We went late at night and were surprised they still had food. I got a cannoli and this chocolate cheesecake thing that just looked really pretty. The cannoli was filled with like a whipped cream filling rather than the usual ricotta so that was not exactly what I wanted. But that chocolate cheesecake thing was PHENOMENAL! I didn't even know what it was when I ordered it, I just thought it looked delicious and boy was it! Creamy and rich and delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mauricio Gonzalez
Nice pastries !
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jack
The best empanadas of ALL TIME. Love the pandebono too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jea Kim
One of East Boston’s old-school Colombian bakeries.
Stopped by on a Saturday morning for some light bites. Maverick Square has a good number of Colombian spots, but this one felt especially beloved by locals. Packed even at 7 a.m., though the line moved quickly. Most people were here for the classic combo: a hot coffee and pandebono (Colombian cheese bread).
I was tempted by the buffet-style breakfast plates in the corner, which offered rice and protein options like braised beef or fried chicken wings. Not sure if they cooked them fresh in the morning, but none of them looked particularly appetizing. There were also no vegetables in sight, so we just got a plate with braised beef and rice. The beef was tender, but it felt a little lonely. Perhaps some grilled peppers, onions, or even a scoop of beans would have been nice.
On the side, we tried a chorizo and some chicharrones. The chicharrones were dry, but the chorizo was surprisingly good. Instead of the usual ground meat, I could actually taste chunks of properly-seasoned chicken, and it wasn’t dry at all.
From the sweets, I went for the caramel mille-feuille, but it seemed like it had been sitting around for too long. No crunch, just soggy layers that slumped so hard my fork had to work overtime.
Overall, it’s more about the energy and community here than the food itself. I’ve had stronger Colombian plates and pastries elsewhere, but if you want to soak up local East Boston vibes, this place is worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Robert Daniel
It's hammer time! Muffin called hammer is big hot!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Zoe Balk
Great cheese croissant and good prices!
Food: 5
Josiah Sleeper
Great spot with friendly staff and delicious pastries. It would be helpful to have descriptions for the baked goods—especially for those unfamiliar with Latin American treats, as it’s not always clear what each item is.
Aaron Z
I tried to go buy some things at 8pm and they had the entrance locked when Google says they close at 9pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cody McInnis
Went in the morning. Walked in for some buñuelos and walked out with a dozen in less than 3 minutes. Service is quick and friendly, prices are reasonable. Food is delicious!
The worst place for Colombian food. Their staff has TERRIBLE customer service! When paying, all the girls at the counter are aware of how much tip you leave as a customer. If you pay by card, the minimum varies depending on them, some days it is $5, others $10, etc.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Anibal Galindo
Typical Colombian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lina Celis
If you pay with a credit debit card, they force you to pay more than 10 dollars as a minimum purchase...if not, it is impossible to buy, very poor service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Daysi Carolina Ortuno
Firts time visiting. I order take out, the empanadas where so deliscious. There is a large variety of cakes and sweets also.
We went late at night and were surprised they still had food. I got a cannoli and this chocolate cheesecake thing that just looked really pretty. The cannoli was filled with like a whipped cream filling rather than the usual ricotta so that was not exactly what I wanted. But that chocolate cheesecake thing was PHENOMENAL! I didn't even know what it was when I ordered it, I just thought it looked delicious and boy was it! Creamy and rich and delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice pastries !
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The best empanadas of ALL TIME. Love the pandebono too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of East Boston’s old-school Colombian bakeries.
Stopped by on a Saturday morning for some light bites. Maverick Square has a good number of Colombian spots, but this one felt especially beloved by locals. Packed even at 7 a.m., though the line moved quickly. Most people were here for the classic combo: a hot coffee and pandebono (Colombian cheese bread).
I was tempted by the buffet-style breakfast plates in the corner, which offered rice and protein options like braised beef or fried chicken wings. Not sure if they cooked them fresh in the morning, but none of them looked particularly appetizing. There were also no vegetables in sight, so we just got a plate with braised beef and rice. The beef was tender, but it felt a little lonely. Perhaps some grilled peppers, onions, or even a scoop of beans would have been nice.
On the side, we tried a chorizo and some chicharrones. The chicharrones were dry, but the chorizo was surprisingly good. Instead of the usual ground meat, I could actually taste chunks of properly-seasoned chicken, and it wasn’t dry at all.
From the sweets, I went for the caramel mille-feuille, but it seemed like it had been sitting around for too long. No crunch, just soggy layers that slumped so hard my fork had to work overtime.
Overall, it’s more about the energy and community here than the food itself. I’ve had stronger Colombian plates and pastries elsewhere, but if you want to soak up local East Boston vibes, this place is worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
It's hammer time!
Muffin called hammer is big hot!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Great cheese croissant and good prices!
Food: 5
Great spot with friendly staff and delicious pastries.
It would be helpful to have descriptions for the baked goods—especially for those unfamiliar with Latin American treats, as it’s not always clear what each item is.
I tried to go buy some things at 8pm and they had the entrance locked when Google says they close at 9pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went in the morning. Walked in for some buñuelos and walked out with a dozen in less than 3 minutes. Service is quick and friendly, prices are reasonable. Food is delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bunuelos
Everything was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Pandebono
Restaurantji Recommends
The worst place for Colombian food. Their staff has TERRIBLE customer service!
When paying, all the girls at the counter are aware of how much tip you leave as a customer. If you pay by card, the minimum varies depending on them, some days it is $5, others $10, etc.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Typical Colombian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you pay with a credit debit card, they force you to pay more than 10 dollars as a minimum purchase...if not, it is impossible to buy, very poor service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Firts time visiting. I order take out, the empanadas where so deliscious.
There is a large variety of cakes and sweets also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good Quality and good prices!
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