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Cory Pastelería (Teatro Municipal)
An Austrian-style pastry shop in a room of the Teatro Municipal, known for its torta Mozart and torta María Antonieta and decorated with dancers' original costumes.
At a glance
- Type
- Austrian pastry shop and café
- Area
- Santiago Centro, Santiago, Chile
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Cakes
- Traditional coffee
- Heritage setting
Why we recommend it
Cory is a traditional Austrian pastry shop with an unusual home: a room beside the Teatro Municipal de Santiago, the city's opera house, at Agustinas 794. Its cakes follow European recipes handed down from the late nineteenth century, and the setting makes a coffee here feel like part of a visit to the theatre itself.
The two cakes to know are the torta Mozart and the torta María Antonieta, the house specialities. Alongside them you will find traditional coffees and a range of other sweet and savoury items, so it works for a mid-morning pause or a light afternoon snack. Order a slice of one of the signature cakes with a coffee and you have the full experience.
The decoration is half the appeal. The room is lit by crystal teardrop lamps, furnished with French-style tables, and displays original costumes once worn by the theatre's dancers, a reminder that the Ballet de Santiago, founded in 1959, is based in the building. It is a pleasant way to get a sense of the theatre's history even if you are not attending a performance.
The theatre itself was inaugurated on 17 September 1857 with Verdi's Ernani, rebuilt after a fire in 1870 and again after the 1906 earthquake destroyed most of its interior, and has been a national monument since 1974, so the pastry shop sits inside one of the most important cultural buildings in Chile. If you want to see more, the theatre offers guided tours through its ticketing site, and the box office on Agustinas sells tickets for opera, ballet and concerts.
Cory opens from Monday to Friday between 09:30 and 18:30, so plan a weekday visit; at weekends, look elsewhere. Its location in the historic centre makes it easy to fit into a day of sightseeing, and it is a good choice if you are collecting tickets at the box office or killing time before an early performance.
The café suits couples, older travellers and anyone with an interest in classic European pâtisserie, as well as theatre lovers. The pastry shop posts its news on Instagram, which is the best place to check for any changes to its hours.
Cory Pastelería (Teatro Municipal) FAQs
Where is Cory?
In a room beside the Teatro Municipal de Santiago at Agustinas 794.
What kind of place is it?
A traditional Austrian pastry shop and café.
What should I order?
The torta Mozart or the torta María Antonieta with a coffee.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 09:30 to 18:30.
Is it open at weekends?
Not according to its published hours, which cover weekdays only.
What is the decoration like?
Crystal teardrop lamps, French-style tables and original costumes worn by the theatre's dancers.
How old are the recipes?
They are European recipes inherited from the late nineteenth century.
Can I tour the theatre too?
Yes, the Teatro Municipal offers guided tours through its ticketing site.