4 bakeries in San Sebastián, editor-picked for bakeries open sunday. Bakeries baking on sundays. All bakeries in San Sebastián.
La Vina (tarta de queso counter) ★ 4.7
Calle 31 de Agosto 3, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00-15:30 and 19:30-22:30, closed Mondays
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.
Tip: Order a wedge at the counter and a glass of Pedro Ximenez. Whole cakes for takeaway need 24 hours notice.
Pasteleria Otaegui ★ 4.6
Narrika Kalea 15, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian
Hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-20:00, Sun 09:00-14:00
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.
Tip: The pantxineta is the household name; eat the wedge or take a tin home. Several branches across the city.
Errotaundi Okindegia ★ 4.4
Easo Kalea 8, 20006 Donostia-San Sebastian
Hours: Mon-Sat 07:45-20:00, Sun 07:45-15:00
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.
Tip: Sourdough goes first; ask for the country rye if the long loaves are out. The chocolate bread is the sweet pick.
Pasteleria Oiartzun ★ 4.1
Ijentea Kalea 2, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian
Hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-20:30, Sun 09:00-14:00
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.
Tip: Whole pantxinetas to take away need a day's notice; the chocolate croissant is the counter pick.