Vegan
Western
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
Spanish
Offers quick vegan bites including snacks, salads, a daily menu, juices, and bocadillos. Has vegan cheese, seitan, tofu, vegan empanadas, tortilla de patata, and cakes. Eat inside or take place on the stairs of Plaéa Tripi to enjoy the spectacles of locals. Confirmed closed, May 2017.
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Carrer Escudellers 42 (at Placa George Orwell), Barcelona, Spain, 08002
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183 Reviews
First Review by buzzlambert
greenshoes
Points +474
Food fast but not good. Don't serve everybody - Edit
They do burgers. Pre-prepared, just warmed up. Average tasting.
Read moreI would also have loved their salad but they refused to give me one. I wanted a salad and a burger, both on the menu but they said its too much (staff actually discussed it and spole about me), I still wanted it. I could have had a salad and a pattie which I finally agreed to after which they only gave me the burger. And I speak spanish. After I saw more customers I think it was because I was not pierced. Or maybe because they do not like foreigners.
Ate a few doors away at Vegalia the next days...
For the food being so poor (and the burger was just bread, pattie and sauce, not really a meal) and being treated like sh... I cannot say that I find this a good place to eat...
Pros: Existence
Cons: Tastless fast food, Restrictions on what aou are allowed to , combine
Wine Lover
As a foreigner without any Catalan I felt I was treated well. And the customers were all average looking people all three times we visited (we ate there twice but one day we could not get a seat and came back later).
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danielpoland
Points +388
For vegan Burger lovers - Edit
Very good burgers (few options) made with delicious Burger Buns. If you love burgers like me ;) you have to visit Gopal.
Read morePros: very good burgers, Club Mate, cheap
Cons: no toilet, No English-speaking staff
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dagani
Points +43
more a shop than a restaurant - Edit
really small and not so comfortable for sitting with friend but the prices are good. ok for snacks or quick bites.
Read morePros: prices
Cons: small
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ruzette
Points +208
Nice fastfood ! - Edit
Gopal is a cool vegan place.
Read moreI had a menu : the burger of the day with bread (a dahl burger), fries and a drink. The burger was really good, tasty and big enough for me ! The fries were good too and the sauce was a little spicy !
It's cheap (7,90 euros for the menu) and there is a lot of choice. The cakes looked delicious but I was full, I'll try them next time.
On the downside : there're only a few chairs to sit and there's no bathroom (too bad when you have to eat with your hands and no place to wash'em !).
Pros: Lots of choices, Good
Cons: No bathroom, Small
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Eva*
Points +263
Nice place - Edit
Even though I was well informed with vegan eatings in Barcelona through HappyCow I was surprised to find both Gopal and Vegetalia on the same square just around the corner of our hostel. Great! We went the second night to eat there and took the menu with a burger (no bun), salad and fries, very cheap and including a drink. The burger and fries were great but I was surprised about our quitte luxurious salad - where mostly you only receive some lettuce and some tomato this one had olives, avocado, etc. and nice sauce. Also I liked the "all lives are precious - go vegan!" sign outside and the animal liberation/rights messages inside. After seeing all struggling living lobsters on ice and the poor turtles, rabbits, ducks and you name it being sold like worthless things on the Ramblas, good to see there are people who care everywhere.
Read morePros: Good portions, Cheap, Animal rights things
Cons: Staff spoke a little English
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Tigra220
Points +10644
The Amazing Gopal! - Edit
After following my GPS through the maze of the city streets, I finally found Gopal in an open square. It was late in the evening on 16Jun12, but luckily for me, Spaniards are also late owls and the restaurants all seem to accommodate. Gopal is a nice, small eatery. I liked the seating area that faced outside, so I could people-watch. The pro-vegan propaganda made me smile. Their display case showcased desserts and food, giving you the chance to see what you're getting, which is something that I very much appreciated. I only had 1 shot since I was leaving the next morning so I played it safe and ordered 1 of their veggie burgers with patatas bravas. Veggie burger was yum. Patatas bravas estaban deliciosas y perfectas!! The lady taking my order was very helpful and full of infectious energy. Loved her! I ordered a piece of carrot cake and a donut (for the nxt morning) to go. I gobbled up my carrot cake once I got back to the hotel. T'was devine!! I wish I could've taken the whole cake. The next time I'm in Spain, Gopal will be my 1st stop. (Oh & the donut was yum too!)
Read morePros: Vegan patatas bravas deliciosas!, Amazing vegan desserts, Awesome staff
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Loli
Points +71
Fast nice! - Edit
The best vegan hamburguers!
Read moreAnd the desserts are from Lujuria Vegana....
Nice!
Pros: hamburguers, fast, prize
Cons: not a lot of place for sitting
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vegantonio
Points +239
punky vegan fastfood at his best - but... - Edit
If you are looking for burger and fastfood then here you are at the right place. If not, then forget it :-)
Read morewe tried last year and we found it funny (once you have to do it) but... delicious vegan food is something else.
Good if you are making a walking tour in the city center and you need a break... I would not advice that for an evening
dinner. 4 Star as a fastfood restaurant, 3 if you need more then that. Dessert are fine.
Updated from previous review on Sunday July 29, 2012
Pros: fastfood, burger, for youngsters
Cons: only fastfood, unhealthy
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OneNightStanzas
Points +127
One of my fav restaurants IN THE WORLD - Edit
Oh my goodness, I wish so so badly that there was a Gopal in my city! I absolutely loved this place and visited many times during my stay in Barcelona. The food is all absolutely delicious; I tried several of the various 'menu' deals and all of them were great. Crispy deep fried cauliflower OH MY GOODNESS. Went back pretty much every day for vegan croissants for breakfast. The vegan donuts and cakes were the stuff of dreams. While we were there we also got them to custom-bake a birthday cake for one of our party. They did so quickly and it was amazing! The staff are great - one guy in particular served us a few times and was super friendly, patient and attentive. The only downside is how small the place is and often all the chairs are taken. But we got take-out a few times and it was really no bother. A few chairs outside might be a good improvement as there seems to be loads of room in the courtyard outside. Oh also, they are great for sandwich fillers (fake cheese etc) and other bits and pieces if you're self catering, as we were. In short, Gopal was vital to our enjoyment of our trip and we utterly loved it! I daydream about it still... we'll be going back for sure!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great service, VEGAN DONUTS
Cons: Lack of seating
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chickodoo
Points +58
Great burgers, AMAZING deserts - Edit
My partner and I were in Barcelona in April and I was blown away by the range of vegan eateries in the city.
Read moreGopal was a stand out for its cakes and deserts. Each day I was there they had at least 3 cakes to choose from, as well as chocolate covered donuts and a bagel type pastry. The triple layer chocolate praline cake was heaven. My non-vegetarian/vegan partner was amazed by how "real" tasting it was. I know that Gopal order their cake from from a local cake wholesaler which is a wise choice as they are simply divine. I also had the carrot cake with vegan cream cheese on another occasion which was also lovely. The chocolate covered donut was the first in its kind I'd seen (in vegan form that is) so that was a nice surprise. I'd visited a market on the first day I was in Barcelona and a vegan stall was selling the best chocolate brownies I have ever tasted in my life. I was sad to think I'd never get to have them again since the market was only on over 2 days, but to my absolute delight when I visited Gopal the last time, they had the exact brownies in!
We also had the burgers and fries (more like chunky roast potato pieces) and even my chicken loving boyfriend enjoyed his. They had a bit of a "fake, mass produced" taste to them but were yummy none-the-less and really hit the spot for a junk food fix. The fries were delightful with a heavenly Thousand Island dressing type sauce.
The English menu was a bonus, and the staff spoke English well which was helpful. There is some animal rights information posters and cards around, with some graphic images which although never pleasant to see, was good to see because it got the word of animal welfare further across other than simply the vegan food.
I highly recommend a visit to Gopal, especially for the cakes! Amazing!!
Pros: Deserts are heavenly, wasn't too busy, Great deli range
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xtinyvesselsx
Points +32
best place in town - Edit
we stayed in barcelona 5 days and went to gopal once a day!to us this is the best restaurant in town; it's got a nice location, staff is very friendly and food is absolutely delicious! we fell in love with the burger menu and we're still craving for those amazing cakes they have. if you're going to gopal you can't miss the vegan cheesecake!
Read morePros: excellent food, cheap, big portions
Cons: small
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Alanna
Points +28
Gopal - Edit
I was delighted to be staying next to this deli - selection of fast food, like sandwiches, burgers, croquettes, bocadillos (little rolls), cakes, a selection of healthy drinks. I had a seitan burger, croquettes, and a chocolate-covered doughnut. I found the savoury stuff a bit bland and dry, but the doughnut was amazing. My friend says the choc cake is also amazing. Burgers are about €6, so pretty reasonable. Very busy spot, with a wall of high chairs to sit at. Definitely worth a visit for cheap vegan take-away food. The staff had very little English.
Read morePros: cheap, good selection
Cons: mediocre food
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vegetariangirl
Points +2615
amazing dessert - Edit
The desserts are amazing! The best vegan carrot cake with cream vegan cheese icing! I loved the vegan chikin burger.
Read morePros: fun, best desserts , huge selection of burger patties
Cons: small space
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chlough
Points +134
Completely Vegan. - Edit
I stumbled across Gopal 2 years ago, and have been back a couple of times since.
Read moreSmall, completely vegan deli/cafe. They serve a variety of burgers, have bento style take away meals and a selection of cakes.
Pretty cheap, and quite friendly (the staff sometimes came across as judgmental but maybe i caught them on a bad day).
i've gone for a burger each time, they have an English menu too if you ask!
Also sells a selection of vegan meats and cheeses which is pretty useful if you're staying in Barcelona self catering.
Cheese cake is recommended.
Pros: fast food, cheap, good location
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citizen428
Points +68
Good fast food joint - Edit
While I do like a good burger as much as the next guy, I have to say I'm always quite stumped by the amount of vegan places that seem to exclusively sell fast food, mostly involving a lot of fake meat.
Read moreAnyway, for a quick bite Gopal is a good place. It's small -- it only seats a couple of people inside -- and rather cute, and our sandwiches were really nice, especially the one with avocado and crispy seitan. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to try the cakes, but they did look very inviting.
People who stay in Barcelona for longer and self-cater might be interested to hear that Gopal also sells patties, vegan sausages and other things to prepare at home.
All in all I'd give it 3.5 stars, but since that isn't possible on HappyCow, 3 it is.
Pros: cheap, good food, nice atmosphere
Cons: only fastfood
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SethV
Points +133
Good food at a Good Price - Edit
For a light dinner, it was a great choice. Home made soya burgers are their specialty. The salad was good and so were the fries.
Read morePros: Helpful staff, Tasty dishes
Cons: Dessert or coffee
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MsBennet
Points +28
Go for the Cakes and Desserts!! - Edit
Gopal is not a restaurant but more of a take-away place...I'm not that much into fast food so didn't try any of the burgers, but I believe they are pretty good.
Read moreI have a very sweet tooth though and was told to go here to get a cake fix...oh my God, yumyum yum...Cocolate cake is yummy, I had my first chocolate donut since I turned vegan three years ago which was heaven and they even had FLAN which was divine. Thumbs up, but know what to expect. It's not Haute Vegan Cuisine even though the desserts are definitely up there with anything fancy/schmanzy in London's or New York.
Pros: cake, cake , cake
Cons: smells like deep fat fryer
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BlisterBlue
Points +1300
Nice but really small place - Edit
The place is tiny and there are only 5 or 6 seats to eat, otherwise you have to take away your food (if you do it, no forks and knives are furnished).
Read moreOrders to be made at the bar where an infinite list of meals is written in Spanish: you feel a bit in a hurry to choose your menu.
The food is really good though and the staff nice. Just be ready to have a small bite and not eat in a "real" restaurant".
Pros: Location, Food
Cons: Capacity, Menu clarity
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Librahi
Points +446
Excellent, best of Barcelona! - Edit
We ate here our last night, unfortunately. It was incredible. Easy to find by the map and a short walk from La Rambla. Veggie burgers were delicious with the sauce. Also took some chicken sandwiches to go for our train ride the next day and they were fantastic, even at a day old! Deserves all the praise it gets!
Read morePros: Great Value, Excellent Food, Friendly Staff
Cons: Small If You Plan To Eat In
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Mediterraneanlife
Points +54
Go Vegan Go Gopal!! - Edit
I'm from Barcelona and yesterday I went to this vegan restaurant, all was delicious and a very good friendly atmosphere to eat with calm. Maybe is a small place, but at the same time is a very nice and simple place.
Read morePros: Delicious, Friendly, Cheap
Cons: To much good ;)
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lightweaver
Points +77
Awesome vegan food, semi-inconsistent service - Edit
My husband and I, both long time vegans, ate here a LOT when we were in Barca last year. Upon arrival this year, we wanted to take our omnivore friend who lives here to try the food. I don't know if it was because it was a Sunday or because it was really busy, or what. Maybe the staff was stoned?
Read moreOur friend's order was totally forgotten. We had planned to take our food to-go, but after waiting for our friend's order for literally 45 minutes, the place had emptied out a bit, so we sat down to eat. Both my husband's and my crispy seitan sandwiches were not at all what we remembered. Dry, tasteless, stale bread, none of the condiments that were supposed to be on it.
Our friend's order finally came out, and it was the wrong order. After he'd already taken a few bites, one of the staff came and took it away from him, saying it was the wrong one- no apologies, nothing. We then waited another 20 minutes (I kid you not) for the right sandwich (and at this point, there was no one left in the place). Our friend's sandwich was the same, dry, flavorless experience. It was practically comical! He even had 3 pieces of tomato on his that were ALL the ends (just tomato skin). He left, vowing never to return. That was about 3 weeks ago.
REDEMPTION!! My husband and I just went back tonight, to give Gopal another chance, and had awesome, tasty burgers with lots of toppings.. only a 5 minute wait, and friendly service. We forgive you, Gopal. Everybody has an off day once in a while. I'm still giving 4 stars.
Pros: delicious, cheap, awesome portions- filling!
Cons: somewhat inconsistent service, can get crazily busy
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nojvegan
Points +82
yes yes yes - Edit
its really a take away but very nicely presented. it was busy when we arrived and no wonder. My non vegan friend initially wanted to go on somewhere else as all the seats were taken. But in the time our order was taken an served, space quickly came available. the food was delicious and very economical and my non vegan friend swore to return. You cant go wrong with this place. everything about it is good. congratulations to the people who have devised a model for excellent value fast vegan food.
Read morePros: delicious food, great value, nice premises
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Kaywal
Points +41
Uh...hello delicious food! - Edit
My boyfriend and I came here twice and were blown away. The place is super small, but the options are many! It should be noted that they no longer serve any raw dishes (I was disappointed!!) because there was no longer a demand. Since the place is primarily vegan "faux" meats, burgers, and hot dogs, I was expecting a kind of grungy white bread or something that goes with it...but I was so pleasantly surprised. The buns are so hearty, whole grain-y, and delicious, and there is tomato and lettuce and onion, etc served, too! Not to mention, they are HUGE. We thought it would be a snack to split one, but ended up being a meal between us. The Dahl burger was PHENOMENAL! I can't imagine a better burger there!
Read moreAlso, how often can you find VEGAN potatoes bravas? They were the best potatoes bravas I had in Spain....and the PRICE?? Ridiculously cheap. Also, they have professional vegan cakes provided by a wholesale vegan baker in Barcelona. The trip to this restaurant is worth buying one of these pieces of art in itself.
One bit of advice: Know where you're going. My boyfriend and I searched for this place and failed twice before we finally found it. For the record, it's a few doors down from another vegetarian restaurant (Which we mistakenly thought was Gopal one night and were quite disappointed with the place). So look closely!
Pros: taste, price, quality
Cons: hard to find, no bathroom, no more raw food :(
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Tara HD
Points +790
OK but no more - Edit
A small place with lots of character. Unfortunately, a bit too small: We were there in winter and eating outside was not an option that we found appealing. Luckily, we found a place to sit inside the first time we went there.
Read moreMy partner and I both ordered a burger (quinoa & olive) with fries. The taste was good though definitely not one of the best vegan burgers we ever had. The fries were soft which is fine for me but my partner likes them crispy, so wasn't very pleased.
One of the cakes looked so delicious that we wanted to come back the next day to try it. However, the place was so packed when we arrived that we decided not to go in. We found the same cake at another place though, ate it there and it was very good!
Pros: character, inexpensive, good cake
Cons: burgers were OK but no more, small
nojvegan
Why only three cows. its so good its busy and hard to get in but they still offer incredible service quality and price. happy munching
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heywood100
Points +334
Mixed feelings - Edit
I think Gopal may have suffered from being a little overhyped in some of the other reviews, leading me to expect something a bit more...I don;t know, 'special'. The choice of burgers and other dishes is very wide, with a bewildering array of special offers available (well, it was a little bewildering for a non-Spanish speaker like me).
Read moreHowever, our order was actually forgotten, and I would agree with one of the other reviews that the staff take a somewhat nonchalent attitude to these mistakes, not even offering an apology, simply asking what it was we were waiting for and then producing it a few minutes later. Worse, upon actually arriving my burger was lukewarm at best (a less generous man might say 'tepid'), and my friends was slathered with a layer of vegan cream cheese thicker than the actual burger itself.
On the positive side, the side salad was huge, varied and excellent, and the atmosphere of the place was good, with lots of political posters and a clientele ranging from student types to tourists to the stereotypical punk-with-a-dog-on-a-string, giving the idea of a thriving, underground vegan community in Barcelona.
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LadyBug7
Points +19
Que bueno! - Edit
I cannot stress how much I loved this place. I've been in Barcelona for about 10 days and even though I swore I'd eat at a different place every time, I just couldn't resist coming back to this place! The food is just great - from soups, salads, burgers, patatas bravas, desserts (chocolate mousse and carrot are a must-try!). The location is nice (Barri Gothic), staff is friendly, and prices are very good, too. It's just a combo that you rarely come across, and once you do - you should stick to it. If you're just visiting or live in Barcelona - go there for a quick, tasty bite and good company.
Read morePros: great food, good price, friendly staff
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bluedonut
Points +99
tasty, inexpensive, quick. - Edit
we had the menu del dia, for 7 euros you get a very good large salad with a variety of things in it, a vegan burger, patatas bravas or soup, and a juice. we will probably be back. it's a bit rustic and there are only about 15 seats in the place which are almost always taken.
Read morePros: tasty, quick , inexpensive
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