6 Dessert Spots in Malta That Deserve a Visit This Month
Sweet tooth? Here’s the good news, in recent years Malta’s sweet scene has grown far beyond the traditional village confectionery. Alongside the classic cafés and long-standing pastry shops, a new wave of dessert spots has brought everything from loaded waffles to artisanal cakes and modern pâtisserie culture onto the island’s food scene. Here are six sweet shops in Malta that seriously deserve a visit.
Camilleri tal-Ħelu, Valletta
A true Maltese classic, this local hotspot is best known for its traditional sweets and handmade pastries, with counters filled with almond treats, cannoli and nostalgic local favourites that generations of Maltese families grew up with.
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Hans & Gretel, Marsaxlokk
One of Malta’s newer dessert spots, the highly instagrammable Hans & Gretel has quickly turned heads in Marsaxlokk with its bright, over-the-top sweet creations. From chocolate-covered fruit and loaded waffles to crepes and soft serve, it brings a playful, modern dessert-shop energy to the seafront. Grab something colourful to take away and enjoy it along the seafront.
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Busy Bee, Msida
Few places in Malta are as iconic as Busy Bee, especially when it comes to cannoli. Known for their crisp shells and rich ricotta fillings, the bakery’s cannoli have become something of a local institution, alongside its cakes, pastries and ice cream that generations of Maltese families still queue up for.
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Caffè Cordina, Valletta
Serving Valletta since 1944, with roots dating back to 1837, Caffè Cordina remains one of Malta’s most historic cafés. Known for its elegant interiors, traditional pastries and beautifully presented dessert counters, it has become as much a Valletta landmark as it is a café.
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Fontanella Tea Garden, Mdina
No Malta sweet-shop list feels complete without Fontanella. Famous for its towering cakes and rooftop views overlooking the island, the Mdina favourite has become a rite of passage for anyone spending an afternoon wandering through the Silent City.
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Marie Boutique Patisserie, Rabat
For something more modern, Marie Boutique Patisserie brings a polished café-and-pastry atmosphere to the heart of Rabat. Known for elegant desserts, artisanal pastries and beautifully presented cakes, it’s become a popular stop for slower afternoons near Mdina, especially among younger locals looking for a more contemporary sweet spot.
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Malta’s sweet scene is packed with places that feel just as memorable as the desserts themselves. Cannoli in Msida, a slice of cake in Mdina and traditional pastries in Valletta all come with their own loyal following, and there’s always another sweet stop worth discovering.
Do you have a favourite spot that deserves a place on the list? Let us know in the comments below.
