Pastiçeri Pelikan Plazh in Durrës, Albania

Pastiçeri Pelikan Plazh is the beach-area branch of the Pelikan pastry business on Rruga Pavarësia in Durrës. The legacy record uses the shorter name “Pasticeria Pelikan,” but current sources distinguish this location from Pelikan’s city-centre and highway branches by calling it Pelikan Plazh. It is best for travelers looking for cakes, pastries, gelato, coffee or a casual breakfast rather than a formal restaurant meal. Current listings show the branch active throughout 2026, with daily hours of 07:00–23:00 and a substantial recent review stream.

The branch identity matters because Pelikan now has more than one location in Durrës. Current sources separately list Pelikan Qendër on Bulevardi Dyrrah, another Pelikan on the Durrës–Tirana highway, and the Plazh branch on Rruga Pavarësia. The Tripadvisor page associated with the familiar Pasticeria Pelikan name uses the beach address and phone +355 68 309 5270, which matches the current Pelikan Plazh listing. That makes the beach branch the best-supported continuation of this entity.

Desserts remain the main draw. Recent diners mention red velvet cake, pistachio desserts, cheesecake, biscuits, ice cream and other display cakes. The pastry cases are part of the experience: many visitors choose by looking at what is available rather than arriving for one fixed item. Product selection can change daily, so individual cake names from reviews should be treated as examples rather than permanent menu promises.

Pelikan Plazh has also expanded beyond a simple cake shop. Current Restaurant Guru data associates the branch with pizza, club sandwiches, salads and other light meals, and a recent menu upload shows a broader café-restaurant offer. A 2025 visitor reported trying a hamburger as well as cakes, while current reviews mention breakfast and coffee. That breadth can make the branch practical for a group where one person wants dessert and another needs a more substantial snack.

Coffee is another consistent part of the visit. Tripadvisor classifies the venue as a café and breakfast spot, and recent reviews repeatedly mention lattes, cold coffee and other drinks. The 07:00 opening makes it useful early in the day, particularly for travelers staying along the beach road. Unlike a restaurant that only opens for lunch, Pelikan can fit breakfast, an afternoon break or a late dessert after dinner.

Service feedback in 2026 is mixed. Some recent visitors praise friendly staff and value, while others describe rushed or unfriendly interactions. This is exactly the kind of evidence that should be presented as a tradeoff rather than averaged into a promise. The branch is clearly busy and popular, and peak periods can feel hectic. Travelers who want a quiet café experience may prefer an off-peak visit; those primarily focused on pastries may be less concerned about the pace.

Current listings show card acceptance, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and wheelchair accessibility. These features come from major directory platforms rather than an operator accessibility statement. Anyone who requires a specific step-free route, adapted restroom or table arrangement should confirm directly. The beach-road location is otherwise straightforward for pedestrians staying nearby.

The current schedule is one of the clearest details. Restaurant Guru and Wanderlog both list 07:00–23:00 every day for the Plazh branch, and Tripadvisor’s recent activity supports continued operation. Apple Maps has a generic Pelikan entry with a different phone and location, but that appears to refer to another branch in the same business network. For this entity, the Plazh branch schedule and phone are the appropriate practical details.

Prices are generally lower than a full-service seafood restaurant. Restaurant Guru places the usual spend in a low range, while a 2025 traveler reported a coffee-and-cake combination at a moderate local price. Exact 2026 prices vary by dessert and portion, and special cakes can cost more than a simple pastry. The visible display is the best place to compare options before ordering.

A typical stop is short: around 30–45 minutes for coffee and dessert, somewhat longer for breakfast or a fuller meal. In summer, the branch can be a useful pause from the beach, while in cooler weather it works as a city café destination in its own right. Travelers staying in central Durrës should note that the Qendër branch may be more convenient; the Plazh branch makes most sense for the southern coastal strip.

Pastiçeri Pelikan Plazh is therefore a specialized but flexible stop. The evidence supports an active branch with long daily hours, a strong pastry identity and enough savory food to serve as more than a dessert counter. Its popularity is clear, but so is the occasional service criticism. Go for the cakes, gelato or coffee, choose from what looks freshest in the display, and expect a busier café atmosphere at peak times.

Because Pelikan operates several Durrës branches, navigation deserves extra attention. Do not rely only on the brand name in a map app. For this entity, use the Plazh branch on Rruga Pavarësia and the phone ending 5270; the Bulevardi Dyrrah and highway locations are separate current listings under the same Pelikan brand.