This is a small local place that can be difficult to find as there are other businesses in the same…read morebuilding. They are a bit laid back and you should think of it as a self-serve operation more than a restaurant. Go in and get what you want. Most of what we purchased was good but we went in later in the day and some of the food was showing its age. Selections are better in the mornings. Everything could use a bit more flavor which may be due to the quality of ingredients you can find locally.

First off, we really loved the atmosphere of the bakery. The staff was extremely warm, friendly and…read morehelpful. Although they were out of donuts, we ordered more for the next day and picked out even more. All the donuts and pastries were wicked awesome delicious. We recommend this wonderful bakery to everyone visiting Port Isabel or South Padre Island.

I highly recommend Stephanies Cheesecakes and I pray this establishment is still in business the…read morenext time we go to Padre Island! The mixed berry cheesecake was amazing! My bestie had the cheesecake brownie bites and there wasn't a morsel left. Her daughter, granddaughter, and her friend were loving theirs too!. We ordered the strawberry cheesecake and the turtle cheesecake and they did not disappoint.

Loved my cheesecake and the customer service!! The kind employee was ready with a selection of…read moreflavors on display and eagerly packed up our order. The dessert tasted fresh and homemade.

This is the best bakery in the RGV. Fresh soft warm pumpkin…read moreempanadas. Soft airy mojetes. These are the best. Long line and terrible parking but no one cares.

I love pan dulce and this was the best! From the conchas, to the cuernos, they all reminded me of…read morethe bakery I knew growing up. Great customer service from Cynthia who was so helpful!

Sunrise Bakery was great they had so many pastries to choose from it was difficult to pick…read moresomething! We went with a croissant to share, my hubs got a brown sugar iced latte & I went with a caramel iced latte. If you are looking for a nice spot to grab a treat & some coffee check them out!

3.5 stars, edging to 4…read more I always like to stop at bakeries and try new things when I travel, and this is probably one of the better bakeries you're going to find on South Padre Island. You can watch the bakers making the pastries and breads fresh through the glass window behind the counter, and everything we had was fresh, artisan, handmade, and tasty. Day-old banana bread -- very good, even a day old. Chocolate croissant -- not a ton of chocolate, more of your traditional size with just a little inside. Strawberry cream Danish -- very tasty and fresh. Cream puff -- super moist, with perfectly tender dough. Really good bite. Cinnamon roll -- very large, so don't underestimate the size. One note: the cream/icing on top was just too much -- too sweet and too heavy-handed. It would've been better served on the side to dip into, because the parts where we took off the cream off were really good. (We microwaved it for a minute once we got home.) Coffees -- a couple of solid coffees, nothing too crazy. One thing to flag: for five or six pastries and a couple of coffees, it ran us around $50. Pro tip: This isn't somewhere I'd take the kids. It's more of a spot for someone who wants a really good baked good and a coffee -- and be ready for the prices to add up faster than you'd think. Would recommend, and would return.

The mini cheesecakes are so good!!! every piece of bread is fresh and full of flavor…read more This is my new fav spot for some sweet Mexican bread.

Open or Closed. We were here later in the day but it sure…read moredidn't looked occupied. Sigh.

Awesome Mexican sweet bread! You won't often see the bread on the shelves as they're busy baking…read moreit, but ask for what you'd like at the counter. Definitely check out the Molletes (sp?)!

They had so much to choose from and it was all fresh. The conchas were amazing and had several…read moreflavors to choose from.

I'll never go back to that nasty place... Tons of flies buzzing around in bread cases and we found…read morea cockroach baked into a pastry we purchased.... Girl we purchased from was sweet.. The nasty woman that tended to us when we went back next day was extremely rude and offered no apologies....... And forced us to take another piece of bread rather than refund our money.

Walked in the store and was amazed at all of cakes in the coolers. Beautifully decorated cakes but…read moreso many that it seemed odd. They also have multiple tables of cookies and macaroons. I didn't buy any cookies but did buy two cakes and some macaroons. The cakes were ok but didn't taste near as good as they looked. The macaroons literally crumbled when you touched them, very stale.

Bought a carrot cake and it was the most dry cake I have ever had. I won't be buying cakes from…read morethis place again.

Got here after searching for the best coffee shop on SPI to sit, read, and enjoy a serious cup of…read morecoffee. The search sent me to Karma, which was packed and loud, so I wandered over to Milo's instead. What a find. Milo's is a small, charming mom-and-pop shop where I may have found the best coffee I've had in Texas. And I say that as a daily coffee drinker and unapologetic coffee snob. Perfect cappuccino. Then an extraordinary coconut-infused cold brew "Aerocano"--worth the trip by itself. I came for one coffee and stayed for another. I only tried the coffee, although the food coming out looked delicious. The ambiance is charming, the service phenomenal, and the owners are lovely people who actually want to talk coffee. Don't come expecting the usual anonymous coffee-shop experience. Come to linger, talk coffee, meet the owners--and apparently talk surfing, because, yes, they surf. This is what a coffee house should be. I left genuinely and pleasantly surprised. Five stars. And it kicks Starbucks' ass.

Came here by chance needing a morning coffee after walking the beach.. had a lavender latte which…read morewas delicious,& not too sweet! Service was great; I believe I interacted with the owners today, & both were gracious and welcoming from the minute I walked in..they even offered me a complimentary water when they saw me outside melting from my walk! I love when a business personalizes your experience and they did just that! Recommend!

"La Especial Bakery" is a local bakery with a long history in this small town of San Benito, TX…read more Several generations have grown up on the Mexican sweet pastries and passed on the traditions to new generations. Walking through the doors is nostalgic invoking your own walk through history. If you've never been you won't be disappointed and begin your own experiences. Grab a box with one of everything and you still will have plenty more to sample. Ive traveled through many states and places specializing in this sweet pastries but never find anything as delicious. The staff is very friendly eager to help and always smiling. Even the owner will be there in the front lines assisting. Like the olden days. You can even get a cup of coffee and talk story. They also have a few grocery items in case you need to grab milk, eggs and a soda. The ambiance is just down home. Maybe I'll see you there grabbing your favorite piece of "pan dulce". Yes, they are "Special".

Came here the other day to pick up some pan dulces. Small town vibe--of course, you're in The…read moreValley! But very warm and welcoming spot. Small, but busy. They have quite a selection of freshly made items. I would suggest getting there early if you are looking for something specific as they did have several empty trays. Everything we ordered was delicious as usual. I did not see or get to try any barbacoa or tamales, but maybe next time. This place has a history and is an important part of San Benito. If you're ever in the area, put it on your list of places to visit.