Agadir is a sweet-lover’s playground, with Moroccan pastries, French-style display cases, artisan gelato, and dessert coffee This selection focuses on places repeatedly mentioned by travel guides and review platforms, then turns your visit into a simple “field test” (what to look for, what to order, how to compare).
How this “Top 12” was built
The goal isn’t to claim some universal truth, but to give you an actionable shortlist based on spots that show up regularly on trusted platforms (travel guides and traveler reviews).
To make the list useful on the ground, each spot comes with a mini “field-test” protocol (2–3 items to try + freshness signals + best time to go).
Top 12: places to try
Café Pâtisserie Tafarnout
A spot frequently mentioned in local selections, especially as a “café + bakery + pastry shop” combo. What to order (field test): 1 Moroccan pastry (honey/almonds), 1 viennoiserie, and 1 hot drink to judge sugar/aroma balance and freshness.
Le Sésame Pâtisserie & Boulangerie
Traveler reviews describe a place appreciated for quality, cleanliness, and good value for money. What to order (field test): a small assorted box + a “pure butter” viennoiserie (often mentioned in feedback) to compare texture and structure.
Pâtisserie Galavan
Galavan positions itself as an “upscale” pastry shop in Agadir, with an artisanal offer (e.g., signature pralines, chocolate bars, cookies) and customer reviews highlighted on its website. What to order (field test): a trompe-l’œil (to judge technical skill), a chocolate item (bar/praline), and an adapted option if needed (the site also mentions customers looking for gluten-free).
Mimissa Bakery
Mimissa Bakery appears in “desserts/pastries” selections for Agadir, making it a logical candidate for a side-by-side tasting.
What to order (field test): ask for the “best-seller of the day” + a classic (like flan/tart) to measure consistency vs novelty.
Audrey Artisan Glacier
This spot shows up in dessert-focused local lists, which is useful if you’re craving ice cream more than display-case pastry.
What to order (field test): two contrasting flavors (one fruit, one “milk/vanilla/chocolate”) to judge intensity, texture, and finish.
Espresso Lab
Spotted in lists of dessert/café addresses, convenient for a “coffee + pastry” duo. What to order (field test): an espresso (or cappuccino) + a simple pastry (cake/brownie/slice) to evaluate the drink-sweet pairing.
Dawn (café/desserts)
Dawn is listed among spots where you can find pastries and a cozy vibe, which can work well for an afternoon snack. What to order (field test): a “house” pastry from the counter + a signature drink if available, and check product turnover (a lively display case is a good sign).
Roastery Agadir (breakfast & desserts)
Roastery Agadir appears in lists of places offering pastries plus a broader food menu (handy for groups). What to order (field test): one sweet item + one breakfast item, to see whether sweets are a true strength or just an add-on.
Pure Passion (desserts)
Pure Passion appears in “desserts” address lists in Agadir and in broader selections of recommended places.
What to order (field test): a menu dessert + a coffee, and observe overall coherence (plating, temperature, sugar/acidity balance).
Ô Playa (desserts)
Ô Playa is cited in “desserts & snacks” selections in Agadir, useful if your goal is a sweet break during a more “walk-around” outing.
What to order (field test): a “light” dessert (fruity) + a richer dessert (chocolate) if possible, to compare how they handle sweetness.
Le Tapis Rouge – Little Norway (desserts)
This place pops up in local lists that include desserts, interesting if the group wants something savory first and a sweet finish after. What to order (field test): a sharable dessert (best for judging texture/hold) + a hot drink, and check service consistency.
Restaurant le 20 Agadir (desserts)
Restaurant le 20 Agadir is mentioned in an Agadir address selection, which can make it a good “dessert stop” depending on your day’s route. What to order (field test): ask for the most-ordered dessert + a more “classic” one to compare execution and creativity.
What to order (quick checklist)
To make this top list truly useful, the idea is to standardize tests on 2–3 items, then compare.
- “Reference classic”: a simple pastry (flan/tart/cake) to judge baking, sugar balance, and freshness.
- “Signature”: a more technical in-house item (e.g., trompe-l’œil in fine pastry when available).
- “Drink pairing”: coffee/tea with a pastry, especially in coffee-shop style places.
