12 Must Eat Sweet Treats in Seville

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Planning a trip to southern Spain and wondering what you MUST eat during your time in Seville? You’ve come to the right place!

I lived with a host family, so I was fortunate enough to get home cooked meals everyday. I didn’t get to eat out much, except for LOTS of snacks and desserts aka my biggest weakness! 

So in no particular order, here are my favorite places to get the 12 must eat sweet treats in Seville, Spain.

1 – La Abuela

I can’t even tell you how many times I stopped for gelato at La Abuela! Truth be told I probably wouldn’t tell you even if I knew because it’s an embarrassing amount…but can you blame me? It was on my way home from class! There’s more than one in Seville, but I usually went to the one on the main street, Avenida de la Constitución. I loved to get a couple scoops and sit on the steps of the Cathedral right across the street so I could just people watch and enjoy the sunshine. Some of my favorite flavors were strawberry, hazelnut, dulce de leche, coconut, and chocolate-orange.

2 – Créme de la Créme

This was one of my favorite cafes, and it’s really close to Las Setas. They have a lot of different pastries and drinks, so you can get croissants, crêpes, and coffee galore, but I recommend the smoothies and the muffins.

3 – Mascarpone

Mascarpone is another place I frequented a little too often because I quickly became OBSESSED with the Nutella crêpes! If crêpes aren’t your thing, they also have pastries, cakes, gelato, coffee, tea, and toast. It also might be the girliest cafe I’ve ever been to because EVERYTHING is pink, so it’s adorable to say the least.

4 – Señora Pop

Señora Pop is a really hip little place in Alameda. They have a cool atmosphere and really friendly staff. My favorite thing was a GIANT Captain America poster because I’m a huge Marvel nerd. They have a pretty decent menu, but I usually opted for a milkshake or whatever special cake they were having, like this green velvet for Saint Patty’s Day.

5 – Taiyaki & Cream

This is a tiny little hole in the wall that I only discovered through a Snapchat from a friend of a friend. They only have three ice cream flavors at once, two of which are usually chocolate and vanilla. They have regular cones, but you HAVE to try the fish waffle cone because it’s soft, warm, and oh so delicious. There are also a variety of toppings like sprinkles and chocolate shavings.

6 – Manu Jara

Yes, I know we’re in Spain, but there’s never a bad time for French pastries, and Manu Jara is the GO TO place in Seville for just that. Everything is so fancy and decadent you might as well be in Paris. You can get croissants, eclairs, pain au chocolat (or napolitana de chocolate in Spanish, but either way it’s basically a chocolate croissant).

7 – Amorino

Amorino is another really popular gelato spot in Seville. I personally prefer La Abuela, but Amorino definitely has more flare! They will sculpt your gelato into a rose, and you can get a macaron on top. They also have other delicious conceptions like this waffle sunday. So if you’re in it for the Insta pic, head to Amorino! The macarons are REALLY good, too, because the centers are filled with gelato. You can buy boxes of just the macarons, that’s how popular they are.

8 – Churro box

My first picture is of a place called The Churro Box. It’s on the side of the Cathedral, near the patio of the oranges. This was my FAVORITE churro that I’ve had in Spain. There’s a couple flavors and styles you can get, but my favorite was the churro relleno con chocolate (churro filled with chocolate. Yep, it’s not just smothered on top but it’s also completely filled with piping hot, rich, smooth, dreamy chocolate heaven.

A lot of people will tell you that the best churros in the city are the ones from Bar El Comercio, but my heart still belongs to The Churro Box. Although, these are definitely more picturesque and traditional with a liquid dip thats reminiscent of hot chocolate. I’ve given my opinion, but I’ll leave it up to you to decide! Either way, churros are a must eat when in Seville.

9 – White Bar

The White Bar is right across from The University of Seville. Get the toast with honey and olive oil. I know it sounds like a strange combo, but it’s SO GOOD. Trust me; I wouldn’t steer you wrong! In Spain, olive oil is about as widespread as oxygen, so they put it on EVERYTHING. It’s much cheaper over there, so take advantage! I like to pair mine with a nice warm hot chocolate, but don’t just order “chocolate caliente.” I did this once and got a thick chocolate sludge. It was the consistency of paste – super thick, but still really delicious! I had to eat it with a spoon. For a true, drinkable hot chocolate, ask for it by the popular brand name they use, Cola Cao.

10 – La Canasta

This is a beloved spot in Seville, and it’s likely to show up on a lot of other lists aside from mine. There’s a huge counter with every type of pastry you can dream of for to-go orders. You can also take a seat and enjoy a nice breakfast. For to-go, I recommend the Kinder palmera. Kinder chocolate is really popular in other countries, and it has a great hazelnut flavor. Palmeras are big and really flaky, like pie crust. Locas de Malaga are good, too, if you’re more of a vanilla person.

If you’ve got a little time to spare, take your coat off, and stay awhile! You really can’t go wrong with anything you order here.

11 – Palique

I found this place completely on accident. This is why I urge you to just get lost in the streets because you never know what hidden treasures you’ll discover. Palique was my gold mine! I didn’t find this place until the end of my time in Seville, so I had to fit in a lot of taste testing in a short time!

My absolute favorite was the strawberry fruit bar dipped in chocolate. Bonus – there’s a silky cheesecake-like filling inside. Although it’s impossible to choose, this might be my favorite of everything on this list. It was the perfect treat to cool off in the hot Seville sun. And since it’s a fruit bar it’s healthy, right??

12 – Confitería La Campana

You’ll be happy no matter what you get here. Located on one of the main shopping streets, Calle Sierpes, this is one of Seville’s oldest and most reputable pastry shops. They have been satisfying the public’s sweet tooth since 1885! This was another place I discovered a little too late, but I did get to try the torrija, a pastry that’s particularly popular during Lent. Although it kind of just looks like wet bread, it’s actually really tasty! If you like French toast, then this is a must eat for you in Seville.

Honorable mentions:

• Ofelia bakery
• Salt and Sugar
• HolyRoll – rolled ice cream in bubble waffle cones
• Llao – frozen yogurt with fresh fruit
• Naranjas de Sevilla – another hole in the wall spot with delicious orange and strawberry wine, coming from someone who does not like wine!
• Lemon Fanta – THIS IS MY FAVORITE DRINK. Spain is one of the few countries that has the lemon flavored Fanta, so drink it as much as you can! It costs about the same as water, so you might as well! Lots of restaurants will serve it to you in a glass bottle, and isn’t pop just the best that way? It’s definitely more refreshing coming out of a glass bottle, and you can’t convince me otherwise! This is definitely one of the things I miss most about Spain, so do yourself a favor and ask for un vaso GRANDE de Fanta limón.

Like I said, I didn’t eat a lot of big meals outside the house, so I’m no expert when it comes to the restaurants of Seville. I would recommend taking a food tour because they’re such fun ways to explore the city, try lots of great food, and meet new people.

If you want authentic Spanish cuisine, there’s a few dishes you have to try:

• Tortilla (also known as a Spanish omelet), croquettes, bull’s tail, spinach with garbanzo beans, and these beauties: patatas bravas and paella.

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You should also check out Los Coloniales and El Rinconcillo for delicious and authentic Sevillan tapas. El Rinconcillo has been charming visitors since 1670 by taking them back in time to experience the magic tastes of old Seville.

These next options might not be the typical picks for must eat food in Seville, but if you’re not a super adventurous eater (like me!), then here are some suggestions where you can’t go wrong:

Filo – probably the best burger I had in Spain. They also have milkshakes, sandwiches, and a whole display cabinet with an array of different cakes, breads, and tarts. They even have some vegan options.

Mano de Santos – a delicious Mexican restaurant in Alameda. Weirdly enough, they don’t include cheese on any of their tacos, so as you can see I asked for some. Cheese is not an option for me, it’s a necessity. They looked at me like I was a little loco, though, so the next time I went, I brought a little bag with me and hid it in my purse. No shame!

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No piqui – another cute little eatery in Alameda with great options for breakfast and lunch. Aside from these two brunch favorites of mine, they also have great burgers and pizza.

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Iguanas Ranas – probably a tourist trap but affordable and flavorful Mexican food nonetheless

I also really liked VIPS for a safe choice. It reminded me of an Applebees.

I hope my list for the must eat sweets in Seville helps you get the most out of your trip.

I tried it all and gained 10 pounds so you don’t have to, but this stuff is so good, it might be inevitable! After all, half of the fun is the food, right? The other half is sightseeing, which you can read all about right here.

Now enjoy! Bon appétit, or as they say in Spain, ¡Buen provecho!

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