Today, we will explore the best bars in Agrigento where you can enjoy delicious traditional sweets or have breakfast. Cakes, croissants, cannoli, but also tarts, cassatas, and various pastries: Agrigento’s sweets are numerous, and how can anyone resist?
As in all of Sicily, sweet specialties abound, and all the ingredients (almonds, honey, pistachios, ricotta, figs, and citrus fruits) come from the surrounding territory, making them unique and absolutely delicious.
The first typical sweets are undoubtedly the Sicilian cialdoni, which resemble the classic cannoli. They are shortcrust pastry baked in the oven and rolled around a tube to obtain the typical shape, then glazed and covered with chopped almonds. The typical filling is a sheep ricotta cream, although milk cream versions can also be found.
Then we can talk about Racalmuto taralli, sweets popular throughout Sicily and considered among the best. They are very soft lemon-scented biscuits covered with a sugar glaze and a tasty lemon zest. Other typical sweets include the pistachio treats from Raffadali. Raffadali is a town perched on the hills inland from the city, where a unique variety of pistachios grows, becoming increasingly famous.
But do you know about the sweet couscous of Santo Spirito? In the beautiful city of Agrigento, there is a monastery inhabited by cloistered Benedictine nuns, a structure with a long history and countless architectural and artistic merits. But here we are also interested in talking about the great pastry art of the Benedictine nuns, who produce exquisite and refined sweets.
In this regard, there is one in particular that has made this place famous: the sweet pistachio couscous. A sweet version of this famous dish of Arab origin consists of pistachio granules and other ingredients kept absolutely secret, making the tasting a truly mystical experience.
Here are the best bars in Agrigento
The first option is La Favola Bar, a pastry shop located more precisely in Sciacca. Among the many delicacies to try, there is certainly the cannolo espresso with the still-handmade crunchy shell, offering a truly unique taste experience.
The second option is Bar-Pasticceria Sajeva, a historic establishment located on Viale della Vittoria in the city of Agrigento. Croissants for breakfast, but also cassatas, designer cakes, and artisanal ice creams. Among the delights, the cannolo and “U Cciarduni” cannot be missed—a shortcrust pastry cylinder covered with toasted almond granules with a heart of ricotta and excellent chocolate chips.
We must also mention Pasticceria Pinzarrone, located on Via Puccini in Siculiana. Here, you are spoiled for choice, and with the arrival of All Souls’ Day in November, the first “Pupi di zucchero,” classic pistachio taralli, zuppa inglese, chocolate, and berry treats are ready.
Then we also have Pasticceria-Caffetteria Fontanelle, where you can enjoy excellent pastries, fresh and made with high-quality ingredients: high standards at the right price. The cakes are very beautiful to look at and particularly good to eat.
Finally, we suggest Panificio San Calň, a place highly recommended by the online community for its excellent sweet and savory dishes. A must-stop for those with a sweet tooth is definitely the chocolate biscuits, but also the cakes and tarts. Here, too, tradition and genuine flavors are the ingredients that make the difference.
