Guess I'm not much of a cheesy bread guy. I tried four different types from this popular bakery, but nothing felt all that special to me. The tasting included Pandebono, Almojabanas, Pan de Yuca, and Buñuelo. From my understanding, there was a varying amount of cheesy flavor to each item, but ultimately none of them stood out to me that much. They would definitely be better right out of the oven, but honestly I'm not sure if it would change my opinion very much. read more

MiraCali Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

I tried several bakeries on this block. I need to level up on my latin/mexican pastry game. Coffee is good. The go to for this store is "light and sweet", which means double double in Tim Hortons language, or Starbucks Light pike with splash of cream and sugar. Memorables: Caramel cake in the fridge Chicharroon was excellent Wish my Spanish was better, the ladies were nice and very professional. read more

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Open really early, I want to say it's been open on my way to work, and I leave my house before the sun rises when I taught in the Bronx. It is a cute bakery with quick service. I usually grab a coffee with sugar and milk, and it is sooo strong. I love it. The ladies at the front counter make it perfectly. I hope this place is always here. This is how I start my morning y'all. :) read more

Came here while doing nothing more than taking a morning walk after schluping down some espresso down the street. What's this, lots of folks sitting inside, I think I'll dive in. Yea, empanadas, that's what I want. Grabbed an empanada Argentine to go, walked a half block, took a bit and stopped. Wow. Another bite. Super wow. Columbian they say. Whatever it is, it was a fantastic and another will be on my menu tomorrow morning. Sometimes it's best to ignore Yelp and just walk in. I didn't regret this. read more

A favorite of staff from Elmhurst Hospital, MiraCali is just delicious. It's a perfect stop for breakfast or a quick bite (maybe several). If you're lucky enough to catch the pandebono fresh out of the oven, you're sure to have an unforgettable treat. read more

Un lugar donde todos los días compraba mi desayuno tuve una pequeña emergencia, y pedí que me dejaran conectar mi teléfono 1 min para poder hacer una llamada urgente y la administración no permite que se ayude en ninguna circunstanci, jamás volveré a este lugar lo hacía por el nombre y me recordaba mi ciudad pero siendo honestos no es tan bueno read more

This place has by far the best almojabanas and pan de yuca ever! Not to mention de coffee which is always fresh because they brew it all they long as they are always busy. They open at 6am so it's a nice stop before jumping on the subway. Price is right for the quality. Come over if you want to have a nice peace of heaven on those fresh breads read more

Friendly enough cash only spot, we scored a milk corn drink (pardon our ignorance) topped with a shrinkwrapped guava candy. Would need a serious recommendation for a particular item to return. Unclear if they're affiliated with the spot of the same name in Woodside. read more

MiraCali Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

The bake goods are better than any other Colombian bakery around and the staff is very friendly , and the prices are even better.

The food is always good, but it was a surprise when the cashier didn't wear the MASK and saddles when she told me "I was in the kitchen" sonit means they dont wear them in the back please follow the rules read more

I've started going more often to to this place lately, and I think it needs some serious accolades. What is not to like about this place? Their pandebono is the best in the neighborhood. Yes, I will lay down that gauntlet. But they have so much else! They have baked empanadas (I don't really like the fried ones) -- I had a really tasty baked chicken empananda the other day, and the guy behind the counter described another one to me -- it had something like pineapple and chicken (did I get that right? Fun.). They have the usual arepas -- both sweet ("choclo"? I think it's called) and regular -- and that arepa cheese sandwhich thing that's so good. I haven't tried some of the sweeter breads and pastries, but they look really good, and two are worth mentioning: the cheese danish that looks essentially like a tiny croissant with a little dollop of cheese in the middle -- not the generic-looking cheese danish that you get at coffee carts -- and the cheese and guava pastry. They ALSO always have arroz con leche (rice pudding), which they told me is Colombian-style -- my officemates assured me that whatever style it is, it's awesome (they are rice pudding nuts). And they also have this very interesting Colombian-only sort of pudding that looks like dulche de leche but much darker in color. The guy working there told me about it one time, and even gave me a taste, but I can't remember the details (this was a while ago). So most of their offerings are typical of Colombian bakeries -- and they don't offer hot food or anything else -- this place is strictly a bakery, which I respect -- but the quality is a step up from other places. The place is almost always doing a brisk business, and I have to say, every time I go there the folks behind the counter are totally friendly. They switch back and forth from Spanish to English when necessary, and if the place isn't busy, they're willing to field all kinds of questions about the baked goods (believe me I have done this, but only when the place is pretty much empty, which is rare). We need to have a Colombian bakery throwdown in this neighborhood. The only real competitor to Mira Cali, in my opinion, is Villa Colombia over on 82nd, which is terrific. But if we're just talking baked goods -- freshness, variety, quality -- I cast my vote with Mira Cali. read more

Do yourself a favor. Mosey on over to Miracali, conveniently located just a stone's throw away from the Roosevelt Avenue Subway Station, and order an "aborrajado" (pronunciation guide: ah-bo-rrah-HA-do). Aborrajados are specialties from the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia. They are sweet plantain patties filled with cheese and guava paste. Miracali makes a quality aborrajado. It is soft, not too oily, good balance of sweetness (guava paste) and saltiness (cheese). Miracali also serves pandebonos and buñuelos. I haven't tried them yet, but I will soon (and I'll be sure to yelp about them). The coffee is weak and not very good, but that is to be expected at most Colombian bakeries. If you want quality Colombian-style coffee, you'll have to go to Juan Valdez in Manhattan. There are no tables, just a counter. They have salsa playing at a moderately high volume. While I enjoy the place, I'll concede that it's probably not the greatest place for lingering or long, important conversations. read more

This is a great spot to pickup delicious and fresh Colombian breads! You can stop in quick to grab a coffee and a pan de bono for breakfast or you can sit and have a small snack or meal before the shopping extravaganza that is offered along Roosevelt Avenue. This place is small so do not expect table service. As a matter of fact, there are no "tables", it's a window counter with stools but it smells divine in there! Enjoy! read more

Place is always packed. The girls here are friendly and attentive. The food is sometimes fresh. Not a lot of seats to sit in the back. Average bakery. read more

I used to only frequent Mangoes Lighthouse for Colombian cheese bread varietals (Woodside, just under the train on 61st), but then, I came to Mira Cali. This bakery has so many options - for something to eat in, take away or snack on. All of the breads, rolls, etc. are fresh and delicious. It really is worth making a trip here if you dont live nearby. read more

Was here with my momma and grandma today. We ordered a 2 chorizos (Colombian sausages), an arepa with cheese in the middle and a oven baked chicken empanada, with a can of soda came out to $11. Everything was tasty, but the best would have to be the arepa with cheese in the middle. I'm a little mouse, so i loveee cheeseee, and this arepa was not shy with it. It was warm so it was easy to enjoy. My mom is a die hard fan for their hawaiian empanada, which consist of ham and pineapple, and I must admit it is pretty tasty. I would recommend all of their oven baked empanadas. It roughly seats about 10 people? Seating is a counter with stools. Place is small, but I don't ever see it getting packed so it's not a hugee problem. read more

There are about 20 Colombian bakeries in this area of Roosevelt Avenue. I believe I have been to them all and this one is my favorite! They carry something called an Empanada de Cambray. It's not even known to some Colombians at other bakeries. Mira Cali has always fresh and never overcooked or stale baked pastries. They have the best selection of breads too! read more

Mira Cali is the place to go. If you are looking for the best Colombian bread this is the place. No other can compare. Everyone is SUPER friendly and the Service is fenomenal. Everything is fresh and great quality. We travel all the way from Chicago just to come here. This is my Starbucks when I'm in New York. Come and give it a try and I promise you won't regret it!!! read more

Came in and got bread with guava and a concha. Maybe I came in at a wrong time, but the bread was quite stale, and the concha had a very strange taste to it. The prices were quite okay though, about 1.50 per bun. read more

The empanadas here are like.....WOHA! I didn't know something could taste so good that cost so cheap. If I lived in the area I would be a frequent visitor. Of if you decide to do a Jackson Heights food tour (like I did) I would make sure it include this as a stop. read more

AMAZING FOOD ! I have come here in various occasions to eat the pan de bonos and the buñuelos and they are definitely the BEST in NYC. The staff is also quick and friendly. I would recommend to anyone who wants to taste great typical Colombian pastries and food! read more

Bad coffee and bad pastries. Almohabanas don't taste like they are supposed to, neither do the pandeyucas. In addition they are served cold. Not clean. Much to be desired for my NYC trip Colombian food. read more

I felt so out of place here.... All the delicious looking food and I dont know what it's called! The one I picked is round soft chewy and fresh out of the oven. It's only $1.15 and so yummy.. Omg... I am so going to try making this at home!! read more

I came here a couple of times to see if anything changed, but nahhh, the pastries here just ain't fresh. I got the pastelito de guayaba y queso and it was hard and stale. Shame too, cause the service is mad friendly. read more

So we called a couple of times during week to find the process of pre-ordering we were told that we had to leave a deposit for 50 mini buñuelos, we drove 45 to not only leaves the deposit, we made a full payment. We said we would pick them up at 5:30 and we were told, no worries they will be ready by 4:00. We came to pick them up by no later than 6 and they didn't have the order. So we had to wait in a rainy afternoon cause they said we were late! So they're paid for who care if we are 20 minutes late? Horrible service and no customer service as the person at the counter and later on in a phone conversation was making up stories that changed every time I asked her a different question. read more

this is my favorite Colombian place. I've been coming here since I was five years old. it never changes. their quality is amazing as well as their customer service ! highly recommend it, not only for pricing but also for their tasty food ! read more

Try a delicious, doughnut-shaped round of pandebono, a slightly sweet Colombian cheese bread made with yucca flour and mild farmer's cheese. It's best enjoyed warm. read more

Food is fresh only in the morning. You need to ask thrm to warum up bread or else they give it to.u cold. Customer servive is really bad. If u running late and need some breakfast def best thing around there read more

Best Colombian bakery in Queens! Fresh bread daily, great tasting coffee, and a friendly staff. Try everything! Pan de yuca, roscas, pan debono, torta negra, champus, arepa con huevo, chorizos, it tastes like you're in Colombia. Highly recommend it! read more

Awful awful empanada. Pan de queso is very good. The one star is based on the worst empanada I've every had.

This place is small and cramped. The women that work there especially this short chubby woman are very rude and nasty. One time I ordered four coffees and I only got three of them because she didn't include one after I told her more than once that I wanted four small coffees and when I ordered empanadas, she gave me day old hot sauce that was dry and already spilling inside the bag. There are also instances that they do not use gloves to serve items from the counter such as breads which is a health violation. Speaking of which there's also times that I've seen fruit files or flies of the sort flying around which is not sanitary. There are also homeless people that also frequent the place asking for money or coffee while you try to order and pay for your items. The management does nothing about it and someone may end up getting hurt one day in the process. There are also people who cut in line to order stuff because there's no real place to stand to make an order since it's too tight space wise. The counter alone is big enough to fit at least five or six people. You'd think that for what you pay in this place, that you'd get better customer service. You may get good stuff, but is it really worth it when there are so many issues such as these lurking. Definitely not worth it. Go to Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts or support another local bakery with more room to sit and eat food. If you want good coffee for the price, you'd better off going to McDonald's right on the corner since you can get a large cup for less price than this place is offering. How this place got an A rating for it's conditions is truly beyond me. read more