Beatriz bakery is recommended by many well known travel books. So while we were in Pamplona, we had…read moreto check it out. We were in line behind some ladies who were buying several boxes of the chocolate croissants. Unlike the croissants in France, these croissants are only about two inches square. Also the ones in France, these are stuffed with chocolate. So much so that they ooze out when you bite into it. The service is friendly and they speak English. It is nice to use Spanish ordering, but if you struggle they step in to help. The little croissants also come stuffed with an apple filling and a pumpkin filling. Both are fine, but we liked the chocolate best. We wished we were able to eat more as there were so many delicious looking pastries all over the store. I can't recall how much we paid for the pastries, but I am sure they were very reasonable and definitely worth the calories to try out. And despite my concern that the ladies in front of me were going to buy out the supply of chocolate croissants, my fears dissipated when new trays were brought out from the kitchen.

It's ridiculous that this place is not so popular that people don't travel to Pamplona just to…read moreexperience this confection. For the people that will not read my entire review I want to be sure they know the temple that exists here. Close your eyes and think of the most perfect croissant you can Imagine. Crispy edges with a fluffy but still chewy center now cram that full of a hazelnut chocolate spread (basically the best Nutella ever) And make it bite size served warm! That's what going down here! What I described above are called garraticos, its a fairly hard word to pronounce if you don't speak any Spanish, luckily you can point and droll, the friendly staff will do their best to decipher your needs. Don't be shy to express all your simply carb needs as the staff is all too eager to accommodate even in the mists of extremely long lines. I found this bakery as I do many of my travel treasures, walking around until I see a commotion, get involved, and eat what ever caused the frenzy. After speaking to a few people in front of me I knew what I needed, if you have read to this point you know where this is going. When my turn came, the line moves fast, I ordered 6 garraticos and went into some type of trance that pointed and ordered with zero concern of caloric ramifications. At the end I can't be sure of what all I ordered but it was magnificent! I came back 3 times before leaving Pamplona. Get on line and get ready to have your life changed !

The owner is a sweet lady and she recommended the Pastel Vasco. The pastel vasco and the cheesecake…read morewere excellent! Service was friendly, fast, and welcoming. The location is perfect - right by the beach.

What a lovely shop with a friendly woman behind the counter. We stopped by twice to grab a quick…read moreafternoon espresso and pick up pastries to take back to our hotel. The woman who runs the bakery was friendly and kind and made wonderful recommendations for what to try. Can't wait to come back on our next visit.

Everything we tried in this shop was incredible. The macarons were a surprise. Simple & perfect…read more Also, some of the chocolate we purchased was top tier. The staff were very helpful as well.

A totally unique macaroon. Not the typical ones that you see all over in France. You just have to…read moretake my word and try it - so simple and tasty. I also got a dark chocolate dipped chocolate marshmallow. Holy richness! Did not disappoint whatsoever.

The best "gâteau basque" in the area, period. Choices of different sizes and different flavors :…read moretraditional with cream, cherries, chestnuts... all worth trying.

Such a wonderful chocolate shop to visit if you are in San Sebastian for the day!…read more I will be the first to say that I am not the biggest chocolate fan, yes bring out the pitchforks to hunt me down. With that said though, I do enjoy various types of homemade style chocolate and that is really what Casa Aramendia brings to the table. Located within the tight alleyways of old town San Sebastian, most may pass it by, but do yourself a favor and bookmark this if you are a chocolate fan as it is worthwhile. The staff is very friendly, speak good English, and more than willing to help you choose some delectable chocolate. While browsing around I'd suggest watching the back room where they are making the chocolate you are eating at the moment or in the process of buying. Like most chocolate stores, they are willing to let you nibble on a few samples to help you decide which bunch you will be devouring. One downside, which is a bad word to use in this case, is the chocolate is not cheap, but trust me it is worth it as the flavors are intense and insanely tasty!

What a delightful chocolate shop. Perfect place to grab a tasty souvenir of San Sebastian (you…read moreknow, one that will pair well with the local cider, txakoli, or Rioja you've already packed into your bag). We stopped in to purchase the ever popular chocolate iphone. All of the delights of the regular iphone, but with no bugs or new operating systems to make you mad. Super convenient location in old town by all the pinxto bars!

Recommended! I loved all the flavors I tried, but I decided on a scoop of licorice and a scoop of…read morechocolate hazelnut (the flavor had "Cupid" in the name). A deliciously creamy sweet treat!

I'll try to imagine this day from my kids' perspective. Their parents drag them on a long drive…read morethen set them up in a hotel that has the gall not to show cartoons in English. They have to wait for an impossibly long time before their folks take 'em to dinner and then they get dragged to some weirdo restaurant that serves fish heads and whole shrimp. They eat mostly bread hoping that maybe they can talk their folks into dessert. And then they hit the Mother Load!! A beacon of sweet, creamy goodness shining in the night. They have a shocking variety of flavors and the samples make them gasp in excitement. They get their generously heaped cones and slowly wander to the car confident that for this night all wrongs have been made right and there is peace and joy over the face of the earth.

First time visiting Pamplona. This is the only location I found on yelp open early. Had a choice…read moreof McD or Zabaleta. Optioned for the local coffee shop. Capuchinos are great and their breakfast sandwiches are tasty. Pastries not a big selection, but delicious. Parking can be a challenge, but worth it. One 'minor' detail, cash only.