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The much-anticipated bakery--our first breakfast of the trip--didn't quite live up to the hype. Kiddo and I grabbed coffee before arriving at Hoffman by 9:05 AM. Just one customer inside, five minutes after opening--a quiet start to the day. We ordered two mascarpone croissants, one almond croissant, two Dark Moons, and two pistachio eggs--€51 gone in a blink. Verdict? Way too sweet for our taste. The croissant was flaky but ruined by its sugary glaze (3/5). The Dark Moon was a stunner but a total sugar bomb (3/5). The pistachio egg? The unexpected winner--citrusy filling balanced the sweetness, and the pistachio cream had an avocado-like twist that surprisingly worked. Worth a detour? Probably not. But if you're nearby, grab a pastry or two--just don't overdo it like we did. Now our fridge is a pastry storage unit!
When in Barcelona, you must get pastries from Pastelería Hofmann. They are so darn good. Now, my personal experience here was slightly overshadowed because my best friend's phone was stolen right out of her hand outside of this bakery! She was waiting to meet a few of us and a bicycler rode by and snagged it, wompwomp. So exercise caution in this high tourist, high pick pocket area. Now with that out of the way, the desserts here are phenomenal. Pastelería Hofmann is the bakery for the accompanying Michelin starred restaurant Hoffman. There's no seating inside but you can grab and go a ton of amazing options. Everything is very high quality and some of the desserts are so darn unique, more on my unique yum in a bit. This bakery has the perfect cross of food as art but also tasting really traditionally good. So in short, all these beautiful pieces also taste good. Their croissants are the things of legends. We read the mascarpone croissant is a must get and the universe is not wrong. We had a classic (2,20€) and a mascarpone (4€), both soft and flaky, but the mascarpone just puts it over the top. Creamy, milky cheese inside makes everything better. Now of all those beautiful dessert art pieces, I chose the Dark Moon (9€) for it's super cool presentation and promise of chocolate. Oh. My. Gosh. I can't even explain how the weird melding of all the flavors somehow pulled together. The Dark Moon is one of the most delicious desserts I've ever had. Black sesame paste, caramel cream, vanilla and whiskey, dark chocolate mousse, cocoa cookie and chocolate sponge cake....it doesn't make any sense! But it works so well and now I'm reminded of how I may never have it again. My sad heart needs to go back to Barcelona stat!!!
Grab an Americano and mango croissant. Everything is good. Only negative is there's no where to sit and it's take away only.
Pastries were great! Life-changing? No. But yes, if you're in the area, give the pastries a try. We had the famous pain Au chocolate croissant and a ham cheese one as well which was very crisp. Both were good!
I was out for a run when I was struck by what looked like some art pieces at the time, but realized they were desserts! I decided to stop in and the staff were incredibly helpful with giving a quick rundown of the desserts and other baked goods. The main attraction was the front show case of intricately designed desserts that looked way too good to eat. I ended up going with the pistachio which also ended up having a nice citrus flavor inside after breaking through the delicate chocolate shell. I also bought some cookies to go which went great with some coffee. Definitely recommend checking out if you're in the area to enjoy some artistically crafted desserts!
if you visit barcelona, this place is really good...located in el born neighborhood in barcelona...nice shop and selection...had to get the mascarpone croissant 4 euros...best ever had...a flakey croissant filled with mascarpone...filling is light and not too sweet...hard to describe...went back for more on other days...chocolate 3,5 euros was also tasty, but mascarpone the favorite and most popular...cheese cake and other delights might also be great options, but couldn't get over the mascarpone...so good...
Wow! be prepared to be amazed by the craftsmanship and the deep, surprising flavors at this dessert shop. I tried the mooncake, and it was absolutely incredible. Each dessert is so beautifully made that you almost don't want to eat it, but once you do, the flavors live up to the artistry.
It's inspiring just to walk into the store. The pastries are artistically designed and the croissants are delicious.
What a gorgeous patisserie with such exquisite desserts. Once you enter, there's a display with delicately made desserts that look like artwork at a museum. But aside from that, the main reason to come here is for the Mascarpone Croissant (€4). We got one of those and the Dark Moon (€9), which came in a really nice box. The dark moon is a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, vanilla whiskey, caramel cream, and black sesame paste to create the layers to the core. It's pretty and very decadent. But of course, I fell in love with the mascarpone croissant here. The layers are perfectly crispy and the sweet creaminess of the mascarpone pairs so well inside the croissant. I wish I had the stomach to eat more of these!
Honestly, I've never heard of this place prior to coming here, so I didn't know what the hype was about. After trying some of their products and walking around the store, I can see the hype. The pastries were beautifully crafted and one bite just wasn't enough. We got 3 to try. We also tried one of the mascarpone croissants. It is a little expensive especially for the pastries. Great service. -Mascarpone croissant 5/5 - delicious cream filling. Croissant was crisp and soft. -Dark moon - 5/5 - I can definitely taste that black sesame flavor along with the chocolate mousse -La rosa - 5/5 - good combination of dark chocolate and raspberry -Pistachio - 5/5 - interesting flavor with pistachio, orange, passion fruit, and yuzu.
This is a fancy French (?) pastry shop. The desserts are creative and molded into unique shapes, like volcanic rock or ravioli. The tastes are exquisite and refined. I was impressed with the creative flavor combinations, but some did not work. Here are the pastries I tried: * Manzana Blanca: The apple and yogurt flavors blended well and were not overly sweet. This was my favorite. * Pistacho: The presentation was great. It really looked like a pistachio nut, shell and all. I assumed the flavor would be too, but it had additional ingredients like orange jam. I think it would have worked better as a pistachio flavor by itself (1 star off). * Volcanic: This was a classic chocolate and nut combination. * Dark Moon: Not only was the outer shell hard to crack open, the black sesame paste, chocolate, and whiskey together were an odd combination for a filling. Although I liked each individual component, I did not feel like they worked together (1 star off). * Croissant: They claim to have the best croissants. I did try one. It was good, but would not consider it the best. Note: There are no descriptions or allergy information on display. You have to browse their website for information if it's difficult for you to inquire in verbal Spanish. There is no seating area. All orders are to-go. Some customers use the dirty stone benches around the corner from the shop. I find it funny that the trash bins around there were full of the blue Pasteleria Hofmann boxes and bags! It seems wasteful to throw away all that packaging. The pastries were quite expensive. At €9-10 a piece, I would have expected more than the dirty stone benches around the corner. Then again, they need to pay for all that pretty packaging.
Walking thru the area, saw a line of people waiting. Curiosity got the best of both my friend and I so we jumped in line to see what the hubbub was all about. People were in line, just before closing to get their hands on the Best Pastry of Catalonia in 2020, 2021 and 2022. They had also won Best Croissant of Spain back in 2010. We went back a few times; each time getting the same thing - Mascarpone and Raspberry Croissants. Everyone has different tastes but I guess mine aligns with those who voted this Pastelaria for the best goods the last few years running. Pics don't do the goods justice. Just go and try it for yourself. Not much more I can say other than they take cash or card. Know that if you pay cash, you'll be ushered to back register. And no seating. It's all takeaway aka to go.
Best desserts in town. Outstanding in taste. Nice selection of fine picks. The only problem is no napkins when asked and no place to sit and eat
5 months ago
Got a Poma Blanca cake here for my birthday. There was a small line when we came to pick it up as they only allow 6 people in at once but wait was not bad at all. It's very cute and aesthetic interior with so many dessert options!! The cake itself was very light and fluffy and not too sweet which I liked. It was extremely creamy with a light dairy flavor and apple interior. It was like a vanilla cake with apple pie filling. read more
Quite a fancy croissant.. with the fancy dollar What I was recommended to come here for a croissant.. and so I stumbled up this accidentally and got the mascarpone croissant. I walked around with this for a bit before eating it in my hotel. It was good but made me wonder if it would be better if i ate it sooner. Environment Located in a small street, it is like a IYKYK location.. i am not sure i'd really be able to stumble on this and this prompt myself to get one. There is no seats inside this location and everything was take out. Niceness of the staff The staff was nice enough to explain the types they have as I still think about what I want to get. Dollar I think it was quite expensive for a croissant.. almost I am not up to par to eat this as I don't know how to appreciate it. Yes I am still not sure where I stand on this. read more
1 year ago
Wow! I'm glad I stumbled upon this on my last morning in the area. This is something not to be missed and quite easily could be. I was so torn on just a croissant or the marscapone croissant that I got both. Literally the best croissant I've ever eaten. The flaky and crunch of the outside of the mascarpone one and the chewy tenderness of the inside add in the filling. Speechless. Staff was underwhelming but the store js gorgeous. read more
The much-anticipated bakery--our first breakfast of the trip--didn't quite live up to the hype. Kiddo and I grabbed coffee before arriving at Hoffman by 9:05 AM. Just one customer inside, five minutes after opening--a quiet start to the day. We ordered two mascarpone croissants, one almond croissant, two Dark Moons, and two pistachio eggs--€51 gone in a blink. Verdict? Way too sweet for our taste. The croissant was flaky but ruined by its sugary glaze (3/5). The Dark Moon was a stunner but a total sugar bomb (3/5). The pistachio egg? The unexpected winner--citrusy filling balanced the sweetness, and the pistachio cream had an avocado-like twist that surprisingly worked. Worth a detour? Probably not. But if you're nearby, grab a pastry or two--just don't overdo it like we did. Now our fridge is a pastry storage unit! read more
When in Barcelona, you must get pastries from Pastelería Hofmann. They are so darn good. Now, my personal experience here was slightly overshadowed because my best friend's phone was stolen right out of her hand outside of this bakery! She was waiting to meet a few of us and a bicycler rode by and snagged it, wompwomp. So exercise caution in this high tourist, high pick pocket area. Now with that out of the way, the desserts here are phenomenal. Pastelería Hofmann is the bakery for the accompanying Michelin starred restaurant Hoffman. There's no seating inside but you can grab and go a ton of amazing options. Everything is very high quality and some of the desserts are so darn unique, more on my unique yum in a bit. This bakery has the perfect cross of food as art but also tasting really traditionally good. So in short, all these beautiful pieces also taste good. Their croissants are the things of legends. We read the mascarpone croissant is a must get and the universe is not wrong. We had a classic (2,20€) and a mascarpone (4€), both soft and flaky, but the mascarpone just puts it over the top. Creamy, milky cheese inside makes everything better. Now of all those beautiful dessert art pieces, I chose the Dark Moon (9€) for it's super cool presentation and promise of chocolate. Oh. My. Gosh. I can't even explain how the weird melding of all the flavors somehow pulled together. The Dark Moon is one of the most delicious desserts I've ever had. Black sesame paste, caramel cream, vanilla and whiskey, dark chocolate mousse, cocoa cookie and chocolate sponge cake....it doesn't make any sense! But it works so well and now I'm reminded of how I may never have it again. My sad heart needs to go back to Barcelona stat!!! read more
7 months ago
Pastries were great! Life-changing? No. But yes, if you're in the area, give the pastries a try. We had the famous pain Au chocolate croissant and a ham cheese one as well which was very crisp. Both were good! read more
2 years ago
I was out for a run when I was struck by what looked like some art pieces at the time, but realized they were desserts! I decided to stop in and the staff were incredibly helpful with giving a quick rundown of the desserts and other baked goods. The main attraction was the front show case of intricately designed desserts that looked way too good to eat. I ended up going with the pistachio which also ended up having a nice citrus flavor inside after breaking through the delicate chocolate shell. I also bought some cookies to go which went great with some coffee. Definitely recommend checking out if you're in the area to enjoy some artistically crafted desserts! read more
if you visit barcelona, this place is really good...located in el born neighborhood in barcelona...nice shop and selection...had to get the mascarpone croissant 4 euros...best ever had...a flakey croissant filled with mascarpone...filling is light and not too sweet...hard to describe...went back for more on other days...chocolate 3,5 euros was also tasty, but mascarpone the favorite and most popular...cheese cake and other delights might also be great options, but couldn't get over the mascarpone...so good... read more
11 months ago
Wow! be prepared to be amazed by the craftsmanship and the deep, surprising flavors at this dessert shop. I tried the mooncake, and it was absolutely incredible. Each dessert is so beautifully made that you almost don't want to eat it, but once you do, the flavors live up to the artistry. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
It's inspiring just to walk into the store. The pastries are artistically designed and the croissants are delicious. read more
What a gorgeous patisserie with such exquisite desserts. Once you enter, there's a display with delicately made desserts that look like artwork at a museum. But aside from that, the main reason to come here is for the Mascarpone Croissant (€4). We got one of those and the Dark Moon (€9), which came in a really nice box. The dark moon is a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, vanilla whiskey, caramel cream, and black sesame paste to create the layers to the core. It's pretty and very decadent. But of course, I fell in love with the mascarpone croissant here. The layers are perfectly crispy and the sweet creaminess of the mascarpone pairs so well inside the croissant. I wish I had the stomach to eat more of these! read more
Honestly, I've never heard of this place prior to coming here, so I didn't know what the hype was about. After trying some of their products and walking around the store, I can see the hype. The pastries were beautifully crafted and one bite just wasn't enough. We got 3 to try. We also tried one of the mascarpone croissants. It is a little expensive especially for the pastries. Great service. -Mascarpone croissant 5/5 - delicious cream filling. Croissant was crisp and soft. -Dark moon - 5/5 - I can definitely taste that black sesame flavor along with the chocolate mousse -La rosa - 5/5 - good combination of dark chocolate and raspberry -Pistachio - 5/5 - interesting flavor with pistachio, orange, passion fruit, and yuzu. read more
This is a fancy French (?) pastry shop. The desserts are creative and molded into unique shapes, like volcanic rock or ravioli. The tastes are exquisite and refined. I was impressed with the creative flavor combinations, but some did not work. Here are the pastries I tried: * Manzana Blanca: The apple and yogurt flavors blended well and were not overly sweet. This was my favorite. * Pistacho: The presentation was great. It really looked like a pistachio nut, shell and all. I assumed the flavor would be too, but it had additional ingredients like orange jam. I think it would have worked better as a pistachio flavor by itself (1 star off). * Volcanic: This was a classic chocolate and nut combination. * Dark Moon: Not only was the outer shell hard to crack open, the black sesame paste, chocolate, and whiskey together were an odd combination for a filling. Although I liked each individual component, I did not feel like they worked together (1 star off). * Croissant: They claim to have the best croissants. I did try one. It was good, but would not consider it the best. Note: There are no descriptions or allergy information on display. You have to browse their website for information if it's difficult for you to inquire in verbal Spanish. There is no seating area. All orders are to-go. Some customers use the dirty stone benches around the corner from the shop. I find it funny that the trash bins around there were full of the blue Pasteleria Hofmann boxes and bags! It seems wasteful to throw away all that packaging. The pastries were quite expensive. At €9-10 a piece, I would have expected more than the dirty stone benches around the corner. Then again, they need to pay for all that pretty packaging. read more
1 year ago
Walking thru the area, saw a line of people waiting. Curiosity got the best of both my friend and I so we jumped in line to see what the hubbub was all about. People were in line, just before closing to get their hands on the Best Pastry of Catalonia in 2020, 2021 and 2022. They had also won Best Croissant of Spain back in 2010. We went back a few times; each time getting the same thing - Mascarpone and Raspberry Croissants. Everyone has different tastes but I guess mine aligns with those who voted this Pastelaria for the best goods the last few years running. Pics don't do the goods justice. Just go and try it for yourself. Not much more I can say other than they take cash or card. Know that if you pay cash, you'll be ushered to back register. And no seating. It's all takeaway aka to go. read more
2 years ago
Best desserts in town. Outstanding in taste. Nice selection of fine picks. The only problem is no napkins when asked and no place to sit and eat read more
3 years ago
Amazingly good and worth the hype. Forgot to take a picture of the legendary mascarpone croissant as I dug into it too fast. A bit unique is a sugary glaze on some of the croissants, so it can be sweet for some people, but definitely buttery, crispy and crunchy. Dark moon is a delicious cake ball filled with black sesame cream. Pistachio orange filled roll is also bomb. Overall everything I tried is beautiful and unique. It can be a bit filling, so bring friends, order coffee, share and enjoy! read more
I love baked goods and sweets so that's why I am rating this so highly. Arrived at 8.55am on a Friday morning and there were 8 people ahead of me! The shopfront is pretty tiny and they were getting ready to face the storm of customers! 9am sharp and they opened for business. It took me 3-5 minutes to get served because people were busy taking pictures instead of deciding what to order! Ok folks - don't keep a hungry girl from her pastries! I think the shop assistants finally decided they needed to control the crowd so they started to limit only 6 people in the shop. I was very overwhelmed when I got got to the front of the line and understood why others took such a long time cos everything looked delicious. Ended up with 2 mascarpone croissants and one cube (filled with coffee cream). As earlier reviews mentioned, the mascarpone version is amazing, a tasty flakey mess with a sugar crust and slightly tangy mascarpone cream. First bite was a sensation - crispy buttery crust shattering into little pieces combined with the fluffy bread interior and lovely rich mascarpone cream. I also really enjoyed the cube (recommended by the shop) as it felt like a more adult version with its coffee cream. They should create a croissant with coffee cream - that would be the best of both worlds! TLDR: must come if you love baked goods and are a huge Francophile and cares about layered laminated croissants. Otherwise, if you are happy with Costco croissants and don't have much time in Barcelona, there are other stuff to explore (hello Gaudi). read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Saw a long line here and decided to line up as well after seeing how aesthetic their desserts were. I learned that the marscapone croissant was their most popular item and it was amazing! My complaints about some pastures are that they are usually too sweet/use too much sugar, and I felt that this was a perfect use of sweet! Really glad I stopped to try this in an inconspicuous alley and tried an amazing croissant. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely the best marscapone croissants in the world! Gold medal for Hofmann ... they sell out of the favorites so get there early. The "box" croissants with espresso cream are delish as well. read more
Great customer service, and very tasty cakes and bread. We have tried the lemon loaf, like lemon pound cake & numerous of the small pastries they sell daily in the window display. My bad Spanish is not an issue, as at least a couple of the employees speak a little English. read more
TLDR: I came here twice and wish I had made it three times. ____ Randomly, in an enchanting Barcelona alley I met a woman after randomly asking her if she'd take a photo of me and my girlfriend. We chatted briefly and she told us we had to go to Hoffman's. Her exact words: "The mascarpone croissant is to die for. If you go after they've sold out it will ruin your day." She wasn't wrong. Mascarpone - thick cream, reminds me of a cannoli filling. Amazing get this one! Get two if you want to live your best life. Raspberry - strong raspberry flavor- really good as well! Nice alternative to mix it up! Chocolate - also really good! If you like chocolate you'll love this! Hey hey also have nonfilled croissants and other stuff like cinnamon rolls (which we got the second visit and jt was excellent). Three huge croissants for just €7! These are really great quality and worth the price and calories. The staff at this small shop is also super nice and efficient. Even a decent sized line will disappear in no time. read more
3 years ago
This bakery has the most perfect Mascarpone croissant. I asked if it could be warmed up and they said no, but it didn't need to be warmed up, it was great the way they served it. Perfectly creamy on the inside and a little crunchy on the outside. Must try when in Barcelona! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Wow where do I begin. I really don't know where to start. I was checking out tours that I and my sister could take while in Barcelona, Spain. I watched Devour Tours via YOUTUBE and the tour guy went to Hofmann. He said if you want to have a delicious snack you have to try the glazed croissant filled with mascarpone cheese. I'm not really a sweet tooth person but that's the best pastry I've ever aten. I had purchase only 2 what the hell was I thinking. I should've purchased every one of the croissants. My mouth is watering as I write ,it was like a party in my. They also have another popular croissant that has raspberry & mascarpone but they were sold out when I arrived. They also have different desserts and can sardines at Hofmann pastry school. I was never so excited to find Hofmann because it was down a side street that I walked by 3 times. I'm telling you now don't go to Barcelona, Spain with visiting Hofmann. It's a must visit and Devour Tours have tours where you are eating and drinking delicious wine. And you want get lost finding Hofmann Pastries. When you travel to Barcelona,Spain stop into Hofmann and purchase some really delicious desserts and don't leave without the glazed croissants filled with mascarpone cheese. Until my next foodie adventure. Keep traveling and eating our way thru the world. #FOODIE4LIFE read more
Hofmann is the CUTEST and most elegantly designed pastry shop! The blue walls give me Tiffany & Co vibes and all of the display cases are beautiful with yummy treats everywhere. My friends and I came in as we were walking to the Picasso museum (around the corner). We opted for their most popular mascarpone croissant and a chocolate croissant to go. They were both PHENOM. The filling in both is so tasty and more whipped (compared to a plain chocolate croissant with dry chocolate pieces). The mascarpone has a little sugar glaze on top too so it makes your hands messy, but it's worth it! read more
1 year ago
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3 years ago
Out of this world bakery. We arrived right before it closed for the afternoon and tried one item. My only regret was not buying more read more
The cream-filled croissant was absolutely delicious. The cream and croissant match perfectly! The store is small and has lots of expensive sweets. Luckily, ours was a part of a food tour so our guide brought some out to us and we were just able to eat it at a nearby street. read more
4 years ago
This bakery is popular for a reason! There was a line both times I visited, but it didn't take too long. I'd highly recommend the marscapone filled croissant - the filling was delicious! My husband tried another pastry, and it was decent but not quite as good. Definitely a favorite stop in Barcelona! read more
I was so excited to try this restaurant. Just looking online, you can see how amazing their deserts look and the real thing didn't disappoint. They have in depth decoration that really send them over the top. My husband and I ordered two different deserts. First, we ordered the pistachio which was the one I really wanted. It looks a like a huge pistachio made from rich mousse and cake with a mango middle. They use tempered chocolate to get the pistachio shape. Everything was amazing. The chocolate had a great snap when you bite into it and the mango added a tart element to the rich texture. I felt bad eating something so beautiful, but it had to be done. Next we got a desert that looked like a meteor. This was a sesame flavored mouse cake with a rich center. I believe they used the mousse itself to make the shape of the meteor. The texture was light and airy and the cake itself wasn't too sweet, but still flavorful. This place did not disappoint and everything was delicious. I really wish they were closer, so I could try some of their other desserts. I'm sure they are amazing. read more
3 years ago
This was the best croissant I have ever ate!!!! It's was fresh and fully filled. They had many other desserts but this one was the best. Small storefront , very clean and a popular location. Service was quick but there can be a small line due to only a few in the store at a time. Do not miss this when traveling in Barcelona!!!!! read more
2 years ago
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Carrer dels Flassaders, 44
08003 Barcelona
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Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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