Obbio. Food And Ideas

It has been three years since we opened Obbio in the heart of Barcelona’s Ensanche. This space was born with the aim of facilitating and democratizing access to healthy and organic food. For this reason, we not only focus on offering the widest possible range of products, but also on disseminating knowledge and publicizing new ways of eating.

Obbio arose from an illusion that, without knowing each other, my partner Elena and I shared. We both dreamed separately that Barcelona would have a healthy eating space where you can make a complete purchase. A mutual friend knew about our dream and insisted that we meet. So he set up a “blind date” and after chatting for a while we saw that we were looking for the same thing.

There were no doubts about what we wanted to offer, so we got to work. And on September 12, 2013, Obbio opened its doors at 177 Muntaner street in Barcelona.

Obbio is a supermarket and also a place to learn

We offer a wide variety of services, Obbio is many things: a biological, vegetarian, vegan supermarket, for special diets. It is also a workshop, a learning space, a cafeteria, a restaurant, a bookstore, a cosmetic store, an outreach center, a space for discovery …

Each person has their own definition of Obbio because each one lives health and well-being in their own way. Our goal is to be the link between all of them and to offer a wide and carefully selected range of organic, healthy, tasty and attractive products that are capable of satisfying the different types of food that our customers follow.

We want to help discover the potential of food and how it can help us improve our health, quality of life and state of mind, all without giving up enjoying food. And since health is not just food, we have tried to create a comfortable, bright and pleasant space in which to do the shopping. So that this is not a routine, but a pleasant moment of the day in a context of discovery and continuous learning for all.

The word “obvious” summed up what we wanted to offer, because we all know that it is obvious that, to be well, you have to eat well. And that happens through healthy foods of ecological origin, which nourish us and at the same time help protect our planet. And we take that global vision to workshops, talks and other activities. Some are free, and the paid ones we try to make them affordable so that everyone can benefit.

A restaurant with organic dishes

The workshop is an essential part of our project, as we wanted to invite people to discover new ways of eating, new diets, new products. That is why María, our chef de cuisine, together with her team, prepare delicious dishes every day, all of them with organic ingredients.

At noon we offer a varied buffet that we charge by weight. It is a formula that is widely accepted. It allows everyone to choose what they want to try and how much. In this way, you pay for what you eat and avoid throwing food away, which is something that should not be forgotten. There are also people who prefer to enjoy it at home, so we offer the take away service of the basic precooked by Obbio, for those who like to cook but have little time.

You find nutritionists who advise you

Fruit and vegetables are the basis of a healthy diet, so we pay special attention to this section, offering a great variety. We not only have products with organic certification, but we also try to ensure that they are also local. In our desire to offer a wide and varied assortment, we have fruits and vegetables that are difficult to find in other organic stores. We also do not forget legumes, cereals and nuts, which can be bought in bulk.

The advice offered by our nutritionists is another of Obbio’s fundamental pillars . We know that changing eating habits is not an easy task for anyone, so we offer suggestions to all those who want to start a healthier diet.

Our experts also advise on natural cosmetics, supplementation or even on the books that we have in our bookstore and that we believe can help people interested in improving their well-being.