Jeycar Pastelería Serves Three Generations

Why this is here: Churri and his assistant begin work at Jeycar’s workshop at five in the morning, every day except Wednesdays.

In Vicálvaro, Spain, the Jeycar pastry shop continues a family tradition spanning three generations. Ana Sánchez Moure’s parents started the business in 1969, building on a prior bakery after her father, Jesús, took over from the original owners. Jesús expanded the shop in 1980, creating space for a storage area to meet health regulations.

Today, Ana’s brother Churri manages the bakery’s workshop, starting work at five each morning, except on Wednesdays. Ana’s daughter, Laura, also works at Jeycar, and even a five-year-old great-granddaughter occasionally helps with tasks. The shop sees an average of 4,000 customers daily, particularly between autumn and spring when locals favor pastries with their coffee.

During the Filomena storm, Churri briefly made bread due to supply shortages, and the family was able to quickly reopen after being snowed in. While Churri jokes about retirement and the lottery, Laura intends to continue running the shop, ensuring Jeycar’s legacy endures.