Not the prettiest of interiors but they have a wide selection of pastries, both savory and sweet. There's a few scattered labels to identify fillings like cheese or strawberry, but unless you know what you're choosing, you may have to guess. There were also muffins, cookies, and other traditional Mexican sweet breads. The sliding doors were all open which was a little strange but the smell of fresh bread was quite enticing. I got 5 pastries and 1 choco flan ($3) for about $10. Best choco flan I've had so far. The pastries I chose were all fresh and soft. The tricolor cookie had a strange stale-like aftertaste, though. The besos was cakey and a surprise, I've only had harder ones. The employee working the register was friendly and it was a quick checkout. read more

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Pesimo servicio y muy mal atitud de una de las trabajadoras que prefiere andar en el chisme que hacer su trabajo bien y para colmo cierran antes del horario indicado en sus puertas. Im downgrading my previous review from a few years ago because nothing sends me up the wall than apathetic service from service workers whose JOB entails being courteous and service oriented. Im Latina so there is zero language barrier. The people who work here are just plain rude and lack common decency. The woman who "took" care of me was gossiping with someone else that when she rang me up, didnt even bother to tell me how much it was she just expected me to look at the register. THEN, one time I got there at 7:20pm. Closing time is listed as 8pm and it was already closed! Not sure if the owners know this happens but clearly the workers could care less and have no interest in providing a positive experience for its customers. read more

Love love love this tiny bakery. They have every kind of cookie, cake, puff pastry, choux, you name it dessert you could want. Trays and tongs were clearly freshly washed and masks are required. Prices may have risen a bit since pre-Covid but very happy that this awesome place is still part of the neighborhood. read more

I am regretting not taking a picture of my haul first before taking it to the cashier. Because for $9, I bought SO MUCH! You go in, grab a pair of tongs and stainless steel tray and pick and choose to your heart's content. They have the prettiest cookies, bread, cakes, cupcakes, etc. I only wish there were signs and descriptions of what they were, especially the ones that looked like it had some filling. Like, if it's a savory bread with salty cheese filling, I would love to know that. But even without that, the prices are unbeatable, so it feels like a delicious adventure, just picking everything that looks awesome to you. The cashier was a little shy but not rude at all. Don't forget to grab a couple of conchas. They are fantastic. read more

Lots of delicious pastries you select yourself. No tags on the items to indicate what you're selecting or if there's allergens it. The place is very quiet and a big kitchen with display cases basically. People aren't very talkative... Could be a language barrier. In and out kind of place. But the pastries were good! read more

Decided I was in the mood for a little treat, so I popped in to Panaderia Ayutla. And by little treat I mean a dozen baked goods. My first time going there, or any panaderia, but had heard a lot of good things about this place. I got a couple different donuts that looked familiar. Then some conchas, because everyone seems to rave about them and I wanted to figure out what they were. Oh, and the cookies that look like pigs. Rounded it out with a variety of other things. In the end, I had a full bag and it only cost me $6. Overall, I everything's pretty good. The chocolate cake I got was a little dry, and one of the triangle things I got that had some sort of filling wasn't my cup of tea... But generally, I'm liking everything. I'll definitely be back just to keep filling up a tray of miscellaneous goodies and trying new things. And of course getting more and more of the regular donuts and conchas that I love! read more

Panaderia Ayutla - Best $6 I've spent lately. - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'll upgrade the rice pudding to a B-. It's very thick and creamy, not too sweet, with plenty of cinnamon and a handful of plump raisins that were obviously cooked IN the pudding. There must be better rice puddings out there. Where are they? I'm going to try to find out. read more

One of the best places for conchas! read more

Panaderia Ayutla - Awesome pastries! - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place! My boyfriend lives in the hood and we discovered it one weekend when we were SO tired of stupid Dunkin Donuts...they have phenomenal donuts...and CHEAP! We have gone in and picked out enough donuts/pastries to fill three bags and it's still $3 or something insane! Plus there's something very unique and fun about getting breakfast treats at an authentic Mexican bakery. read more

Came here one morning before work to get some pastries for the office. I ended up with two HUGE trays full (overflowing!) and it was only $25!! I have to say most of the items were a little bland, but the bread was fantastic and a great deal! I also recommend the churros! The filling inside was creamy and delicious! Definitely a better deal than other local bakeries, coffee shops, or chains. Give different items a try until you find what you like. It's cheap enough that you can load up on a bunch of stuff each week. I will definitely be back when I need pastries! They do accept credit cards but only for purchases over $10 I think? I knew I was going to spend more than that, so it was OK and they had no problem taking my card. BUT, with prices this low, it's honestly hard to spend that much unless you are shopping for a large crowd like I was! read more

There are a bunch of bakeries and pananderias in the area, but this place is the absolute best. The bread and treats are always fresh and delicious, and the woman who runs it is very nice. Definitely stop in and try everything! Even if you've never been to a traditional pananderia, pick up a tray and grab the most interesting thing there--be adventurous and try! read more

I love going to the bakeries in the neighborhood and this is the best of the Mexican bakeries I have found. I normally go here monthly. $40 to buy Duncan Doughnuts for the office and I usually get out of here for under $15. They have an 30-40 styles of pastries, I have no idea what most of them are but they are always gone when they get to the office. Best thing is hat I leave for the office before 6:00am and they are open and ready to go. I usually stop by weekly, and have never been disappointed. read more

It is like going to Mexico and eating pastries there. I love walking around with my tray and prongs and searching for my next freshly made pastry to satisfy my sweet tooth. The baked goods are really good. My favorite are Churros so I can't leave without getting one. They also sell coffee. A lot of locals buy here sweets with children and the place is always busy which is an excellent sign. Double check with the the women up front when she rings you up. She charged me almost $5 for three small pieces of bread. It is hard to say anything because prices are not posted anywhere and they speak little English. Cash only. read more

A trip to Ayutla is worth it if you crave Mexican pan dulce. And I don't mean the Mexican city, but the bakery in Rogers Park -- though I'm sure you'll find excellent panaderas there too... Ayutla is simply the best tasting pan dulce I have had in Chicago (although there are some very good ones in Pilsen, Little Village, etc.) and one of the best that I have had in the U.S. There is a wide variety. It's no-nonsense, serve yourself, and the pieces are well made. Not overly sweet. Not oily. The bread tastes fresh and the crust of each piece is well-balanced, somewhere just right between dry and moist. We stumbled upon it one day driving down from Evanston through Clark Street, and we make a point of stopping in whenever we are in Chicago. read more

Nice selection of bread and common pastries. I usually come for Conchas and endup witha variety of cookies. The Conchas come in pink, yellow, white or brown. I love the yellow ones for my morning coffee or sometimes hot chocolate. I also love to get bolillo for my sandwiches. My mom used to make our sandwiches as a kid with this bad and it has filed me into adulthood. Come early to get fresh baked goods and make sure you bring cash since they don't take credit cards. Enjoy! read more

One star off because they only take cash. They do not take plastic no matter how sad and disappointed you look. I would not bank on the cashier speaking fluent English either, for chatting or for pastry advice, which is fine. Once you know the procedure it's a pure pleasure doing business with these folks. Also, when your grand total comes in under $5 each time, you can see why they might not want to pay for card processing. Well, Panaderia Ayutla is real good. If you do not speak Spanish or have much knowledge of Mexican sweets, you may be mystified by what the giant trays hold, and will want to smell each item to discern its true nature, but really, don't--everything's yummy, and a great treat with coffee. Which you should plan on having at your house, because there's no cafe for sitting. This is a bakery, not a lounge. My advice, take a $10 bill, get your silver tray and some complimentary tongs, and pick out whatever looks appealing. Especially the thing that looks like a glazed bear claw, and the caramel colored lumpy thing with chocolate on top, and anything with the heavy cream colored glaze. Each time I've gone in, I've picked 4-6 enormous pastries, taken them to the counter, and paid between $2.50-$4.00. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone providing breakfast pastries or sweets to out-of-towners. Skip the Entemanns and the Hostess breads. Go Mexican and support a great local business! read more

I just had the best concha I have ever had in. my. life. Flaky, soft, buttery, moist, FRESH, just sweet enough, with the perfect subtly crunchy sugar topper. I wish I'd gotten 2. Or 10. I've been here several times - it's right around the corner and SO cheap! The total always comes in under $5, even if we've completely loaded up the tray. I tried a doughnut today, which was pretty average, but generally I pass on those and go for the pretty things. I can't attest to the authenticity of the spread here, but people who can seem to give it their blessing, which is good enough for me. Everything is beautiful. They've got cookies, panques, conchas (OH GOD THE CONCHAS!), empanadas, and lots of other things whose names I don't know. Cash only, but it's not a big deal because you probably have enough change in your pocket for a pastry anyway. Yay local business! read more

My usual cafe was closed on Memorial Day, so I figured I'd go to Dunkin Donuts to pick up breakfast for my roommates. I'm glad I went here instead. For $7, I was given two sacks of assorted freshly baked pastries. I couldn't name any of them if you asked me, but they're all delicious. read more

This is a great little place in Rogers Park. You pick up a tray on the way in and load it up with whatever pastries you'd like to try! Not only are the pastries delicious, they're super cheap. The last time I was there I had maybe 6 items on my tray and spent less than $2. Street parking isn't bad. Brush up on your Spanish before heading out here - it's helpful when selecting items labeled "fresa" and "calabaza" :) read more

Ok, I haven't tried the food yet but I'm going back this weekend to pick up some donuts. Basis for the review is that one of their vendors found my wallet which I stupidly dropped on the street somewhere. They called me up to tell me I could come pick it up and when I did everything was there- including the cash. Any place with workers that honest deserves your business. read more

First, the good: the store is impressively clean, the displays are inviting, and the items I ultimately purchased were fresh and tasty. HOWEVER, customer service isn't merely bad here, it's non-existent. When I came in there were two employees (presumably) present, who immediately disappeared into the back somewhere. I was left completely alone in the front of the store for so long I considered just helping myself and walking out. When a third woman finally came out, she offered no assistance, no greeting, nothing. Realizing I was on my own, I selected my items and took them to the register. The woman - without uttering one single word, or even looking at me to make eye contact - rang up my purchase and took my money. I said "Thank you," she said....nothing. I said "Have a nice day," she said....nothing. Now, I've tried to consider all possibilities: perhaps she doesn't speak English and assumed I don't speak Spanish (I'm white as the driven snow, but in fact, I do speak a bit of Spanish, certainly enough to understand a warm welcome, had one been offered). But even so, smiles are universal, but even that was apparently beyond her (EYE-CONTACT was beyond her, for heaven's sake!). The only way I can make sense of the situation is that she was deaf, blind, mute, and suffered from facial paralysis. But that seems pretty unlikely. The pastries were fine and, as others have noted, extremely inexpensive. But I've never been made to feel so unwelcome in a store in my life. They don't want me as a customer? Mission accomplished. I won't be back. read more

Some of the best pan dulce I've had. They even have my favorite camote (pumpkin). I have become a regular and have yet to be disappointed. Always fresh and yummmmy!! You can't go wrong with 41cent bread. read more

This is my favorite bakery in Rogers Park. I love their donuts, churros, Danishes, and other assorted breads! It is hard for me not to over-buy at this panaderia because everything is so good and inexpensive. read more

Huge selection, very inexpensive. Also gringo-friendly: unlike many panaderias, they list the names of every artistic item - and prices. Nice staff, but non-English-speaking. read more

Great little Mexican bakery. If you are looking to explore Latin sweets check this place out.Grab a tray and get to picking out what looks good.I like there chocolate cookies and cinnamon also. read more

Authentic Mexican bakery, just like Mexico. Love! I only wish they had the giant chocolate cupcakes... Or maybe it's better they don't:)

om-effin'-god! thats how I think I should start with my review. We live in the neighborhood and one day, husband decided he wanted to make soup for me as I crave them on super cold days. We stopped in to get bread, several types to try. Unfortunately we didn't have cash at the time (which I have realized that in Rogers Park, many places require cash only) the bread was ah-mazing! with a nice danish for desert! We decided that was going to be our go to place now. second time, we only had 5 dollars on us, went in and brought 8 pastries for 4.09 and it all was again ah-mazing! I adore this place and we even asked them their hours in case we are craving them at nights as well(5am-10pm 7 days a week). Good bye dunkin donuts, you aren't as good as Panaderia Ayutla. read more

This place is great for so many reasons! I rarely leave yelp reviews but this place was worth it. There was so many pastries to choose from and since everything is in spanish, every pastry is a pleasant surprise! You grab a metal tray with tongs and then pick everything out yourself. When I got to the counter, the girl working was super nice and told me about some of the things i'd chosen and then bagged it all up for me. I brought along cash because i had heard it was cash only but a sign on the door says they now accept debit as well but you have to spend 10$ which could be an issue because when the girl rang up my 6 pasteries, she said $2.10. Tasty and Cheap! 2 things you don't often find in Chicago. We will def return to support this local business read more

My favorite place to get pan! The price is right, the bread is fresh, and oh my, is it tasty! I came to this place so frequently that I visibly gained some extra lbs from all of the deliciousness. Some pan in the morning with coffee or milk... what can I say? It hits the spot! read more

Awesome. Simply amazing. 2 rows of clear cabinets filled with pastries and breads. All so fresh and pretty! This place is a hidden gem. We got 6 different bakery goods and 2 cans of coke for $5.16!!!! insane! I will be back. Everything is homemade. It's not fancy but everything tasted pure, not overly sweet, and just darn good! Nice place to buy goodies to bring to a gathering or if you need desserts/breakfast for guests. Cash only and not much English spoken here. All signs and labels are in Spanish too....but that's what made it so fun! read more

I went for coffee which was lukewarm and crap. Since I was there I tried a few pastries. Youser! The highlight was a mini blueberry loaf which I didn't eat until the following day. I had a few other pastries which were also very good. read more

I've been a customer of this panaderia since I was a child. Despite now living 30 min away, it's still my favorite and will always be! Too yummy. I love their gingerbread puerqitos (marranitos). I was just there last night, picked 25 pieces and only spent $11. read more

We've been going here for years, and it's great. My favorite is the apple turnover, but expect very few labels for anything. How does the Dunkin Donuts across the street compete? They may expand into the storefront to the south, which could make them the largest panaderia in Rogers Park. read more

Nobody believes me when I tell them about this place. So cheap. So wonderful. Everytime I travel home to see my family that lives 2 hours away they EXPECT a bag full of goodies from here. Btw, they have AMAZING HOURS! This place is hands down my favorite business in Chicago. read more

Have been coming here since high school, and continue to frequent whenever I'm back in Chicago. The varied selection/price/quantity are fabulous. read more

nothing fancy but the bread is awesome. a great little place if you're in the neighborhood.

I've been going to this place for 15 years and it's great. Incredibly cheap, the donuts are always great, the staff is always friendly, and the homemade hostess cupcakes they make are delicious. I think it's the best panaderia on Clark in Rogers Park - definitely recommend! read more