Amazing croissants This bakery in this tiny shop produces…read morethe most amazing croissants. They are all hand made - we saw him making them in the kitchen at the back of the shop. There is a wide range of flavours available - we tried the bacon, tomato & cheese, goat's cheese and caramelised onion and apple versions. They were delicious and fresh with light flaky layers - and very cheap too!!

The best croissants in, I don't know, the world? They open early which suited our inability to…read moreadjust to the Spanish sleep-late lifestyle. The employees were friendly and we're willing to help with our subpar Spanish. However, go for the croissants, you will be so happy!

A very lively and welcoming place for a lunch. The menu is varied, largely healthy and reasonably…read morepriced. The falafel was flavorful and the stuffed peppers perfectly seasoned. The prix-fixe is satisfying. Pasta with pesto was very garlicky and well-portioned. Desserts were delicious.

One of my favorites in Salamanca…read more Staff is great.. food was amazing! Came here a couple times throughout my vacation. Menu of the day is the choice to make.

From the owner: Vinoteca y bar especialidad en tostitas.read more

As an American traveler, I can see why someone not from Spain would not understand the way this…read moreplace would run....the service is very prompt. You can order your drink right away then take a look at the menu to decide what you would like to eat. We had a party of 4 and chose the classic breakfast and the Spanish breakfast. Both were delicious, prompt and fresh. The waiter may seem a bit quick, but this is the style. Quick, and short worded. No issues. He just needs to get his job done quickly as he is overseeing all the tables in the cafe. We looked deeper into the menu and wish we would have come here for dinner as well. There is a large selection of main plates as well as tapas. All sounded amazing. The food was fresh and delicious. As a side note: The English menu does not translate properly if you are looking at that option. The translation says a muffin or pastry, but really means toast or croissant. If you get a chance, check this place out.

This place is a find! Open when most are closed midday. We ordered the pork tenderloin with garlic,…read morecaprese salad and the amazing lemon meringue pie. You will be amazed. Their specialty is meat. We will be back for the Beef steak. The waiter is one of the owners, a family run restaurant. Great service and he speaks English!! Try it!

I love this place! All the tapas are so tasty and come in good portion (I recommend croqueta de…read morejamon con queso or the croqueta de champiñon, tostada con gambas, pollo frito), the coffee is good, the waiters are very nice and they try to remember your name. I would've given them a 5 star if this place were not always operating over their capacity and it can get a bit stressful to pass an order, or sit at the counter (especially as a foreigner). Taste and ambient-wise, this is a great place.

La Colonial is been in business as such for about 10 years now. It was among my places to go while…read moreI was living in Salamanca and coming back recently after a few years I still think as one of top options for a break in the afternoon. La Colonial focus its business in specialties coffees, bakery goods, cakes and ice creams but now I also noticed there is a good selection of traditional tapas. Chocolate con churros (Hot chocolate with Spanish style fried-dough pastry) seems among their specialties. I have not try it but Im sure it wouldn't disappoint. Nothing is really unique or special but the option is large and the cakes and bake goods displayed at the bar look and taste great. Because of its location expect to be busy along the day. Mornings for breakfast, for instance fresh squeeze orange juice, coffee and croissant, toast or muffin. Early afternoon for the 12 pm tapa and pincho* for the people working near by, and later in the afternoon mainly for women and old ladies gathering on a more sweet moment for talks or breaks during shopping where coffee, cakes, chocolate and bakery goods become the stars of the show. Families like to gather also around 6pm to 8pm to give the kids a treat while they get their afternoon caffeine dose. Coffee is solid. Something not difficult to find anywhere in Salamanca on the other hand. Service was friendly and efficient, though they seemed a bit overwhelmed based on tables and a bar not clean up. Thus, the look was a bit messy. Still, the vibe is pleasant, there is plenty of tables for 4 people seating and it is spacious. It is a plus to have available an outdoor seating (terraza in Spanish) during warmer weather, highly recommended as it is located in sunny pedestrian zone within the old city. Actually, just less than 5 minutes walking from St. Mark's Church, the oldest church in Salamanca of Romanesque style and dated from the 12th century. You got the picture. The area is certainly priceless, tho still within the modern part of the town as well where most commerces and shopping area are located. Old ladies seems to get it the best. Tapas looked really appetizing. My bf had a pincho of Farinato con patatas, basically mashed potatoes with Farinato** saluted in a pan with olive oil and its own fat together with a quail sunnyside egg on top served with a few pieces of traditional Salamanca bread. It was really good. Nice portion and good taste. Price wise, as the ones around which does not means expensive if you compare to NY (where I am located) or America prices for the same stuff. If you want something cheaper you will need to get out the old part of town and stop by neighborhood bars. On a city where most bars and cafes are actually 4 and 5 stars worth it, it is difficult to name places that stand out. But La Colonial does so for many reasons. I wouldn't think of it for a Tapas visit, more for coffee and bakery cravings but it happens the pinchos are actually pretty good too. * Pincho is another way to say tapa. Both commonly use all over Spain ** Farinato is a specialty sausage from Salamanca made from bread crumbs, pig fat, onion and seasoned with spices such as salt, Spanish paprika, garlic, anise in grain, cumin, firewater and olive oil)