Panaderia La Central
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Panaderia La Central — clean, consistent bakery in Humboldt Park. Cash only. "Always fresh and delicious, and the staff is very helpful and friendly" — Cathy Lee Ziemba
Experience Breakdown
Minseo Kim
48 reviews
“This bakery is exactly why I always carry cash! It's hands-down the best bakery I've visited. I've tried about 6-7 different breads, and each one was amazing. The prices are super reasonable, which makes everything even better. Pan Dulce stood out as my absolute favorite – it was just incredible”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
My fav panaderia!. Best pan dulce.
Perfect panadería, everything is like .99c and soft and not dry or stale even when I went in the middle of the day.
I can always count on them to have soft, freshly made bread , that does not cost too much. Definitely worth the price!
This bakery is exactly why I always carry cash. It's hands-down the best bakery I've visited.
Some noted
Trash sweet bread. Basic recipes that you just can’t go wrong with are not good here. I guess that’s why it’s so cheap.
Havent had mexican sweet bread this bad in years. Bought some 8 pieces, none was edible.
Didn’t take credit card what kind of place is not up to date or doesn’t have a sign stating cash only.
Location
3911 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
What 135+ diners say about Panaderia La Central
“This bakery is exactly why I always carry cash.”
This bakery is exactly why I always carry cash! It's hands-down the best bakery I've visited. I've tried about 6-7 different breads, and each one was amazing. The prices are super reasonable, which makes everything even better. Pan Dulce stood out as my absolute favorite – it was just incredible.
Minseo Kim
Nov 2024
“My fav panaderia!”
My fav panaderia!! Best pan dulce.
jessica hernandez
Nov 2025
“Perfect panadería, everything is like .99c and soft and not dry or stale even when I went in the middle of the day.”
Perfect panadería, everything is like .99c and soft and not dry or stale even when I went in the middle of the day. Cash only and not a lot of ATMs around so plan ahead.
Zola Rollins
Jun 2025
“I can always count on them to have soft, freshly made bread , that does not cost too much.”
I can always count on them to have soft, freshly made bread , that does not cost too much. Definitely worth the price!
A1 Customs
Mar 2025
“Excellent”
amado carleno
Jan 2025
“We only go here to get our concha’s.”
We only go here to get our concha’s! Bread is fresh and delicious everytime!
Melissa Irizarry
Oct 2024
“The best sweet bread in town I have known that bakery since 1990, I lived in Chicago and I now live...”
The best sweet bread in town I have known that bakery since 1990, I lived in Chicago and I now live an hour away and I go to that bakery for bread and my family likes this bread.
Jose Raul Villarreal
Mar 2024
“Best donuts in town.”
Best donuts in town. We live about 30 minutes away now and I still take the drive to pick up donuts here. No place compares. Make sure to have cash.
Daisy
Jan 2024
“The best pan dulce in town!😋.”
Dinora Rodriguez
Jan 2024
“The best Mexican sweet bread in the entire state of IL So delicious, and delicious.”
The best Mexican sweet bread in the entire state of IL So delicious, and delicious. The only downfall is cash only.
C Nvs
Jan 2024
“Great customer service.”
Great customer service. Bread is always fresh. Just remember that this is Cash only at this bakery
Manny vaz
Oct 2023
“Great place to buy bread RIGHT HERE stop in see for yourself.”
Dave Diaz
Jul 2023
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