Sueño Pastelería Francesa
Sueño Pastelería Francesa has earned its place among Malaga’s best breakfast spots through sheer dedication to the craft of French pâtisserie.
This charming bakery and café lives up to its name – which translates as “Dream French Bakery” – with sophisticated artisan pastries (pastelería artesanal) that impress visually before taking you on a flavour journey.
Located in Gamarra, a bit of a distance outside the city centre, it’s worth the journey for anyone seeking exceptional French pastries in Malaga.
What to order at Sueño Pastelería Francesa
All the classic French bakery favourites are here – croissants, pain au chocolat and éclairs executed with proper technique and quality ingredients.
The lemon tart is a personal recommendation: delicate sweet pastry layered with praline crunch, lemon-lime-yuzu cream and white chocolate ganache that achieves the perfect balance between sharp citrus and indulgent sweetness.
Whichever pastry you choose here, you’re guaranteed to make the right decision.
Weekend pastry specials
One of the most distinctive features of this French bakery in Malaga is its weekend cake programme.
Every Friday and Saturday, the talented pastry chefs (pasteleros) unveil a special creation available exclusively for those two days – giving regulars a reason to return week after week.
The customer favourite is undoubtedly the New York Roll, the trendy round croissant filled with inventive flavour combinations, including popcorn, pistachio, chocolate and hazelnut.
The pleasant outdoor terrace makes it an ideal spot to linger over breakfast, particularly when Andalucía’s famous sunshine is doing its thing.
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