Not sure why, but my son and I attempted to come grab a treat at Diana's bakery to celebrate his first karate class, but they had the door locked even though it was more than 2 hours til their advertised closing time. We looked in the window and could see other guests ...but the girl at the counter made sure to not acknowledge us when we came to the door. Oh well... guess we will have to stick with Lily's up the road. Shame too since I had only heard great things in regards to the baked goods. read more

It smells like heaven when you walk in. Friendly staff. They have so many things to choose from and they ALL look good! read more

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OMG! After listening to Mark P. sing the praises of Diana, I finally visited her bakery on our last pilgrimage to Cherokee. We lucked out and got princess parking right in front and were immediately overwhelmed with the aroma when we exited our car. Entering the bakery definitely smells heavenly and the selection on my first visit was overwhelming. There was so much to choose from, I didn't know what to experience first I should have paid closer attention to recommendations here on Yelp. I like the idea of picking up a tray and tongs at the front door and filling the tray with your selections it makes the check out easier. One of the treats we bought was a couple slices of Flan and if I were not trying to lose weight I could of enjoyed another slice. Now that I have discovered Diana, we'll be stopping every time we are on Cherokee. read more

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Best Mexican bakery in St Louis. The options are great. The baked goods are always fresh. and made daily. The tamales are very good too. A little cramped but fast service. read more

Their glazed donuts and their churros are some of the best around. I found out during this last visit they also serve to tamales piping hot. So, in addition to our normal array of donuts and pastries and churros, we grabbed a few of the pork tamales for dessert after hour Donuts in churros lol they are absolutely fantastic. I've never been disappointed with anything I've had here. We make a point to stop here whenever we can read more

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This Cherokee Street bakery was voted the best of its kind in Missouri, so I ran (not walked) and was surely not disappointed. From their churros to their sprinkled cookies (the have bright pink icing, by the way)...this place has some of the best sweets I have ever had. I don't even have that much of a sweet tooth, but every once in a while a spot will convert you for a day. This is certainly the case with Diana's. She is there all the time. I've never not seen her there. It's a pretty small space but the pack quite a significant amount, as well as a diverse amount of latin pastries within its walls. You can tell it's a favorite in the community, too, because it's always packed, especially on the weekends. Love having this spot so close to my house! read more

Went there this morning because I was craving a Churro, and ended up buying a dozen Mexican pasteries and half a dozen tamales. Oh boy. From sweet, flaky elephant ears to delicious rosca de reyes, Diana's offers an incredible variety of delicious Mexican sweet breads. I was blown away by the many delicious options, and I am having an amazing time sampling the different offerings from home. I will definitely be back, time and time again. If you are looking for the best authentic Mexican food in St. Louis, you need to get yourself over to Diana's Bakery!! read more

Delicious desserts (strawberry tres leches and Choco flan). Would definitely come back. I brought these desserts to a work get together and it was a total hit! read more

An absolutely wonderful assortment of baked goods can be found here. Everything we purchased was to die for. The staff was very friendly and store was super clean. The only bad part is that we are from out of town and we can't visit this place every single day. read more

As if there were a nicer and more friendly Panadaria on Cherokee street... .... This store is beautiful,... everything looks good! I like to walk up here in the AM for breakfast some mornings and just try to decide what I am going to try today. Beautiful displays and I am still eating pollo en mole tamales I bought and froze weeks ago. Please stop by and pick up something delicious for yourself or a friend and enjoy one of the coolest bakeries I have ever been inside read more

I was expecting a small selection I have a few assorted baked goods. Diana's bakery is an abundance of delicious bakery items. Seriously, abundance. I had a diamante frambuesa (a raspberry diamond). The employees were helpful and friendly and wonderful. read more

one word DELICIOUS! Diana's is clean, Service is great. My favorite is the large slices of pound cake. I use them to make strawberry shortcake in mason jars! Inexpensive so you can try a bit everything. read more

Great little Bakery in the heart of the Latino District. Everything you can imagine when it domes to Latin pastries, and then some. We arrived shortly before noon and the well raved churros were already in short supply or some flavors were out, so come early!! The location is easy to stop in and grab some delicious treats, give them a try. read more

I've been wanting to visit Diana's for a long time and I finally made it during the most recent Print Bazaar on Cherokee. It was packed due to the abnormally high foot traffic but not too crazy for me to go ham on some gluten-filled treats. When you walk in you grab a tray, tongs, and some wax paper before going to town on a ton of different sugary delights. Everything is super cheap...like 70 cents to a $1.50 each. I probably grabbed 11-12 items and it only cost about $11 total. I shared them with my family and future in-laws. Everyone loved them. I highly recommend coming here for yourself but it's the perfect spot if you're hosting/need to bring a gift to a party. Tasty and cheap! read more

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My go-to place for some delicious authentic pan! They have tamales too!! Next time I will try them!

My husband and I are Texans have been eating pan dulce for many years - my husband grew up on it. But we have yet to come across a cuerno or empanada that rises to the level of Diana's. Although we now live 30 minutes west, a special trip to the bakery has become a thing for us. We are won't be disappointed by how fresh and delicious these rolls and cookies are - they roll the sugar topping into the dough on the cuernos (other bakeries simply add it to the top). Also, the tamales are top notch but a little spicy - worth grabbing a dozen for a meal. read more

For those complaining that you had to serve yourselves and nobody walked you through the process, this must be your first time in a Mexican bakery. They are ALL like this. Get your tray and tongs (or COVID-era glove and bag) and get busy. Must try items at Diana's are the incredible bolillo rolls, orejas,(elephant ears made from puff pastry) and sweet filled empanadas. You can also try gorgeous full tres leches cakes or single slices that are still big enough to share. The staff are efficient and multi-task masters, so no complaining that they are stopping their work to hand-hold you through the cases. If going to an authentic Mexican bakery is too raw for you, head on over to Whole Foods and shoot your shot there. We love Diana's! read more

Absolutely amazing. Sweet ladies to help you out. Best donuts my three teenage boys had ever had. TONS of variety, something for everyone (adventurous or not!) The whole place smells like the best bread you can imagine. read more

Everything was delicious. Every. Thing. Self service. Very clean and kind. Wish it was in my neighborhood. Except I would need a whole new wardrobe because, yeah. I would never have enough self control to not stop in, hahaha. read more

I moved here from Florida and really missed my Cuban and Hispanic bakeries. I discovered Diana's while looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant. It's my go to now for Flan, Sopapillas and even pastries! read more

Reliably fabulous selection and a place I can't tell enough people about! Whether it's loaves for tortas, empanadas, or tamales- this is the spot. read more

This is one of my favorite bakeries in town. I can say with confidence that I've had few desserts more tasty than Diana's churros. I love mine apple-filled, and they just don't disappoint at all. The dough is perfect, and I think there's a little magic sprinkled on them with the cinnamon and sugar... My second favorite thing to get is a sugar cookie almost as big as my head, and also the cookie that's sprinkled with chocolate chips. Maybe I'm easily amused, but I think it's so much fun to grab a red tray and just load it up with different goodies. The amount of things they offer is impressive and I have no idea how they keep them all fresh! It's all colorful and warm from the oven, and you really should just grab a variety of things to enjoy. The service isn't great... every time I walk in Diana's I kind of feel like I'm interrupting something, but the quality of the baked goods keep me coming back for more. This is great stop on Cherokee street, or anytime you have a sweet tooth! read more

In honor of my two year anniversary of falling in love with Diana's, it's only appropriate that I update my review of this fun little Mexican bakery. Located in the heart of the Mexican-ish neighborhood on Cherokee Street, Diana's Bakery is open 7 days a week. Over the last two years, I've tried just about everything in this store from baked goods to tamales to special order cakes. Some of my favorite baked goods include the strawberry empanadas and the cheese bolillo which are stuffed with jalapenos and cream cheese. I strongly urge you to try the cheese bolillo! The jalapenos work well with the cream cheese and don't overpower your mouth with hotness. I've been feeding these things to family and friends and they just can't get enough of it. If you're timing is right, you might see the bakery carts in the middle of the room, loaded with the fresh baked items that are cooling down. If you see this, then pounce on it! Some of the baked items have a longer shelf live, but others aren't as good after a few days. The empanadas and cookies will be fine for several days, but the churros are best when they are fresh. I've had the churros when they were still warm, and all I can say is that they are to die for! On the weekends, Diana's sells delicious fresh made tamales which you can find on the counter next to the register. These babies are great for snacking on at home. Also be sure to check out the cooler near the door. The tres leches cake and flan are heavenly! They sell them by the slice or whole. I've actually ordered custom made tres leches cakes to take to a party or special event and people love it. If you like Mexican food and culture, I highly recommend making a day of it by having lunch at Taqueria El Bronco, followed by a visit to El Torito grocery store and finishing at Diana's Bakery. You just can't go wrong! read more

Truly a hidden gem. So many pastries to choose from. The ambience in this little shop was wonderful.

I was so surprised and delighted to discover this Mexican bakery-- so many selections and very reasonable prices! Be prepared to pay in cash. One caveat: I am not familiar with Mexican pastries so I don't know how this compares to "the real thing," but I enjoyed my flaky apple turnover. read more

I can't believe I didn't know about this place for so long! A staple of Cherokee Street, you can't beat the prices and the taste! Their flan is the best, I also loved the tres leches cake! They have a huge bread selection as well that's quite tasty. read more

I'm sorry, I wanted to like it! Pros: interesting format with the self serve thing, prices are downright cheap. The cashier was nice, and we love Mexican food and culture! They also have great hours. Cons: the neighborhood got a big yikes from me. Vacant buildings and graffiti and everything else you'd see in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. I didn't feel safe there at all. I love that this is a locally owned Mexican bakery, but the labels were in Spanish and I had to pass on most of them because I wasn't sure what they were. The place looked dirty and dingy. Most importantly, the items we got were just okay, not great. Like many other bakeries around here, the items were cloyingly sweet which masked any other flavor. The churros weren't fresh and were just okay. We probably won't be back. I don't understand the high reviews. I guess I didn't grab the right things! read more

Tamales at a bakery? Yes. Diana's Mexican bakery on Cherokee street has a cooler full of fresh tamales daily and they go fast... because they are awesome and FRESH. Once they are gone, they are gone so get there in the morning. The overall dessert selection is not particularly my taste in desserts... except for the Tres Leches cake or the ever-so-moist birthday cakes with fresh fruit and whipped cream. You can't go wrong with those... Seriously YUM! read more

Diana's bakery used to sell really good tamales. However this year, I don't know who's making them now that the quality of the tamales now varies. The current tamales can be very good one day, and then the next weekend, they barely have any filling. The green and red tamales sometimes taste the same too. I want to keep getting tamales there, but their inconsistent quality of taste and raised prices aren't making it worth coming back. read more

Lots of choices here! Cute little bakery with loads of delicious colorful pan dulce, churros, and a hot case with fresh tamales available. We got a variety of Mexican pastries including warm churros, a lemon turnover, huge coconut macaroon type cookies, a cherry danish, and some flat cinnamon pastry that looked like an elephant ear. Looks like we will be back for tamales at a later date. Everything looks so good!! read more

The first time I tried anything from here was at the mexican heritage festival in Soulard. Really great churros, the vanilla ones are my favorite! I also have tried the peach tres leches which was pretty good but I cant say it was the best I've had. I am a huge tres leches fan and this was good but there is still better in St. Louis I have found. I love that its locally owned and I would come back here anytime. read more

I ordered my birthday cake from here (Tres Leches) for my Mexican themed fiesta. It was so beautiful and everyone couldn't stop talking about how good it was! read more

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One of my favorite places in Saint Louis, it reminds me so much of home. The good and baked goods are amazing

I've been homesick for the southwest lately, specifically for a good, authentic Churro. I stopped in at Diana's on my birthday to treat myself - definitely wasn't disappointed! The Churros are awesome! Even better, Diana's sells tamales as well. I tried their Chicken Verde, which was even better than the churro - which is saying a lot! I will definitely be back soon. read more

We had lunch at Fritanga and wanted to pop in to Diana's bakery for a little dessert. We ended up walking out with a whole sack full of goodies! My husband really enjoyed the rice pudding while I nibbled on a mango filled pastry and sprinkle cookie. read more

Diana's Bakery - Stopped in to pick up some pastries for a snack fest at the hotel. My favorite is the sprinkle cookie! My husband loved the rice pudding - Bakeries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Highly recommend the caramel empanadas. Everything we tried was delicious! Great experience and great prices. Will return soon!

Horrible experience my son's birthday and they showed me a different cake when I ordered and now I'm stuck with a over priced girl colored cake and they try to charge me extra to fix their mistakes never again will I bring my business here will definitely be looking for a new bakery after all the years of been a faithful customer this is unacceptable and just disappointing read more

Incredibly enticing smells! Loads of breads, pastries, cookies, muffins, empanadas, churros and other delightful offerings. I got a pumpkin empanada and a caramel churro. The empanada was tasty, but grease leached all the way through the little brown bag. The pastry/filling ratio big-time favored the pastry. I prefer more filling. The caramel churro was doughy, and I didn't taste the caramel at all. I'm sure I'm missing something on this Mexican pastry thing. read more

Real old school pandaria - brings me back to the ones I visited when I lived near Clark Street in Chicago. Walk in, grab a tray and tongs and go to town. I always end up with more than I meant to get but they had a huge variety. Traditional pan dulce, donuts, danishes, churros, even a croissant or two. Everything was extremely fresh, cheap and tasty. Kids weren't huge fans of the churros, but they weren't warm by the time I got them home, and they ate them too fast to warm them up, so that may have been an issue. Prices ran from 70 cents to $1.50 with my six (I said I overbought!) pastries coming in under $6. What a great alternative to donuts or cupcakes when you are looking for fresh baked goods. They also had fresh bolillo rolls - so keep it in mind if you are looking for an alternative to your typical sandwich roll. I look forward to returning and sampling more of their options. read more

Great Mexican bakery on Cherokee. Unlike most bakeries, Diana's stays open until 8PM on the Thursday I was there. This shop has a great selection on baked goods; from multiple flavors of churros, flan, and triple leche cake. The prices seem fair and the food is fresh. I also enjoyed the samples at the counter. This shop is worth checking out when you're in the area. It's located in the heart of Cherokee and is a great place to get dessert after a meal. read more