Tenerife's Casa Egón: War-Born Pastry Shop Celebrates Over a Century

The story of the Canary Islands' oldest pastry shop isn't about business plans or food trends. It began with a war, an unexpected trip, and a young German pastry chef who found his forever home in Tenerife. Over a hundred years later, Casa Egón in La Orotava, Tenerife, still bakes sweets using recipes passed down through generations since 1916.

This famous spot, now also called Taoro restaurant, is a historical and culinary landmark in the Canary Islands. Recently, new people have discovered its long history, especially after content creator Corina (@Corina2G) visited. She shared her experience on social media after trying some of its most traditional treats.

Casa Egón's story started in 1914. Egon Alfred Wende Bard, a young pastry chef from Germany, was on a trip and stopped in the Canary Islands. But then World War I broke out, completely changing his plans. Unable to go back home, he settled in Tenerife, asked for political asylum, and decided to begin a new life there.

This well-known establishment has now been run by four generations of the same family. It keeps drawing in both locals and tourists who find a piece of living history inside. The founder's great-grandchildren manage Casa Egón today. They've kept the century-old pastry traditions alive while also adding new items that delight visitors. What started as a small family bakery has grown into a cultural and food icon in Tenerife, blending classic European sweets with local Canarian tastes.

Today, part of the building is also a restaurant that serves homemade wine. You can find Casa Egón at 5 Calle León in La Orotava. It's on a narrow, sloping street that many people visit daily, all looking for a delicious dessert or a sweet snack at any time.

Corina shared her experience of tasting Casa Egón's wonderful sweets with her followers. She ordered a selection that included the famous apricot mille-feuille, the glazed ring cake, a pistachio puff pastry, and the traditional almond sweets. She described these pastries as "amazing," praising not just their "incredible" taste but also their generous size.

What's more, its reasonable prices also draw people in. Casa Egón still feels like an old-fashioned sweet shop, with wooden display cases, a warm family vibe, and the sense that every treat has a story stretching back a hundred years.

Over a century since it first opened, Casa Egón is more than just a pastry shop. It's a popular meeting spot and a must-see in La Orotava, where tradition, history, and delicious flavors come together in every single bite.