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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Santo Bakehouse

Madrid, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 87 2026
Santo Bakehouse

A small artisanal bakery in central Madrid selling sourdough loaves, French-style pastries and coffee, mostly for takeaway. Staff explain each item and switch between Spanish, English and French, and the range mixes classic viennoiserie with savoury twists like a za'atar, feta and sesame pastry.

Highlights

  • Sourdough loaves
  • Canelés and coquito
  • Za'atar, feta and sesame pastry

Good to know

  • No indoor seating, only an outside bench
  • Closed on Mondays
  • Prices higher than typical Madrid bakeries

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