La Duquesita
Gilded 1914 pastry shop, now in the hands of star pâtissier Oriol Balaguer, original counters intact.
Open on the 3D mapOrder
A croissant, a slice of whatever seasonal cake is in the window, and a box of bombones to take away.
Not for you if
you want old-school Madrid sweets at old-school prices; this is fine patisserie with price tags to match.
Local trick
Pop in on the way to the Salesas shops; the shopfront and the old counters are worth the detour alone.
Good for
A short walk away
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