5 bakery places in Bilbao we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Bilbao | Bakery across every city.
Bilbao keeps a strong tradition of the old neighbourhood pasteleria, the kind of counter where carolinas and butter cakes are made to order. Martina de Zuricalday on Calle Ercilla, with a second branch by the Arenal, and Pasteleria Arrese on Gran Via are the long-standing names. Pasteleria Suiza near Marques del Puerto and Pasteleria Don Manuel on Alameda de Urquijo round out the city centre options.
Martina de Zuricalday ★ 4.8
Calle Ercilla 43, 48011 Bilbao
Martina de Zuricalday in Bilbao since 1830 is Euskadi's oldest artisanal patisserie, with the bollo suizo the signature bake on Calle Ercilla.
Pasteleria Arrese ★ 4.6
Gran Via 24, 48001 Bilbao
Pasteleria Arrese on Gran Via in Bilbao since 1852 is a heritage confectionary, with handmade chocolate palmiers, truffles and classics. At Gran Via 24.
Pasteleria Suiza ★ 4.4
Marques del Puerto 4, 48009 Bilbao
Pasteleria Suiza in Bilbao's Abando runs a long-standing pastry counter on Marques del Puerto, with the bollo de mantequilla, suizos and croissants.
Pasteleria Don Manuel ★ 4.2
Alameda de Urquijo 39, 48011 Bilbao
Jose Manuel Angulo's Pasteleria Don Manuel in Bilbao opened in 1984, with bollo de mantequilla, Carolina, Pastel de arroz and the Rosca de Reyes.
Martina de Zuricalday (Arenal) ★ 4.0
Plaza San Jose 3, 48001 Bilbao
The Plaza San Jose branch of Martina de Zuricalday in Bilbao anchors the 1830 confectionary, with Carolina meringues, pastel de arroz and truffles.