Great find, the service was quick and the food was amazing. Went for breakfast as a quick stop…read morejust to pick up a coffee, but I couldn't resist the food once I was in there. This place bakes their own bread and is dishing out orders as they are input. The cook is working furiously to keep up with the orders while asking the line what they are ordering to get ahead of herself. Wow, multitasking at its best!!! The coffee I originally had come for turned out to be the best coffee I've had in Puerto Rico. I simply ordered a coffee and was given a cafecito (espresso double shot with a bit of steamed milk). I'm not complaining about the "cafecito" I just wasn't expecting it. Amazing coffee, food, service, staff, and quick. I would definitely recommend this mom and pop shop bakery!

This is a small side of the road bakery that is visited by locals primarily. The soup , sandwiches…read moreand coffee were great, the portions are large so be careful and the prices are dirt cheap! Ask the staff what to order!

This is an all plant base restaurant. They have all the Puerto Rican specialty and some other Latin…read moreand American popular dishes. The restaurant is spacious with colorful and expressive art all over the walls. You're hearing Latin music in the background there's a large bar in the left corner. The menu is big, there's so much that you would want to try so go with the big party. Your offered three different styles of plant proteins when you order your traditional dish. We had the Pasteles, Mofongo, ALcapurria and Sorullitos. Everything came out hot and fresh. The Mofongo was out of this world. And I make Mofongo. The Alcapurria was delicious of Smith's first time having it. The portions are large enough to share. Or have leftovers. You are so lucky to meet the owner. The super friendly gentleman he gave us the backstory of why he started this restaurant. Changing his diet helped him recover from cancer. And it was about the way he ate. So he wanted to share this opportunity with meat eaters. So the whole goal of his restaurant is vegan food for meat eater so they can see that they are not missing anything. The owner also is a famous DJ. He has a talk show radio. And he's been doing it since the 70s. It was a lovely experience my Bestie found this restaurant for me. Because I'm a vegan/sometimes pescatarian. I don't get to try all the foods. It was such a lovely experience.

Okay, if you're in Carolina near the beach..Just cross the bridge and come here…read more I will say, it's sort of pricey but fresh. An abundance of friendly staff. They have everything from breakfast to lunch to dinner, wine, bakery, deli items and more. Its located right by the highway so it's busy and good. My dad has taken me here in the past. Okay so not super expensive but definitely on par with tourist pricing due to location but I can't knock the hustle

Even though I'm probably the third or fourth reviewer (I ended up in this bakery not by choice and…read morewas worried cause it only had 2 reviews!), got to say it was very good breakfast I had. Very surprised and very pleased with my food, the service, and the overall experience / price. I will go again once my next vacations come up. Ohhhhhh by the way, SANCOCHO SATURDAYS. Veryyyy good!

A great place where the locals go for breakfast, fresh coffee, and loaves of hot bread to take home.read more

This was such a yum spot. Ordered a ham and cheese on pan de agua and they were hot fresh and…read moreyummy. Coffee was strong but good. There was a small line and small wait for what we ordered. Inside has space and tables to sit. Overall i enjoyed, nothing too impressive, but such a good hole in the wall i enjoyed very much

Visited this place twice, once with a sweet tooth and the next for breakfast. They have a lot of…read morefresh pastry items, personal fav was that Bavarian cream. The two cinnamon rolls were a little dry but the one with the Guyaba on top definitely was better than the other one. Breakfast was great we all had sandwiches and they are exactly what you want. Hot tasty and huge, you can get them with any meat on the menu I got mine with eggs cheese and mortadella, delicious. My son got the desayuno con todo, which is a huge egg scramble with toasted bread on the side.

Visitando mi isla y quedándome en el área cerca de la panadería. Tenia antojitos de pan de agua y…read morefui. compré una libra. En las mañanas la panadería está bien concurrente pero la fila se mueve rápido gracias a la agilidad y trabajo arduo de los tres empleados que atienden el establecimiento. el pan estaba recién hecho, estaba bueno, buena textura al punto que regresé al otro día para comprar para llevarme de regreso a casa en la Florida. El pan estaba recién hecho tan fresco que después de 5 días todavía el pan no tenía mal sabor y conservaba su frescura. Muy atentos los empleados y servicio rápido. Tienen desayunos y hacen almuerzos.

This has been one of my favorite panaderías from youth. The recipes remain the same with the great…read moretaste and flavors that characterize this place. I'd had from sandwiches to soups and pastries. The Media noche being my forever favorite. And while I no longer live in the island, when I visit, I had to make time to come pay them a visit. This time around I was happy to see how they have expanded to include a bar area. The service is always superb and quick. A must visit!

#leLANDed in Puerto Rico, I was still adjusting to everything (driving, time zone, etc) but needed…read moreto check-in. This spot was on the way so here was my experience. Pulled up to Vistamar Bakery and immediately got that feeling--this isn't a tourist spot, this is a real neighborhood panadería. You can tell right away it's been part of the community for a long time (they've been serving people for decades), and that energy shows in everything AMBIANCE Parking: Street parking moreover Seating: Casual, no-frills seating. This is more of a grab food, sit, eat, and go kind of place. Room for maybe about 20 people. Vibes: Welcome to Carolina! Not the most flashliest place to be in Puerto Rico but still a nice steady gem (apparently Carolina is the birthplace of Reggaeton. The spot itself is a pretty simple - an old-school Cuban/Puerto Rican bakery vibes where there's photos of food here and there and your sweet smells of coffee and baked goods. You got regulars coming in, quick orders being called out coffee flowing nonstop. Not aesthetic, not curated--just real, everyday life of Puerto Rico FOOD / DRINKS Café con Leche (Recommend) Simple and comforting. Warm, slightly sweet, and exactly what you want from a local bakery coffee--nothing fancy, just done right. There's sugar on the side for you to make the necessary adjustments. Savory Pastry (Recommend) Grabbed a pastry with some beef in it (think along the lines of a ham-and-cheese or meat-filled pastry), and it hit. Flaky on the outside, warm and savory inside--perfect quick bite that pairs well with the coffee. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Straightforward and efficient. Feels like a place where: They know their regulars. I had a bit of a language barrier but they were patient with me. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Good selections, reasonable prices, and a pleasant experience. A true local spot. Not flashy, not trendy--but that's exactly why it works. If you want to experience real everyday Puerto Rican bakery culture, this is it. TIPS * Great place to grab breakfast before heading out

We fully enjoyed the homemade food here. The guayaba (guava) pastries we bought in bulk to take…read moreback to our lodging down the street. Coffee was very good too. The place has a clean, sunny indoor area for dining. Service was great.

We were headed to El Yunque rainforest and stopped here for breakfast. Ohhhh how it reminded me of…read morethe many breakfast meals my grandma made. Everything was delicious, even the oatmeal. This was a popular spot among the locals and tourists. You may want to grab lunch to go as well.

Had a quick stop and had breakfast here this morning…read more We ordered Pancake with scramble egg and ham, oatmeal, Coffee and Mallorca with Sam. Got our foods and drink within 10 minutes. Fast , friendly and efficient service. Price is very reasonable. Definitely worth to visit. 5 stars service

Great selection of pastries, but the real gems of this place are the sandwiches. The echumbao (with…read moreham slices and pernil (roast pork) was amazing and with the pan sobao we were full for the whole day! They also make nice and BIG iced coffees (though don't be surprised by the price - it's real espresso and not syrup).

Hidden gem in Naguabo. Iced coffee was delicious. We ordered a large to split and had to order a…read moresecond before we left. The pastries are delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Several tables and chairs inside. 2-3 parking spots in front.

Forgot to get pics, but had to review them. Their egg sandwiches and donuts were excellent! They…read moreuse the traditional local sweet bread that was really nice (we had it at a few places and this was the best). And the egg sandwich overall was excellent. The donuts were fresh and really tasty. Coffee was also really good! Great place, highly recommend!

We went to some really good restaurants in PR but this little bakery/deli was one of my…read morefavorites!!! We were staying at the Hyatt Grand Reserve so we first went here because it was very close to the hotel but we came back because we fell in love with their breakfast sandwich and donuts!! I saw a bunch of reviews recommending the breakfast sandwich on their homemade sweet bread and I was a little skeptical because it looked like a simple panini, but I was so wrong! I am not sure what they put in the bread but if it was crack, I would not be surprised. I am still dreaming about that bread and that sandwich. Service was good and the ambiance is NYC bodega style. The donuts were also very good. I had the Boston cream, chocolate frosted and Bavarian cream. All so good!!! I wish I could get adopted by this Familia. I would be 300 pounds but so happy!!

The food was great! The sandwiches were huge could definitely feed two. I'm not sure if that's…read morenormal sizing but it's like a foot long. Good value for the money and very tasty .

This is the spot! They have really great food and service and the interior is nice and cozy. We've…read morebeen here so much here's what we had - French toast sandwich, pastrami breakfast sandwich, the Tembleque is out of this world MUST TRY, Quesitos, Pastelillos con guayaba, donas con queso y guayaba and of course Pan Sobao and Pan de Agua for sandwiches. The bread & donas = incredible! Their latte is also great! Great spot for breakfast or brunch! Sorry no other pics - nothing lasts long enough for pictures just enjoy and satisfy your sweet tooth