Café Pastelería López-Mezquita
A historic Granada pastry shop since 1862, serving some of the best churros and cakes, with warm service.
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Café Pastelería López-Mezquita
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Must-see attractions
A historic Granada pastry shop since 1862, serving some of the best churros and cakes, with warm service.
"This is the best pasteleria shop we found so far in Spain and Portugal with over ten shops we tried."
Visit early
Arrive before peak hours to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
Ask for staff recommendations
The knowledgeable staff can guide you to the perfect pastry, including specialty empanadillas.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pastry Shop / Coffee Shop
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+34 958 22 12 05
Address
Reyes Católicos, 39, Centro, 18001 Granada, Spain
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Churros con Chocolate
Experience churros so good they're hailed as among the best in all of Spain, perfectly paired with rich chocolate.
Exceptional Meringue & Flan Cakes
Indulge in truly outstanding meringue cake and flan cake, praised as some of the best ever tasted.
Historic Pastry Shop
Step into one of Granada's oldest pastry shops, founded in 1862, for a taste of tradition.
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Visit early
Arrive before peak hours to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
Ask for staff recommendations
The knowledgeable staff can guide you to the perfect pastry, including specialty empanadillas.
Worth the wait
If you arrive before opening, the wait is well worth it for their traditional and modern desserts.
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Visit early
Arrive before peak hours to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
Ask for staff recommendations
The knowledgeable staff can guide you to the perfect pastry, including specialty empanadillas.
Worth the wait
If you arrive before opening, the wait is well worth it for their traditional and modern desserts.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Café Pastelería López-Mezquita is celebrated for its high-quality traditional and modern pastries, with many reviewers highlighting the exceptional churros con chocolate, meringue cake, and flan cake. The service is often described as attentive and friendly, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. However, some visitors note that the selection might not stand out to everyone, and seating can be limited, often favoring takeaway.
"Fresh authentic pastries, cakes and much more. We did takeaway but they have a seating area too"
Ava Tg (Ava)
"I like sweets a lot but most of the desserts in Spain and Portugal are too sweet for me.
This is the best pasteleria shop we found so far in Spain and Portugal with over ten shops we tried.
If you like desserts with a bit of savory taste, pls try their pistachio basque!!!! Its Rich cheese taste pairs perfectly with the salty pistachio paste.
Other desserts are good as well and the texture of the cake is soft and moisture."
Chen Lulu
"One of the best cakes I've ever had in Spain. Really recommend the meringue cake. Coffee is also very nice, not too strong and acidic, well balanced.
Will be back to try the pianonos.
Update: came back the next day to try their pianonos and a flan cake. Best pianonos and flan cake I've ever had, definitely superior quality to Ysla."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most raved-about items are the churros con chocolate, meringue cake, flan cake, and piononos. They also offer a variety of traditional Moorish sweets and artisanal chocolates.
Yes, many find the wait worthwhile for their delicious traditional and modern desserts.
Yes, they also offer savory items like empanadillas and pastela, which are quite popular.
While they have a small seating area, many customers prefer takeaway to enjoy their treats on the go.
It's one of Granada's oldest pastry shops, founded in 1862, offering a rich history and a wide selection of authentic sweets.
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Sweet and savory treats come into their own at this family-owned business in the city center. Top of the specialty list are piononos (sponge bites filled with caramel and custard) and pastela (Moroccan chicken pie). Eat in with a drink at the bar or in the small cafeteria space, or take out to feast on in one of the nearby squares.
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The best croissant was found at Lopez Mezquita Pasteleria on Reyes Catolicos, a main road leading up to Plaza Nueva. They had fairly limited opening times and I kept passing them when they were closed, but when I finally managed to have coffee and croissant there it was really good.
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As you can tell from its name, this isn’t a tapas bar but a pastry shop, very local and visited by few tourists. We wanted to eat here because I read somewhere that they had very good piononos. Piononos are small cylindrical pastries topped with toasted cream.
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One of the must-visit patisseries I had on my list was the Café Pastelería López-Mezquita. Unfortunately when we got there, the roller doors were down and a sign advised that the cafe was closed for another few weeks due to the summer holidays.
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