The sandwich is probably one of the most decentralized and popular foods in the world and Barcelona has a long list of places where you can try some delicious ones. There are all kinds of them and for all tastes, from the classics like bread with tomato and ham, to more elaborate ones like the pastrami bikini at Bar Torpedo. Among all the snacks, one of the most popular options is the famous frankfurta sausage sandwich that has captivated thousands of people around the world and that now, an establishment in Barcelona offers completely free.
You read well. El Pibe, a fast food restaurant in Barcelona, has announced that it will give away one free frankfurt per person every Thursday this October. The initiative is part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the business, which Manuel Berja started in 1974 on Avenida de la República Argentina and which are now managed by their children, Daniel and Manuel Berja. Over the years, the business grew until it opened six establishments in Barcelona: the first, at number 12 Avenida de la República Argentina; on Joan Güell street, 85; on the Poblenou boulevard, 41; on Meridiana Avenue, 430; on Diputació street, 416; and on Calle de la Artesanía, 54.
How to get free Frankfurt?
In order to get your free frankfurt, you must first Download the El Pibe application on your mobile and register. Once this step is done, you can request your order either at one of their establishments or to pick it up at home, but, in any case, must be equal to or more than 1.50 euros. To get the free Frankfurt, you must apply the promotion at the end of your purchase and, if doing so in one of the physical restaurants, show the coupon to the staff. Of course, it is worth remembering that the initiative only includes one frankfurt per person per download and will be available every Thursday in October while supplies last.
Some ‘fast-food’ experts
When Manuel Berja raised the shutters of El Pibe 50 years ago, The term ‘fast-food’ did not yet exist in the vocabulary of the majority of the Barcelona population (much less Catalan). Berja started the business as a neighborhood place where you could enjoy a delicious sausage sandwich and a beer with your friends or family. The initial menu was simple; It only included seven types of snacks -like frankfurters at 18 pesetas, now equivalent to about 10 cents- and craft beers. With this proposal, El Pibe became one of the first fast food take aways in Barcelona.
