The 5 Best Bakeries in the Barrio de las Letras (Madrid Centre)
Summer 2026
It smells of powdered sugar, rich butter, and that woody scent unique to places that have stood the test of two centuries (founded in 1830).
- Bakery
- Calle del Pozo, 8
- Barrio de las Letras - Madrid Centre
- Mornings and afternoons
- €€€€
An internationally renowned pastry shop where artisanal pastries reclaim their most authentic and captivating flavor.
- Bakery
- Calle de San Pedro, 9
- Barrio de las Letras - Madrid Centre
- Mornings and afternoons
- €€€€
Under the guidance of Estela Gutiérrez—winner of second prize in the 2021 Rising Star Pastry Chef category at Madrid Fusión—this bakery is a must-visit for anyone in search of the perfect puff pastry.
- Bakery
- Plaza de Jesús, 5
- Barrio de las Letras - Madrid Centre
- Mornings and afternoons
- €€€€
American cookies in the Barrio de las Letras. From classic milk chocolate cookies to their famous “bomb cookies” and seasonal varieties.
- Cookie Shop
- Calle de Santa María, 41
- Barrio de las Letras - Madrid Centre
- Mornings and afternoons
- €€€€
Founded in 1842, it is the home of turrón in the Barrio de las Letras neighborhood. It proudly holds the title of Purveyor to the Royal Household.
- Pastry Shop - Nougat Shop - Candy Shop - Polvorones
- Carrera de San Jerónimo, 30
- Barrio de las Letras - Madrid Centre
- Mornings and afternoons
- €€€€