Sawade - Berlin’s oldest Praline-Manufactory
Confiseur, master confectioner, artisan of sweets - these melodious titles describe the skilled hands behind Sawade’s exquisite treats.
Following time-honored traditions, they handcraft brittle leaves in delicate layers and produce truffles and pralines using recipes dating back to the 19th century.
Wrapped in eco-friendly foil and cellophane, these colorful confections make the perfect souvenir from Berlin.
The pastel-colored boxes, adorned with black-and-white Berlin motifs, are so charming that they’re unlikely to be discarded, even once the delicious contents are gone.
A Legacy of Sweetness
It all began in 1880 when Ladislaus Maximilianus Ziemkiewicz (what a splendid name!) opened his first shop on the iconic boulevard Unter den Linden.
Whether his neighbor, Marie de Savadé, was more than just a friendly acquaintance is something we can only speculate - but the manufactory was named in her honor.
In 1886, Sawade was appointed as a Royal Purveyor to the Court.
The quality that once captivated Prussian princes continues to enchant us today.
While the grand building on Unter den Linden no longer exists, Sawade now boasts ten locations across Berlin.
Our personal favorite is tucked into the charming Hackesche Höfe.
Crafted in Berlin with Care
Despite its growth, Sawade remains a thoroughly Berlin-based operation and most of the products are still crafted entirely within the city limits. Whenever possible, the company prioritizes locally sourced ingredients.
Palm oil and chemical preservatives are notably absent from their recipes.
For the holiday season, the Mediterranean almond marzipan loaf is a perennial favorite of ours.
And there’s always a particular joy in carrying home one of their signature light-blue bags, stamped with the elegant gold lettering.
If we are on a serious sweet tooth mission, we also stop by the fine Canal Pâtisserie, just a few steps away on Sophienstraße.
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