Panaderia la central
Cindy Garcia · 5 Google reviewsPanaderia la central — top-tier bakery in Back of the Yards. Cash only. "The panaderia was outstanding and the bread was fresh with quality" — Nestor Gomez [$]
What 232 diners keep saying
What 232 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Cash only Best Mexican bakery , surprise is the fluffy 3 big super soft donuts , glazed ,sugar Chocolate Super delicious cash only 5 am - 8 pm chicago 46/ Ashland”
“Phenomenal price, the other reviews are absolutely right about the delicious pan dulce. Overall, a must visit.”
“Honestly the pictures looked better than it tasted. Upon entering you see the sign for cash only- no biggie. Fine with me. When you walk in no one is at the front, you’re not greeted. You get your blue tray place your bread and walk to the front. After a few minutes a women comes- no greeting whatsoever. She rings us up and in Spanish states $10.07. Compared to Mexican bread in Cali the price was great for all the bread we got. I know I’m spoiled southern Cali girl here but if you’re ever in San Diego- Panchita’s bakery is a must. The taste of the bread I give it a 7/10 Service 1/10.”
“La sra que atiende por las mañanas excelente actitud muy amable siempre”
“Love this place been coming to this bakery since I was a little kid but since I moved to Texas I miss it every day definitely recommend las conchas and donuts”
“Cash only bakery worth every penny There’s literally nothing bad to try here, you cannot go wrong (Pan dulce is a personal favorite)”
“Quality pan dulce that's always fresh and flavorful. The conchas are the best around. Moved out of the area and have tried many bakeries across Chicago, but I always come back here. There's only one Panaderia La Central.. other locations using same name do not come close.”
“El pan esta delicioso las muchachas que atienden muy amable gracias fresco el pan de muerto pero el pan de mantequilla muy duro🥲sugerencia el pan de días no lo pongan el fresco delicioso Gracias🙏✨”
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