Madrid has a ton of bakeries — since the economic crisis, it seems that cake shops are the only businesses that have been thriving, with new ones opening each week. Everyone can afford a sweet little treat, I guess! Pastelería La Maravilla is one of the bests.
They sell savoury empanadas with a variety of fillings as well as having a good selection of bread, including sourdough and wholemeal; pastelitos and pastas de té (petit fours) by the weight; whole cakes and classic Spanish delicacies. Their croissants, napolitanas, palmeras and Danish pastries are fantastic too; you can buy them individually or in mini-size by the weight. In the run-up to Easter, I suggest you try a torrija — it's like French toast on steroids! Moving towards Christmas, locals queue up for the Roscón de Reyes.
Next door, you'll find a café that sells products from La Maravilla, so if you want coffee with your cake, it's close at hand! Also close are Mercato Italiano, Calle Ponzano and the Museo Geominero.
Calle de Ríos Rosas 41
Palmera:
€
1.80
+34
914419460
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