very disappointed and a waste of money , I ordered a bacon egg and cheese for almost 10 dollars to only have two strips of fully cooked microwave bacon , definitely never ordering from there again read more

This is an olde school Latino bakery frequented by locals. Right behind the 7 Eleven gas station. The menu is what you expect. Pan sobao, avenas y sándwiches de desayuno. The breakfast sandwiches are well made and flavorful. There's also a mix of baked items. We walked in there's a smell of burnt oil. Not a deal breaker. My only gripe is the interior of the restaurant. The seats and table are worn. There's exposed wiring on the side of the cooler. The exterior sign is broken it's renovation time Pan del Cielo. Make it proud! Make it Boricua! read more

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From Yelp, I recently learned about this Cuban bakery/ sandwich shop near the Northeast side of the Park/Prospect intersection. There are a few tables inside and one outside, but most people seemed to opt for takeout. My only points of comparison for a Cuban bakery/sandwich shop are some of the most beloved places in the Miami and Tampa/St. Pete's areas. The guava pastry here was tasty and pleasingly dense, but not as good as what I've had in Florida. I also ordered a Cubano sandwich. I'm not sure if they gave me the wrong order of if they're using creative license to riff on a Cubano. The sandwich was served on long pressed bread like a traditional Cubano, but the filling was unexpected. The exterior of the pressed bread could have used a little more of a fat to make it the ideal color and texture. The filling had tasty shredded Cuban style pork, "diced" ham, lettuce, tomatoes and maybe some some sort of pickled relish mayo. There was no melted Swiss, no pickle, no mustard and no slices of ham. I liked this sandwich more than some Cubano's I've had, but I'd have to say they gave me the wrong order or they should call it something else since it lacked critical Cubano elements. The service was fine, but a bit indifferent. Some of the signs and parts of the inside could use some fixing-up. Solely based upon the food, I would rate it a 4, but I've got to downgrade for the above issues. Since I can't go 3.5, it feels more like a 3. read more

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Very authentic Hispanic bakery with delicious hot foot and baked goods, however the customer service is horrendous. Breakfast sandwiches are phenomenal, but last time I came here it took 45 minutes for mine to be made. I definitely recommend calling in ahead of time. Limited indoor seating 5.5 read more

Breakfast sandwiches were excellent the Cuban sandwich not so much really dried out and missing a bunch of ingredients I am accustomed to a Cuban having. read more

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Everything was reasonably priced. There was enough parking spots for everyone. There are even some spots to sit inside. Quesitos was good. Pan saboa was a soft form of bread, but it was not rich. Tembleque was ok. read more

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Pros: Spacious parking lot, prices ($) Cons: Poor customer service, quality of food, location Definitely not the best customer service. The baked goods were stale & immediately thown in the trash. The only good about Panaderia Pan del Cielo is its spacious parking lot. All in all, a forgettable experience. I recommend the other Puerto Rican bakery in Hartford. read more

Panaderia Pan Del Cielo - Stale tembleque ($1.25) - Bakeries Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

From fresh Guava & Cheese danishes to Homemade Bread this place is a hidden gem of a Bakery! But they don't stop there ... the Pressed Sandwiches (con todo!) are the best i've found in CT! I would recommend the Bisteak ! Get it every week its that good. PS - Sandwiches take typically take 5-10 minutes to prepare so order ahead if expecting your food "immediately" read more

I has a Bisteak sandwich today. It was $7+. WHAT I received was the equivalent of A chopped steakum with a slice of cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Yes, you read that correctly "A" steakum. Single. I basically paid $7 for an 8inch piece of bread and some veg. No prices anywhere was a red flag, but I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. Next time, I'm gonna take a left 10 minutes down Park St, and have a positive experience at a much better Puerto Rican bakery. STAY AWAY!!! read more

Super casual place with great food. I don't think I've ever been to a Puerto Rican bakery before so this was a first. I had a hard time deciding on a sandwich since they all sounded so good. I almost got their specialty, the Cuban, but decided to go with the Tripleta instead which has pork, turkey, and pastrami on it. This sandwich was so awesome, the meats were really flavorful and all the fixings, including the ketchup which I've never really had on a traditional sandwich really worked. What stood out the most to me was the bread they use. It was flat with a nice crisp on the outside which really made it. I also got a few pastries; the quesito and some guava pastry, both which were really good. Service was fast and friendly and you definitely get your money's worth. Glad I discovered this gem, I'll definitely be stopping in for lunch more often! read more

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Been back a few times and service definitely has improved. No excuse for previous behavior but maybe they were just having a bad day. The food and sandwiches are definitely delicious. read more

Amazing everything. try the coffee if it's fresh! Everyone is polite and the atmosphere is lovely for a rainy weekend. Clean seating area. Can't wait to try the sandwiches. read more

I might be adding a little more to the last reviews of this place, but I came to try the sandwiches and pastries that were raved about. I bought the Cubano, Tripleta (Pork, Turkey and Pastrami), and the pastries - quesito and tornillo. The place looked new and clean. All the stuff were organized and neat. Even the chalk board that displayed the menu of foods looked clean with no smears. I had the Cubano. It was tasty. The meat was pretty juicy. I ordered togo the Tripleta Sandwich which was pork, turkey and pastrami. That along with a soda, quesito and tornillo (both pastries) for $18.42 out the door. I love when I get to use to my Spanish. Having grown up with a Dominican father and a Cuban step mother, though I was never taught directly the ways of the Latino culture, I still embraced it. I am pretty proficient in Spanish speaking so I'm glad I can order things in another language. Okay, okay, I apologize for digressing. I guess it was the food from here that brought in nostalgia and......serotonin. lol. Once again, you know it's a good place when Latin people come in here to eat. The guy behind the counter was Half Dominican, like me (interesting to me, maybe not to you)! His name was Hamlet. This was signature sandwich written with great prose. :) My two favorites were the Cubano and the tornillo pastry. That hit the spot for lunch, and the place allowed me to brush up on my Spanish! If you come here, I wish you BUEN PROVECHO (enjoy your meal). Sincerely, Anthony "William" Shakespeare ;) read more

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I've driven past this place many times without stepping inside, but finally gave it a try after seeing all the glowing reviews here. I love a good sandwich as much as the next person, and I especially love pernil so I was excited. Maybe my expectations were too high. I ordered the Cubano that so many people have raved about, and unfortunately, I thought it was just alright. Tasty enough for lunch, but not something I would go out of my way to have again. I thought the pernil was a touch too salty and the whole sandwich was smothered in garlic butter, which kind of drowned out all the other flavors in the sandwich. I don't have anything against butter in my sandwiches (fat = flavor), but even I had to admit this was too much and it was a struggle to even finish half my sandwich. I did think the bread was excellent however, and the sandwich was pressed to perfection. Maybe I'll try a different sandwich and ask them to go easy on the butter next time. I also got one of the pastries on display for dessert. I have no idea what it was called, since they weren't labeled, but I pointed at it because it looked good, and down it went into my stomach. It was filled with something, but desperately needed more filling, because it ended up being mostly puff pastry, which made it too dry for me. The glass display cases were filled with tempting sweets, so maybe I just picked the wrong one? I'll definitely try to go back to see if I like the other ones better. Anyways, there was nothing bad about this place, but nothing compelling either. You order and pay at the counter with the nice lady, and then you have the option of grabbing a table or seat at the counter on the other side of the building, or taking your food to go. Prices were pretty reasonable considering how gut-busting the sandwiches were. read more

I can't believe I missed this place! Great bakery /"sandwhich" place lol I have not much to add that Bryon hasn't mentioned. This place has great potential to deliver great lunches. Nothing is over $6 which is nice. They have amazing pressed sandwiches. The glass window display was full even at 2PM. I like a shop that has plenty to select from. I can't wait to try all of the yummy things on display. I'll be drinking tons of questionable chemically prepared drinks this summer but all for Yelp! They added a seating area now. The shop is equipped with leather chairs and free WiFi. The only problem is the connection is extremely slow the last time I was there. I had some pastries and believe most of the pastries are filled with "paste" not the real fruits. Can't go wrong with cheap prices and fresh food. read more

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One of my favorite bakery around. Their sandwiches are delicious. Great, friendly service. Fresh bread is always available. Their sandwiches are huge, you get a lot food for a very reasonable price. The only thing I wish they had was more natural juice options. But besides that definitely worth giving this hidden gem a try. read more

Love this place. Great food great services!!the best bread !! Original puertorican bread

Cubano sandwich and pernil(roast pork) sandwich just the best I have had. Nice toasted bread to hold the huge load of meat and lettuce tomato and sauces with garlic..yumm! Thanks yelper for leading me to this place. One thing though...as mentioned by most of the yelpers...they do take a really long time to get you your sandwich. But then it all falls into place when you get the fantastically flavourful wholesome sandwiches! I give 4 stars cos communication was a challenge with us not well versed with the others language. read more

One of my last stops in Hartford, I recall the visit quite clearly. It was my first time at the bakery and I relied on Yelpers' recos for the pan sobao, which I wanted to bring home for my in-laws back in Atlanta. They'd tried some from a bakery in Orlando and fell in love with its ever-so-slightly sweet flavor and pillowy softness. The pan sobao was still a bit warm, having come out of the oven not too long before I stepped foot inside. In additiion to the bread, I picked up a bunch of guava pastries for bf and his fam. I think I paid between $5-7, which was a steal in my book. Once back, we all dug into the pan sobao and felt it was well made and comparable to the one from Orlando. The pastries were fantastic, which a nice amount of guava filling and just flaky enough (I honestly dislike super flaky pastries, first because they leave a telltale sign of my guilty act all over my top and secondly because I feel parched after eating such dryness). Given a chance to go back, I will visit Panadería Pan de Cielo. Service was good and pretty fast, though I am not sure if the woman who helped me wanted to make me look like a douche. She spoke to me in Spanish, even though many would assume that I don't with my uber-SE Asian features. Anyway, chatter in the bakery immediately subsided when I responded to her with finesse and my Cuban-tinged Spanish. No lo esperaban, verdad? read more

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I am a bread person. They make an epic pan sobao (butter in the batter) and even their pan de agua (water in the batter) is great... considering I am a buttery bread person. The staff is more than helpful, they offer gracious hospitality even at the busiest of times. I love the tripleta with everything for lunch with a coco rico or a malta. The coffee is EVERYTHING! They joyfully heat the milk. And did I mention their pastries are very traditional, just enough sweet to be enjoyed with your cafe. Not enough to be overly sweet. I was in grad school in Boston and made a stop here whenever I was in town. My classmates would be waiting to help me bring in the bread and would happily unload my car for a taste! read more

$7.00 gets you a huge delicious toasty sandwich! The hardest decision i had to make was to keep eating my entire sandwich and face the coma consequences or save for late night snack. I ordered the "chef special" Cubano. Came on their house made pan de agua. Drool. Good price for what you get. Great meat-veg-bread ratio. read more

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Very disappointing. My buddy suggested we stop in and since I'm game for new spots, I was all in. Let me state that this review is based on the service. The ladies behind the counter were very nice, but for the two sandwiches, it took us close to an hour to receive them. There were a lot of people in the place which is a great sign, but they were all waiting like we were. Then, they messed up my sandwich. I ordered a ham, egg, and cheese and it came without the egg. The sandwich was not worth the near hour wait. I'd think twice before going again. read more

The Cuban here may not have that mustard kick , but man it is amazing! My kids destroyed the leftover half ( it's big!!) Already back for another a week later. I haven't tried the pastries but they look amazing. read more

Wow!! Cool Find... A friend of mine said... and I quote. They opened a new Puerto Rican bakery ...I'm in trouble; their quesitos are like the ones from Bayamon! I know where Bayamon is located, Puerto Rico I did not know what she meant by Quesitos. That's all I needed to hear because when it comes to food... she's a foodie. Location - across from Prospect Cafe on Prospect, on the West Hartford, Hartford line next to West Hartford Lock. I went with my wife to check it out. I uploaded some pictures to show you what this place is all about. The Quesitos, it turns out are Puff pastries, covered with a shiny sweet glaze. The filling is a cheesy sweet filling with another flavor that I cannot quite place. Very very good. We ordered two "Sanwiches" (not a typo) A Cubano and an Egg Bacon and cheese. The roll, not a traditional roll at all, this is like a 18" long loaf of bread, baked fresh an sliced down the side, some of the inside bread may have been removed or maybe it was just that light an puffy. The roll itself was a delight. Crammed into cubano was tasty pork and lettuce and more. See the picture. The egg and cheese was prepared the same way. Both the Sanwiches were served on a piece of wax paper laid on a standard bakery sheet. Kind of interesting presentation. Check out the pic, they cut the sanwiches in half... Next time I go with my wife, we are splitting one. (she says) HA! There was a lot of food there, if you go you are definitely having a Quesito... I am still learning the ins and outs of this type of food.. I do believe this was a great stop, I do recommend it.. read more

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On recommendation by Anthony P., my friends and I checked this place out. First off, it was really clean. Second, the pastries looked delicious. Third, I thought the steak & cheese sandwich might be really good, so I got that over the highly touted Cubano. Pastries were incredible! Delicious and crispy. The sandwich is where they shined though. That possibly was the greatest steak & cheese I've ever had. It was so flavorful I could've eaten many, many more just because I didn't want to lose the taste! Way better than the Cubano in my opinion, but they're separate sandwiches so I guess that's a stupid comparison. Anyway, low low prices and awesome food. I'm definitely a fan! read more

Went there last week for the first time with my better half and ordered a ham,egg,cheese with everything seeing that I could only eat half and a good cup of bustelo coffee oh my let's just say it took me back 2 the bakeries in Puerto Rico delicious will be back !!!! read more

The best sandwiches in town, hands down. For $7.19, two people can make a meal out of one sandwich! We've tried the Cubano (not a Cuban sandwich in the Cuba/Miami sense, instead stuffed with housemade pernil, salami, and ham, lettuce, tomato, an addictive tomato cocktail ketchup sauce, garlic butter, mayo, and cheese), the Mi Cielo (pernil, steak, and ham) and the steak and cheese. Absurd. The bread is beautiful, crackly, and soft, and holds in all the ingredients, and the meats always taste fresh. Sometimes the house-cured ones can be a little fatty, but they're always moist and delicious. Haven't tried the pastries yet because we're always too full from the sandwiches, but they look great. The service is friendly and the restaurant is spotless. read more

Finally stopped here, after literally years of driving by. The menu was written clearly on the board behind the counter, and I had an idea of what I wanted to try already, based on reviews I had read- the tripleta. After reading the menu, I realized I also wanted to try the mi cielo, and decided to order both and make them into a few meals (I could say I was planning to share, but that's just a lie). The service was friendly, and the place had a small, authentic feel to it that I really enjoyed. I do have to say the wait seemed long for two sandwiches- at least 20 minutes. The group of three that came in just before me was sitting at a table waiting for their food, and I received mine even before they did (although they seemed to be more patiently waiting than I was). I figured I'd wait to see if it was worth the wait before becoming annoyed, though, and guess what? It was! The second I took my first bite I was grateful that the making of that work of art had not been rushed. I could smell the sandwiches through the tin foil and paper bag as I drove home, and they smelled delicious. I decided to try a bite of each without checking which was which and see if I could figure it out. I could not identify which sandwich was which by taste alone, but I decided on a favorite, and that turned out to be the tripleta. Both were delicious, though- so good that I forgot to take pictures! Good thing so many other great yelpers have included pictures of these tasty sandwiches already. Also, it's a great excuse for me to go back and order two sandwiches again :) They were also both big, especially for the price. I planned to eat one half of each sandwich for lunch and save the rest for the next day, but I wasn't able to finish the two halves! I ended up having some as part of dinner, and I still have lunch (and maybe more) tomorrow (and I spent $14 total). This is a great place. I can not figure out why I waited to long to stop in, but I have a feeling I'll become a regular. I now feel the need to try all of those sandwich combinations on that colorful menu. Maybe I can brush up on my Spanish while there :) I almost ordered in Spanish today, but I get a little nervous and self-conscious about my gringa-ness. Next time I'll have to try at least one of the pastries I saw. I was hoping they would have some good coffee here to go with the pastries, but I think that may not be the case. Won't know for sure until I try! read more

Great meat sandwiches (beef, pork, etc) and breakfast options, the pastries are great if you're there, but not really a destination item. I go there from time to time strictly for the sandwiches. It's more or less hang over food. Kind of greasy depending on the sandwich you get and you leave full and in need of a nap. I definitely recommend trying this place out. read more

Every to me I am in the area I grab a loaf of sweet bread. The sandwiches are amazing I had a cubano that left me in a state of bliss. I am definitely going to try the other sandwiches on the menu. Why do people goto Subway when you can eat at places like this and get better food for less money. read more

Panaderia Pan Del Cielo - Cubano why would you eat at Subway when this is down the road - Bakeries Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

After a month of driving to walmart and my boyfriend pointing this sandwich shop out to me I finally caved and stopped in. The restaurant is beautiful and clean inside, the specials or sandwiches are clearly written on the board behind the counter and despite the fact I didn't get dessert, I wanted everything that was in the display case. (I also wanted to buy all the children I know a cookir monster or Elmo cupcake! So cute!) I'm impressed. They have coffee, fresh donuts and pastries as well as delectable sandwiches, I'll be back :-) read more

Panaderia Pan Del Cielo - Salami sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Hands down, great sandwiches. I got Jamon y queso (wit th lettuce, tomato, mayo and some sinfully delicious garlic butter) only because I didn't see the chicken options below the menu board. I will be back to try more on the menu! read more

Hate giving bad reviews. I ordered a sausage egg and cheese hot breakfast sandwich. Admittedly this was at a busy time of morning but after 9 am. It was a full 40 minutes from entering to leaving with my hot sandwich. Here's where it gets really bad- My sandwich was ordered hot and plain and came to $5.85. Turns out its an extra $.75 to get it hot. No discount for ordering it without all the fixins. I get home and there is no egg in the sandwich. This was no special sandwich and i'm used to paying about $4.50 max. Will not be back. read more

Wonderful food. Fresh, clean and uncrowded when I went. Quiet cozy little place to eat in. Huge array of native pastries all fresh. My new place to buy. read more

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I often stop by Panaderia to grab the most delectable pastries they have. The pineapple pastries has some fresh chopped pineapple chunks on it and the chocolate cookies are no less than the treat after a tiring day. read more

Sandwiches are pretty good! They are super slow, though, so don't stop here if you're in a rush. They have nice baked goods, too. There is definitely a language barrier so don't complicate your order too much. They're super nice, but it just gets confusing the more you try and customize your sandwich if you don't know Spanish. Good breakfast sandwiches, too! read more

The service is bad, desserts are sold to you despite of the fact that they are old and rotting and on top of that they want to argue and tell you you're wrong. I will never go back!! Second time this happens. read more

The sandwiches are good but the oatmeal is delicious, i don't like eating oatmeal no other place then my house but the oatmeal is OMG delicious. I notice a lot of folks order the Tripleta sandwich I say next time I will try it. read more

Contender for best sandwich in Hartford, for sure! The tripleta I got here was absolutely delicious! And the people working were so nice. I opened my sandwich in the car on the (5 minute) drive home and had wolfed down half of it by the time I got home. At this point I was like "okay, I'm gonna save the rest for dinner". Nope. Ate it all inside while my dog stared at me being like "I want dat". All for me though, nom. I will be back but not for a while because it's not healthy. But it's so so so delicious. read more

A top notch Puerto Rican bakery! I used to drive by here all the time and never went I because I just though it was another ghetto grocery store. There was my problem, I judged before I even gave it a shot. After finally stepping foot into this bakery, I'm completely hooked. The place is spotless and absolutely clean. The menu is written nice and clear on a board behind the counter. I tend to order their cubano. For about $7 you get a massive sandwich that will easily give you a food baby and knock you out. Its extremely flavorful and probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Everyone who works here is phenomenal! Extremely respectful and always know how to take care of their customer. I have recommend this place to so many people and I personally will always come back. read more

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