New in Town: Sabio Infante

Sabio Infante (meaning ‘wise child’) in Gràcia welcomes you in eclectic style, with Seventies travel magazines lining the walls, china-cup flowerpots, and a non-functioning coin-operated kids ride by the entrance. “The idea behind the name (and concept) is the idea of being an adult but having the wisdom of a child. Every day should be a new discovery,” explained designer Eliza Pérez. This is reflected in the cafe’s motto ‘pequeño escapismo’ (‘small escape’), as well as the funhouse vibe and retro music. The cafe has two menus: brunch classics, such as poppy seed pancakes and brioche bread eggs Benedict, appear on the day menu, with the star dish being the cocoa and banana smoothie bowl, while the night menu features salmon gravlax, various tableboards, nachos and more. Still in its early days, Venezuelan owner, Andrés Barro, has high hopes for making the space into more than just a cafe; children’s art and yoga workshops, a plant nursery, and an outdoor cinema projection series on the spacious backyard terrace are just some of his ideas.

Sabio Infante. Torrent de l'Olla 39-41.