Yum, cake! A ten-stop journey through Bizkaia’s baking tradition
These ten bakeries and pastry shops invite you to savor a region where craftsmanship, quality, and tradition remain the best ingredients.
In Bizkaia, there’s always a good reason to end a meal with something sweet. A family celebration, a Sunday afternoon, an unexpected visit, or simply the pleasure of taking a break. Pastries are part of everyday life and a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation, preserving recipes that still hold a special place in the region’s bakeries and pastry shops today.
Stepping into a traditional pastry shop is also like stepping into a piece of Bizkaia’s history. The storefronts invite you to pause. The aroma of freshly baked puff pastry, the trays of carefully arranged pastries, the comings and goings of those of us who live here, and the enduring tradition of buying Sunday dessert all make these shops little spaces where time seems to move at a different pace.
This tour brings together some of the region’s most iconic bakeries. It’s a journey that invites you to discover century-old classics, family-run businesses, and new generations of pastry chefs who continue to make Bizkaia an irresistible destination for those with a sweet tooth.
Martina de Zuricalday
Indautxu. Founded in 1830, it is a must-visit to try Carolinas, butter buns and other traditional pastries.
Pastelería La Suiza
Abando. Another Bilbao classic, closely linked to the history of the famous butter bun and the city's traditional pastry-making heritage.
Arrese
Abando. One of Bilbao's historic pastry shops, founded in 1852. Famous for its truffles, butter buns, unforgettable puff pastries and classic confectionery.
Don Manuel
Indautxu. An artisan bakery that has preserved tradition while introducing new creations. Especially renowned for its Carolinas and fine pastries.
Felipe
Indautxu. A highly respected local pastry shop known for its artisan baking and traditional creations.
California
Deusto. A classic in Bilbao's Deusto district. Since 1972 it has been crafting cakes, pastries, sweet treats, chocolates and some of Bizkaia's best-loved specialties, combining tradition with new creations for every generation.
Zuricalday
Getxo. A long-standing tradition of artisan pastry-making and baking. Especially well known for its cakes, pastries and seasonal specialties.
Santi
Lekeitio. A landmark pastry shop in the Lea-Artibai region, combining traditional baking with creations inspired by the town's maritime heritage and tourism.
Bidaguren
Gernika-Lumo. Since 1943, Bidaguren has been one of the leading names in Urdaibai's pastry tradition. Its bakery keeps local heritage alive with specialties such as pastel de arroz, the famous Ori-Baltzak, artisan chocolates and a carefully crafted selection of cakes and pastries made fresh every day.
Gozatu
Durango. Tradition and innovation come together in this artisan bakery, one of the benchmarks of the Durangaldea region. Gozatu creates cakes, pastries, baked goods and long-fermentation breads, as well as award-winning tea biscuits that have earned it a place among the best pastry shops in the Basque Country.
