By now, it may seem like all I do when I'm in Spain is go to bakeries and eat copious amounts of…read morepastries. (I'm starting to get embarrassed!) I should probably save money on hotels and just couchsurf in the back of the bakeries I visit. El Trigal has two outposts in Vigo; this is the smaller of the two and lacks the seating area that the larger location on Alexandre Bóveda has. The smaller location may not have the same breadth of baked goods, breads, bocadillos, and other prepared food, but nothing is sacrificed in terms of quality, freshness, or taste. For breakfast one morning, I was in the mood for magdalenas [1]. El Trigal had both the traditional and whole grain varieties, so I ordered one of each. To justify my perceived overeating: the magdalenas at El Trigal are slightly smaller than those sold at other bakeries in the area. The whole grain magdalena was delicious; it had a wonderful hint of cinnamon and nutmeg spices. The regular magdalena had just a touch of lemon flavor to balance the sweetness. Both were not overly dry; whole grain magdalenas, for some reason, always seem to have a dried-out consistency if they overcook for even a minute. The woman working at the counter was pleasant and friendly, happy to answer my questions and deal with my indecisiveness as I perused all of the breads and sweets on display. As much of a glutton as I may be, I did not take advantage of El Trigal's offer of free delivery (within Vigo city limits) with an order of 30 euros or more. Maybe next time! [1] These are magdalenas - so much better than cupcakes or muffins in the US: http://www.gastronomiaycia.com/2008/08/23/receta-de-magdalenas/

This place is a great place for breakfast in Vigo! Not only is the atmosphere super cute, but they…read morehave a huge menu for breakfast food, which is pretty atypical for a European country, especially Spain. They had quite a few options for people who can't eat gluten as well, like yogurt with muesli and gluten free bread with multiple spread options. I ordered the yogurt, gluten free bread with hummus and olive spread, café con leche, and a fresh squeezed juice with pineapple, strawberry, apple, lemon, and celery. Everything was delicious and the staff was very nice and understanding of my restrictions!

Delicious zumos. We ordered the "bosque rojo" & it was AMAZING! The locale is super cute with great…read moreproducts for sale. Drinks are a little on the pricy side but ingredients are fresh and freshly squeezed.

This One of my favourite bakeries in town. Bread is still some sort of a religion in Spain as it is…read moreenjoyed with every meal. This bakery it's part of a local chain that has recently added cafes to almost all their establishments. Their artisan bread or "pan de leña" is freshly handmade everyday, Additionally they also have an assortment of cakes, pastry a and other types of handmade bread such as the superb "pan de millo" or corn bread, with its characteristic dark colour. Prices are rather inexpensive and the staff is always willing to advise.

Food was EXCELLENT, fresh, tasty, and right on time. Service was also great, very nice and…read moreprofessional servers. Ambiance was nice, outdoors seating, the restaurant is located in a street full of restaurants with outdoor seating, very enjoyable! Also, the local wine (Alvariño) was delicious. Finally, I had the best bogavante I have ever eaten in my life! Would come back and recommend 100%

Coffees to go are increasingly easier to get in little towns like Cambados. Whereas taking a coffee…read morewas usually taken standing at the bar before running of to where you need to go, a sign with "para llevar" is found more often on the windows of little coffee places. This place is new on Avenida de Galicia. A Dispensa de Piñeiro seems to be a franchise and looks a bit standard. However, the coffees and breads are of good -bakery- quality and like lots of food in Spain of a good price. Breakfast (coffee, orange juice and croissant) is sold for about €3,50. Besides that lots of other pastries like torta de manga a, empanadas, pan de chorizo or breada to take away (also wholewheat and spelt) are sold. So, a good place to start your day. Or like I did, take a coffee latte para llevar with a croissant and a pain au chocolat for just €3,- and sitting down in the children's playground across the street (next to the bus station). Part of my perfect holiday.

It's my third week in Spain and I've found myself busting out Cirque du Soleil moves in order to…read moreget my skinny jeans up past my thighs. A friend in NY asked, "Dana, you walk 6km a day uphill, shouldn't you be losing weight?" I guess I've omitted a minor detail - my Spanish diet. The morning empanadilla at Tuypan went from a one-time event to a habit firmly ingrained in my morning hike to campus. Every morning, smell of baked goods wafting from the open door beckons me to be impulsive and indulge in all sorts of Galician specialties that go straight to the thighs. The empandillas have become a part of my morning routine. Whether I'm craving tuna, bacalao, or cerdo, the filling is consistently savory and delicious and the crust of the empanadilla is slightly crispy and fluffy, without being overly doughy and gummy. The bacalao is my favorite, with tuna placing a close second. Best of all, this substantial (e.g., substantially fattening) breakfast is only ONE euro! You can bet that I'll update this review once I digest this empanada and get the tortilla bocadillo on pan gallego for lunch.

Fantastic place with a beautiful view. The absolute best croissant and cappuccino! Awesome server,…read morevery friendly. We were given delicious cookies to go with our order. Do not miss this place!