5 Tasty Pastry Shops in Santiago to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

It seems like there's a pastry shop around every corner in Galicia, but that shouldn't be cause for concern! If you feel overwhelmed about where to go or what to order, fear not! These fabulous pastry shops in Santiago de Compostela are the perfect places to indulge your sweet tooth after a day of sightseeing.

Indulge your sweet tooth at one of these pastry shops in Santiago de Compostela! — The perfect start to your morning: coffee and a pastry!

Top Pastry Shops in Santiago de Compostela

1. Pastelería Mercedes Mora

Pastelería Mercedes Mora is easily one of the top pastry shops in Santiago de Compostela for the famous tarta de Santiago, or Santiago cake. This light, nutty ground almond cake is synonymous with Santiago—but remember, not all Santiago cakes are made equal! Here, you'll find one of the city's most delicious versions, and it has beautiful packaging to boot! This family-run pastry shop's claim to fame is that the original baker was the first to put the powdered sugar cross of Saint James on top of the cake!

Address: Rúa do Vilar, 50

Why not try some Tarta de Santiago on your trip to the region! Try it in one of our favorite pastry shops in Santiago! — Delicious tarta de Santiago!

2. Pastelería Las Colonias

This pastry shop has a century of history behind it, and its wrought iron signage is testament to that! If you visit Las Colonias, don’t miss the sweet meringue pastry: a white pillow of meringue topped by flaky pastry with multiple layers—a must for anyone with a serious sweet tooth. Pair this with a delicious café con leche, and you've got an ideal afternoon snack!

Address: Rúa Orfas, 30

3. Panadería A Tafona

Panadería A Tafona is a cute, medieval-looking bakery with an open kitchen, so if you visit in the morning, you'll most likely get a glimpse of the bakers hard at work making cakes, breads and pastries. Their commitment to quality makes it one of the best pastry shops in Santiago de Compostela, and it's a great option for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Address: Rúa Preguntoiro, 20

Breakfast should always be from a great local bakery in our opinion! These pastry shops in Santiago offer fantastic artisan croissants that are crying out to be eaten! — Freshly baked flaky croissants!

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4. Pastelería Tentación

Let the bright, fun décor of this pastry shop invite you right into its doors, and you won't be disappointed! You can't go wrong with any of the pastries at Pastelería Tentación, but locals especially love their pastas which are delicious crumbly cookies. Try the walnut, chocolate or cherry flavors!

Address: Rúa Caldeirería, 21

These Spanish cookies are great with coffee or hot chocolate for an afternoon treat! Pick some up at one of our favorite pastry shops in Santiago! — Delicious Spanish cookies, perfect with a cup of *café*!

5. Doce Amargor

Specializing in handmade chocolate bars and bonbons, Doce Amargor's location inside Santiago de Compostela's main market serves as the perfect pit stop after a morning of shopping. The best thing about this pastry shop is the way they infuse local flavors into their chocolate goodies. Try the chocolate bar made with Santiago's traditional almond cake, or the one made with Galician coffee liqueur, to see how these magical flavors combine.

Address: Praza de Abastos, 6

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