This is so far my favorite Venezuelan bakery - but strictly in the bakery sense of the word as you won't be able to find other Venezuelan munchies outside of Venezuelan (and American) baked goods. The golfeados were tasty, ham & cachitos were yummy (and I'm not usually a fan of cachitos), and the bomboloni with pastry cream was good too! I have yet to find something I don't like here. And they even have pan andino for sale here - which they were out of when I came. I have to also mention that they make great coffee as well as a great seasonal pannetone as well (available during the winter holiday season). Service is friendly, helpful, and full of happy people. Ambience is of a small shop with counter seating and one outdoor table for seating. Most people take food to go as there's not many nearby seating even though it's located in historic Old Katy. read more

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Their Mocha is my favorite. The ham and cheese pastry is amazing and I typically don't like ham that much. The almond croissant is terrific, too read more

Really cute place. Awesome coffee, food, desserts. Staff friendly and very appreciative!

This wasn't my first time to visit this very interesting little Venezuelan bakery tucked into downtown Katy. I'd been here about a year ago and remembered having some nice pastries, and I might've even taken home some sourdough bread at that time. But recently (2025), a few videos have been cropping up online, and, when I saw that they are making a panettone, I took the opportunity with this trip out to Katy to pop in and sample one. It turns out they have a small portion for $10 and then the large one is $45. It had some nice chocolate flavor bits, but, in my opinion, was not one that I would look forward to having again (dry). I suspect one would want to steam it to reconstitute some moistness. Too much work for me. Especially at a $45 price point for the large one. Since it was lunchtime I decided to also sample one of their pizzas which I had also seen in a video, looking authentically VPN, with a puffy, inflated rim with lots of big air bubbles and gelatinization. Some videos follow, showing the guy shaping and stretching the dough by hand. My concern was, watching him, that the pizza dough was having every bit of air and bubbles beaten out of it by his technique. Additionally, it looked like with all the flour he was putting on it, that it was going to lose a lot of the dough hydration ( good hydration, that can result in a truly spectacular pizza). A much wetter dough is what I hoped for. What I was observing was one similar to the underwhelming ones at Coppa Osteria. I've spent a lot of time in Italy. I've had a lot of pizze. I've even had some good ones here in greater Houston. And I've even had some pinsa here, thanks to a good friend who makes a spectacular Roman style pinsa. So I knew that I had to try the pizza today and evaluate it. There were a few bubbles but, as suspected, they'd beaten all the air out. It was not a great pizza dough. But it did have chew and some flexibility. It wasnt a dry, matzoh cracker crust. The sauce was tasty but pretty salty for my personal tastes. But others might not find it so. You might ask, well, why didn't you talk to them and have them make it right for you? But you see, the thing is I wanted to see how it comes out of the kitchen, what the kitchen staff says "this is perfect and we are satisfied with this product that we're putting out". For me it's more important to know what the kitchen feels is a good product to sell. And then again you get into the question of authenticity versus did I like the taste of it?. Perhaps in Venezuela this is the style of pizza that has evolved. And if this is authentically prepared as it would be in a Venezuelan restaurant in Venezuela, then I cannot criticize it for authenticity, and I can only say that for my personal taste, it was not enjoyable. Authenticity always over rides personal taste. read more

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Located in old Katy. We came on a late Saturday morning and the place was nonstop busy!! Constantly a crowd and a line forming inside. Luckily we were able to grab a pair of stools and sit to eat. Rustic vibes, old town feel. Medals and plaques everywhere from races, marathons and triathlons that the owner clearly raced in. Very friendly and helpful staff. We got the iced lattes -- vanilla and caramel flavors. Small to-go cups with plenty of ice. Good bold flavors. Great coffee. We ordered the cheese roll, ham and cheese cochita, and Dubai croissant. Cheese roll- 3.5/5. Good flavor but felt like it could have been served hotter with more of a melted cheese texture. Ham and cheese cochita- 4.5/5. Reminded me of a ham and cheese kolache at kolache factory. Diced ham and very good bread texture. Dubai croissant- 4.5/5. This would have been a 5/5 but the croissant wasn't flaky like a typical croissant. Idk if that's how Venezuelan pastries are served but I prefer warm flaky pastries. Otherwise pistachio and chocolate flavors were great. Will want to come back and try more of their sweet pastries. read more

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Venezuelan bakery! Like another reviewer I won't lie, Instagram intrigued me to come over here. Dubai bomba - this Dubai chocolate bun was amazing, one of the best things ive had. I know the trend of Dubai chocolate is raving and didn't have high expectations for this pastry but dang, this pastry may have spoiled me honestly Venezuelan Roll- in my humble opinion it is okay if youre looking for a savory option. The dough is fresh The salami special - this crust? Outer layer? Surprised me quite a bit. I enjoyed this pastry the most because of the crispy texture Matcha latte - I personally wouldn't recommend, there was no taste of the matcha. Perhaps spoiled by the matcha scene here in Houston. read more

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I got drawn here through influencers. It was on nothing spectacular for me. I felt as if staff wasn't that friendly? Felt like he was rushing me as I was trying order and seemed annoyed when asking questions. I don't like how there aren't prices on the items so when they ring you up you end up with a pricey bill. The place is small and sometimes the line can be 4-5 people long. Nice decor inside but that's it. I felt like it was hyped by influencers. The taste of the items we got seem like any other bakery food. If anything maybe slightly better? read more

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Pan Pa' Venezuela Bakery is soooo good!! The area is really nice and it has such a cute vibe. The owner (I think haha) was super kind and even gave us a free savory pastry with olives, which I LOVED. We got the elephant ears and a chocolate ball and both were sooo yummy. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. You can tell they put a lot of care into what they make. Only thing was we personally weren't a fan of the panettone, but that's just preference! Overall, definitely recommend, such a fun spot to try something different read more

Quality bakery! Really cute decor and vibes. The selection is great. Lots of variety. They have sweet and savory pastries, bread, pizza, and paninis. We went for lunch. The place is small with only bar seats. Wish it were a bit bigger. Good selection of beverages as well. Services was friendly as well. Items came out fairly quickly. My only complaint is that it is a bit on the expensive side. Four pastries and a beverage was $30. The Dubai croissant was amazing. read more

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Customer service was great! We ordered some pastries the Dubai Chocolate and the Nutella and they were so good! We also tried two pizzas, the Margherita and the Arugula, and both were amazing. The crust was nice and crispy, the sauce was full of flavor, and everything tasted homemade. Definitely one of my new favorite pizza spots in Katy! The seating is limited, but we were able to grab a table outside and it was perfect. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Pan pa Venezuela has arrived in the deep heart of Katy!!! Gorgeous and aesthetically pleasing mixed with Oh So Yummy pastries, hand-made, soft, gooey and fluffy Magic!! Come check them out and try all their goodies!! ChowChow Time!!! read more

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Worth a visit (: Friendly and welcoming environment. The food is delicious, as if it was made by a loving grandmother. So many things to choose from; coffee, sweet treats and even meals. A place to keep exploring! read more

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Place is really small, only one table outside to eat. Their menu is on this wooden board thing. It's not a place you can order, sit down and hang out. It's definitely a grab and go spot. The guy who took our order wasn't very friendly, and we felt rushed. He looked annoyed the whole time we were ordering, which put me off. There were lot of croissant options, but we wanted to try something different than your usual bakery croissant. We got the ham and cheese pastry, Venezuelan roll, and cheese roll. They were small, and for the price I wasn't really impressed. There are other Venezuelan bakeries that offer more variety and authenticity. To me this place wasn't worth the social media hype. read more

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Let's be honest. Instagram did its job and sent me and two coworkers all the way to Old Town Katy for the Dubai chocolate croissant, and whoa, it did not disappoint! I also had a "cheese roll" which was like a small cinnamon roll but with their homemade bread and cheese, just rolled up and heated. But it was the freshest bread. It wasn't doughy or hard, it was like "looks are deceiving" because you would think by looking at the roll, it was going to be super hard when you bit into it. They have an open case with all of their items on display and who knows how long the roll had been there, but I can tell you that it tasted as though it had just come out of the oven. My coworkers bought more because they have family to take it to. One got a guava & cheese roll and said it was divine - the combo of the savory and sweet with the light dough. The owner was there and greeted us as we stared into the abyss of yumminess. I do know they also make pizzas, which I would like to try the next time I go back. Best part is that you can hop right off I10 on your way to San Antonio ;) read more

One of my friends recommended this small, charming bakery in Katy's downtown area. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Everything I tried was delicious, from the flaky croissants to the savory ham and cheese roll and the sweet kolache. The friendly staff, with their smiles, made the experience even more pleasant. What I appreciated the most was their attention to detail in warming all my pastries to perfection, even though I did not requested them to be toasty. They went ahead go on the extra miles. This small gesture of care and attention exemplified their excellent customer service. I'll definitely be returning to this bakery as it has become my favorite pastry spot so far! read more

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Friendly cashier and delicious pastries that taste homemade with care. Good coffee. Con: There are no prices on the menu--expect to pay at least $5 per item read more

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This place is sort of a hidden gem nestled in old town Katy. They have a great variety of handmade pastries, some sandwiches, and even pizza. I've tried a large selection and the dubai chocolate croissant is one of my favorites. Service is always great and professional. I've already recommended this place to a few friends and family. read more

A must try! If you like kolaches, you need to go to this place and try the cachitos, it is a staple of Venezuelan cuisine that resembles a ham and cheese kolache, but Pan pa Venezuela brings an elevated take on it with perfect texture and balanced flavors. Their panettone, an Italian sweet bread that is a holiday tradition in Venezuela is so good that I'll recommend you make sure you are not home alone with that thing, because you'll eat it all. I've tried a couple more of their pastries and I haven't been disappointed. The do everything with care and passion and they treat their clients like family. They also brew a great coffee. Don't miss it! read more

Quaint atmosphere and authentic Venezuelan bakery items. Breads looked amazing! We sampled a couple pastry items. Both were warmed up for us. Very fresh and flavorful! read more

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First time coming here! Miguel was serving me! He was a very friendly person and kindly explained all the bread they had! I like the vibe and friendly place like that! I would say it's a little high end bakery ($27+ for 4 items I got) but the taste was pretty good! I like the pistachio croissant the most out the bread I had! I don't think I can come visit often but will be there once in awhile! :) Keep up the good work! read more

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From California and super excited to try the spot from Instagram's ads but... super dissatisfaction 1. No price what so ever on everything 2. Bread super cheap materials, taste all condensed milk what so ever 3. The workers super rude and not attentive. We got 2 guava rolls. One is super tiny, one is expanding like 3 times the other one. And they said it just like that depends on the oven . All the interviews about how healthy and good ingredients..... NOT AT ALL. And the price is not normal. Wild expensive for a supermarket taste bread not even close..... read more

Very friendly service! But very busy place. Open early. Great food! Love their cheese roll! Very relaxing for breakfast!

Man, I should have written this review a year ago. Shame on me. I live about forty-five minutes west of Katy so I'm not in town very often, but when I make the trek into Houston I try to hit all the places we don't have in my little town. And, quite often, I'll make an effort to try something new. Last fall, my Mom was visiting and I had three of my kids with me. We were coming through Houston and I think I just noticed Pan Pa' Venezuela on the "maps" app. I figured we'd swing by on our way home and give it a try. The place is pretty little - just some bar seating at the window inside and a few outside tables out front - but so cozy and warm. The bakery case is filled with beautiful pastry accented with pistachio, guava paste, chocolate...yum! and they sell several loaves of bread. My Mom is one of those annoying gluten-free people (sorry, gluten-free people...) but Pan Pa' Venezuela had a loaf of gluten-free bread and I bought it for her. After she left town I ended up finishing the loaf - it was dense, flavorful, and slightly acidic. Not at all your Roman Meal or American Wonder Bread, so if that's what you're used to it might not be for you, but I love a weird loaf of fresh-baked bread. The pastries are delicious, not too too too sweet, and their coffee is legit. Yesterday I tried (read: "ate a whole baguette with my man") and it was easily the best baguette I've had in Texas and I am a total "I used to live in France, harrumph!" bread snob. In fact, while eating it my man said, "Why don't we just buy a half-dozen of these and put them in the freezer?" Not a bad idea. I also brought home a guava roll that ended up eating with Brie cheese and charcuterie. So good. Last, the people who work here are just the nicest, down to earth, sweetest people. I think most of them are either from Venezuela or elsewhere in S. America. Maybe they all lived in Venezuela? I dunno...I've never even been to Venezuela. This is starting to get too long and rambly but the point is this: If you love "real" bread, if you're looking for a special dessert treat, if you want to try something new and give Starbucks a day off, come see these people! It's a location that's easy to get to but not one you're likely to stumble upon, which is why I am writing this review, in the hopes of spreading the good news and helping them share their deliciousness with more of Katy. Small businesses rule! and for reals, their pastries and bread are sooo good. read more

The food was good! I ordered several different types of breads just to try. Wish I ordered more. My husband really enjoyed their guava one. Also, it was easy to find parking even on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Small, quaint place. Great ambiance, simply decorated, friendly staff. The food is tasty. I seriously wanted one e of everything. If I wasn't passing thru, and actually lived here, I would be their best customer. I do wish the coffee was offered in larger sizes. But despite my only complaint, I anticipate this place will survive and flourish. I strongly encourage everyone in Katy and surrounding area to stop by and indulge your tastebuds. read more

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If you want a delicious flaky truly decadent croissant then you have to order the pistachio filled croissant. Warmed, it's mouth wateringly out of this world. There is a respectable selection of croissants and next on my list is the chocolate croissant which the owner assured is 100% real chocolate. (For Nutella lovers there is a Nutella option). I couldn't pass up on the baguette available because I had plans to toast it and serve with options of bruschetta, ham and cheese. It's a denser baguette but sliced thin is perfect. Pan Pa Venezuela is a lovely stop for anyone visiting family in the area, from out of town wanting something truly memorable and for those who have someone needing a special treat. And absolutely delightful experience. read more

the MENUS are MADE of WOOD! how cool is that? all of the bread is freshly made too. i really expected to get one of the display rolls, but they made our order fresh! read more

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Get the pistachio croissant. Best one I've had. They also gave me the wrong order after I paid and they corrected the mistake very generously, giving me what I ordered AND letting me keep the mistaken order since it was already toasted. Great place! read more

Excellent bread!! If you are looking for the taste of Venezuelan bakeries, this is the place!!! P.S. the store is also very welcoming and warm. For sure I'll come back. read more

An ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM. I was looking for a place to study while eating some sweets to satisfy my cravings and OH MY. I ended up trying one of each till I couldn't eat anymore and since then I have become a regular. read more

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Lovely pastries, great coffee and awesome service! Right in old Katy close to the antique stores!

Little coffee shop and bakery in Old Katy. A hidden gem. Only a couple tables inside and out but I usually get takeout.

Upon arrival you're greeted with a hip modern bakery/cafe atmosphere. The bread and pastries look artisanal and the allure of sandwiches brought me in. It's small, so you're immediately at the counter once you walk in, I felt like I was bothering the cashier by taking A moment to look over the menu and options and questions were greeted very abruptly. I wish I could say that was the worst part but be prepared for the sticker shock when they spin the iPad to give you the total... After I took my coffee, I sat to set up my laptop and work while I waited, like you'd do at a cafe... but spoiler alert, there's no WiFi. At that point I quickly enjoyed my sandwich, which was good but small for the price. Being in Old Town Katy it could be a great option for a nice afternoon spot but unfortunately I can't justify going back. read more

amazing pastries/breads. everything we tried here was an absolute hit. very friendly staffs. we love how the decor is simple and neat.

Just stumbled across this Venezuelan bakery on the SE corner of the square in old town Katy and what a find. Fresh baked from scratch breads. Sweet and savory varieties to choose from. Friendly staff. read more

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This place is excellent! What I had was delicious and I bought bread to take home. The people are very friendly.

The $5 cookie was very dry and had a sour taste. The $5 caramel roll was also dry and seved cold. Overpriced.

BEST MEDIACANILLA SANDWICH EVER, super fresh and perfectly crafted, order the one with pesto, also the Nutella bread and cheese bread Super delicious! read more

A nice cozy bakery with the best baked goods and excellent americano. I would go back here again.