As a Cuban-American I'm naturally inclined to favor Cuban bakeries. These places typically provide good value on delicious offerings with great service and are ultra convenient. CAO stands for Cuban American Original, which I find interesting. This location is pretty good, located in a nice shopping center in Pinecrest. It lacks, however, seating with tables. Only offers seating on a high counter. I've had coladas here many times, always good. Their pastries are also good, as you would expect. The Cuban sandwich was sort of a surprise. I enjoyed it, but it didn't taste to me like a traditional Cuban sandwich. By the way, I've noticed that CAO locations can vary in quality significantly, something to keep in mind. read more

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A great little bakery. As a New Jerseyan, I was craving a true Cuban coffee, and this place hit the bullseye.

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Good breakfast croissant, but the Cuban pastry with guava... don't waste your time. You'd have to buy a 12 pack to get enough guava to equals what Pinecrest bakery gives you just down the block. read more

El peor servicio en años Empanadas viejas Tequeños de guallaba y queso viejos Pasteles viejos Personal de servicio petulante y falta de respeto Terrible service Old pastries on display Service staff disrespectful read more

I just waited 20 minutes for someone to take my order (1pm on Wednesday). The girl at the counter looked at me and walked to the back. No one ever came back. Mind you the place was empty. I tried to wave at them and nothing. I went to Pincho next door which was really good. The food here is fine and so is the layout but not great enough to wait that long. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - This is the amazing Vaca Frita Bowl at Pincho next door. - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great location plus ambiance, service is good and food is delicious! Bakery has soo many tasty options and are a great snack for later!

Hi everyone and Happy Friday! Well I decided to check out CAO today as it is right across from The Spot (awesome barber by the way) as I was in a pastelito and coffee mood. Came to find out that this bakery is owned by the same owners as Vicky Bakery but this place has a totally different vibe. Seems a little higher quality from my perspective. Anyway, the staff were super nice and the baked goods, especially the pastelitos were amazing. Fresh, warm and delicious! Maybe it's just me but way better than some I have had in a long while. Pair it up with a latte aka "Cafe con Leche" and you have the makings of a winning combination! . Seriously it was very good and if you want to kick it up a notch have them prepare your Latte or Cortadito with evaporated milk instead of the usual stuff. Yea its more calories but hey live a little! Can't speak for the cakes and other goodies but man they all looked great and I suspect are just as good. Have not been to any other CAO locations yet but the one in Pinecrest was great. So if you find yourself having a Latin pastry craving, check them out as I don't think you will be disappointed. Enjoy and Bon Appétit m'es amis! read more

My favorite pastelitos!! All pastries are freshly made every morning. Friendly and warm service! read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

These guys have some of the best pastries that I've tried in the pinecrest area. I've tried a huge assortment of theirs and they are all surprisingly excellent. To name a few - guava cheese, fried meat empanada, meat pastelito, croquetta, etc. The meat pastelito is definitely their star item. Super flaky and delciious, the meat inside is great and the sweetness on the pastry is perfect. I would buy these in bulk. The guava and cheese pastry is my other favorite - also flaky and delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the cuban sandwich here, but i would came back here all day long for my pastry fix. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I bought several guava pastelitos and they were too much bread with only a thin spread of guava which when you bit into it you could not taste it. The only thing you could taste was the bread. Conclusion it was horrible and if possible I would give it 0 stars. read more

Growing up in Miami, you are used to getting cafecito and pastelito in any corner "cafeterias" located all over South Florida. I remember every time after school or after basketball practice, we would go get croquetas and café con leche (so obvious we were under age LOL). Vicky's Bakery is not just a name of a bakery, it became a trademark in Miami, the go-to place for birthday cakes and pastries that started back in the 70s, continued through the 80s and 90s and through the new century. Due to the massive USA immigration last 20 years or so and the thousands of foreigners (mostly Latinos) coming to the MIA, many new places started to open up, offering different flavors in a more creative and "hip" way to target millennials and stand out from the pioneers. This is how CAO Bakery came to its existence. CAO is the family name of the owners of Vicky's. The grandson decided to reboot some of the shops, made them more modern. Grandson was looking for the "next generation bakery" and his vision was accomplished and done correctly Revamped bakeries, name changed but most importantly they spiced up the menu and let me tell you, you will NOT be disappointed! New sandwiches with names like the Medio Dia sandwich, the Sloppy José, plus a frita and a pan con bistec steak sandwich and many others. With over 7 locations (and expanding) all over Miami, they are strategically located and most likely one near you. From Sobe to Pinecrest to Aventura you will find one and let me know your thoughts. Again, this is just my opinion read more

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The employees are really nice but I don't know why very time I order online some croqueta they are never ready I have to wait between 20-30 minutes for them to get give them to me. There's a reason why I place an order for a specific time. read more

I order an empanada de pollo and it tasted just like the service from the employee. Really bad. I thought I had food poisoning. The customer service awful, I even ask my daughter if we were invisible. read more

My obsession with CAO Bakery house croquetas is no joke. They have a slight onion hint in them which I love! Also am a fan of their quesitos which are soooooo buttery and crispy and delicious with the granulated sugar on top. The coffee also never disappoints and the arroz con pollo balls are so yummy! I also tried their catering back in December and OMG that pork shoulder was so good. The skin was crispy and the meat was very well seasoned. As a puerto rican I love some adobo and sazon so when I had a piece I was jumping for joy. It was so good we had for lunch, dinner, breakfast and a snack the next day. Not one piece went to waste. Service was top notch when I went to order and pick up. read more

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I love Cuban bakeries! And, after a god awful meal at a Cuban restaurant, my mother and I needed to go somewhere to eat something that tasted good. We got some croquetas for immediately consumption. She also got a cafe con leche while i got a delicious Mexican Coke. We also took to take home some Cuban bread, more croquetas, pastelitos, cookies and other delicious items from this bakery. Glad we found this place on the road back home. Good, quick service and good food. read more

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TLDR: great Cuban bakery tompick up some treats. ___ Visiting some friends in the area I wanted to bring some goodies since they just had a baby and are probably not cooking much. I got a medium box and stuffed it with a ton of stuff. They were very happy and grateful, and dove in to the box as soon as I arrived. I got the Croquetas as de casa. Thick and delicious. They flavor was so good. I got a bunch of pastelitos too. Coconut Guava Cheese Guava cheese I tried a few and they were all excellent. I spent about $25 and I'm sure those snacks will last then a few days. The staff was super friendly and prompt as well. I'll likely drop in here again whenever I'm in the area and in the mood for a litto snack. read more

Good place for Cuban pastries and coffee. Service is good, and there really is t any ambiance bc it's a quick in and out. Definitely good.

I went to order a slice of Rum Cake. I received a slice of Carrot Cake. I asked the lady who served me the order if in the box there was a Rum Cake?! She acknowledged and said yes. When I arrived home, I open the box and there it was a carrot cake!!! Now you can imagine how upset I was. read more

Delicious pastries and one of the best cortaditos I've ever had. Great price. This place was PACKED on a Sunday morning. The food is phenomenal and they even offered up some free croquettes while we waited. read more

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I love this bakery!! The girls here are so nice even though I don't speak Spanish. Today I ordered a fresh squeezed orange juice, an iced coffee, a cortadito, 12 house ham croquettes, 2 spinach empanadas, 2 cheese pastelitos, 6 cheese tequenos and 1 guava and cheese pastelito (which was free with check in). Everything was delicious as always but I prefer the regular ham croquettes to the house one. I think I am used to the regular ones. Standing in front of the case is dangerous - you want to order everything!! It's soo good too!! read more

Wonderful selection of pastelitos and other pastries, fresh and tasty. 6 for 8$. Nice selection of breakfast sandwiches and very nice cafe de leches. The perfect stop after an early morning MIA arrival. read more

The food is amazing, the service is terrible. They do not hire enough front desk staff on weekends during high demand. I usually order online, and since they changed the business name to CAO they have never had anything pre-prepared, so I usually have to wait for them to put together the order... as well, when they put the order together, it's usually in haste, and they get it wrong. I've reached my last straw. The food is good, but this is a service disaster. No longer worth my time. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Two front desk people. Not efficient service. - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

The Guava and the cheese pastelitos are the best. I bough a box to take to San Francisco. Great service. Super clean. read more

When in Miami, you eat Cuban food. Or any sort of Latin American cuisine for that matter. That's just the thing to do. So of course, my Miami local expert took me to Vicky's. Unfortunately I was very limited on time, so she took me to this bakery to pick up a box of Cuban treats. Vicky's is fairly small. They've got a few tables inside and a few scattered out front, which makes up a nice little patio area. They also have a side window that you can order at if you didn't want to go inside. We had some time before my flight back home, so we went inside. Holy pastries! There were so many of them, sweet, savoury, you name it! My friend did most of the ordering - I simply stood next to her and admired all the different pastries. We took our little box of goodies outside and sat at one of the tables in the shade, since it was a fairly warm day. I can't even remember everything we ordered, but they were all SO good. My two faves? The empanadas and croquetas. To this day I'm still thinking of the croquetas. I also grabbed a glass of one of their house-made orange juices. Damn, it was pulpy. Good thing I'm into pulp. Just a heads up for those of you aren't on team pulp. Next time I'm in Miami, I definitely plan on devouring more Cuban cuisine. Thank you for all the yummy goodies, Vicky's!i read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

Vicky's Bakery within a five mile radius of me is either a dream come true or the devil in disguise, because I'm sure to gain five pounds. I remember four score and seven years ago when I had to drive to Hialeah for Vicky's Bakery. Those days are long gone! I've stopped in several times now and had the pastelitos, croquetas, bocaditos, and pan de bono. Every one of them was fresh and reminiscent of those "trek to Hialeah" days. The prices are typical of Cuban bakeries. I am beyond thrilled that this opened in my area and can't wait to return to try some of the desserts and sandwiches. read more

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Very limited options for breakfast for a bakery and not a very personable experience. I understand this is more of quick pastry counter but the space warrants a few more sit down spots. read more

The steak and eggs breakfast was amazing. The meat was juicy and tender and the eggs were perfect. The shoestring fries made the meal perfect. Will be coming back. read more

Que reverenda m*erda! What can I say, usually when a new owner takes over a restaurant there's a 50/50 chance it will get better....well, not the case here. This place went downhill after Vicky Bakery closed and became CAO. So far everything I've had from eating on-site to UberEats is subpar to absolutely horrible. Bout the only thing they haven't screwed up was the cafecito but the food from the pan con tortilla to the croquetas have been crap. Save your money, go to an actual Vicky Bakery, it Pinecrest Bakery....and if you're looking for something close by go over to Ricky Bakery down the street, those guys at least know how to cook and have plenty of seating. CAO....close your shop, it's embarrassing. read more

Go to bakery for some cafe con leche, cortadito and some pasteries. I've had the ban de Bono. It's soft and delicious with coffee. The chicken croquetas are what we really go for. We don't eat pork and so finding an alternative in croquetas can be tough but the chicken ones they have are AMAZING. Crunchy on outside. Soft inside. Mmmmm I've had the cheese ones as well....they are not like cheese sticks. They have a cheese consistency similar to the meat in croquetas. Sounds weird but it's not. It's delicious as well! The flan I've tried (the single person size) was alright. Nothing special. Good...kind of strong taste and not as soft as others I've had. Over all it's a great quick place for some coffee and pastries to go. Oh !! Almost forgot the guava pastelito is sooooo good! Soft and doesn't break down like other ones where the actual dough is too dry. It's so so good. Try it!! read more

This place is the best for all types of baked goods. Like pastries, croquetas, sándwiches, and coffee. They also serve breakfast as well. I ordered pastries, croquetas, a sandwich, and a latte. No complaints from the family. I ordered it from the door dash. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Pastelitos, Croquetas, and Tequenos - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

I really like the variety they have. You can find many options on the bakery. Their coconut flan is sooo good btw. Definitely getting it again. I just didn't like much the service, at least the lady that I got wasn't the best. read more

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Worst place ever. Customer service is inexistant. You wait and no one acknowledge you. Customers come and leave without being assisted. I will never return again. True dump. read more

Food is great, but ordering online is pointless since apparently there excuse for not ever having the order ready is "sorry we don't get the notifications". read more

Every time we go to Miami we stop at the Pine-crest store. We love the food and take plenty back to the Treasure Coast. Highly recommended.

I have to say I love the concepts they have with old school classics like the papa rellenas with ox tail or arroz con pollo bites seem like really cool concepts. We had the medio dia sandwich, an ox tail papa rellena, a café con leche, colada and 2 croquettas de queso and it was so satisfying. Really hit the spot and was very affordable especially because my friend paid lol. If you haven't tried them out I recommend you stop waiting and go right now. read more

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Awful. The girl taking the order didn't remember half our order and we didn't notice till we got home. The pastries were dry, cold and the filling clumpy. But the weirdest thing was the leaking pastelito. This place is not up to par with the other bakeries in the area. Very disappointed. Ended up throwing away the order. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Leaking Cheese Pastelito - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

Typical Spanish bakery. Located in a small shopping center. Cool spot. Very clean, including bathrooms. Staff is very nice. Quiet place at night. They serve all the Spanish yummy pastelitos including empanadas, croquetas, Tequeno And so on. I've been to this location a few times and the pastelitos are always fresh tasting. They also sell sandwiches. They have a variety of different types. From healthy to fatty :) They also have so many desserts, it's so hard to choose just one. From single serving to small and large cakes. The only thing I don't like about Vicky's is the "Fresh Squeezed" Orange juice. It's not. Usually when you order fresh squeezed it's made to order. But they have a container with ice with several cups of pre-squeezed orange juice sitting there all day. Doesn't even look very good because all the pulp sinks to the bottom after sitting out for a while. But other then that, I like coming here for Croquetas and coladas from time to time. read more

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Cold croquetas are never good, after asking if they had any hot... she looked at me as if I was being unreasonable. Asked for my café con leche to be dark with very little sugar, received super sweet and very light. Ordered my tostada to be very toasted, received a floppy bread that the paper was stuck to and couldn't get it off. It's not that hard to provide good service and unfortunately there are too many choices to settle for mediocrity. Best of luck to you Vicky Bakery at Pinecrest. read more

CAO Bakery & Cafe - Light coffee and bad tostada - Bakeries Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food is delicious. Prices are fair. I knock off 2 stars for service. These people try? I think they try hard but my goodness they're really not all there. The worst part is the guys in LV belts (obviously part of the empire) walk around pretending they don't see the problems. They have great technology and it's really not meshing well with their staff. It took me almost 20 mins to place my order.. Here's something else, came here and ordered 3 beef empanadas. I saw 2 in the case. She proceeds to put 2 in a box and never addresses there are only 2 in the box. When I ask her about it, she shrugs and tells me there aren't any more. Hello??! Seriously? Tell me so I can pick something else! There is one guy who works the mornings and he seems to have good control of his staff. He's always helpful and I always see him working with them. I wish the rest would work like him and treat this bakery like it's theirs (which it is) read more