The story
Tucked into Salt’s old Jewish quarter, Forn de la Força makes a compelling case for a Catalan breakfast stop. As “Where The Foodies Go” notes on their Girona food tour, the bar incorporates a wall from the 9th or 10th century into its building—a quiet testament to the area’s deep history. With a 4.4-star rating, it’s the kind of place where the setting and the food feel equally rooted.
The creator highlights three dishes worth seeking out: the classic *xuixo* (a fried cream‑filled pastry), *pa amb tomàquet amb pernil* (tomato‑rubbed bread with ham), and *pan de coca con anchoas* (a flatbread with anchovies). All are simple, regionally precise builds—exactly the sort of unpretentious morning meal that makes you want to linger over coffee.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Xuixo, a flaky, cream-filled pastry that steals the show, while the overall vibe is one of rustic, joyful indulgence.
“This is a typical sweet fried pastry from Girona, dusted with sugar and filled with Catalan cream. The cream is incredible — it tastes like a cross between a krapfen and a bombolone. I could eat 4 or 5 of these.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forn de la Força. Most active: Where The Foodies Go
A great spot for a Catalan breakfast in the Jewish quarter, with a historic wall from the 9th/10th century incorporated into the building.
Dishes mentioned
Xuixo
This is a typical sweet fried pastry from Girona, dusted with sugar and filled with Catalan cream. The cream is incredible — it tastes like a cross between a krapfen and a bombolone. I could eat 4 or 5 of these.
Pa Amb Tomàquet Amb Pernil
This is my favourite breakfast in Spain every time I come here. Bread rubbed with tomato, a bit of olive oil, and cured ham — plus coffee. The bread here is great, almost everywhere in Spain, and the tomato-rubbed focaccia solves all my problems. They gave me half a kilo of ham, so it's perfect.
Pan de Coca con Anchoas
Another focaccia with tomato and a beautiful anchovy from nearby Escala. This is a must in Catalonia, and honestly all over Spain. Even if you're not an anchovy lover — Spanish anchovies are meaty, they don't have that fishy taste that bothers people. Try them! Alessia could live on anchovies alone in Spain.
