Qormi’s Bakery Scene Is Strong And These Seven Places In Malta Are The Reasons Why
Maltese breads and baked goods are a huge part of the island’s culture, so it’s no shock that people adore a good bakery. There are tonnes of bakeries around but we thought we’d concentrate on Qormi’s strong bakery game in particular.
Did you know that Qormi is known for baking Maltese bread? In fact, back in the day when the Knights of Malta ruled, Qormi’s nickname Casal Fornaro literally meant it was the Village of Bakeries. Hundreds of years later, the dough is still very strong with this one.
From tradition to cafe style and in no particular order, here are the bakeries in Qormi that you knead in your life.
1. Emanuel’s Bakery
They’ve been in the game for more than a decade, and they’ve entered into the 2010s with some mouthwatering pizzas.
Emanuel’s are popular for their super fresh breads that they bake every single day and their ftiras that they prepare the traditional way but with a nice twist.
2. Abela Bakery
Known for their traditional Maltese baked goods, Abela’s figolli are especially popular.
3. Paul ta’ Kalc
Breads and baked treats prepared freshly on the daily in their wood-fire oven, this baking family have been in the industry for 400 years!
4. The Old Bakery
Locals have been flocking to this bakery for their variety of Maltese breads and baked goodssince 1875. They make their great goods from scratch every morning, and they never disappoint.
5. Formosa Bakery
This family-run bakery has over 40 of years experience. Expect a large selection of fresh breads and biscuits.
6. Jeff’s
Jeff’s will make all your pastizzi dreams come true!
7. Leo Confectionery
A family-run bakery serving home-made products. You’ll find tonnes of traditional Maltese breads and other baked treats from figolli to prinjolata… to pastizzi of course!
BONUS: Maypole
Maypole’s baking empire is thanks to their HQ in Qormi!