Yes, this is a chain. And yes, it’s very popular with tourists. But they do happen to have some of the best melts around and that’s hard to argue with. My favourite is the Rafa; ham, asparagus extra cheese, and toasted to a crisp, the perfect companion for your people watching while sitting on their terrace on the Passeig del Born.

Besides its attention-drawing wall mural painted by the internationally famous illustrator Jordi Labanda, Sandwich and Friends boasts some 50 different variations of sandwiches. Also try the Daniel; filled with frankfurter, bacon, and mustard. And they have a pretty decent WiFi connection to boot.