The story
Located in the heart of Granada’s historic Albaicín neighborhood, Casa Pasteles Albaicín is a go-to stop for those looking to sample local traditions. This modest pastry shop is best known for its authentic selection of regional sweets, offering an accessible taste of the city’s culinary heritage.
The shop is a popular destination for travelers seeking the iconic Pio Nono. As noted by the creators at *Where The Foodies Go*, this classic Granada dessert is both "cheap and delicious," making it an essential purchase for anyone exploring the area. While the flavor profile is distinct—with one reviewer noting it can be quite "cinnamony"—it remains a quintessential experience for visitors looking to immerse themselves in the local food scene.
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The Pio nono emerges as the star, a singular dish that captures the restaurant’s soul. Reviewers describe a warm, homey vibe where every bite feels like a cherished family secret.
“The Pio Nono is a typical Granada dessert — a thin biscuit base rolled into a cylinder, filled with cream, and dusted with cinnamon. The biscuit is soaked in a sweet liqueur, not too alcoholic, pleasant. It's halfway between a bombolone filled with cream and crema catalana. I think it's amazing, my wife disagrees — she says it's too cinnamony, but I love cinnamon. We bought it here for €1.75.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Casa Pasteles Albaicín. Most active: Where The Foodies Go
A pastry shop where we bought the typical Granada dessert Pio Nono — it's cheap and delicious, though my wife finds it too cinnamony.
Dishes mentioned
Pio Nono
The Pio Nono is a typical Granada dessert — a thin biscuit base rolled into a cylinder, filled with cream, and dusted with cinnamon. The biscuit is soaked in a sweet liqueur, not too alcoholic, pleasant. It's halfway between a bombolone filled with cream and crema catalana. I think it's amazing, my wife disagrees — she says it's too cinnamony, but I love cinnamon. We bought it here for €1.75.
