If you've ever been to Barcelona, walking into Bar Raval is like breathing in that air again. The stunning interior of Gaudi-inspired wood-carved curves is unlike anything else in Toronto. Though there are a few stools about, this is meant to be a standing-only space and echoes its European counterparts where grabbing a quick bite and a drink is only one of many stops in a delicious string of pearls.
I've long been a fan of Van Gameran's food and the eats don't disappoint. Breakfast spans both sweet and savoury and there is plenty to choose from. Two to three bite snacks - pintxo for the uninitiated - are on the menu with baked goods lining the counter.
Worth waking up early for. Am excited to return and sample their lunch eats.