The 16 best cake shops and cake bakeries in Bilbao

Great place to find sweets in Bilbao. Went here to try my first Carolina and it was perfect. I’d love to come back for more pastries. You can sit down and have a coffee as well.

Lovely bakery with cakes to die for. Service is your typical "don't want tourists here" spanish welcoming. I'd still recomend a visit 100%

Pastelería Don Manuel, in central Bilbao near Arriquibar Plaza, has it all - incredible pastries (regular size and minis) chocolates, canapés and more. The best part is that there is even place to sit and enjoy the sweet delights right there. Of course, I had to try the Carolina, which Pastelería Don Manuel is known for and wow, it was a winner in my book. Basically, when you’re in Bilbao, visit as many pastry shops as you can to find your favorite Carolina, pastel de arroz or bollo de mantequilla… can’t wait to return to Bilbao to try even more!

Fabulous and well known pastelería in Bilbao close to Alhondiga. The cakes, coffee and fresh orange juice are superb. Service is excellent too. Price, justifiably, is top end. Well worth a visit

Pastry heaven. If you crave for something sweet that's the place to go They have huge cakes but also small bite size Carolinas for example. We found it not overly sweet like at other places in Bilbao.

These pasteries are amazing! We had the pistache croissant and muffin and it was so good. They use much 'filling' so if you think it is too much you can leave it on the side, but at least you can never say it was to less. Also had some other stuff, everything is nice!

One of my favourites en Bilbao. You also can have some coffee. Chocolate mousse is my choice 🤣

I ordered the hot chocolate and got the absolute best hot chocolate I have tried in so long!! Also for the price I paid, definitely recommend and would go there again! :)

Tiny, nice place, very good craft beer selection (on tap & canned). Some pintxos available.

Great little cafe bar with 5 taps pouring quality craft beer with great service. The food was great, especially the gildas served with a mini Bloody Mary! The music was class too.

So glad I discovered this gem. Food and drinks are simply excellent quality! (Sandwich & carrot cake 👌) And the interior is very hip with a lot of attention to detail. Owner is a very nice chap, too. Thank you.

Came for the coffee and was not disappointed. The owner really knows his stuff. We tried the specialty filter coffee and it was amazing. He even served it in ceramic cups he made himself—we were lucky to be the first to use them! Loved the whole vibe. Definitely coming back.

Such a great bar. It's small and cosy. The staff are really helpful and friendly. There's a great selection of local beers, all delicious. Even if you're only in Bilbao for a few hours, make the effort, it's worth it. The sandwiches looked class too.

I visted here in early December 23 and have to say I wasn't dissapointed. OK, it's only a small place, so it can quickly fill up. So my advice is to get here early. What it lacks in size it makes up for in warmth, friendliness & intimacy. The beer choices whilst limited (by lack of space) are quite impressive and it's fairly obvious that the owner has a good knowledge of craft ales. The choices range from IPA's, Porters, Stouts, to Pilners & Belguim types. On the evenings of our visits there were 6 beers on tap, 3 IPA's, 1 x Porter, 1 x Belguim Dubbel & 1 x Pilsner, not to mention and impressive selection of craft ales in tins (inc some from the UK) The bar's small size can make it a bit squashed at times (especially when it gets busy) but there are a few small tables around the back with a sprinkling of extra chairs & stools. In the worst case scenario there are even a couple of small tables & chairs outside on the street, however the street footpath is narrow & also very steep (Oh & it needs to be dry!) There are two small toilets to the left & rear of the bar (both very clean) On our visits we had the opportunity to sample a few of the bar snacks, both the hummus & the carrot cake were delicious. I can also recommend the hot chocolate & coffee which were equally of top quality. Overall this bar was a great find and despite it's small size I would highly recommend it. The owner is a lovely guy (who speaks better English than my Spanish) and also very helpful. If you're not sure about anything, just ask. To add just a footnote, the bar is located just a short walk from the Ibarreko Zubia footbridge, but be aware if you're not good on your feet it is quite a steep little climb.

Unreal cheesecake. Tried the Gorgonzola one and was unique, the classic one looks great and want to try in the future. Recommend if you’re looking for coffee, cheesecake or local pasties and cake. Friendly service, decent prices.

Best bakery ever. I was genuinely surprised by the quality of pastries; the cinnamon roll is on par with those I had in Copenhagen — a huge compliment. The cheesecake is also worth the hype. Nothing like NY style — this one is light and like pudding! One of the best I’ve had in during my 9 months in Spain.

We went there because the cheesecake was supposed to be unique and amazing. Unfortunately it was not. It tasted more like an egg’y custard than cheesecake. But coffee was very good!

Came for breakfast on a Friday morning. There was a very wide selection. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. You can get free water, which is provided in a jug on the side with glasses. Definitely recommended! 👍

Brilliant café! Came for breakfast and was very impressed by the selection of pastries and cakes. Staff were absolutely lovely and the atmosphere was really nice. Highly recommend 👍

We chanced upon this place an hour before the closing time and did a takeaway of the soft cheesecake (plain) and the pistachio cheesecake. The pistachio taste was subtle, and I have not come across pistachio cheesecake before, so I had to try this. Both were excellent, with a biscuit crumble underneath. They also had a 3rd option of hard cheesecake, which we didn't order. Highly recommended!

Fabulous pastry and we loved that there was at least one couch and coffee table to enjoy w our nephews for a more cozy visit.

This breakfast place was right across our hotel, so we went there several times. We really enjoyed cappuccino decaf on the oat milk. The Turkish eggs and waffles with poached eggs were extraordinary, while a toast with avocado and tomato - nothing special at all. The restaurant doesn’t accept credit cards, only cash.

Went twice, excellent both times. Not sure what insane mind decided pears with soft cheese and honey and seeds on toast should exist, but they're frankly a genius.

Nice humble and homey place. The people are super nice, a bit understaffed but the quality of the food is great! We had a nice brunch and recommend!

Friendly, fresh food home made. Very kind staff who helped us with our limited Spanish speaking. Gracias from Australia 🇦🇺☺️

Lovely breakfast at Cinnamon, we had the eggs Benedict and it didn’t disappoint - generous portion sizes. Coffee was also very high quality, would definitely recommend!

Very good. We asked a local police officer where we could get a decent coffee and they recommended this place. Fantastic coffee, food is good, nice atmosphere.

We had a great breakfast at Cinnamon. The coffee was very tasty. We had the Turkish eggs, the Egyptian eggs, and waffles with scrambled eggs. All of those were great. Would go again for sure. Oh, and the music we great!

Recommended to try the famous “Carolina” from Bilbao! We also tried the fruit cake and it was really nice - not too sweet, just right. You cannot sit, this is just a shop for pick up.

Maybe I'm just not used to sweets from Bilbao, perhaps they're not overly sweet but I tried a pastel de arroz and a carolina and I found them quite disappointing.

Tried eclair and few others, was very good. Quality is better than the big chain close by

Simply stunning pastries. A must have on the way to the Guggenheim

Very nice, well priced and lovely packaging

Excellent pastries and cakes; homemade; fairly expensive but worth the price

During our city tour we were told about the local Carolinas. After searching near the museum for a place to try these we found this absolutely amazing place. The Carolinas were light and tasty and well worth hunting for. The cabinet had so many options and all look amazing. The takeaway packaging was also perfect and we would recommend this to anyone

Very nice cafe with a beautiful interior that radiates style and class. They serve fantastic tapas e.g. French bread with manchego cheese, salmon or Brie cheese. Prices are reasonable considering the location of this cafe. The little terrace on the Biribila square catches sun light until approximately 4 pm.

Good Americano coffee, a variety of pintxos and English speaking staff (at least some of them)! If you want to enjoy sunshine and breakfast before lunch time, this is the best place to start with

Wow. What a place. Well worth a visit.

I have rarely found there nice smiley waiters

(Translated by Google) I knew that place in 1985, when I had just joined RENFE. We went to have a coffee and a pastry before entering the workshop. I have fond memories of that place. It closed on the same day as my birthday. I doubt it will reopen, because the entire building has been bought by an investment fund. It is a shame that these types of cafes are disappearing, where one of the characteristics was the calm and peaceful atmosphere. (Original) Conocí ese local en 1985, recién entrado en RENFE. Nos acercábamos a tomar un café y un pastelillo antes de entrar al taller. Guardo un recuerdo entrañable de ese lugar. Cerró el mismo día de mi cumpleaños. Dudo que vuelva a abrir, porque el edificio entero ha sido comprado por un fondo inversor. Es una pena que vayan desapareciendo este tipo de cafés, donde una de las características, era el ambiente tranquilo y apacible.

(Translated by Google) It is a coffee with tradition in Bilbao. They have a good cafeteria and good pintxos, although it is a bit expensive. They also have a menu of the day. From time to time they organize markets inside and they are really great. Very central, ideal for meeting friends. (Original) Es un café con solera en Bilbao. Tienen buena cafetería y buenos pintxos, aunque es algo caro. También tienen menú del día. De vez en cuando organizan mercadillos dentro y están genial la verdad. Muy céntrico, ideal para quedar con los amigos.

(Translated by Google) Cozy and retro place that transports us to the past with its original and old decoration (Original) Lugar acogedor y retro q nos transporta al pasado con su decoración original y antigua

Excellent beer selection (on tap and in cans/bottles in a cooler). Food is very good, staff is friendly. I wish they had a sister location in Madrid.

We went FOUR times during our three-day stay in Bilbao because 1) we love great craft beer 2) we love great food. This place is a DREAM. Absolutely delicious food and an amazing variety of craft beers. You can see how much attention to detail and effort people in the kitchen put on every dush. The bread is made onsite too, along with pastries and cakes. And they seem to be always open. Such brilliant, warm and friendly service. The dream!!! Highly HIGHLY recommended.

Fine collection of craft beers (on tap and canned) and a good 5 cheese pizza.

Great beers and amazing service from Nora who took a lot of time and effort to understand our terrible Spanish!!!! She was so kind. I would recommend 100%

The Baskery became our daily stop in Bilbao — fresh, beautifully prepared food, excellent craft beer, delicious pastries and sandwiches, and always friendly service. A quiet hidden gem right in the center of town.

Wonderful place to have breakfast, lunch or anything else. They really know how to make food and how to give the best service! The pastries are awesome, the coffee is good, the hamburger was really good. We came back again and again which is not a typical thing for us at all!

A really promising spot with a brilliant atmosphere and an impressive selection of beers. We were excited to try a few, but unfortunately, it was a bit of a mixed experience. A couple of the draught beers we tried didn't taste as fresh as they should have, which was a letdown. This place has huge potential to be a top beer destination in Bilbao, so I'm hoping we just caught them on an off day.

A lot of options. Everything looks great. For non spanish people, this is more of a traditional patisserie - not really a place where you can sit down and have coffee and breakfast

Tried Carolina Bollo and Brioche. All well done

Es-Pec-Ta-Cu-Lar.! One of the traditional pastry ( a lifetime ) in Bilbao. Delicious sweets,pasta,etc. Try their almond croissants or the chocolate txirloras. EXQUISITE

Located in a commercial district near Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa, Pasteleria Suiza furthered my education on one of the most popular pastries in Bilbao - the Carolina. Basically no two Carolinas are alike. The merengue is clearly a key component however what a delightful surprise to discover the tartlette base was also different than my first Carolina from another pastry shop. All I can say, Pasteleria Suiza made me even more hooked than before on this typical local pastry.

Delicious desserts! We found it by accident in one or our walks. It seems very popular with the locals. Can't wait to get back and try more!

Tasty Pastries; Friendly Staff

possible the best Almond Croissant I've ever had

After visiting loads of vegan cafés i can admit that this place is a truly Gem. The quality of the cakes/cupcakes and tortilla de patatas is outstanding and the café is so cute and cozy. Everything they bake is handmade in the store, organic and truly special. I have ordered some custom cakes for birthdays and a baby shower, and they’re truly spectacular! Creative, really well priced and soooo tasty!!!! Their price is really good compared to other places around, considering all is organic and handmade its totally worth it 💕♥️

One of - if not the - best vegan bakeries in Spain that we’ve visited. Everything- sweet and savory - was delicious and visually pleasing. Staff were friendly and helpful. We even considered renting a flat in the lane so we could eat there every day.

Great selection for breakfast. Nice to taste local foods. Very kind and warm customer service. Best place in Bilbao <3. Too many good sweet things,🫶🏼 yummm :>.

This spot is EXCEPTIONAL!!!! A huge drinks menu with lots of choice, and plenty of plant based milks available (oat, rice, almond). It is a fully vegan pasteleria, with a wide choice of vegan cakes, pastries, cookies and savoury options. The tortilla is soooooo good! Top favourites of ours were tarta de pistachio and the banoffee muffins. Customer service is exceptional, the girl there today was so helpful and attentive! Would definitely recommend 🩷

Delicious vegan savoury food and sweet treats, friendly staff and lovely interior. Would eat here again.

The most perfect little cafe! The atmosphere is cozy, the decor is beautiful, the service is terrific, and the food is delicious! I came here many times during my recent trip to Bilbao, and I know for certain that my next trip will be the same! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for vegan food in the area 🥰

Lovely stuff. Had a cracking carbonara kind of tortilla and a chocolate scone which was a bit dry but still nice. The coffee was OK, the vibe was chilled and the staff were friendly. Lots of options.

Nice cafe . Great Natas crunchy soft sweet and warm. Good coffee. The ham and cheese for the breakfast could have been a little bit more tasty but the bread was nice and crunchy.

I love this place. The people are so nice—like family. The coffee is very good and the pastries, especially pasteles, are delicious. It is small but mighty!

Excellent coffee shop. Great local service.

Best cappuccino we had in 20 days we have been in Portugal/Spain!

If you're visiting Casco Viejo, you should definitely stop by here. They have the best natas in town and you can enjoy your coffee in some pretty authentic Portuguese atmosphere.

Small cafe selling Portuguese fare. Cherry liqueur and pastry as sold in Lisbon.

Pastel de nata is fresh and very yummy, coffee is Ok

(Translated by Google) The sweets that this girl makes are truly amazing, eating a sweet without guilt is possible. Great flavor, unbeatable appearance, I went from Logroño to try it and I will return every time I have to pass through Bilbao, really, highly recommended. (Original) Los dulces que hace esta chica son una auténtica pasada, comer un dulce sin culpa es posible. De sabor buenísimos, un aspecto inmejorable, fui desde Logroño para probarlo y volveré cada vez que tenga que pasar por Bilbao, de verdad, muy recomendable.

(Translated by Google) I was finally able to go! I'm from Cantabria and every time I came it didn't coincide with me being able to come! They have very delicious things that are gluten-free and sugar-free and even some vegan. To treat yourself without regrets. If you are celiac and you like to take care of yourself, this is your place! You can also buy the nut creams with which it is made. She makes gluten-free breads. Plus, the girl is super friendly! The cheesecake, the red Velvet donut and the almond cookie were what I liked the most. I don't give it 5 stars because I would like it to be a little more affordable although I understand that everything is made with high quality products and it shows! As a suggestion, since it is fit, they put the approximate calories and macros of each product, this is already to give you a plus! Everything is great, thank you for initiatives like this!! (Original) Por fin pude ir! Soy de Cantabria y cada vez que venía no me coincidía poder venir!Tiene cosas muy ricas sin gluten y sin azúcar e incluso algunas veganas. Para darte un capricho sin remordimientos. Si eres celíaco y te gusta cuidarte este es tu sitio! También puedes comprar las cremas de frutos secos con las que lo elabora. Elabora panes sin gluten.Además La chica es súper amable! La tarta de queso , el donut red Velvet y la galleta de almendra lo que más me gustó. No le doy 5 estrellas porque me gustaría que fuera un poco más asequible aunque entiendo que está todo elaborado con productos de gran calidad y se nota! Cómo sugerencia, ya que es fit, que pusieran las calorías aproximadas y los macros de cada producto, esto ya es para darle un plus! Todo buenísimo gracias por iniciativas así!!

(Translated by Google) For my birthday, they gave me a cake from here. Then, when I passed my exams, they gave me six donuts from here. For my mom's birthday, they gave me a cheesecake, and it was INCREDIBLE. The girl who makes the cakes is also really nice. They're delicious, they're healthy, and finally, my mom, who's diabetic, and I, who have a lot of dietary restrictions, can eat sweets. Oh, and they gave us one of those rewards cards that we'll definitely take advantage of. (Original) Por mi cumpleaños me regalaron una tarta de aquí, luego cuando aprobé los exámenes me regalaron seis Donuts de aquí y por el cumpleaños de mi madre una cheesecake y estaba INCREÍBLE. La chica que hace las tartas es majísima además. Están buenas, son sanas y por fin mi madre que es diabética y yo que tengo muchas restricciones alimenticias podemos comer dulces. Ah y nos han dado una tarjeta de estas de puntos que seguro que aprovechamos.

(Translated by Google) Gluten-free sweets in Santutxu that are delicious. I have tried the Donut filled with pure chocolate with almond (it is not bitter at all) and the one with white chocolate with pistachio (it is not at all cloying). In addition, these Kings brought me a roscón that, although it does not have the texture that you would expect from a roscón, it is true The flavor is very good and it is not dry at all. I will repeat for sure, there is a lot I have left to try 👅 (Original) Dulces sin gluten en Santutxu que están ricos ricos. yo he probado el Donut relleno de chocolate puro con almendra (no es nada amargo) y el de chocolate blanco con pistacho (no está nada empalagoso) Además estos Reyes me trajeron un roscón que si bien no tiene la textura que esperarías de roscón es cierto que de sabor está muy bueno y no esta nada, nada seco. Repetiré seguro, hay mucho que me queda por probar 👅

(Translated by Google) Small healthier sweets shop in Santutxu. I wouldn't call their star product donuts, donuts, or anything, just fit sweets. I will leave its pink panthers and other things for a possible future visit. Gluten-free, sugar-free, there are vegan ones... but what matters is that they are very good. Pumpkin-based dough, the chocolate one is richer than the normal one, because it was a little dry for me. Tremendous chocolate coverage, and very rich fillings, especially the one with a touch of marzipan, and the one with turmeric and cinnamon. I put four in one go without feeling heavy at all, the size is rather small, but they are powerful. I'm not going to evaluate the price, everyone will know that, but it is clear that the product has a lot of quality and is made with care. The girl who runs the business is very nice, and she gives you details of everything you ask. (Original) Pequeño local de dulces más saludables en Santutxu. A su producto estrella yo no los llamaría ni donuts, ni donas, ni nada, simplemente dulces fit. Sus panteras rosas y otras cositas las dejaré para una posible futura visita. Sin gluten, sin azúcar, los hay veganos... pero lo que importa es que están muy buenos. Masas con base de calabaza, más rica la chocolateda que la normal, pues se me hizo un poco seca. Cobertura de chocolate tremendo, y rellenos muy ricos, sobre todo el que tiene un toque a mazapán, y el de cúrcuma y canela. Yo me metí cuatro del tirón sin sentar me nada pesados, el tamaño es más bien pequeño, pero son contundentes. No entro a evaluar el precio, eso cada uno sabrá, pero está claro que el producto tiene mucha calidad y están hechos con mimo. Muy agradable la chica que lleva el negocio, y te da detalles de todo lo que preguntes.

(Translated by Google) I'm from Madrid and my friend from Bilbao, knowing me, gave me a taste of the sweets. I don't eat sugar or gluten and I care about my health. I loved them, I wanted to take them but I couldn't buy them, closed weekend. When will one be in Madrid or when will orders arrive here? (Original) Soy de Madrid y mi amiga de Bilbao conociéndome, me dió a probar los dulces. No como ni azúcar ni gluten y me preocupo por la salud. Me encantaron, quería llevarme pero no pude comprar, fin de semana cerrado. ¿Para cuando una en Madrid o pedidos que lleguen aquí?

(Translated by Google) I don't know what world the carrot cake donut without a hole is from, but it's spectacular. I am celiac and being able to eat everything there is very appreciated. Quality products and very nice staff. They also have lactose-free and vegan products. (Original) No se de qué mundo es el donut sin agujero de tarta de zanahoria pero espectacular. Soy celíaca y poder comer todo lo que hay allí se agradece muchísimo. Productos de calidad y personal muy agradable. Tienen también productos sin lactosa y veganos.

(Translated by Google) 3.60 a palm tree? In this town we get lost. The palm tree is correct, it is good with rich puff pastry and a pleasant chocolate but 3.60 is not even worth that in Madrid in the oldest and most refined ones. (Original) 3,60 una palmera? En este pueblo se nos va la pinza. La palmera es correcta está buena con hojaldre rico y un chocolate agradable pero 3,60 ni en Madrid en las más antiguas y refinadas vale eso.

(Translated by Google) A traditional bakery in Bilbao where everything is handmade. Everything is quality, and you pay for it, but you can taste the quality of the ingredients. They have many chocolate palmiers with different characteristics (very delicious in general), very good butter buns, and delicious rice cakes too. Without a doubt, one of the top 5 best in Bilbao. (Original) Pastelería de toda la vida de Bilbao donde todo es artesano. Todo de calidad y lo pagas pero se nota la buena materia prima. Tienen muchas palmeras de chocolate con distintas características (muy ricas en general), bollos de mantequilla muy buenos y los pasteles de arroz muy ricos también. En el top 5 de las mejores de Bilbao sin duda.

(Translated by Google) I bought 2 filled croissants... and my goodness, they look so good and are so delicious! (Original) He comprado 2 croissants rellenos... y madre mia q pinta y que ricos!

(Translated by Google) It's a shame that a bakery of this quality, of this longevity, because everything is very good, has such poor customer service. There's a young assistant who is really rude, and sometimes I don't want to go in if she's serving. This also applies in these times. (Original) Es una pena que una pasteleria de esta calidad, de toda la vida , porque todo es muy bueno, tengo una atención al público tan mala, Hay dependienta joven, que es una borde, francamente , a veces se me quitan las ganas de entrar si está ella atendiendo. Esto también cuenta en los tiempo que corren,

(Translated by Google) I bought a croissant filled with pistachio cream and it was from previous days (very dry and hard), plus the price was quite expensive. (Original) Compré un croissant relleno de crema de pistacho y era de días anteriores (muy seco y durete), además el precio era bastante caro.

(Translated by Google) The one who is at the counter today is rude and rude, I won't come back if she is there, I left the bakery very upset and so did my son, she has zero empathy, well less than zero, there are plenty of people like that in front of the public. (Original) Una borde y maleducada la que está hoy en mostrador, no vuelvo si está ella, he salido muy disgustada de la pastelería y mi hijo también, empatia cero, bueno menos que cero, gente así sobra de cara a público.

(Translated by Google) The forever pastry shop. Good quality at a reasonable price in Bilbao. Opportunities to find timeless classics as well as new trends. (Original) Betiko gozotegia. Kalidade ona Bilboko prezio egoki batean. Betiko klasikoak topatzeko aukerak zein joera berrikoak.

Delicious moment in small cafe with high level pastries and good coffee.

(Translated by Google) Impossible to leave Bilbao without eating a good butter bun. Arrase is the best place to enjoy a coffee and a butter bun or a carolina or any sweet that is available. I repeat every time I go. (Original) Imposible irse de Bilbao sin comer un buen bollo de mantequilla. Arrase es el mejor sitio donde disfrutar de un café y un bollo de mantequilla o una carolina o cualquier dulce que los que dispone. Repito cada vez que voy.

(Translated by Google) A small place, with tables for 2 people max. The attention is simply correct. It depends on the time we go. The product is what remains. Butter buns and palm trees are classics there. The rice cakes were quite dry and had little flavor. The palm trees we liked the strong chocolate. It could have had some more flavor. For those who don't like chocolate so strong. In short, somewhat expensive for a not so exclusive product. (Original) Un local pequeño, con mesas para 2 personas max. La atención simplemente correcta. Depende del horario al que vayamos. El producto es lo que va quedando. Los bollos de mantequilla y las palmeras son unos clásicos allí. Los pasteles de arroz bastante secos y poco sabor. Las palmeras nos gustaron el chocolate fuerte. Se podría tener algún sabor más. Para los que no les gusta el chocolate tan fuerte. En resumen, algo caro para un producto no tan exclusivo.

(Translated by Google) Very strange that around 5:30 in the afternoon there are no pastries, empty trays, except for some Neapolitan ones. After ordering more Neapolitan coffees, Camera asks which one, which I don't know why because everything was empty. When you start eating you notice that they are not fresh, they had been there for several days. You mention it to the waitress and she starts to respond rudely, even saying if you have a problem here is a complaint form. This is not the first time they have answered wrong, and they have already commented that the products have increased in price and decreased in size. Bosses should have more control with their workers (Original) Muy raro que sobre las 17.30 de la tarde no tenga repostería ,bandejas vacías ,salvo alguna napolitana.tras pedir cafés más napolitanas camera pregunta cuál ,que no se para q pq estaba todo vacío . Al empezar a comer se nota que no son frescas llevaban varios días ahí . Se lo comentas a camarera y empieza a responder de malas maneras incluso diciendo si tienes un problema aquí tienes hoja reclamación. No es la 1 vez que contestan mal ,y ya comentar que los productos han subido de precio y bajado tamaño. Los jefes deberían tener más control con sus trabajadores

(Translated by Google) The Arrese pastry shops are a classic in Bilbao. In addition to the establishments spread throughout the city center, Arrese Ledesma has an indoor location with very pleasant tables where you can have a coffee or enjoy any of its creations. The classic truffles, the unbeatable chocolate palms, the variety of coffees and teas, the butter buns or carolinas as well as trays of cupcakes or gourmet chocolates make Arrese an essential among the pastry shops in Bilbao. (Original) Las pastelerías Arrese son un clásico en Bilbao. Además de los establecimientos repartidos por el centro de la ciudad, Arrese Ledesma posee local interior con mesas muy agradables donde tomar un café o disfrutar de cualquiera de sus creaciones. Las clásicas trufas, las insuperables palmeras de chocolate, la variedad de cafés y tés, los bollos de mantequilla o las carolinas así como bandejas de pastelitos o chocolates gourmet hacen de Arrese un imprescindible entre las pastelerías de Bilbao.

(Translated by Google) I bought a palm tree at the Ledesma store. The palm tree chocolate was cracked and the puff pastry was soft. When we mentioned this to the saleswoman, she told us that “I know, that happens on hot days. The store is 26 degrees.” And my question is this: can you sell products in poor condition? Does the quality of Arrese's product depend on time? A disappointment. (Original) He comprado una palmera en la tienda de Ledesma. El chocolate de la palmera estaba cuarteado y el hojaldre blando. Al comentárselo a la dependienta nos afirma que “ya lo sé, eso pasa con los días de calor. La tienda está a 26 grados”. Y mi pregunta es la siguiente: ¿se puede vender producto en mal estado? ¿La calidad del producto de Arrese depende del tiempo? Una decepción.

(Translated by Google) I didn't like the coffee very much, it was a bit weak, the butter bun was very good, the service was friendly, the place is a bit small but we were able to have it outside. (Original) El café no me gustó mucho, resultó algo suave, el bollo de mantequilla estaba muy bueno, el servicio amable, el lugar es algo pequeño pero pudimos tomarlo fuera.

Delicious pastels. I took them back home to Italy and everyone loved them! The perfect balance of ingredients and size. You would never want to stop eating them!

Palmeras are delicious! Good quality chocolate on the chocolate ones and I liked it, though I usually prefer plain! Both were the best I’ve ever had.

There are places that feels timeless. As soon as we got inside, an old man attended us like if we were from the hood. His wife served us hand made brioches and gave us a few candies . Also traditional made. Visit them! You’ll love them.

Delicious, and very kind in making sure we tried something local.

Delicious authentic pastries. I highly recommend.

Everything is excellent here from the chocolates to the pastries. I tried the truffles and wound up taking home 2 boxes as gifts. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and generously tolerant of my very limited Spanish. There shops are a great place to stop for a quick bite and also to buy gifts to take home (they will attractively wrap the items as gifts). We visited both the shop and the cafe and were very pleased with each.

Very good adress and beautiful products of local speciality

This was my go-to cafe when I visited Bilbao for a couple of days. I went in with intent to get a cup of coffee and some pastries but I saw the melted cheese on toast, I was immediately hooked. The first visit was during breakfast service so it was a little busy but I got my order promptly. I noticed many women having catch up sessions there, and that is always an indicator of how good the pastries must be!

Beautiful place, welcoming staff, and excellent, freshly baked food. The toasts were fantastic - even the bread was incredible. You can taste the high quality of the ingredients - the jamón, the olive oil. Feels more authentic than the touristy place we went yesterday for breakfast. Looking forward to our next visit!

I love, love, love this coffee shop. I wish it was around the corner from my home. The coffee is amazing, as well as the pastries. The owner is an absolute sweetheart. It's maybe 50 to 100 feet from PetitPalace hotel and across the street from the theater.

Lovely cafe. Beautiful cheesecake and super helpful friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Beautiful interior, great vibe. Cheesecake was a little pricy, but substantial portion and tasty

Very decorative and fun place to sit and have a cupcake and coffee. I’d love to go back and try the berry cupcakes

We came here for breakfast. Coffee is good as is the freshly squeezed orange juice. The tomatoes with cheese on toast is very tasty. The staff are friendly. The cakes looked amazing so will have to go back another day to try those ☺️. A great place that is very popular so you might have to queue for a table.

It's a good option to have a coffee and some sweets after lunch. I tried the Pantxineta and the Tiramisu. At lunch time many pastries were sold out. It was my first time trying this typical basque sweet and it did not disappoint! The Tiramisu was not "traditional", rather a modern taste. Cute bakery to relax and enjoy tasty treats.

Cozy little place with numerous options of cake and pastries. High quality food with freshly ground coffee. Superb atmosphere and service.

Who doesn’t love a good dessert? I know that it’s hard for me to pass up on a slice of chocolate cake, a bowl of ice cream, or a brownie? The sad thing is that dieting often forces us to choose between dessert and health. Those trying to get rid of excess body fat usually have to say “No” to those delicious desserts, no matter how hard it may be. But what if there was a way to have your cake and eat it too – quite literally? What if there were desserts that you could eat guilt-free – losing weight while still enjoying the wonderful taste of all of your favorite things? If that’s what you’re interested in, you’ll love Amazing amazing amazing desserts I’ve seen many many in my entire life But they caught my heart The shape,the taste, the texture Wow !!!! 5 stars !!!! For each cake

Perfect place to indulge in some piece of cake and satisfy those post meal cravings for sweets. There is a variety of big cakes like red velvet, chocolate cake, traditional cheesecake or Basque cake, as well as some interesting small cakes like txakoli or red wine cakes. I've tried their special Maikala cake which cost somewhere between 4-5€. It was amazing and so filling! It's relevant to note that here they serve you generously and the pieces are quite big. Also, I loved that there is a big variety of teas to combine with the sweets. The only thing I didn't enjoy as much was the amount of people inside, because the place is quite small inside and apparently gets full quite easily. We were lucky to have one table available, otherwise we would have to ask for a takeaway.

Amazing coffee shop at casco viejo, superb customer service, and the pastry are to die for. If you are around, don’t miss this place, we try the petit four

Super friendly service and AMAZING carrot cake. Lots of teas to choose from, too (I went with chai). It was pretty quiet on a Friday afternoon. Perfect place to take a break and enjoy something sweet.

I tried two desserts. Especially idiazabal cheesecake amazing. Highly suggest