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Confitería La Campana
Seville's best-known pastry shop, founded in 1885 at the top of Calle Sierpes, with a historic shopfront, cakes, pastries and seasonal specialities such as roscón de Reyes.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic pastry shop and café
- Area
- Centro, Seville, Spain
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- confiterialacampana.com
Good to know
- Pastry counter
- Coffee
- Custom orders
Why we recommend it
Confitería La Campana has been a fixture of Seville since 1885, and it occupies one of the most visible corners in the city, at the start of Calle Sierpes where it meets the Plaza de la Campana. It describes itself as the most emblematic place in Seville to enjoy artisan pastries, and its coat of arms carries the title of supplier to the Royal Household. For many Sevillians it is simply the place to buy a cake for a family occasion.
The shop has a handsome period interior, with counters and display cases filled with pastries, small cakes, biscuits and sweets, and you can order a coffee to go with them. The pastries are made using a traditional method that takes around 24 hours, and the range covers both everyday items and specialities tied to the calendar, such as the roscón de Reyes for Epiphany in January and the sweets associated with Holy Week.
La Campana suits anyone with a sweet tooth, and it makes a good break during a shopping walk along Sierpes and Tetuán. It is also a practical place to buy edible gifts to take home, as many items are boxed and travel well. The bakery takes custom orders and provides catering for weddings, receptions and events.
The shop is popular and can be crowded, particularly on weekend afternoons and during festivals, when it is one of the busiest points in the centre. Service is usually quick at the counter, but seating is limited, so think of it as a place for a coffee and pastry rather than a long stay. Prices are moderate given its fame and location. Check opening times around major holidays, which can differ from the normal schedule.
The Plaza de la Campana is a key crossroads in the old town and a stop on the Holy Week processions' official route. From here, Calle Sierpes leads south towards the Plaza de San Francisco and the Cathedral, about ten minutes away, while Las Setas is five minutes to the east and the Museo de Bellas Artes about ten minutes to the west. The El Corte Inglés department store on the Plaza del Duque is just across the square.
Confitería La Campana FAQs
When was La Campana founded?
In 1885.
Where is it?
At Calle Sierpes 1-3, at the corner of the Plaza de la Campana in the centre of Seville.
What should you try?
Traditional pastries and cakes, with seasonal specialities such as roscón de Reyes in January.
Can you sit down?
There is limited space, so it works best for a quick coffee and pastry.
Do they take custom orders?
Yes. The bakery makes cakes to order and provides catering for events.
Is it a good place to buy gifts?
Yes. Boxed pastries and sweets make easy edible souvenirs.
How do you contact La Campana?
Call +34 954 22 35 70.
What is nearby?
Calle Sierpes, Las Setas, the Plaza del Duque and the Museo de Bellas Artes.