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Without wishing to detract from any of the other meals of the day the snack is at another level. Whether or not our inner child is still excited about “snack time,” the point is that this (sweet) afternoon break makes us very happy. That’s why we want to recommend you the 10 best places to have a snack in Valencia.
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Dulce de Leche Valencia
Dulce de Leche Valencia is one of the most recognized pastry shops in the city for its handmade product, the result of a mixture of cultures. Its creator, Elisabet, was born in Argentina, which explains why the name of the restaurant is that of the Argentinean delicacy used in the pastries.
Its wide assortment of handmade pastries, alfajores de maicenas and empanadas criollas are the reason why we recommend you to visit this place if you want to have a snack in Valencia in a different way.
📍 Av. France, 8 and 71, Jesus St
La Girafe
One of the most beautiful restaurants in Valencia, La Girafe, opens its doors for those who want to have a snack during the week-end in one of its charming corners. It has three exquisitely decorated outdoor Zones where you can lose yourself while savoring one of its incredible cakes or crepes.
📍 Av. Mare Nostrum, 10
La Churrería del Barrio
craving some churros with chocolate for a snack? Come to the Churrería del Barrio, open for over 40 years, and try the best churros in Valencia. A real snack that you can complete by adding some porridge and some of your fritters made with pumpkin, like the good Valencian fritters they are!
📍 Calle de Burgos, 2
Ioan Cafeteria
This pastry shop in Valencia is one of the most spectacular in the city for its sweets filled with pistachio cream, lotus, chocolate and other creations that leave no one indifferent. Near the North Station you can come and sit down at their place to try the sweets you like the most at snack time. It is one of the best pastry shops in Valencia.
📍 Bailén, 2.
Juliet
Snacking in Valencia has never been easier than after the opening of Juliet. It opened its physical store in 2022 and since then its popularity has not stopped growing thanks to the quality of its product and the passion of its owner.
It offers one of the best cinnamon rolls in town, not to mention their creamy cheesecakes gluten-free that make you lose your senses. You’ll also find cookies galore — more than 15 different flavors — and tasty banana bread. A variety of options to repeat for sure.
📍 Calle de Bonaire, 22
Bastard Coffee & Kitchen
Bastard Coffee’s & Kitchen is a championship snack. Menu proposals elaborated entirely in its premises and taken care of to the smallest detail to provide an extra value. An example of this is their delicious cream, which accompanies many of their dishes and is made by themselves.
Waffles, cinnamon rolls, pancakes brownies, French toast and many more options to enjoy in this original cafeteria-restaurant with a decadent industrial style. We recommend their New York Rolls, sold only in two places in Valencia, you will love them!
📍 Av. Reino de Valencia, 2 and Calle de Leandro de Saralegui, 1
Celicientos
Gluten-free snacking in Valencia is possible thanks to places like Celicientos, a young company focused on gluten-free snacks celiacs and lactose intolerant people. Its warm service and its wide variety of savory and sweet treat s—such as the legendary Phoskitos and Pantera Rosa—make it one of the best places to go to enjoy a good snack.
av. de França, 55
Tinobu Healthy Food & Coffee
If you’re looking for the best place to have a healthy snack, we’re happy to tell you that we’ve found it. All their dishes are gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free, and they also have vegan options on the menu.
Its organic coffee is among the best in the city, its toasts to which you can add extras and, of course, its smothies bowl like the açaí. All this with a taste and presentation to match its prestigious location: less than 10 minutes walk from the City of Arts and Sciences.
av. de l’Institut Obrer de València, 15
La Petite Brioche
Wrapped in vintage airs of wood and metal, this place is nothing more and nothing less than a cozy bakery-cafeteria with the smell of croissant and freshly baked cake. We suggest you try their sweet crepes, as well as the savory crepes in case you opt for the savory option for your snack.
Sweet and savory pancakes, quiche
📍 Calle de Sorní, 28 and Calle de Cuenca, 31
La Moderna Pastry Shop
This classic pastry shop will allow you to have a snack in a quiet and familiar atmosphere while you taste its traditional Uñitas de Lola, the star product made with puff pastry and cream filling.
The specialty of Pastelería La Moderna is puff pastry in all its versions —sweet pastries and savory products— although its variety of cakes is not far behind. And don’t worry, all of them are versioned to make individual portions, perfect for snacking!
av. de França, 44 and Calle Luis Cendoya, 56