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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Pastisseria Hofmann

Barcelona, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 23 2026
Pastisseria Hofmann

Small pastry shop in the Born district selling croissants and sculpted patisserie cakes shaped like fruits and nuts. The mascarpone croissant, coated in sugar, is the top seller, and filled croissant flavours change by weekday.

Highlights

  • Mascarpone croissant
  • Festuc pistachio cake
  • Dark Moon chocolate dessert

Good to know

  • No seating; nearby benches and park
  • Maximum six customers inside at once
  • Pistachio items often sell out

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