiants, professors i curiosos de la zona. Al seu voltant s'ha creat una bonica
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Questions
Departure Coffee Co. FAQ
What is Departure Coffee Co. known for?
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It's a specialty-coffee bar and small art gallery in El Raval, opened by Xavi and Raquel in 2017 inside a former carpentry workshop. It's known for espresso built around SlowMov beans and a rotating line-up of guest-roaster filter coffees, plus homemade cakes and cookies.
What are Departure Coffee Co.'s opening hours?
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Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, and closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so check before a special trip.
Does Departure Coffee Co. roast its own coffee?
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No it isn't a roastery. For espresso it works with Barcelona roastery SlowMov, and for filter it rotates national and international guest roasters, brewed through methods like Chemex, V60, Aeropress and French press.
Where is Departure Coffee Co. and how do I get there?
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It's on Carrer de la Verge, 1, in El Raval (Ciutat Vella). The nearest metro is Universitat (L1/L2), about a 6-minute walk, with Sant Antoni (L2) roughly the same distance.
Can I work on a laptop at Departure Coffee Co.?
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No the café has a no-laptop policy. With a communal table and no counter separating baristas from guests, it's set up for conversation and coffee rather than working.
How expensive is Departure Coffee Co.?
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It sits at € (budget-friendly) on Guidavera's price scale; reviewers describe prices as reasonable for a specialty coffee and a bite.