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Our book club members picks a different restaurant to try each month so Avila was selected. The menu needed pictures for those of us not versed on these different food choices. It was suggested to look on line to the website for pictures-maybe they'll add pics to menu? Another suggestion-add some type of salad with the meat and toppings you are using. I asked for a salad with grilled chix, black beans, avocado, cheese, salsa (which was in a bowl option with a fry bread?) added and little lettuce and it was $15, my opinion that was too expensive; I suspect bec they weren't use to salads being asked for. Most things had a fried something, which I did not want. The food was very tasty. The group loved all the desserts offered, big and sweet!
I made my second trip to Avila. This time too try their main menu. This Venezuelan Bakery & Cafe has quickly become one of my local favorites. I plan to dine here frequently. From the food to the service, this place truly excels in every aspect. The menu is filled with tempting items to try. We ordered the Curicao Arepa, which is a cornmeal cake stuffed with pulled pork, fried cheese, and salsa de ajo. This was my favorite dish because the pulled pork was incredibly flavorful. Next, we had the Cachapas, a savory-sweet corn pancake filled with cheese. Finally, we tried the Shredded Chicken Empanada. All the dishes were delicious, but the arepa was my favorite. I had never tried a cachapa before, but it was delicious as well. The Empanada was well-seasoned. The outside was nice & crispy. This place is a must-try.
They were good, my last visits but they are approving things which now make them amazing to me. The bakery goods have stepped up to eloquent. These goods are any event presentation worthy. I cant get past the fresh pumpkin roll to try anything else...yet ...My order is always a bag of those delicious empandas to go with my roll and I am blessed.
We ordered a vanilla tea latte with two sweet bread and a Nutella knot. Very good. Fresh and delish.
Delicious, homemade taste. Tons of chicken salad in the arepas. Don't sleep on this place. We will be back.
My mother in law really wanted to come here for her bday lunch. Heard a lot of great things about it. Walking in, definitely decorated well & nice. Lots of seating and room. Love the bakery case display in the front. My family loved looking at all the options. Everyone was just okay with the food. We all agreed the flavoring/seasoning wasn't the strongest & the shell flavor was very sweet. (Empanadas) Dessert, both cakes had a wet texture like tres leche and I'm not sure if that was explained while buying/asking what it was. I got the Nutella stuffed donut and I really enjoyed that! Customer service was great though! Very sweet staff. Will try again. Want to try a latte next time!
Stopped by to get a to-go order of empanadas. The aroma coming from the kitchen was very enticing, and makes me want to come back to try more of their menu. The young lady at the counter was very patient and helpful with all of the customers. You order at the counter, so she had her hands full! And there are cases of delightful looking pastries and desserts to look at while you wait. I went with the Pabellon empanada & the Salchicha empanada. I also chose a chocolate/nutella brownie. I was a little concerned about the empanadas when I got home as they felt quite greasy coming out of their foil wrappers, but there was not a heavy greasy taste. The Salchicha was amazing. Filled with sausage and was delicious. I had the Pabellon at another time, and although good, with black beans & cheese, it was not one I would order again. The brownie was a disappointment. It was so very dry. I took two bites and tossed it. The frosting was dry and not creamy, and the "cake" part itself was so dry it was not pleasant. I will be back to try other things for sure. It was fairly busy for a late afternoon, so hoping it gets to stick around for a while!
We stopped by this place on a whim as we were driving home one day. Such a bright, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. Plenty of open space (it's where El Azul Agave used to be) and customer service was outstanding. The girl behind the counter was super sweet and friendly. She answered all of our questions and made sure we left happy. We picked up the following things to go (keep in mind food times are made to order so there may be a wait, but it's so worth it): We had some empanadas, café con leche (coffee with milk), and some desserts. Chicken empanada - 9/10 - no complaints here! The flavors are super good and the empanada crust was super flakey and fried to perfection! After one bite, I could not put it down. Salchicha empanada - 9.8/10 not sure if I'm correct on the filling, but my husband got it and he said it had some sausage, onion, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese inside. Regardless, it was absolutely delightful and every bite was a joy! I loved the sharp flavor of the cheese with the savory sausage. I believe it was their special empanada. Got some turnovers as well and they were both divine. They were the cold ones not the hot ones. They sell both kinds here and for the hot turnovers, they have apple and peach? flavors and the for the cold turnovers, they have Nutella, dulce de leche, and strawberry! They have numerous desserts to choose from like flan, puddings, donuts, cakes, tres leches, etc. They also have other menu items as well and we plan on trying more of their food options next time! Nutella turnover - 9/10- oh my goodness was this so soft, flakey, and filled to the brim with Nutella inside! It's topped off with fresh whipped cream and my husband and I were fighting for the last piece! It's not too sweet as well and it's definitely a dessert you can enjoy without being burnt out. Strawberry turnover - 7.5/10 - I didn't like this one as much. Still good and I loved how much cream they put. Reminded me of strawberries and cream to be honest! But the strawberry drizzle on top was a bit too artificial tasting for me. Nonetheless, it was still really delicious. Café con leche - 9/10 - probably the best café con leche I've ever had so far. I got it iced and the sweetness level, amount of milk and coffee ratio was perfect (for my liking). I got it with sugar free vanilla syrup and it was delicious!!! Overall, definitely a spot you don't want to pass on. The prices were super reasonable and affordable too! The turnovers themselves were massive and were only $2.50 each!!! Customer service is outstanding and it's such a cute café to work, study, go on a date, or treat yourself out.
*please for give me if I don't remember all the correct names but Gabi or anyone at the register will help you and very friendly* My kids, mom and I had just left from a fingerprint appointment for me at UPS down blanding close to college road and I saw bakery and had to pull over because I started to have a taste for a sweet treat but I was surprised when I walked in and saw how cute it was. Loved that we came at the right time where it wasn't crowded so we could take our time to look at the display of deliciousness and look at the menu. Gabi was out cashier and she was so sweet and patient and recommended so many delicious things. First order was lol Pumpkin cake Cheesecake Ham and cheese Beef empanada Apple latte Second order Ham bacon cheese Beef empanada Drinks Third order Sample Everything and I mean everything we had was so fresh delicious and you taste the homemade in every bit. If it's not in the display case we did have to wait for it to be freshly made but it was quick and worth the wait. Gabi and her sister(I think) was so friendly and answered every question we had about something. I love that this business is family owned and they all work together. The food, experience and everything is a 100/10 for me and my family. Especially if my kids like everything they ate and drank and asked to come back, it is a win win for me.
Food is made from scratch fresh to order and is family owned. Absolutely loved everything we had my favorite dish was the LLANERA. They also have amazing desserts. The service was quick and friendly and ambiance was fresh and clean.
Avila is decorated very cute and kept very clean. Staff is really helpful and will explain the various pastries and street foods. The regular looking donut had caramel in it and was by far the best pastry we tried. Loved the various beef foods. That was my favorite. All the finger food was tasty and fresh. Food was sooooo good. The prices are so good. You'll get plenty under $30. Loved our experience and would love to try additional items.
Looking for a place to eat before watching a show at Thrasher Horne. This place is conveniently located near it. We were impressed with the selection of bakery goods offered and the place being clean. The host recommended trying the Avila Sampler to get a little bit of everything. We liked the empanadas, arepas and tequenos included in the sampler. The 904 wings was also crispy and flavorful. The iced latte and cafe con leche was amazing. We will come back to try other things when around this area.
I've lived in this area for three years and never knew this place existed. So glad we tried it! The food is delicious and service was perfection! We ordered empanadas, pastelitos and dessert (the dessert was to go). The young man who took our order offered to keep the dessert in the cooler and told us to let him know when we were ready for it. He noticed when we were finished eating and brought the to go dessert to our table without us having to ask. It's the simple things like that you don't see often in the service industry anymore, so it was very much appreciated. :)
Delicious arepas made to order in a clean renovated space with a large menu selection, including specialty coffees. The staff is friendly but service can take a little while if it's busy during lunchtime. Worth the wait, though! read more
We went to Avila Bakery for breakfast and tried a variety of things from a plate that included eggs, bacon, hash brown patties and pancakes to empanadas, a ham and cheese pastry and a donut-- the names of the last two I missed getting. There were so many other delicious looking things in the cases, and the extensive menu looked promising. Everything was delicious and we'll be back to try more. You order at the counter, but food is brought to the table, and the dining area is bright and clean with plenty of seating and nice appeal. read more
Such a great local find! Everything here feels fresh, homemade, and full of authentic Latin flavor. The bakery case alone is worth the visit. I tried the tiramisu latte and the sampler platter, which was a great way to try a little of everything all delicious and full of flavor. Perfect spot for a quick breakfast, coffee run, or casual bite. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and definitely worth the drive to Orange Park if you love discovering local gems. read more
28 days ago
Our book club members picks a different restaurant to try each month so Avila was selected. The menu needed pictures for those of us not versed on these different food choices. It was suggested to look on line to the website for pictures-maybe they'll add pics to menu? Another suggestion-add some type of salad with the meat and toppings you are using. I asked for a salad with grilled chix, black beans, avocado, cheese, salsa (which was in a bowl option with a fry bread?) added and little lettuce and it was $15, my opinion that was too expensive; I suspect bec they weren't use to salads being asked for. Most things had a fried something, which I did not want. The food was very tasty. The group loved all the desserts offered, big and sweet! read more
2 years ago
I made my second trip to Avila. This time too try their main menu. This Venezuelan Bakery & Cafe has quickly become one of my local favorites. I plan to dine here frequently. From the food to the service, this place truly excels in every aspect. The menu is filled with tempting items to try. We ordered the Curicao Arepa, which is a cornmeal cake stuffed with pulled pork, fried cheese, and salsa de ajo. This was my favorite dish because the pulled pork was incredibly flavorful. Next, we had the Cachapas, a savory-sweet corn pancake filled with cheese. Finally, we tried the Shredded Chicken Empanada. All the dishes were delicious, but the arepa was my favorite. I had never tried a cachapa before, but it was delicious as well. The Empanada was well-seasoned. The outside was nice & crispy. This place is a must-try. read more
They were good, my last visits but they are approving things which now make them amazing to me. The bakery goods have stepped up to eloquent. These goods are any event presentation worthy. I cant get past the fresh pumpkin roll to try anything else...yet ...My order is always a bag of those delicious empandas to go with my roll and I am blessed. read more
3 months ago
11 months ago
Delicious, homemade taste. Tons of chicken salad in the arepas. Don't sleep on this place. We will be back. read more
My mother in law really wanted to come here for her bday lunch. Heard a lot of great things about it. Walking in, definitely decorated well & nice. Lots of seating and room. Love the bakery case display in the front. My family loved looking at all the options. Everyone was just okay with the food. We all agreed the flavoring/seasoning wasn't the strongest & the shell flavor was very sweet. (Empanadas) Dessert, both cakes had a wet texture like tres leche and I'm not sure if that was explained while buying/asking what it was. I got the Nutella stuffed donut and I really enjoyed that! Customer service was great though! Very sweet staff. Will try again. Want to try a latte next time! read more
Stopped by to get a to-go order of empanadas. The aroma coming from the kitchen was very enticing, and makes me want to come back to try more of their menu. The young lady at the counter was very patient and helpful with all of the customers. You order at the counter, so she had her hands full! And there are cases of delightful looking pastries and desserts to look at while you wait. I went with the Pabellon empanada & the Salchicha empanada. I also chose a chocolate/nutella brownie. I was a little concerned about the empanadas when I got home as they felt quite greasy coming out of their foil wrappers, but there was not a heavy greasy taste. The Salchicha was amazing. Filled with sausage and was delicious. I had the Pabellon at another time, and although good, with black beans & cheese, it was not one I would order again. The brownie was a disappointment. It was so very dry. I took two bites and tossed it. The frosting was dry and not creamy, and the "cake" part itself was so dry it was not pleasant. I will be back to try other things for sure. It was fairly busy for a late afternoon, so hoping it gets to stick around for a while! read more
We stopped by this place on a whim as we were driving home one day. Such a bright, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. Plenty of open space (it's where El Azul Agave used to be) and customer service was outstanding. The girl behind the counter was super sweet and friendly. She answered all of our questions and made sure we left happy. We picked up the following things to go (keep in mind food times are made to order so there may be a wait, but it's so worth it): We had some empanadas, café con leche (coffee with milk), and some desserts. Chicken empanada - 9/10 - no complaints here! The flavors are super good and the empanada crust was super flakey and fried to perfection! After one bite, I could not put it down. Salchicha empanada - 9.8/10 not sure if I'm correct on the filling, but my husband got it and he said it had some sausage, onion, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese inside. Regardless, it was absolutely delightful and every bite was a joy! I loved the sharp flavor of the cheese with the savory sausage. I believe it was their special empanada. Got some turnovers as well and they were both divine. They were the cold ones not the hot ones. They sell both kinds here and for the hot turnovers, they have apple and peach? flavors and the for the cold turnovers, they have Nutella, dulce de leche, and strawberry! They have numerous desserts to choose from like flan, puddings, donuts, cakes, tres leches, etc. They also have other menu items as well and we plan on trying more of their food options next time! Nutella turnover - 9/10- oh my goodness was this so soft, flakey, and filled to the brim with Nutella inside! It's topped off with fresh whipped cream and my husband and I were fighting for the last piece! It's not too sweet as well and it's definitely a dessert you can enjoy without being burnt out. Strawberry turnover - 7.5/10 - I didn't like this one as much. Still good and I loved how much cream they put. Reminded me of strawberries and cream to be honest! But the strawberry drizzle on top was a bit too artificial tasting for me. Nonetheless, it was still really delicious. Café con leche - 9/10 - probably the best café con leche I've ever had so far. I got it iced and the sweetness level, amount of milk and coffee ratio was perfect (for my liking). I got it with sugar free vanilla syrup and it was delicious!!! Overall, definitely a spot you don't want to pass on. The prices were super reasonable and affordable too! The turnovers themselves were massive and were only $2.50 each!!! Customer service is outstanding and it's such a cute café to work, study, go on a date, or treat yourself out. read more
*please for give me if I don't remember all the correct names but Gabi or anyone at the register will help you and very friendly* My kids, mom and I had just left from a fingerprint appointment for me at UPS down blanding close to college road and I saw bakery and had to pull over because I started to have a taste for a sweet treat but I was surprised when I walked in and saw how cute it was. Loved that we came at the right time where it wasn't crowded so we could take our time to look at the display of deliciousness and look at the menu. Gabi was out cashier and she was so sweet and patient and recommended so many delicious things. First order was lol Pumpkin cake Cheesecake Ham and cheese Beef empanada Apple latte Second order Ham bacon cheese Beef empanada Drinks Third order Sample Everything and I mean everything we had was so fresh delicious and you taste the homemade in every bit. If it's not in the display case we did have to wait for it to be freshly made but it was quick and worth the wait. Gabi and her sister(I think) was so friendly and answered every question we had about something. I love that this business is family owned and they all work together. The food, experience and everything is a 100/10 for me and my family. Especially if my kids like everything they ate and drank and asked to come back, it is a win win for me. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Food is made from scratch fresh to order and is family owned. Absolutely loved everything we had my favorite dish was the LLANERA. They also have amazing desserts. The service was quick and friendly and ambiance was fresh and clean. read more
2 years ago
Avila is decorated very cute and kept very clean. Staff is really helpful and will explain the various pastries and street foods. The regular looking donut had caramel in it and was by far the best pastry we tried. Loved the various beef foods. That was my favorite. All the finger food was tasty and fresh. Food was sooooo good. The prices are so good. You'll get plenty under $30. Loved our experience and would love to try additional items. read more
2 years ago
Looking for a place to eat before watching a show at Thrasher Horne. This place is conveniently located near it. We were impressed with the selection of bakery goods offered and the place being clean. The host recommended trying the Avila Sampler to get a little bit of everything. We liked the empanadas, arepas and tequenos included in the sampler. The 904 wings was also crispy and flavorful. The iced latte and cafe con leche was amazing. We will come back to try other things when around this area. read more
2 years ago
I've lived in this area for three years and never knew this place existed. So glad we tried it! The food is delicious and service was perfection! We ordered empanadas, pastelitos and dessert (the dessert was to go). The young man who took our order offered to keep the dessert in the cooler and told us to let him know when we were ready for it. He noticed when we were finished eating and brought the to go dessert to our table without us having to ask. It's the simple things like that you don't see often in the service industry anymore, so it was very much appreciated. :) read more
Exceeded our expectations! When local Venezuelans recommend it and approve then it's a win! So delicious loved everything we ordered! Cheese was oozing out! Don't remember all the items we ordered but it was perfect and highly recommend it! read more
2 years ago
Overall, the customer service is great and the Venezuelan food is the best in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. We had the pabellon and llanera arepas, along with black beans and rice, and maduros. The food was decent but needed a little more flavoring/seasoning (my personal taste), especially the pabellon, which is my favorite arepa. Took some empanadas and arepitas home for the kids, which they gobbled up very quickly. They loved it all. The bakery looked fantastic, but did not get to try. We will definitely go back to try some other things. Happy to see this place in Orange Park!! read more
3 years ago
We stopped in after seeing so many great reviews and it lived up to the hype. The tequenos were especially delicious. The pastry case was impressive and we look forward to trying some of those on our next trip read more
Wow, this place is awesome! We came for the empanadas and were not disappointed. My wife loved the pabellon (roast beef and plantains). The ground beef and shredded chicken were great as well. I wish they had more sauce variety. The desserts are decadent. The two young ladies running the front end were very helpful and efficient. The prices were reasonable. They have plenty of seating. You might want to review the menu before you go. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
The food lacked flavor and took forever to come. Food did not come together so some people are eating while others have to wait for their food at the table. Cashier got a little sassy with my brother-in-law. Obviously, not trained that the customer is always right. The desserts look good but after the lack of flavor I decided not to risk it by trying them. Overall, not worth the trip. read more
3 years ago
Fantastic customer service! Delicious fresh made food! Welcoming atmosphere very engaging helpful staff! So much to try we will be back tomorrow! Came back the next day & the food was just as fabulous as the first time if not better! Customer service is some of the best I have had & much more business today with more customers but they kept up with the quality of food & service! read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
Great atmosphere ! The Service was done with grace & a smile! The Food was an exciting & new! Going back very soon read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Stopped here for an afternoon snack and was pleasantly impressed!! The restaurant is clean and not cluttered. The menu is simple but many options. I went with a shredded beef empanada. I waited about 10 minutes for my order. The place is consistently busy. When it arrived, it was soo good looking. The dough was fried perfectly and it was loaded with meat. Every single bite was delicious! I'm kicking myself for not ordering a 4pk!! read more
I saw someone posted about this wonderful bakery on Facebook and after church I decided to stopped by and thankfully I did! They are located in Blanding Boulevard so try to be here early so you can avoid the Blanding traffic lol. They have few parking spots when I got there around 9:30 in the morning. I was greeted by this lovely girls working in front. when you first enter there is a hallways and then you turn right and you will see the counter and their bakery goodies! The ladies was super friendly! especially the one that helped me explained and answered all my questions and she never made me feel that I am annoying her lol she was so patient! I ordered this cake that has caramel on the middle and it was soooo good! I also ordered the Arepitas which was very interesting. It is 5 mini arepitas fried with mozzarella inside, it was different but the sauce they give you as a dip was actually really good. this bakery is so clean and they did an amazing job on the decorations inside. I will definitely will be back here! read more
2 years ago
Avila is a local gem, The bakery exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, adorned with traditional Venezuelan decor that adds to the authenticity of the experience. From the cheerful greetings of the staff to the colorful displays of pastries and bread, every corner feels like a welcoming embrace. The tequeños & iced coconut lattes are my fave read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The customer service was stellar. Gilme took the time to explain the pastries and the food. The arepa was a little dry but other than that it was phenomenal. I got the Rumbera the pulled pork inside was incredibly seasoned. The little green sauce on the side was creamy and garlicky. I ordered some of the Pastelitos Andidos- pizza and shredded beef both were excellent. I took several of the delightful pastries home. One was better than the next. The puff pastry with Nutella was light and flaky and the filling was delicious. So glad to have such a wonderful place close to my house. read more
2 years ago
Amazingly delicious! Very nice place, and customer service was very helpful in explaining the menu. read more
3 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised with this new place. I'm always looking for a good Venezuelan place to bring back memories of my beautiful country and this place did not disappoint. Great food and awesome service! My family loved it! You need to give this place a try... if you have never tried Venezuelan food this is a great place to start! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
Food was amazing, the cashier gave amazing recommendations since we didnt know where to start. He recommended a sampler. Everything we had was amazing, including their drinks- iced latte and a cortado. Super friendly, clean, and so good! read more
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