So I used to tally the total number of pots and pans in the kitchens of various restaurants. I was…read morethe official Pan Adder. And even when I had food poisoning I still came to work. Despite my Pan Adder Diarrhea. Not to be confused with this Panaderia. So this is the pretty awesome Bakery inside the Midtown Global Market that used to be called El Mexicano and is now called Samantha. Either way it makes fantastic baked goods and is a really great destination for Mexican bakery stuff. This Market itself is a little bit busy and hipster and has a lot of international stuff that is a little overpriced and not always authentic but in this case it's very authentic and very cheap and probably honestly belongs over at the Mercado Central instead but considering that it's here instead of at the Central, it's actually making this place much better and I appreciate it being here.

This is the same Mexican bakery as the Mercado Central location. See my review here…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/panaderia-el-mexicano-minneapolis#hrid:u1WviCa2Q6wT6T4CblEZJQ The Global Market one loses a star for having less of a variety of pastries to choose from. They gain their star back for always having fresh bolillo rolls and for doing a good job of showcasing their cakes. I buy tres leches cake for friends' birthdays here. You should definitely try it before you buy one (they do sell single slices) because not everybody likes it-- kind of a wet, spongy cake that is rich and sweet but very different from the dry, fluffy American style cakes that we are used to. They always look incredible with the ripe glazed fruit on top and are delicious to eat. I also really like this location because you can see the bakers at work. Once I saw the owner frosting a wedding cake and once I saw him decorating a few tres leches cakes at one time. It was very artistic and I thought it was cool that they put up glass so you can watch how it all happens. Smells wonderful too!

Named after Samantha Mumba, Samantha Mulder, and Sam Fox... wait, there really aren't a lot of…read moreSamanthas that have ever been really famous are there. Hmmmm. Mums, if you want your girl to be famous DON'T NAME HER SAMANTHA YO. So this is the pretty awesome Bakery inside the Midtown Global Market that used to be called El Mexicano and is now called Samantha. Either way it makes fantastic baked goods and is a really great destination for Mexican bakery stuff. This Market itself is a little bit busy and hipster and has a lot of international stuff that is a little overpriced and not always authentic but in this case it's very authentic and very cheap and probably honestly belongs over at the Mercado Central instead but considering that it's here instead of at the Central, it's actually making this place much better and I appreciate it being here.

well this bakery is not well marked and the person working the phone today was nice but had very…read morelimited english. I got this bakery thru yelp as best in town for tres leeche cake. The cake looks fantastic except they placed canned peaches on the top of a pineapple filling cake! I had to find a little kid to help me thru the maze of little shops to find bakery. No markings on the outside of the building either. I could not recommend to you as it would be hard to find. The neighborhood is very sketchy. I am pretty sure a hooker asked me for some money!

Such a great, chill place to kick back and relax and have amazing food. Seriously some of the best…read morebread in town. From Brotchen (hard rolls), to whole loaves of bread (which they will also slice). Some of my faves is the smaller loaf of sour dough called Bauern Brot and their Currant Rye. Another thing I enjoy is their great selection of wines. Being situated next door to Broken Clock, they also offer one of their beers on tap. Have you ever had a schnitzchen? Well here is your place to give these amazing little things a try. Two slices of dark bread topped with lox, or salmon, roasted beets, mushroom spread and more. These little things always change up with usually a choice of 5 or 6 on the menu. Seriously, you should go. And if you want bread, go earlier.

Aki's is so cozy and welcoming! I went with a friend on a weekday evening and we enjoyed the bright…read moreopen space and our meal. Service was fantastic. The Reuben corned beef was more the classic, thin-sliced deli type; I prefer the thick, house-made kind. It tasted great and I'd get it again, though! There's a parking lot in the back that they share with a few other businesses in the building.

Panaderia Ecuatoriana is an amazing small Ecuadorian bakery on Central Ave in Northeast…read moreMinneapolis. I've lived in the general neighborhood for a couple of years, but only visited this place for the first time a few weeks ago and boy, I wish I knew about it earlier. This place has a huge selection of fresh baked breads, cookies, pastries, as well as some more savory sandwich options and other amazing dishes. All of the baked goods are self serve in which you put on a plastic glove and load up your tray with whatever you'd like and then pay at the end. As for the sandwiches, you'd have to order at the front. I have only ever done baked goods here, but the staff have all been extremely kind to me. The baked goods are all amazing and super affordable. Most of the baked goods are between 1 and 3 bucks a piece. I have been back a number of times in the last few weeks and tried a lot of their dishes and they have all been amazing. The place is pretty small inside, but there are a few places to sit. That being said, it's definitely much more common to just do it to-go.

I loooooove thiiiiiis plaaaaace! I've walked by this Ecuadorian bakery several times and feel like…read moresuch a dummy for not stopping in. Once I finally did, I was greeted by a baked goods wonderland and a real nice guy named Omar. What a treasure! The format: Grab a tray and load it up (using tongs and pastry papers). Omar was incredibly helpful by offering us lots of info and suggestions. Like us, you'll have a darned difficult time figuring out what to pick from what seems like hundreds of Ecuadorian treats, both sweet and savory. So I think we ended up with 14+ items? And it all cost just $12! They have cakes, sweet baked goods, savory baked goods, hot food to order, savory sauces made in-house, candies, coffee, cute seasonal gifts and more! Some of our faves from our haul, and forgive me for not remembering the names: this cookie that looks like a Home Simpson donut and coincidentally is amazing when dipped into hot coffee, bun filled with pineapple jam, decorated sugar cookies, a baked good filled with cheese topped with sugar, and the fried ribs that came with a side dish (under $5!). Bonus - the ingredients are all listed in English.

This bakery is fantastic! The staff here are so friendly and the baked goods are always fresh. They…read moresell lots of fresh meat options as well that are very competitively priced. My favorite are the tamales they have on the weekend mornings. They offer pork, cheese and chicken options. They also offer tres leche cake single serve options or bake a whole cake for special occasions. What a great addition to Burnsville.

This is a Mexican bakery and butcher shop. The decor is what you would expect in a business like…read morethis. The staff is very friendly. English is a second language so be patient. They were very helpful. The baked good options were plentiful and delicious.

I can't believe after coming here all these years I have yet to do a review. This is my go to…read moreMercado in the area for fresh produce and especially peppers I can't find at a local grocery store. They also have a great selection of the standard canned offerings, hot sauces, and the freshest tortilla chips I can find. I also hit their meat section too if I don't want to take the time prep a meal at home and just want to whip something together. I have tried their fajita mix, al pastor, carne asada, and pollo asado. All are great and you can't beat the price. This past year they have really opened up the space to expand the fresh veggies/peppers, tortillas, and fresh salsa of all different heat levels.

I've been to several panaderias around the Twin Cities and this one is as good or better than the…read morerest. Everything is very fresh and made well. The prices are reasonable and fair.

The Best Lebanese Flat Bread available period! It's simply…read morethe best made anywhere in Minnesota.. Restaurant don't use it because it's simply to good to expensive to give with a Meal, don't ask me why ... But I buy it and take it to Beirut or Emily's!

Cozy family business. Staff is not too engaging but they had been there for a long while. always…read moregreat bread!

I'm a sucker for quality sandwiches and conchas so of course we had to stop by. It's a cute deli…read morespace in the back of the newly opened restaurant so there's absolutely no seating and only room for 3-4 people at a time. The staff was super nice and the vibe is very "neighborhood bodega", which I love. We got the calamari bocadillo and it was fantastic. The calamari was lightly breaded and not overly salty. The bread has a shatteringly thin & crispy crust with a cloud-soft crumb. The chimichurri-adjacent spread added a perfect about of acidity. I'd order that again in a heartbeat. The concha, however was really disappointing. The bread was super dense and the craquelin was very soft. I'd assume it was 2-3 days old if I didn't know otherwise. The deli salads were ok, but nothing crazy. I'd 100% come back for a bocadillo if I was in the area but that's probably it. The sandwich alone raised my opinion by a star.

This was our first time visiting, so I'll likely have to visit more times before I settle on a…read morefinal rating. Large variety of bakery and deli options - we picked up a few bocadillos, chapata, pastel de nata, and tarta de Santiago. The tarta had a great texture with a bright lemon and almond flavor! Excited to have a Spanish bakery in St. Paul.