Panaria
Not a destination, just the reliable option before nine in the morning.
A bakery chain the city actually uses
Panaria bakes bread through the day and sells coffee alongside it, from several shops across Santa Cruz and beyond. It is a local operation rather than a nation…Panaria bakes bread through the day and sells coffee alongside it, from several shops across Santa Cruz and beyond. It is a local operation rather than a national brand, and it covers breakfast, lunch and the merienda, the late-afternoon meal that Spain takes seriously and visitors usually skip.
Features
Type
Cafe
Price
$ Budget
Schedule
Daily
Payment
Cards accepted
FAQ
What is the merienda?
The late-afternoon meal Spaniards eat between lunch and a dinner that often starts after nine. It is usually something small with coffee, and it is the reason Spanish cafés are busy at six in the evening.
Is Panaria a bakery or a café?
Both, which is the normal Spanish arrangement. Bread and pastries are made on the premises and there is a bar to drink coffee at, standing up, which is how most people use it.
How many branches are there?
Several across Santa Cruz and the surrounding area. It is a local chain rather than a single shop, so the one nearest your accommodation is the one to use.
Is it good for breakfast?
It is the standard answer for it in the capital: coffee, a pastry or a toasted sandwich, at a fraction of what a hotel charges. Spanish breakfast is small by British standards.
Can I get lunch there?
Yes, sandwiches and simple hot food alongside the bakery counter. It is a quick stop rather than a sit-down meal, which suits a day spent walking round the city.
Does it cater for groups?
Catering is part of the business, so larger orders are possible. That is more use to residents than to visitors, but it does say something about the scale it runs at.
