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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Panem

Madrid, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 32 2026
Panem

Bakery and pastry shop near Retiro Park in Madrid selling sourdough breads and laminated pastries, with an on-site bakery. Known for its croissant, cruffins, kouign-amann, flan parisienne and a seasonal roscón that draws long January queues.

Highlights

  • Croissant and pain au chocolat
  • Flan parisienne
  • Sourdough loaves and baguettes

Good to know

  • Queues common, especially mornings and early January
  • No tables; takeaway only, coffee to go
  • Orders can be placed by phone

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