Also: Bakeries in San Sebastian
The counters in San Sebastián worth queuing for: bread, pastry, and the morning ritual.
Bakery counters in San Sebastián worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.
Pasteleria Otaegui's original branch on Narrika in San Sebastian's Old Town has run a counter of Basque pastries since 1886, the pantxineta cream-puff.
Worth the queuePantxineta (cream-and-puff pastry)
TipThe pantxineta is the household name; eat the wedge or take a tin home. Several branches across the city.
Pasteleria Geltoki on Easo in San Sebastian's Amara is a working Basque bakery-cafe with a long counter of sourdough, croissants and small viennoiserie.
Worth the queueSourdough loaves and croissants
TipThe bread queue is long by 09:00. Get a coffee with a Basque pastry at the back counter.
Galparsoro Okindegia on Calle Mayor in San Sebastian's Parte Vieja is an artisan Basque bakery with French-style baguettes, sourdough and walnut-chocolate.
Worth the queueWalnut-and-chocolate croissant
TipThe morning loaves go first; the apricot tart is the surest sweet pick. Closed Sundays.
La Vina on Calle 31 de Agosto in San Sebastian is the birthplace of the burnt Basque cheesecake (tarta de queso La Vina), invented by Santiago Rivera in 1990.
Worth the queueTarta de queso La Vina
TipOrder a wedge at the counter and a glass of Pedro Ximenez. Whole cakes for takeaway need 24 hours notice.
Errotaundi on Easo in San Sebastian's Centro is an Eusko Label artisan bakery with 28 daily breads on long fermentation, the locals' loaf stop a block off.
Worth the queueEusko Label sourdough loaf
TipSourdough goes first; ask for the country rye if the long loaves are out. The chocolate bread is the sweet pick.
Pasteleria Oiartzun on Ijentea at the entry to San Sebastian's Parte Vieja, opposite the city hall, is a long-running Basque cake shop with the chocolate-bar.
Worth the queueChocolate-bar croissant
TipWhole pantxinetas to take away need a day's notice; the chocolate croissant is the counter pick.
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