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    Spanish Bakery & Cafe

    3.8 (213 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Bakeries, Cafes
    Closed • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Debra Carolyn T.

    Got the Spanish chili. Wow. It was amazing. The music was loud and it's hidden but it's quaint and you know it's being cooked there because you can smell it

    Beef with side of rice and beans
    Rich G.

    Friendly staff. The bakery has a nice outside patio with tables. The empanadas are good although my beef was a bit spicy. Pastry a bit dry. Nice spot to eat and relax.

    Ham and cheese croissant
    Dawn Cheryl V.

    This is the nicest bakery. I got a latte and ham and cheese croissant. My Husband got the eggs Benedict and he can't stop talking about. Very friendly staff. Sat outside on a cute little patio. This cafe is a must!!

    Beef empanada with black beans and rice.
    Steve S.

    Seems like they have a new chef or are trying some new things. The food was delicious. I had a beef empanada, with black beans and rice. The breading on the empanada was very thick. Too thick to be perfectly honest. Staff inside was great too. I'll definitely go back again to try other things.

    Empanada with rice and beans
    Sagarika G.

    My friends had visited this small bakery in St. Aug a few years back and loved it so we decided to try it out today. The bakery is very cute inside and outside has a lot of seating. We wanted empanadas, and they only had a few options left so we got the chicken and veggie empanadas. The empanadas came with side so I got the black bean and rice mix on the side. As far as the quantity of food - the empanada was huge. The side were also decent sizes. In terms of flavor - I was very underwhelmed. The outside was wayyyy too thick for an empanada. It was too doughy and chewy. The inside of the veggie had spinach and corn with some spices. It was not spicy at all and seemed to have lacked salt and some other spices. The chicken in the empanada was very dry and again, lacked flavor. If it was just up to flavor, I would give this place a 2/5 but because of the portion size and the ambience of the space, I'm giving it a 3/5.

    Empanada with rice and beans
    Megan J.

    Ehhhhhhh. The empanadas were SO disappointing. The first bite was DRY & a mouthful of just bread. I picked it apart. Pricey too. Rice and beans were subpar as well. The ladies with me weren't a big fan of their meals either. It is what it is.

    Elena K.

    I remember discovering this little bakery tucked away from the main old street during a childhood trip to Saint Augustine. Back then, it felt like discovering a little oasis of comfort meals in a little sanctuary. Visiting many years later, it still feels that way, like you're making a discovery. The bread and baked goods are all home cooked and sometimes you'll have the privilege of seeing them bring in fresh loaves and pastries out of the oven. I always love getting their soup of the day. They had a chicken and dumpling soup when I went that was very tasty. I will agree with others that the bread on their empanadas is quite thick and the meat inside might benefit from a little more seasoning or sauce. But that might also be me more used to South American style empanadas I typically find in Miami.

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    Kristine S.

    *This review is for the bread loaves only* FYI: I've seen reviews about them being cash only, that is no longer the case. I was introduced to Spanish Bakery by a friend. When we walked through the front fence and into the courtyard, I had no idea this bakery was tucked in the back. We ordered a rectangle loaf of bread to-go. The loaves were about to come out of the oven so we waited about 5 minutes. Well worth the wait! We took it back home and devoured it. A few months later hubby and I were in the area. That night I was planning to make a charcuterie board. I thought we could have some bread with olive oil on the side. Ohh was that a good idea. I picked up a round loaf this time. Same look and taste of the rectangle, just different shape. This bread is amazing by itself, with butter, with olive oil, toasted, you name it. It's been fresh, fluffy and positively delicious both times. If you are in the area, pick one up and try it for yourself!

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    Carolyn S.

    This is a great little gem my twin and I found while wandering aimlessly through the little downtown square. We were both in the mood for filling, yet simple food, nothing fancy, when we happened upon this place. Seeing the menu we both wholeheartedly agreed on giving this place a shot. I ordered a pressed roast beef sandwich with broccoli slaw while my sis got an empanada with a side of beans and rice. The sandwich was delicious, each ingredient was to perfection, the meat was soft and tender while the caramelized onions and mozzarella cheese gave it a nice touch, all held together between the bread was fresh and fluffy. The staff there were really friendly and courteous to me and my twin. Its a very small bakery with a quaint, down home feel, but there was ample seating outside to accommodate for these tough COVID times.

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    Sydney M.

    Great location and great food! The cashier took our orders quickly and our food was out just a couple minutes later. Our beef empanadas were stuffed with a great amount of meat and peppers, as well as being seasoned well. The black beans and rice needed a little salt, but that's just my preference. The location is very cute; outdoor seating in a little courtyard area away from the street. Would definitely come again

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    empanadas were so Meh and overpowering with cumin. rice and beans taste the same. I should have checked reviews first.

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    Delicious and extremely affordable! The front employee was super nice too. I'll definitely return.

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    Crème de la Cocoa

    4.8(195 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Five stars doesn't even come close to describing this wonderful bakery experience…read more I am from a large family who love to gather over food and fun. The first time we had a cake from Creme de la Cocoa, it was lemon blueberry for my Mom's birthday. From then on, "good enough" wouldn't do. The cakes from this boutique bakery are exquisite works of art that taste absolutely divine. We've had vanilla cake with white chocolate between the layers and fresh strawberries for Easter, exquisitely decorated with whipped cream frosting and fresh spring flowers, a birthday cake for my mother that said HAPPY BIRTHDAY HURRICANE PEGGY with a hurricane and warning markers bc her birthday is the first day of hurricane season that was Florida Native, featuring summer fruits and orange zest in the frosting, and the latest for Labor Day that will be a classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and Fall decor that will say HAPPY FALL, Y'ALL! We've had their French macarons in every color and flavor, their charcuterie box for my husband's birthday which featured sweets of every kind in white and dark chocolate, and their homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast. All were exceptional tasting and beautiful in their artistry. Creme de la Cocoa is where perfection in design and flavor are an every day adventure. And the customer comes second only to the quality of their decadent delights.

    My bf and I stopped at Crème de la Cocoa for an after lunch snack. It was highly rated and I'm so…read moreglad we did!! We each ordered a Chocolate Chip cookie sandwiched with chocolate buttercream, along with a chocolate and praline cake that we split. Everything was delicious! I loved both desserts! The chocolate and praline cake was definitely the winner. The place itself is lovely and has a beautiful atmosphere, making it a nice spot to stop in for something sweet. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the service. It was average, and for me, personality and a warm greeting really make a difference in the overall experience. The desserts were wonderful, but I would have loved a little more warmth and friendliness from the staff!

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    New seating added 2 weeks ago!

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    ChocoLattes

    4.3(171 reviews)
    17.0 mi
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    We stopped by one day to grab a couple glasses of Prosecco and sit outside…read more It was empty and the two girls behind the counter seemed very confused in general. I ordered two glasses of Prosecco and she informs me that they are out of Prosecco. What!? I then order a can of IPA and a glass of white wine for my gf, which took way too long to get. Plus my beer wasn't even that cold and her wine wasn't good either. I asked about the cheese tray + wine and she looked confused. I asked her what cheeses came on it and she said she didn't know, but she'd find out, but never did. lol. I came here prepared to buy a bottle of Prosecco and a cheese tray to sit outside and enjoy with my gf but that didn't happen. If you are working at a place you should know the couple things that you do serve and know them very well. There also wasn't any clean glasses for the spa water. The deserts did look good but god forbid I asked either of them a question about them because they would have looked at me befuddled. I highly doubt I'll ever come back here again. Good luck with your questions and selections.

    I wanted to like it here more than I actually did. Ambience wise, it's a cute little place with…read morenice outdoor seating options in front and back. The cake pop was really the only item that drew praise from my crew. Breakfast croissants were "mid" per my teens... I now know what an overdone eggs tastes like. The "pancakes" were thick and more of a biscuit like consistency. Next time, will likely stick to the pastries in the window.

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    The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Emapanada

    The Cuban Cafe And Bakery

    3.9(198 reviews)
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    stopped here on the way to our car after a disappointing and expensive meal at the Columbia…read more walked in to the store and immediately knew this was truly authentic Cuban food- there were handmade empanadas and croquetas in the hot case, not the perfectly shaped and likely frozen food from Columbia. I ordered a spinach and cheese empanada and it was very flavorful and my son got a piece of flon, which was a new experience for him. Although he didn't care for it, I did eat it the rest and i thought it was pretty good! Glad we stopped by but wish we had come here first!

    Walking around Saint Augustine on a busy spring break March day we stopped by the Cuban Cafe for…read morelunch. Lots of people, very popular, no inside seating but we did snag an outdoor table. The ordering process seemed chaotic but I ordered two Cuban sandwiches and a Cafe Con Leche for lunch. Told the wait would be 15 minutes, we sat outside in the meantime. After 25 minutes and no sandwiches, I inquired inside as to the status - finally, five minutes later the sandwiches were ready. However, no Cafe Con Leche . Again went inside, waited for the front desk server to process several orders before I could ask about the status of the drink. Nothing had been made, so another five minutes for the drink order. By this time I was plenty hungry, and was disappointed with the Cuban sandwich. It's basically a toasted ham sandwich, nothing particularly unique about it. Given the hassles just getting the meal entailed, not a great experience.

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    The Cuban Cafe And Bakery - Cuban figures has part of design decor.

    Cuban figures has part of design decor.

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    Cynthia's Treats - Cuptails...a CUPcake and a cockTAIL in one!

    Cynthia's Treats

    5.0(3 reviews)
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    Cynthia is so easy to work with! I hired her for a couple hundred cupcakes for a party I was…read morearranging. She was responsive and helpful in making choices of flavors and quantities. A huge plus to her cupcakes is that all the cupcakes come in a gluten free option which is amazing! You don't get stuck with only a couple choices for those who don't eat gluten. Lastly for catering she will bring all of the cupcakes to your home and ice them there which makes for an extra fresh

    Cynthia, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everyone…read moreelse reading this, I need to let you know that the amazing customer service I just experienced with Cynthia was second to none. Back story- my four year old son is staying/vacationing with my parents, his grandparents, for a few weeks this summer and when their journey took them to a friends house in East Moriches this week I really wanted to send him a special treat to remind him how much me and his father love him! Google searching lead me to Cynthia and I sent a message to her through her website. She answered almost immediately and made my wish to send my son cupcakes a reality. And it was so simple and sweet! She personally delivered the cupcakes just an hour or so ago and he ate two while skyping with me. He said they are delicious! Again, I am completely happy with this experience and I highly recommend Cynthia's to you!

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    Cynthia's Treats - Fondant decorations add a little sweetness to any cupcake.

    Fondant decorations add a little sweetness to any cupcake.

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    Heavenly Cheesecakes & Bakery

    Heavenly Cheesecakes & Bakery

    4.7(37 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I was going n town visiting family and we stopped at this location to shop for veggies at the…read moreneighboring produce stand a seafood market and wanted to grab some fresh baked desserts and this place did not disappoint! They make fresh breads , cookies, brownies, scones, turnovers, cheesecakes and even sell discounted day old breads! We grabbed an apple turnover, pistachio , strawberry and oreo cheesecakes and enjoyed them throughly . The man behind the counter was so kind, informative and helpful. It is a small spot with intent to grab and go and was very busy with many locals delighted to return and share their favorites! The ambiance is quaint and humble with display cases and everything was meticulously labeled with prices and flavors. We will definitely be back to try more baked goods and you should stop in and support this business!!

    Their cheesecakes "may be"heavenly, but their service is some of the worst I've ever had anywhere…read moreI've ever gone. I ordered a cheesecake to go and it took so long. I told the manager I was going next-door to check out Kyle's Seaford highly recommended when I came back he had put the cheesecake back in the case? He told me he thought I wasn't coming back? So as they were getting ready to box up my cheesecake, I asked the attendant if you would please cut the cheesecake for me. What I thought was a simple request turned into a huge problem as he told me NO then another woman behind the counter said they don't do it because maybe they wouldn't cut the pieces all exactly equally I told her I don't care if they're equal I just simply wanted the cheesecake cut again they refused? At this I was so upset I said keep your cheesecake and left.

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    Day old breads

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    Containers full of cookies, scones and turnovers

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