This is one of the best Venezuelan bakeries in Monroe, NC (about a 40-minute drive south of…read moreCharlotte). This place specializes in baked bread products. The location is to take out only, and it does not offer sitting. The best way to get something from them is by checking their menu online and on social media. My wife and I usually order baked holiday treats, especially pan de jamon (ham stuffed bread). It is fantastic! The owners are the ones working there all the time, and they are helpful, friendly and always willing to help and answer any questions we may have. Overall, highly recommended.

While I was pumping gas I saw this sign. Across the street. Panaderia. Wow, a colombian pastry and…read morecoffee shop. It was small but quaint. I ordered 2 empanadas, chciken and beef and a latte along with a pomegranate tea. Oh, the tatse of the empanada with the spicy sauce was savory. I tmwanted another empanada. It was delicious. The latte was not to sweet. All and All, La Panaderia was an unexpected treat after pumping gas. The staff was super friendly. What a way to end the year with a vibrant taste of colombian latte, tea and much more. Felicidades!

This place might just be the reason we move to the area from out of state. Their buñelos were…read morePERFECTION. They were crunchy on the outside and super soft on the inside. We also had other cheese breads and coffee. It's the perfect bakery. It also has a lot of colombian goodies like chips and candy. I will always come back when i'm in the area.

Fresh seafood? GO HERE. Second time I have eaten here in two weeks. Phenomenal both times…read more We had: Beans and bread they bring. 100/10. Eat it all and ask for more. Nuff said. Mussels. 15/10 had them both times and they were great. I love bonefish mussels so much and it's hard to beat them, but their broth can be heavy and rich which can overpower the mussels. Via Roma does them right. Perfect blend of white wine, lemon and garlic. They are perfectly tender and not chewy. Branzino. 1000/10. If i could eat this everyday, i would. Two delicate yet hearty sea bass filets atop perfectly crispy julienne vegetables. This is one of my favorite dishes in all of charlotte to eat. It's clean, healthy, lightly seasoned yet hearty, full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Two big fish filets on a large portion of veggies. I couldn't think of a way to make this better if i tried. And i can't order anything else here because i love it and feel great after eating it. Just so happy to have a healthy, hearty, filling and absolutely delicious option when dining fine! My friend got the jumbo shrimp and scallop risotto. He is one of the pickiest people I've ever met. I didn't try it myself but he gave it rave reviews and he ate every bite so i can only imagine it was also perfect. Bread pudding 3/10 ehhh. Heavy and dense, not like moms. I wouldn't get it again but it wasn't bad. Crème brûlée 100/10 if you like crème brûlée this is the one for you. Perfect crust. Berries and crème.

Fantastic service and food quality were the two highlights for me that has locked in my plans to…read morereturn. Quiet relaxed ambiance and extremely speedy with the food and drinks coming out. Not pictured is an amazing tiramisu. Chicken parm cooked really well and the sauce on the halibut was delicious - loved this spot!

This coffee shop was quite the surprise. It is located near downtown Monroe in a restored antique…read morestore but converted into what looks like an old gat station. Genius! The menu offers quite a bit of options of coffee drinks, teas, food and even ice cream. MY wife and I went just for coffee, and it was delicious. By the way, it's imported Colombian coffee, and it was great! Staff was friendly and helpful. We were helped by the owners themselves, and they always had a smile, repeated our order back to us, got our order quickly, and checked on us if things were OK. The common areas and restroom were clean and comfortable, and the y did a terrific job with the looks of it. It has its own free parking lot but with limited spots. Overall, 100% recommended and can't wait to return to ty the food menu.

The theme of High Octane is so cute! The dinosaurs and the vintage gas station/car repair vibe is…read moretruly one of a kind. I didn't try any of the food this time around but my friend and I ordered their chocolate strawberry iced lattes and they were delicious! We are the kind of people who love a sweet and flavorful latte so this was perfect for us. It wasn't watery or dull in flavor in the slightest and it tasted exactly as described on the menu.

Great cafe! We picked out a slice Limoncello mascarpone cake and a slice of Ricotta Pistachio cake…read moreplus 1 traditional filled cannoli and 1 pistachio crème filled cannoli. The cannoli shells and fillings were incredible especially the pistachio filled one! The cakes were equally amazing! They have so many items to choose from including sandwiches. Will definitely be back!

After seeing this bakery online I was very excited to go But as soon as I walked in I knew it was…read morewasted trip! How do you sell a cannoli by size of shell then filling then dip a small cannoli was $4.50. The cannoli cream is not made fresh neither are shells. Seven layer cookies for 5 were $12.00 paying New York prices for items that are not freshly made is not happening! Save yourself a trip and Pass!!!!!

If you are a fan of Central American pastries, I suggest you visit this place. I have spent time in…read moreGuatemala and I was very excited to find a panaderia in Charlotte that could remind me of my fun travels. The owner and staff are Guatemaltecos. In addition, the store is very basic (like what you would find in Guatemala); however, the display counter of their breads and pastries offered a very good selection. I ordered a cookie topped with fruit and it only cost $2. It was plenty for me and my husband to share for a tasty treat. I'm happy to have found this place and I plan to return. They also have another store at 4740 Old Pineville Rd. Local B, 28217.

My husband and I celebrated our daughters 4th birthday yesterday and ordered a tres leches cake…read morewith strawberries in the middle for 75 guests, the cake was perfect !! The tres leches was the perfect amount of moist as it should be, not too sweet and the strawberries just balanced everythjng out! Her birthday was frozen themed and they nailed it with the decoration, it was exactly like the image we chose. They also offered to put a picture of her if we wanted to. We passed on that but will be trying it next time. I will definitely be ordering from panadería quetzal again! Unfortunately with the party hosting I forgot to take a picture of the cake but here is a side view ( daughter touched the box the cake was in and messed up the front icing) And a picture of the design I found online which is exactly what we got . :))

I had been wanting to try this place for some time and finally had a chance to stop in on a…read moreSaturday mid morning. The workers were very friendly and the service was quick. There was a steady flow of business coming in and out as well. I opted to order the Bandeja Paisa since it seemed like a good way to sample items. Everything was delicious and there was enough to take home for a second meal! It came with a spicy green salsa on the side as well.

Food muy mala. Service: el peor que atención tan mala. La…read moremesera super mal educada persona que te tira los platos en la mesa. Ambiente muy malo, nada comparado con un restaurante paisa con ambiente colombiano. Muy mala experiencia en general.

Cash only! We went here because my friend was craving pan…read more I'm not usually a "pan girl" because it's hard to find some that's fresh and not stale and flies all over the place. (Sorry but it's true) There was one lady at the stand. But we only bought debit cards. A sweet woman paid for our bread. Very delicious, very fresh! And I literally would've taken 10 but I'd be as big as a house. THIS IS WHAT I MEAN WHEN I SAY I NEED A SWEET TREAT It paired so well with coffee. I've been missing out.

Ever since we came here last year, we started coming here every time it is someone's birthday. They…read morehave a lot of items and are being made fresh everyday. The place is cash only. The cakes do absorb the smell of the place but other than that, it's a good small hidden business. It is a bit hidden away and a bit of "crazy people" lurking around so I would lock your car just to be safe when you come here.