Posted by: AnnK
Good Bakery in Madrid - 08/14/03 12:18 AM
There is a cafe/bakery at 5 Principe, just north of Plaza Santa Ana, and a few blocks east of Puerto del Sol. I am not a pastry fan, but the other 2 people in the group were enthusiastic, especially about the chocolate treats--chocolate croissant, chocolate palmas, and something else. The bread was also excellent.
I bought various pastries at this place on several days. Then, on Sunday, they were not open as early. So I bought stuff from a place--unknown name--on the SW corner of Puerto del Sol (north side of Calle Mayor). Very elegant and busy place, and slightly higher prices. Presented my catch to the other two . . . who said it may have been elegant but the Principe place had better chocolate and better overall flavor. They said the Principe place was really good, and clearly just baked.
I bought various pastries at this place on several days. Then, on Sunday, they were not open as early. So I bought stuff from a place--unknown name--on the SW corner of Puerto del Sol (north side of Calle Mayor). Very elegant and busy place, and slightly higher prices. Presented my catch to the other two . . . who said it may have been elegant but the Principe place had better chocolate and better overall flavor. They said the Principe place was really good, and clearly just baked.