Where to buy bread cakes chocolates ice cream Valette

A classic tourist rendezvous and almost a must. A charming terrace covering part of the square in front of the library. The meeting place for chic Maltese, young and old. It opened in 1837, and today you can admire the period interior: vaulted ceiling covered with frescoes by Giuseppe Cali, crystal chandeliers... Here you'll find the most beautiful "zinc" on the island. Oval in shape, it's ideal for a quick espresso in the morning or a French croissant. You can also buy local pastries and sweets in attractive (and slightly expensive) packaging. The Eddie's terraces are right next door to the previous one, not to be confused and avoided. As all the tables look the same and are fairly close together, it's easy to get the wrong terrace! Be sure to check the name on the parasol before settling down at a table.

Don't look any further where to buy chocolate on the island: here is Ali Baba's cave. Dark, white, milk, tablet, miniature size to accompany a strong coffee, gluten, lactose or kosher free, take a look in this independent shop that has made itself indispensable. The owners of the shop, a couple of passionate people, will guide you, bite by bite, all their advice being sharpened.There are many French chocolates to choose from, but also a selection of Maltese, oil or carob chocolates... to try.

As this shop belongs to a family that has been selling sweets (chocolates, candies) since 1843 and is the oldest confectionery in the Maltese archipelago, it is understandable that there is not a single Maltese who has not passed through its door. All the more so as it has grown steadily. Apart from the house specialities (date or honey rings, Qaghag tel-ghasel, or almond biscuits), you will find all sorts of sweets but also pretty cakes and one of the Maltese's favourite crackers to accompany the aperitif, the Twistees.