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ALTERNA Mostrador Gelat

Argentine Pastries, Vegan Gelato

Worth ordering: #1 Pastry in Barcelonanamed in 51 reviews

Look for savory pastries as well as sweet ones; reviewers mention pepper and tofu, pesto, and scrambled tofu fillings.

5.0food Fully vegan

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Try an Argentine-style medialuna or a flaky danish; reviewers praise both, including the cherry and dulce de leche versions.
Ask staff to explain the pastries in the display case; a reviewer says they quickly walked them through the choices even when busy.

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Consider takeaway for a picnic, since indoor seating is limited and one reviewer reports they couldn't eat inside.

People mention

Medialunas, pain au chocolat and banoffee danish.

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Also bread, croissant, danish pastry, dulce de leche danish, ice cream and pastries.

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Praised for friendly service, attentive service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for fast service, lively atmosphere and affordable.

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Breakfast, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
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Alterna pairs Argentine-style medialunas and flaky danishes with sweet and savory pastries, including pepper-and-tofu and pesto fillings; the pastries, coffee, and gelato are all vegan. It’s a small counter-style bakery with limited indoor seating, and reviewers often mention friendly service and pastries they take away for picnics.