Flax & Kale

Flax & Kale is a Barcelona café and restaurant brand founded by Teresa Carles, one of the pioneers of plant-based and vegetarian dining in Catalonia. The original location on Carrer dels Tallers in the El Raval neighbourhood opened as part of the Teresa Carles restaurant group's expansion into a younger, more casual format, and it has grown into one of the most recognised healthy eating brands in the city. The concept describes itself as a 'flexitarian' restaurant — primarily vegetarian and vegan but with some fish options — and the menu is built around nutrient-dense, photogenic preparations using seasonal vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and plant-based proteins. Smoothie bowls, grain-based salads, vegan burgers, cold-pressed juices, and superfood-enriched preparations are among the consistent menu features. The aesthetic of the El Raval location is bright and contemporary — white tiles, open shelving, natural light, and the kind of clean visual identity that has made it a popular spot for social media documentation as well as eating. Multiple Flax & Kale locations now operate across Barcelona, including the Terraza Flax & Kale concept that focuses on plant-based dishes in an outdoor terrace setting. The café opens from 9 AM and serves through the day until 11 PM, covering breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner — an unusually broad service window for a plant-based restaurant. Prices are mid-range: a main dish with a juice costs approximately €20–28 per person. Reservations are accepted for sit-down meals and are recommended for weekend midday service, which is the busiest period.