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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.
TipOrder a wedge at the counter and a glass of Pedro Ximenez. Whole cakes for takeaway need 24 hours notice.
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.
TipThe pantxineta is the household name; eat the wedge or take a tin home. Several branches across the city.
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.
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.
TipWhole pantxinetas to take away need a day's notice; the chocolate croissant is the counter pick.
Escape the crowds and dive into the authentic flavors of San Sebastian as you taste lesser-known favorites and iconic bites in the Centro neighborhood.
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