The 15 Best Bakeries in Valencia (Spain, 2026)

Indulge your sweet tooth while you’re on vacation with my top 15 best bakeries in Valencia. Spain is a multicultural state, so every culture offers its own sweet treats and pastries. So here’s a curated list of the ones I recommend to friends! 

A quick shortlist of mine: Horno San Bartolomé for real sourdough and spinach pastries. Dulce de Leche for the biggest selection. Forn Llàtzer for traditional Valencian food. And Coronats for some great vegan treats! That said, Valencia rewards wandering, and the little neighborhood forn on your corner is often as good as anything on a list.

I’ve lived here since 2018, I’m married to a Valencian, and buying bread is basically my cardio. So this is not a scrape of Google ratings. These are the places I actually walk to, plus a few I send visiting friends to when they text me “where’s the good pastry?”

*Last Updated: September 2026

Overview of the best bakeries in València

Short on time? Here’s the quick version, sorted by what you’re actually craving:

• Best sourdough: Horno San Bartolomé
• Fanciest Pastisseria: Monplá
• Best croissant / French pastry: Passage à Paris
• Best everyday neighborhood forn: Forn Llàtzer
• Best gluten-free: Chök
• Best vegan: Coronats
• Best coffee-plus-pastry: Blackbird
• Best beach-day treat: La Más Bonita, on the Patacona boardwalk
• Most famous name: Dulce de Leche

Quick note: Here, I’m focused mostly on bakeries. If you want a nice orxata, another classic summer sweet snack, then you’ll want to read my full guide to the best orxata in Valencia for those. If not, keep reading for more details on my 15 favorite bakeries in Valencia!

The best traditional and artisan bakeries in València

For real bread and traditional pastry, start with Horno San Bartolomé, Pastelería Monplá, and Fornelino. 

The first is my go-to spot for quality bread and salty pastries. And tons of people come here to buy their holiday treats, as well! The second is the classic pastry shop locals order celebration cakes from, and the third is the honest neighborhood forn where you grab a warm croissant and a coffee for a couple of euros. 

Together they cover the full range, from special-occasion to Tuesday morning.

If you’re looking into all of the best restaurants in the city, you’ll also want to find some of the best spots to satisfy that sweet tooth.

In this list of the top pastry shops in Valencia, I’ll be giving you a mix of traditional, contemporary, and trending favorites. Here’s what you’ll see:

• Cafés: Sit-down style spots for a dessert and a coffee (best in the evening) 
• Forns: Traditional counter service for on-the-go snacks (best in the morning)
• Oxateria: Sit-down or to-go style specializing in orxata (best in the evening or on holidays)

So whether you’re looking for a contemporary post-lunch dessert or you’re looking to enjoy a typical Valencian berenar – there are tons of great bakeries and pastry shops in Valencia. While just about every neighborhood will have its own local bakery, this list will point out a few that stand out as a local’s favorite. 

1. Horno San Bartolomé (Forn del Tossal)

This is one of my favorite spots, and somewhere I go just about every week. If I could only send you to one traditional bakery, it might be this one. 

The sourdough breads are excellent and the coca de llanda is exactly right. I’d also really recommend trying out the coca de taronja, an orange poundcake that is a classic in Valencia.

The artisan panettone gets talked about across the city every December (you can check the current range on the Horno San Bartolomé site).

But it’s a super convenient location, right next to the Plaça del Tossal in El Carme. So it’s a great place to stop at!

• Website: hornosanbartolome.es
• Neighborhood: El Carme (also a Russafa branch)
• Address: Plaça del Tossal 6
• Price: €–€€
• Kevin’s tip: Coca de taronja, or panettone if you’re here around the holidays.

2. Pastelería Monplá

Monplá is the place to go if you’re looking for a fancier treat. Think mirror-glazed cakes, beautifully turned-out individual pastries, and another eye-catching desserts that end up on Instagram. The family here has actually won several prizes, including the best Christmas roscó de reis. 

This is a good spot to pick up a fancy dessert to bring to someone’s home!

• Website: monpla.com
• Neighborhood: El Pla del Remei / Eixample
• Address: C/ de Pizarro 32
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Come here during Christmas for the roscó! 

3. Fornelino

Every neighborhood here has its forn, and Fornelino is a great example of the type: unfussy, affordable, and super good. Croissants, pastissets, a proper coffee, and a queue of locals who clearly come every day.

And even though they have two locations, they are NOT a chain. They just got pretty big in the Russafa neighborhood. I really recommend the napolitanes. 

Plus, I think for how gentrified and touristy Russafa has become, it’s nice to see that the prices here are still very reasonable. So highly recommend!

• Website: Instagram @fornelino1
• Neighborhood: Russafa / Eixample border
• Address: Av. de Peris i Valero 157
• Price: €
• Kevin’s tip: Come for the flaky pastry and a cappuccino.

The most famous pastries in Valencia

The two names visitors ask about most are Dulce de Leche and Manolo Bakes, and both live up to the hype in their own lane. 

Dulce de Leche is a super famous spot that now has several locations. This is where I usually bring people for the first time to experience a berenar. And Manolo Bakes is famous citywide for the “Manolito,” a little filled croissant bite people buy by the boxful.

4. Dulce de Leche (the original is on Carrer de Jesús)

This is the flagship that started the whole brand, and it’s one of the most-reviewed bakeries in the entire city for good reason. They have an enormous selection (which can even be overwhelming sometimes). 

So if you’re looking for options, this is definitely one of the top bakeries in Valencia. 

• Website: Instagram @dulcedeleche.valencia
• Neighborhood: Extramurs (Arrancapins)
• Address: C/ de Jesús 71
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Stick to the sweet stuff, I find the savory options kinda meh

Pro tip: Unlike most places in Spain, you actually have to order before grabbing a table. So make sure to get in line right away!

5. Pepina Pastel

This is a really cute bakery that started in Alzira, a town not too far from València! It’s a family-owned bakery that creates a combination of traditional desserts and some new modern favorites. 

The mother-daughter duo owners have gotten super famous among Valencians, even though they haven’t shown up too much on English-speaking blogs. Highly recommend checking out their Russafa location! 

• Website: Pepina Pastel
• Neighborhood: Russafa
• Address: Carrer del Consolat del Mar, 3
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Get the Lotus Cheesecake…trust me.

6. Manolo Bakes (home of the Manolito)

You’ll see the little “Manolitos” everywhere once you know to look: mini croissant bites filled with cream or chocolate, sold fresh and warm. 

Unfortunately (for my diet), they are right on the way to my in-laws house. So…I stop here very frequently to bring a box for dessert. 

They’re the kind of thing you buy “just to try” and then somehow finish before you’ve left the block. You can get a box of a ton of different flavors and try them all. Definitely one of my favorite bakeries in Valencia, even though it’s not very traditional. 

• Website: manolobakes.com
• Neighborhood: Sant Francesc
• Address: C/ de la Pau 10
• Price: €
• Kevin’s tip: Grab a box of assorted Manolitos.

Where can you find the best croissants and French pastries in Valencia?

For good French pastry, Passage à Paris is the most well-known. Passage à Paris is the croissant specialist. It’s got laminated pastry, almond croissants, and éclairs done with real technique.

Now, I’m not sure why so many people want French pastries when you’re in València, Spain… but since people asked, here you go! 

7. Passage à Paris

If you take your croissant seriously, this is where I’d send you. The almond croissants and the eclairs are fantastic, so definitely worth the small detour. 

They’re on C/ del Dr. Sumsi, which is right next to one of the most famous Michelin-Star restaurants owned by Ricard Camarena. So people on this street are eating good!

• Website: passageaparis.es
• Neighborhood: Russafa
• Address: C/ del Dr. Sumsi 29
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Order the almond croissant; often closed Mon–Tue, so check hours.

Best Traditional Bakeries in València

Now I think if you come to València, you should really look into visiting some traditional spots. It tells you so much about the local culture. And if you’re a foodie like me, then finding out about the local cuisine is always so fun! 

8. Forn Llàtzer

It literally doesn’t get more traditional than this. If you want an authentic, classic Valencian bakery, you should go here. The bread is amazing, the pastries are super tasty, and they make really cute mocadora, which is a typical dessert in the fall. 

It’s basically a Campanar landmark. Campanar is a cute Valencian neighborhood that’s a bit further out from the center. But if you come out here, I recommend walking around. It’s completely different from the rest of the city and you can get a good idea of what a traditional Valencian town will look like. 

I have really nice memories of this place because when I was studying to become a teacher, I worked at a secondary school nearby. So this was always my mid-morning snack!

So it’s pastries and a great experience! 

• Website: too traditional for that!
• Neighborhood: Campanar
• Address: Carrer d’Aparicio Albiñana, 5, Campanar
• Price: €
• Kevin’s tip: Get whatever traditional dessert they recommend, especially depending on what time of year it is. 

8. Horno y Pastelería Alfonso Martínez

This is another great spot I really recommend, but much more centric. I’ve come here several times to grab a snack for “esmorzar”. 

It’s a bit hidden, but it’s right next to the Mercat Central, so it’s a really convenient location. When we’re talking about convenience, I’d say it’s one of the best bakeries in Valencia.

• Website: too traditional for that!
• Neighborhood: El Mercat
• Address: Horno Pastelería Alfonso Martinez, C/ d’Ercilla, 17
• Price: €
• Kevin’s tip: Try a salty coca (flatbread)! 

What are the best specialty and dessert bakeries in Valencia?

For something a little different, aim for Chök, Blackbird, and La Más Bonita. Chök is the chocolate-and-filled-donut specialist that’s quite trendy (and is gluten-free).  Blackbird is the specialty-coffee spot with a real on-site bakery, and La Más Bonita is the beachfront café that everyoneeee in València knows about.

9. Chök

Chök is a pretty cool new bakery. It’s incredibly indulgent: filled “chöckets” (their take on the donut), thick chocolate bars, brownies, etc. 

They’re the spot to go for if you’re looking for gluten-free bakeries in València. As you can tell by their name, they’re pretty chocolate-heavy. So that’s always a plus in my book!

• Website: chok.shop
• Neighborhood: Sant Francesc (Ciutat Vella)
• Address: C/ de Sant Vicent Màrtir 36
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Get a filled chöcket, it’s what makes them special!

10. Blackbird

Blackbird is a great spot for high-quality coffee. If you’re a coffee snob (I’m not, but no judgment if you are!), then I’d suggest coming here. They have freshly baked pastries that are made in-house, as well. 

There’s two locations, one in Russafa and one right behind La Llotja de la Seda. So no matter where you are, it’s easy to get to! 

• Website: Instagram @blackbirdvlc
• Neighborhood: Eixample (near Russafa)
• Address: C/ de la Reina Na Maria 7
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Come here to sit down and relax a minute

11. La Más Bonita (Patacona)

This is the beach-day pick. 

La Más Bonita is one of the most famous bakeries in Valencia. Any Valencian (at least, anymore my age) will know about it. They become famous for their very generous portion sizes. Just note that they offer pastries and cakes for berenar, but they also serve brunch and breakfast. But personally, I’ve only ever come for the cakes! 

Plus, it’s right on the Patacona boardwalk, so it’s made for a lazy morning of pastries, tostadas, and a coffee with the sea a few steps away.

It’s popular, so it’s not exactly a hidden gem. But it’s still worth the visit! 

• Website: lamasbonita.es
• Neighborhood: Platja de la Patacona (Alboraia)
• Address: Passeig Marítim de la Patacona 11
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Personally a big fan of their blueberry cheesecake! 

Are there good gluten-free and vegan bakeries in Valencia?

Yes, and the two I’d point you to are Chök for gluten-free and Coronats for vegan. Chök is the one I just mentioned a little bit earlier. And then Coronats is a fully vegan bakery that I really love. 

If you’re eating fully plant-based here, my guide to vegan restaurants in Valencia covers the rest of the city.

13. Coronats

Coronats is fully vegan, and the reviews all say the same thing I did on my first visit: you wouldn’t know. It’s a small business that’s definitely worth supporting.  

Personally I really liked their brownies. But the cinnamon rolls are quite famous as well. Go check it out and see what’s fresh, the owner was super sweet!

• Website: Instagram @coronats.es
• Neighborhood: El Carme (Ciutat Vella)
• Address: C/ de la Corona 32
• Price: €€
• Kevin’s tip: Try the vegan brownies! 

Where do you go for orxata and fartons?

For orxata and fartons, the two classics are Orxateria Daniel’s and Horchatería Santa Catalina, though both are really orxateries rather than bakeries. 

They belong in any Valencia food conversation, but their heart is orxata, that cool, sweet tiger-nut drink, with fartons made specifically for dunking. If orxata is what you’re after, I go deep on it in my best orxata in Valencia guide.

14. Orxateria Daniel’s

Daniel’s has been doing orxata since 1949, and the branch inside the gorgeous Mercado de Colón is the easy one to visit. Order an orxata with a plate of fartons and dunk shamelessly.

Orxata is made out of tigernuts, so it tastes similar to Almond Milk. To be fair, this is an experience people either really love, or really don’t like. So if you’re feeling adventurous, try some Valencian orxata!

This is really nice in the summer months, so I recommend trying out a slushie version of orxata!

• Website: horchateria-daniel.es
• Neighborhood: El Pla del Remei
• Address: Mercado de Colón, C/ de Jorge Juan 19
• Price: €
• Kevin’s tip: It’s an orxateria, not a bakery, go for orxata and fartons.

15. Horchatería Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina is a classic Valencia institution, a couple of centuries deep, right on Plaça de Santa Caterina. 

My only problem is that it is certainly a bit more touristy now. But it’s in the very center of the city, offers traditional food, and has a really traditional decor. So it’s bound to be a bit more touristy! Get the orxata during the year, and the bunyols with chocolate during Les Falles.

Because In March, Valencians (and of course, tourists) get their fill of these sweet fried pastries as the dessert of choice for the Falles festival.

Santa Catalina has nearly 200 years of tradition serving bunyols (fried pumpkin pastries) and xurros (fried dough) with hot chocolate. It’s a classic mid-evening snack that is synonymous with the festival’s atmosphere. 

In fact, these types of desserts are so common that there is type of activity called the Xocolatà. This is where people get together to enjoy a big meal of bunyols, xurros, and hot chocolate. 

And while the hot chocolate might not be the most appetizing in the summer months, if you’re coming any other time of the year – definitely make sure to try out this centuries-old tradition! 

• Website: horchateriasantacatalina.com
• Neighborhood: La Seu (Ciutat Vella)
• Address: Plaça de Santa Caterina 6
• Price: €
• Kevin’s tip: Try the xocolata amb bunyols if you’re here during Les Falles.

What Valencian pastries and sweets should you try?

The Valencian classics worth ordering are fartons, coca de llanda, and, if you’re here in the right season, bunyols de carabassa. Most are available year-round in any decent forn, while a few are tied to festivals, so timing matters. Here’s the cheat sheet so you can order like you’ve done this before.

• Torró A nougat confection made with almonds and honey – typical during Christmas
• Fartons: Sweet bread pastries often enjoyed with orxata
• Orxata: A sweetened tiger nut milk drink served chilled or as a slushie
• Bunyols: Deep-fried pumpkin pastries, typically enjoyed during the Falles festival
• Xurros: Deep-fried pastries topped with sugar (not cinnamon!)
• Pastissets: Baked pastries that can be sweet or savory
• Coca de llanda: A typical poundcake 
• Mocaorà: Marzipan treats made in October 1st to the 9th

Every bakery will also have their own specialities. And literally every single town in Valencia will have a traditional dessert. So if you go exploring on some day trips, make sure to try out some new sweets!  For example:

• Monjàvena in the town of Xàtiva
• Flaó in Morella 
• Catxap in Paterna

If you want to go deeper on the local sweets and dishes beyond the bakery case, I keep a full guide to typical Valencian food.

Advice on Bakeries

This list is some of the best bakeries in Valencia, but mostly because they are different and stand out. For example – Dulce de Leche is amazing, though not necessarily a traditional spot. It’s a contemporary and trendy café that I highly recommend. 

While San Bartolomé is a more classic example of a Valencian “forn”. So I recommend this one because I really like the pastries here and can personally vouch for it. 

But to be honest – just about any neighborhood bakery is going to have some amazing options for pastissets, savory flatbread (coques), and their own specialities – just like San Bartolomé. If the bakery is traditional – it’s most likely a good choice! 

So with that in mind, I have a few pieces of advice:

1. Don’t limit yourself to this list. This list is a great starting point, but there are hundreds of bakeries that serve traditional sweets. If it looks good – walk in! 
2. Avoid chains like Panaria. They usually have processed/factory-made food and won’t give you an authentic taste. 
3. A “forn” and a “café” are not the same. Forn (horno in Spanish) only serves to-go food, while a café/cafeteria will usually offer sit-down service.
4. Bakeries often close on Sundays. Especially family-run, traditional bakeries. So make sure to keep this in mind!
5. Look for signs in Valencian. If all the signage is in English or Spanish – it probably isn’t very traditional. 

Enjoy the Best Bakeries in Valencia!

Whether you’re looking to satisfy that post-meal sweet tooth, or you’re looking for a mid-morning snack to get you by – all of these are highly recommended options I can vouch for. 

So go out and try these top 5 best bakeries in Valencia, and let me know what you think! Or if you discover any other hidden gems, just let me know!

And as always, if you’d like some help planning out your trip – or you’d like a tour while you’re here, just send me a message!

Bon profit i bon viatge!

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