I stopped into El Coqui Bakery in Sanford for a quick lunch to go and overall had a good experience. The space is cute and cozy, with a welcoming neighborhood feel. They offer breakfast, lunch, and a variety of pastries, making it a convenient spot for different times of day. When I initially placed my order, the person at the counter did not speak much English as I was asking questions about the menu and ingredients. They went to get someone from the back to assist me, which I appreciated, and that person was able to answer my questions clearly. Once that was resolved, ordering went smoothly. I ordered a beef empanada and a pressed chicken sandwich. The sandwich was made with shredded chicken and pressed on the grill, giving it a crisp exterior while staying tender inside. It was flavorful and generously sized. The portion was large enough that two people could easily share it, especially at the price point. The beef empanada was the standout. It was well seasoned, cooked perfectly, and one of the better empanadas I have had in a while. One minor issue was when my order came out from the kitchen. Although there were two people working at the front counter, it took a while for my order to be acknowledged because they were engaged in conversation with a customer picking up a to go order. It was not a major delay, but noticeable. Overall, the food quality and portion size made a strong impression. With slightly more attentiveness at the counter, the experience would be even better. I would definitely return to try the breakfast options, pastries, and more of the lunch menu. Food: 5 out of 5 Service: 3 out of 5 Atmosphere: 4 out of 5 Value: 5 out of 5 Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 read more

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El Coquí is a little hidden gem in downtown Sanford that you don't want to miss. Everything here is made fresh daily, and you can truly taste the difference. I had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich that came out on warm Cuban bread, and it was absolutely perfect--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. We also tried one of their fresh donuts, which was made that morning, and it melted in your mouth. All of their pastries are baked fresh daily, which makes every bite stand out compared to the typical coffee shop treats. If you're in the area, skip the chains and check out this local spot. El Coquí is a true hidden treasure that delivers authentic, fresh, and delicious food every time. read more

El Coqui Bakery - Love the decor - Bakeries Near Me - Sanford, Florida

We came here for the vegan menu. It was displayed tight next to the register we didn't have to ask to see it. It is very nice inside with music and nice lighting. The coffee was delicious and they had almond milk for it. The service was fast and nice. My wife got the vegan breakfast platter and I got the wham sandwich. Both were excellent the bread on my sandwich was amazing. read more

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Super cute, great location and loved everything about this place. Can't wait to come back and try some other things. read more

El Coqui Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Sanford, Florida

El Coqui Bakery is great addition to downtown Sanford. They offer a great selection of already prepared goods and cooked for you items. Most recently, we enjoyed a flan. Yummy! read more

Little bit of P.R. In Sanford Florida Excellent coffee/Bread Very nice location Very nice decor Service was excellent Highly recommend read more

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Breakfast on a Sunday. Maybe 8 customers. We ordered two coffees, a donut, omelet and eggs. Got our donut and coffee..... then crickets. Had to ask twice for the rest of our food. 30+ mins later, still waiting. We could ask for a refund but we barely get acknowledged. Finally asked for a refund after 45 mins, he refunded the omelet and eggs and still charged us for the coffee.... Unreal. read more

This hidden Latin Gem, located a few blocks in from Downtown Sanford's 1st street is a must try. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed and greeted with friendly smiles. They have an array of tasty breakfast options, sandwiches, pastries and coffee. Will surely be back next time we're in town. read more

El Coqui Bakery - Bacon, Egg and Cheese w/ everything - Bakeries Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Sandwiches are amazing here. Can't beat the value + taste. We usually get the pollo. Have gotten the tostones and breakfast before as well. Friendly folks at the counter. Also, we love sitting outside. read more

Stopped by "EL COQUI BAKERY" today with my Sister to try out the food and Coffee. I'll start out by saying the Coffee gets a thumbs up 10. The Best. The Beef Vegan Empanadas outstanding along with the Tostones gets another 10 points. Service was great we definitely enjoyed our time there. You can eat inside or outside along the sidewalk. If your downtown Sanford I definitely recommend stopping by to enjoy Coffee or a bite to eat read more

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Heyyyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyyysssssss! Just what the heart of Sanford was missing! This place is legit Puertorican coffees, breads, frituras/fried goodies, smiling faces on the staff and happy customers buzzing in and out of this place. We purchased the pan de agua it was so fresh!! Papa relleno aka potato ball it was YUM! Took a small vanilla flan to go! With a medium cafe con leche w brown sugar. Can't wait to go back! Support this amazing business! Let's eat!! read more

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Love the bread, it's real puertorican bread. As well as the pastries! Service is excellent, like been in a bakery in PR, and we do have many bakeries there. read more

Just tried El Coqui this morning for the first time. My husband ordered the Bistek sandwich, and I got a bacon egg and cheese. Both sandwiches were REALLY good! My husband was happily surprised that the sandwich was actual Bistek, and not like the thin shaved steak (that would be in a steak & cheese sandwich). I also ordered a small hot chocolate, and a few pastries to go. They all looked really tasty ! Overall super happy and excited about this spot. Will definitely come back. Music / Ambience was also on point, and service was great & super helpful. :) read more

Food and service was very good. It brought me back memories. I recommend this place. I will be going back.

A joke, primero 9.99 por un sándwich de jamón y queso que tiene solo 1 slice de jamón ... el pastelillo de guayaba estaba crudo no se infló el pastry o el hojaldre y no tenía casi nada pasta de guayaba parece que se lo untaron con una servilleta. No vale la pena.. si vas a vender un sandwich por lo menos tienes que ponerle 3 slices de jamón por ese precio. Un total robo! read more

El Coqui Bakery - No vale 9.99 un slice de jamón. Un robo. - Bakeries Near Me - Sanford, Florida

The tostada breakfast was Soo good , i'm definitely taking my husband tomorrow. This will be my spot for the next 3 days while I'm here read more

El Coqui Bakery - I loved their chicken empanada and the tostada with eggs and hamm, Soo delicious - Bakeries Near Me - Sanford, Florida

This bakery is located in the remodeled Sanford area and has ample parking area. The ambiance is very comfortable to be. I tried a pastrami/steak sandwich and was exquisite. Hot in and out. Also, I bought some pastries to take home and all of them were class #1. The service was optimum and in a timely manner. I recommend this place, just check operating hours because they close early. read more

Ordered 3 sandwiches which were ALL mediocre. WHO MESSES UP TOSTONES? Tostones were terrible, as was the alcapurria and the pastelito. Save yourself the trouble and go to Taínos instead. read more

Very nice spot, but the service not so good. Had to wait 10min. Food was good though. Service needs work

Right when you walk in you're hit with the beautiful smell of fresh baked goods. Staff was super nice and friendly. Had a decent sized line and the food came out pretty fast and best of all FRESH! Ordered 1 empanada along with some other stuff and once I opened my bag I realized they had given me an extra empanada (may have been an accident) but a nice surprise none the less! Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend to any other Puerto Ricans in the area. Great prices as well! read more

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I live in downtown Sanford and was excited to try out this new bakery. Unfortunately on my first visit I received very rude service and will not be coming back. I walked in and took a look at what was in the case, asked a few simple questions and thought I was being very friendly. However the person standing behind the cash register had a nasty attitude with me and was making faces like I was being dumb by asking what was inside of the different pastries. Very condescending and disrespectful for no apparent reason when I was asking simple questions in a very friendly tone Hopefully your experience is different! read more

Love this spot! The empanadas and pastries are the best . My grandma is PR and she lives in Miami, I just moved to Sanford and this was the comfort food I needed. The team is so sweet and I was at porchfest for the first time and got the cutest shirt that they were passing out . It's so cute inside and can't wait to see the dining area they have next door!! read more

This place gives salvatores and magnolia square market a run for their money. This is the arguably the best sandwich in sanford. It's hard to beat a real bakery that makes everything fresh like this. I'm happy to have this place as my own little secret but their staff deserves for people to know that there is a serious bakery with passionate chefs serving some of the best food right in downtown sanford. We need more places in sanford like this they deserve to be an iconic and legendary spot for orlando. I honestly don't want you to believe me because I kind of want this place to myself but it's literally unfair how good this place is. read more

The empanada de pollo is delicious. The atmosphere is quaint, and clean. They have many pastry options. We had a nice lazy Sunday morning munching on empanadas and watching the rain. read more

Their food is amazing. Service is awesome. Everyone were very nice. Attended right away. You'll love it.

Las alcaburrias malísima dura súper tostada.El servicio bien. El joven que hace el café y las avenas súper amable y como trabajaba de bien . El ambiente ok el lugar súper pequeño. Por lo menos de sales con olor a grasa . Por favor pagamos por la que compramos hagan las cosas bien rica para volver o recomendar el sitio. read more