So I used to tally the total number of pots and pans in the kitchens of various restaurants. I was…read morethe official Pan Adder. And even when I had food poisoning I still came to work. Despite my Pan Adder Diarrhea. Not to be confused with this Panaderia. So this is the pretty awesome Bakery inside the Midtown Global Market that used to be called El Mexicano and is now called Samantha. Either way it makes fantastic baked goods and is a really great destination for Mexican bakery stuff. This Market itself is a little bit busy and hipster and has a lot of international stuff that is a little overpriced and not always authentic but in this case it's very authentic and very cheap and probably honestly belongs over at the Mercado Central instead but considering that it's here instead of at the Central, it's actually making this place much better and I appreciate it being here.

This is the same Mexican bakery as the Mercado Central location. See my review here…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/panaderia-el-mexicano-minneapolis#hrid:u1WviCa2Q6wT6T4CblEZJQ The Global Market one loses a star for having less of a variety of pastries to choose from. They gain their star back for always having fresh bolillo rolls and for doing a good job of showcasing their cakes. I buy tres leches cake for friends' birthdays here. You should definitely try it before you buy one (they do sell single slices) because not everybody likes it-- kind of a wet, spongy cake that is rich and sweet but very different from the dry, fluffy American style cakes that we are used to. They always look incredible with the ripe glazed fruit on top and are delicious to eat. I also really like this location because you can see the bakers at work. Once I saw the owner frosting a wedding cake and once I saw him decorating a few tres leches cakes at one time. It was very artistic and I thought it was cool that they put up glass so you can watch how it all happens. Smells wonderful too!

I wasn't sure what to expect but there were so many delicious looking goods in this bakery! I…read moresettled on a small cake. Wow, it was so good. I was in and out fast and the cashier was nice. Let's support our bakeries!

It's funny how you never really seem to know the area in which you live. I had no idea this bakery…read moreis as close to home as it is. The service is friendly, if you have questions. You grab a bin and tongs to choose the items you'd like to purchase. All of the pastries and bread are fresh and inviting. I haven't yet eaten the bolillo I purchased, but will be doing that in the next day or so. Bolillo is THE BEST bread for sandwiches (tortas or bocadillos, depending upon where you live). The donut, danish, and lemon pastry were FABULOUS! There is nothing wrong with any of these things, except that I should have purchased two of each instead of having control over myself. Flaky pastry, delicious flavors, and that pillowy donut are probably made in heaven. At least, that's what my mouth thinks. I literally cannot find anything negative to say. I know that we will be back, and probably sooner than my waistline recommends.

Always friendly faces and fresh bread! It is a cozy building. They offer authentic bakery items…read moreincluding cakes. Love their corn bread

My fiancee is from a Mexican family and so we go to a lot of bakeries like this in the Twin Cities…read moreand in Milwaukee (where her family is from). This is hands-down the best one I've been to in terms of selection, value and service.I've tried about 6 different sweet breaks and all are delicious although my favorite are the molasses ones shaped like a pig. Fiancee also likes the bolillo which are basically the Mexican sandwich bread. They are a big bigger and softer than a french bread and are delicious. They have plain ones and also ones that are in the cases and are stuffed with cream cheese and jalapenos. Delicious! Finally, we only go here for birthday cakes anymore as the tres leches are the best I've ever had. On all of these items, the price is what stands out. If you went to a high-end grocery store and got a bunch of sweet breads, regular bread and a full, massive tres leches cake, you'd be in for way over $100. Here, you're way under $100. It's nice to come to a place and feel like they're not trying to rip you off and that's how I feel here. Finally, a shout out to the workers here. Always the same folks and always super friendly and helpful. You're fine to come if you don't speak Spanish as well, so don't be shy!

Panaderia Ecuatoriana is an amazing small Ecuadorian bakery on Central Ave in Northeast…read moreMinneapolis. I've lived in the general neighborhood for a couple of years, but only visited this place for the first time a few weeks ago and boy, I wish I knew about it earlier. This place has a huge selection of fresh baked breads, cookies, pastries, as well as some more savory sandwich options and other amazing dishes. All of the baked goods are self serve in which you put on a plastic glove and load up your tray with whatever you'd like and then pay at the end. As for the sandwiches, you'd have to order at the front. I have only ever done baked goods here, but the staff have all been extremely kind to me. The baked goods are all amazing and super affordable. Most of the baked goods are between 1 and 3 bucks a piece. I have been back a number of times in the last few weeks and tried a lot of their dishes and they have all been amazing. The place is pretty small inside, but there are a few places to sit. That being said, it's definitely much more common to just do it to-go.

Randomly went into this place I drive by every day and I was very pleased to find one of the best…read morespots in town. Highly recomended. I got a potatoe tortilla and some friend chicken and plantain.

I had really high hopes for this place. It had a lot of really good reviews on Google so I thought…read moreI'd try it out. I got an assortment of pan and was not impressed with any of it. First off, most of the bread was pretty hard, granted this is in the afternoon when I bought it however, I'd hope it would still be somewhat fresh. The flavors were also just OK but it was hard to enjoy with the consistency of the bread. The workers were helpful however and the ambience is typical of a panaderia! I don't know if it's because I'm used to some of the fantastic Panaderias in Chicago churning out that sweet fresh bread but this place was a major letdown.

I always get the Tres Leches cake every time. When they have tamales those are a must have as well.read more

I had a last minute request to buy a cake for my niece birthday. I called the first place that was…read moreopen late. They said they have a variety of cakes available in the fridge. We drove out to the store and didn't realize this bakery is located across from Walmart and Sam's club. Small store but cozy, offers alot of different tres leche cakes, pastries, and groceries. Cake was also delicious.

Food is okay! service isnt that good! cake is good but isnt…read moregood enough for a birthday cake

The Tres Leché cake is sublime. Fresh, light and moist, at $4 for a large slice topped with tasty…read morefrosting and a strawberry thst can be shared by two, it's a bargain. Cash only. No hablad inglés.

mal servicio fuimos a conocer y al entrar la señora atrás de la caja empezó con unos comentarios…read morefeos. Que las charolas que agarramos no eran las correctas, que nos dijo varias veces. No estábamos solos, habian más personas adentro de la tienda. No somos de ahí viajamos 2 horas para conocer el lugar y entramos a saludar a ver el lugar y de volada con sus comentarios. El pan se miraba rico y grande pero con servicio así espanta su clientes.

A friend and I stopped here after biking in the Shakopee - Chaska area. What a cute shop! We…read morethought we earned a glass of wine after biking 25m. We spilt a flight of 4 options, a white, 2 reds, and a bubbly rose. All were delicious. We decided the Bordeaux was our fav. Accompanying the wine, we shared a charcuterie tray. It was beautiful and delicious. So many options to mix and match. On the way out, I couldn't pass up the colorful macarons. Service was excellent. We found street parking right outside the front door. Great experience.

Edelweiss is easily my favorite spot in the area…read more There's almost always a line on weekends, but it's totally worth it and moves fast so you're not waiting long. Everything looks so good it's hard not to over order. They have a really great mix of sweet and savory options. Pastries, donuts, cakes, sandwiches, and more. The quiche is one of my go-to items and the breakfast pastries are always so good. They also have homemade granola that is to die for. Coffee and matcha are consistently great also. I love their seasonal fresh orange juice but it is a little pricey. The space itself is super cute and nicely decorated with plenty of seating, so it's a great place to sit and actually enjoy your food. I also love that they're open in the evening for wine and small plates. Makes it such a fun and unique spot for the area. Such a great local spot that does it all really well. Definitely recommend.