Delicious and fresh! Got to make sure u are there early or called in your dozen of Spanish Rolls or they sell out!

2 stars for curb appeal, 3 stars for service ad 4 stars for their spanish rolls. I never crave Spanish Rolls until someone brings these to a family party and i'm reminded how delicious these are and go on this rampage seeking every bakery that would possibly carry. After attending a graduation party where these were present, I was once again a mission. I went to Bella's bakery in Lathrop on my way back home and was underwhelmed with the location and the decor (or lack thereof) of the bakery. I almost questioned whether or not I wanted to proceed with purchasing after walking in and seeing a desk littered with paper, an empty car seat tucked in the corner with random storage boxes and a less than desirable display case showcasing all their treats. Hmmmm.... I ended up getting a dozen pre-packed Spanish Rolls and a dozen puto which is a Filipino rice cake. Unfortunately, it was 2pm when I stopped in so even though the rolls were made earlier that morning, they were hot out of the oven which is the best time to get. I put them aside and knew I'd dig into them when I got home so I can heat them up before diving into. 2 hrs into the ride, I started to smell the sweetness of the rolls...yummy! When I initially set them on the backseat, they were in a shaded area but the sun had slowly warmed them for me which made them a perfect temperature to eat. Try eating one of these when they're warm...impossible. I didn't have the Puto until the next day and they were pretty good. Dense but very delicious and will always remind me of my childhood. I'd give Bella's a solid 3 all around. Product is great but when the front of restaurants or bakeries are not appealing and look unkept, it just makes me question what their kitchen looks like -- and that's an issue for me. read more

100% delicious bread! Nothing better on a Sunday morning at 5:30am than fresh,hot pandesal!! Do yourself a favor and come here for happiness in your hand! read more

I've never actually been to this bakery, but since my auntie (family friend) owns it and runs it, and she always sends us loads of fresh pandesal or Kababayan bread (corn muffins) whenever someone from the family goes down there! Wonderful quality pan de sal and soft breads! Here's a tip: Put your corn muffin in the toaster oven so it is crisp on the outside and warm and sweet on the inside! Add some butter and you are in heaven!! read more

On our road trip back from San Jose, we stopped by at a gas station and right next door was this bakery. It's a pretty simple bakery. It was in the early evening and I know bakers usually do their magic early morning. At the time walking in at this hour, there were a few baked goods. I can only remember the Spanish rolls. The Spanish rolls do taste like they were made in their bakery, but they were packed in plastic bags for you to just take home. Which can only mean they were probably baked earlier in the day. But it was okay. I wasnt having high expectations since it was early evening. These kinds of bread usually are baked early in the morning. Maybe next time when I can come in earlier....I can write a proper review. Not bad really. read more

TWO-THUMBS-UP! 5-STARS! NOBEL PEACE PRIZE! A GOLDEN MEDAL! ANY winning trophy Bella's Bakery deserves it! They bake pandesal, kababayan, spanish rolls, ensenada, etc & did I mention KABABAYAN? (their my most favorite by the way ;P) The owners are really nice and friendly. Price don't even come close to how much we pay on gas. Like come on now! Location used to be a couple stores down next to the ARCO gas station, but someone told me they moved next to the IN N OUT warehouse? I'm not sure. But if anyone gets lost, dont give up cause this place is worth looking for! read more

Me and my family always hit this place up when we're in the area. Over the weekend we stopped by here on our way to Tahoe... We picked up some pandesal, spanish bread, and kababayan. I love the spanish bread and kababayan...both are sweet but not toooo sweet. Hella filipino...but tell me why the pan de sal lasted us a whole 3 days? Three days worth of chicken spread stuffed pan de sal. HAHA. The very thought of mayonnaise makes me sick now. Anywhoo..minus one star for random opening/closing times. There have been several times we've visited when it should have been open but was closed because they sold out... It's better when you call ahead of time and reserve your orders!! read more

I'm going to keep this review short only because a few words is needed. THEIR SPANISH BREAD ARE THE BEST!! I've tried so many Spanish (senorita) breads in the Bay Area, LA.. Heck I even go to school in the Philippines and I am yet to find a bakery that has Spanish bread that is as good as Bella's! Come early in the morning (especially on the weekends) cause there is always a line. It goes by fast, but their Spanish bread sells fast! You can order it hot or cold. My parents always order their pandesal bread also which is light and fluffy with the crumb dust on it. Perfect for throwing in spam and eggs in or butter and sugar (haha super Filipino). We also order their muffins (I think they're corn muffins) which are super good! If you're ever in Lathrop, or in the area, or even on I-5 and happen to be around in the morning.. grab a few dozens of their baked goods! read more

It's as close to authentic Filipino pastries customers can get. Growing up in the homeland, I'd take pan de sal and dip it in hot, creamy coffee. Spread some butter when I slice through the roll and MMMM... Sometimes I'd take a slice of Ques-o (not trying to be edgy or cool in my spelling, it's really the brand name of the cheese I ate), use it as my "palaman", then dip it in hot coffee too. Bella's Bakery reminds me of my kind of soul breakfast. Their recipes for pandesal and the spanish rolls are the real thing. They're bigger in size of course, but much, MUCH bigger in flavor. Because of this store, I don't have to wait to visit Manila 'til I can have some of that authentic pandesal. Protip: I'm pretty sure I spoke w/ the owner (my bad if I'm mistaken) and he said that the store opens at around 4-4:30 a.m. The baked goods are super fresh by then and he invited me to come by to get some pandesal at their freshest. Friendly people. This was about a year ago and I can't remember the exact time, but the opening time mentioned was definitely before 6 a.m. I haven't been there in months, but the last time I was there, they didn't take credit cards. Only cash and checks. read more

My family and I have been loyal customers of Bella's Bakery since the day they opened. Their pan de sal is always fresh and warm and tastes just like how they make it in the Philippines. I agree with the Yelpers about the Spanish rolls. They are sooo delicious!!! You can't have just one. You really can't find Spanish rolls like theirs anywhere else. Auntie Bella, please please please open a bakery in Stockton!!! read more

This place has delicious bread!!!! We literally drive 45mins to get pandesal and senorita bread here. Better than Valero's for sure! Their bread has a softer texture and not as brown on the outside which I think makes it 100x better. We have also bought the Kababayan bread which is more muffin like in texture. It is also yummy. My kids and husband love it!!! I also love that they are open early. I wish they had a branch closer to the bay area. read more

Spanish rolls are sweet and pandesal Bread are good with coffee. Must go early for Ensenada rolls or else they are sold out. They open 5am on Sundays. read more

There is nothing like hot pandesal with hot cocoa! The best thing about this place is how close it is to home! I usually waited in the car when we would pick up a bag and have three down by the time we pulled into the driveway. Spanish rolls are great too! read more

we used to come to this bakery when I was in high school .. and every time Im in northern CA, i try to stop by on my drive from Vegas. The family owner hasnt changed, and the recipe is still as delicious as we all remember. I love that they all work together to make this all a success and have not changed their location so everyone will be familiar with them. I would highly recommend the spanish rolls and the kababayan (corn bread) when you stop in . Love love love! read more

Pandesal (bread rolls) 4stars, puto 5 stars, kababayan 5 stars, spanish bread 3 stars and place is 2 stars. Overall would recommend their products read more

If you're looking for the best Kababayan bread ( sponge bread ) and puto ( white rice bread ) this is the place .. Bellas Bakery is the only Filipino bakery that I know in Lathrop and great Family business . I love the whole family , so humble and very kind hearted . Don't forget their best selling Hot Pandesal - I love them with Almond butter and pepper Jack cheese . Thank you Bella and family ! read more

5 stars for their freshly baked pandesal. Its seriously so yummy! You can order them hot or a bag from their display.

You have to go right as they open, as there's nothing going better than their fresh made bread. I've only had their senorita bread and pan de sol, but both are good, and better than most other places I've tried. You have to eat their bread fresh and hot though, as a few hours later it will start to get hard and chewy; but you'll gobble it all up after the first bite, so it's not like that's a real problem. read more

I love this bakery and their baked goods. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They are very patient when I come in and I can't decide what I want coz I want them all but could not eat them all... LOL They make everything fresh! Come in early! read more

We drove all the way from Oakland to come here and it was well worth the drive ... the bread tasted just like Home in the Philippines and it was so delicious and the price is right... we will be coming back again! read more

Carb overload and worth every single bite. This is fresh Filipino breads at it's best, and not that wrapped up Goldilocks crap that's been sitting for who knows how long. Bella's is the real deal. FYI: get here early to get the goods fresh, otherwise you'll have to do the reheating at home. Bella's bakes all kinds of goodies, but my favorites are the pandesal and spanish rolls. The pandesal and spanish rolls that come out of this place literally melt in your mouth. You know it's good when your bag of spanish rolls have grease marks. So next time you're on Interstate 5 and in the Lathrop area, make sure to stop by Bella's...it won't disappoint. read more

I love their bread here, such as the Spanish rolls, pandesal, kababayan, and ensaymada. The Spanish rolls are the best!!!

Living in the Bay Area for almost 10+ years, we had the luxury of Filipino food. Thus, we thought we've lost all hope living in the Valley in finding a great place for Filipino baked goodies. BUT! Thankfully, the husband was able to find this hidden gem, and now we're going here every week for their pandesal, Spanish bread, and kababayan. This place is amazing! Sure, it's located next to a gas station but I think that's what also makes it wonderful. Definitely a hole in the wall! Price is great! Wonderful customer service! Everything is made fresh! read more

I expected a lot from this bakery after reading many positive reviews. I had a taste of their pan de sal and spanish bread and it was very disappointing. The taste is okay. What annoys me is the arrogant and rude staff taking orders. He looks like Babalu and he sounded as if he never went to school and learned some manners. read more

Only place I know that bakes filipino breads fresh, yummy and locally. Unfortunately, not local enough for me to pick it up often but when I'm in the area or have a serious hankering for pan de sal (roll great with anything inside, butter, peanut butter, eggs, you name it), spanish bread (roll with butter and sugar inside) or kababayan (like a cornbread muffin), this is where I go. Inexpensive and delicious, can't be beat ! Go early and its still warm and fresh, its fine reheated but later in the day they might be sold out, just FYI. Btw, I believe cash only (there is a gas station next door). read more

Rude on the phone when I tried to make an order for a large party. Losing money people...

Pan de sal is superb. Warm, soft, and chewy. Crumbs and the crunch are there, just what i expected from a filipino pan de sal. The spanish bread are delicious too. read more

My relatives from Manteca (thanks Kuya Abel and Ate Nita!) usually bring the Spanish rolls and Kababayans (corn muffins) to family parties and they are a hit! The corn muffins are always moist and we go through bags within minutes. They're that good! Wish this place had locations in the Bay Area! read more

The Pandesal and the spanish rolls are hot an yummy!. Need to go early before they run out of the HOT pandesal. I usually go early on saturdays ( about 730 or 8am , bcuz once they run out, that's it for the day... read more

I have been going her for years. Use to work in lathrop . Can never go wrong with some Spanish bread . The keg is to go right when they open this way you get the steaming hot fresh ones out he oven once you eat it that fresh you won't ever want it unless you get them right out the oven trust me . read more

BEST pandesal ever. Always have to bulk up on getting pandesal, kababayan and senorita when you come here before they run out! We keep coming back because the bread is just so tasty especially when it's fresh. The best part is it's super affordable. read more

I meet you at a relative's party, but you were only there for a hot minute before you were gone. The next time I heard you were at a cousin's house, but they said you were hiding! I found out you lived far away and I was sad. But to my surprise my cousin brought you by for a visit, and although you're not as hot as you were when I first met you, I heart you spanish roll. read more

Worth getting up at the butt crack of dawn for some Spanish rolls... 'nuff said

Love the authentic pandesal! Tastes exactly how it is in the Philippines! Store needs curb appeal though and inside needs a big time make-over but this is one of the stores that I never cared for such since I go there for PDS! read more

Love the Kababayan and Spanish rolls. A favorite for us when we visit home. Hot rolls and Kababayan are brought out 5am-8am daily!!!

By far, they have the best spanish rolls in the world. No other place can compare with their's!

Good bread!!! It's fresh and warm daily!!! Love it. Best if you buy early in the morning.

5 stars for their yummy spanish bread!!! Specially when they are warm and freshly baked. These babies sell fast so come early. I think sometimes they close early when they run out of baked goods. Two of the times I've come here they were closed. It might be wise to call ahead. read more

tried this place this morning after meeting a random local and loved it! Great for breakfast w/ fruit!

I wanted to find a place that sold "Seniorita Bread" or in this case "Spanish Bread" near me. I've tried going to different places for this bread and I have to say that Bella's Bakery's Spanish Bread is very Yummy!! I will be referring my family and friends to come try it themselves and I know they will not leave disappointed. My only drawback is that I wished I would've asked for them warm since I bought them cold. But if you buy a bag and take it home, like I did, you can always heat them up for 10 seconds in the microwave. read more