If you live in Teatinos or work near Málaga's university campus, you've probably already heard of LaMaruja Bakery: the bakery in Teatinos on Calle Hermes, 10 that opens every day with its bakehouse in full swing. Here's what makes LaMaruja different from the rest.
An in-house bakehouse in the heart of Teatinos
LaMaruja was born in June 2025 with a clear concept: make each day what's sold that day. No leftover stock. No artificial preservatives to extend shelf life. What you find in the display case is what came out of the oven that morning.
The bakehouse is right there on Calle Hermes, 10. That means when you walk in, the smell of freshly baked sponge isn't marketing — it's the result of hours of work since first thing in the morning.
I hadn't tasted anything like it in Málaga. The vanilla sponge tasted like real sponge cake, not industrial foam.
What you'll find at LaMaruja Bakery
Marujitas
Artisan Kinder-style chocolates with sponge cake inside. More than 15 flavours. LaMaruja's most photographed product.
Marupops
Chocolate-coated cake pops. Perfect as a gift or with your morning coffee.
Artisan cakes
Cheesecake (11 flavours), Grandma's Cake, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and custom cakes from €45.
Bakehouse sandwiches
Made fresh every morning. Perfect for breakfast before class or the office.
You'll also find Marurrolls (our filled sponge roll bites), Maruwnies (artisan brownies) and a selection of drinks: coffees, artisan hot and cold infusions.
What customers say
LaMaruja Bakery has a rating of 4.9 ★ on Google with more than 250 verified reviews. It's the highest score among artisan bakeries in Málaga. Here are the three things reviews mention most:
Where we are and when we open
We're a 5-minute walk from the UMA Teatinos Campus. Easy parking nearby and a bus stop right at the door.
Frequently asked questions about artisan bakeries in Málaga
LaMaruja Bakery has 4.9 ★ on Google with 250+ verified reviews — the highest score among artisan bakeries in Málaga. Own bakehouse, made fresh daily and no artificial preservatives.
The bakehouse is right on site. What you buy was made that morning — it doesn't come from a central bakehouse or sit in the display case for days. No preservatives, no middlemen, no accumulated stock. You can tell from the first bite.
Calle Hermes, 10, Teatinos-Universidad, 29010 Málaga. We're open Monday to Saturday from 08:30 to 12:30 and 16:30 to 20:30. A 5-minute walk from the UMA Teatinos Campus. View on Google Maps.
Yes. Custom cakes from €3 per person. Communions, birthdays, weddings, baby showers. Minimum notice 48 hours. Calculate the price at lamarujabakery.es/en/calculadora.
Haven't tried us yet?
Stop by Calle Hermes, 10 any weekday morning. Or order online for pickup whenever suits you.
Founder of LaMaruja Bakery. She opened the bakehouse on Calle Hermes, 10 in June 2025 with a recipe inherited from her grandmother Maruja. She's made everything fresh, with no shortcuts, ever since.
