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The original coffee bar of Nømad, the Barcelona speciality roaster founded by Jordi Mestre, tucked into a quiet passage near the Palau de la Música.
Hofmann Pastisseria
The El Born pastry shop of the Hofmann cooking school, known for award-winning croissants, including its mascarpone croissant, plus cakes and chocolates.
At a glance
- Type
- Pastry shop
- Area
- El Born, Barcelona, Spain
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- hofmannpasteleria.com
Good to know
- Takeaway
- Home delivery in Barcelona
- Chocolates
Why we recommend it
Hofmann is one of Barcelona's best-known names in pastry. The pastry shop is linked to the Hofmann cooking and pastry school, whose premises are around the corner on Carrer de l'Argenteria, and to its restaurant, and the shop on Carrer dels Flassaders in El Born is the place to taste what the team produces every day. A second shop opened by Turó Park in the upper part of the city.
Croissants are the main reason people come. Hofmann's croissant was named Best Croissant in Spain in 2010, and its mascarpone croissant, filled with a light cream, has become a classic of the city's pastry scene; classic butter croissants are made too. The counter also holds cakes and individual pastries, such as cheesecake, Volcanic and red fruit tarts, plus biscuits, breakfast pastries and snacks. Chocolates and bonbons are another speciality, and the shop lists awards including Best Pastry Shop in Catalonia in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and a Best Bonbon in Spain award in 2025.
The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm and on Sundays from 9am to 7pm. It is essentially a takeaway pastry shop rather than a sit-down café, so buy a croissant and a cake and enjoy them on a bench nearby, or take a box back to your hotel. Popular items, especially the mascarpone croissants, can sell out later in the day, so go in the morning for the best choice. Home delivery is offered within Barcelona, and gift packs make good presents.
Hofmann suits anyone with a sweet tooth and anyone interested in fine pastry, and it is a good place to pick up a treat to take to a picnic in the Parc de la Ciutadella. Prices are higher than in an ordinary bakery, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship. If you have allergies, ask the staff about ingredients, as nuts, dairy and eggs are used widely.
Carrer dels Flassaders is a narrow lane in El Born, close to the Museu Picasso and the Passeig del Born, a few minutes' walk from Jaume I station on metro line L4. Cafés El Magnífico on Carrer de l'Argenteria is nearby for coffee beans, and the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and the Parc de la Ciutadella are both within walking distance.
Hofmann Pastisseria FAQs
What is Hofmann known for?
Its croissants, especially the mascarpone croissant, as well as cakes, pastries and chocolates.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 9am to 8pm, Sunday 9am to 7pm.
Can you sit down and eat there?
It is essentially a takeaway pastry shop rather than a sit-down café.
When is the best time to go?
In the morning, before popular items such as the mascarpone croissant sell out.
Has it won awards?
Yes, including Best Croissant in Spain in 2010 and Best Pastry Shop in Catalonia in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Is there another shop?
Yes, a second shop on Avinguda de Pau Casals near Turó Park.
Does it deliver?
Yes, home delivery is offered within Barcelona.
Which metro station is nearest?
Jaume I, on line L4.