Businesses with funny names in Barcelona

Wawas

Wawas is the type of store you stumble upon by accident, turning into one of your favorite stores. Originally a souvenir shop, Wawas developed into a nest of retro, cool items that include felt dogs with a personality, creative vinyl to glue on your walls, a variety of eccentric books, notebooks, t-shirts, magnets, paintings, mugs and even some candy.

Wawas is located at Carrer dels Carders, number 14.

Ham on Wheels wants to offer their customers premium Catalan fast food. They serve a variety of toasts with delicious ingredients Iberic ham, miso and soy mayonnaise, eggplant, escalivada, and more.

Ham on Wheels is located at Rambla del Poblenou, 27.

Mosquito 

Mosquito is an Asian tapas bar that serves dishes inspired in Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean cuisine. At Mosquito visitors can try dumplings, egg noodles, pho, duck and a variety of dishes prepared with local ingredients. The bar is also a nice place to have craft beers.

Mosquito is located at Carrer dels Carders, 46.

Papabubble

Founded in 2004, Papabubble is a brand of artisanal-made candies. The brand sells lollipops, hard candy, gummies, and more. Depending on the day, visitors may even be able to catch a glimpse of the candy making process. It is a must-visit for all candy lovers!

You can find Papabubble at Carrer Ample 28 and at Carrer de Major de Sarrià 76.

Nice & Crazy

Nice & Crazy is a store that sells clothing for men, women and children. The store works with over 120 brands such as G-Star Raw, Only & Sons, Le Coq Sportif, Vero Moda, and Lacoste.  

Nice & Crazy is located at Avenida Diagonal 427.

Eyescream and Friends

 Eyescream and Friends is a delightful brand of ice cream in which every ice cream is served with a pair of googly eyes. It’s as simple as picking up one of Eyescream and Friends’ custom trays, choosing your flavor and two toppings and enjoying your sweet treat as it stares back at you.

Eyescream and Friends is located at Paseo de Joan de Borbó, 30.

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El Pato Loco

El Pato Loco is a regular restaurant/tapas bar that serves food like burger, fries, omelets and sandwiches.

El Pato Loco is located at Carrer de la Diputació, 222.

Casa Gay

Contrary to what the name may suggest to those who speak English, Casa Gay is actually a highly respected store that specializes in articles for the hotel and catering industry.

Casa Gay is located at Carrer de Roger de Llúria, 12.