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Where to shop in Barcelona

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Here are some of the new and most interesting Barcelona chocolatiers, listed in order of mention in the article. Although none have direct online sales, you can contact the stores for ordering information. To call the numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (international dialing code), 34 (country code for Spain) and the local number.

Oriol Balaguer.

Chic, artisanal chocolates and cakes from the former El Bulli pastry chef. Plaza Sant Gregori, 2 Taumaturg, 93-201-1846. www.oriolbalaguer.com

Enric Rovira. The latest generation of a longtime Barcelona pastry family creates exotic artisanal chocolates. 17 Sant Geroni, Castellbell i el Vilar, 93-834-0927. www.enricrovira.com

Cacao Sampaka. A partnership of chocolatiers who take cacao-sourcing to the extreme and lavish attention on production from plantation to store shelves. 292 Carre Consell de Cent, 93-272-0833; 43 Carre Ferran, 93-304-1539. www.cacaosampaka.com

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Escriba. A well-established cafe with a menu of traditional house-made chocolates as well as desserts. 83 La Rambla, 93-301-6027; 546 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 93-454-7535. www.escriba.es

Bocamel. A cafe offering hot cocoa and a small selection of handmade chocolates. 8 Comerç, 93-268-7244. www.bocamel.com

Xocoa. Mini-stores featuring small-batch chocolate bars and novelties. 10 Carre Princesa, 93-319-6640; 87 Carre Roger de Llúria , 93-487-2499. xocoa-bcn.com

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— Corie Brown

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