It smelled really wonderful when I walked in, baking bread smell, which is always a good sign! They have cases of goodies on either side and it was hard to decide what to get. Couldn't tell you the proper name for most of what I did get, except for the churro. But each pastry was delicious. The churro was crispy but soft and chewy on the inside and had cherry filling - didn't know you could stuff a churro, but what do I know, lol. Whatever this cookie was it was perfectly sweet and crumbly and had a great pecan taste. It was also weirdly powdery when you bit into it, but in the very best way possible. The elephant ear, that's what I call it, was huge, flaky, crispy caramelized perfection. Those were my favorites, but everything was good, and I got out of there for under $10 so I was very happy. Parking right across the street, bright and clean inside, friendly service. Check it out! read more

El Tepayac - Storefront - Woodstock, Illinois

Visited this bakery on Groundhogs Day to get an early morning treat! They were ready for the crowds and kept the line moving. Too many yummy choices! I picked a yellow cake square with strawberry and cream - ohhhhh my! My friends had choice envy as they liked mine more than theirs! Check it out if you get a chance - there is something for everyone! read more

Absolutely delicious - fresh baked goods each and every day! We love stopping in to help satisfy that sweet tooth!

Actually spelled "El Tepeyac", this great Mexican bakery is located on the corner of Benton and Judd, across from Woodstock's town square. Nice people and very helpful. Grab a tray and a pair of tongs, choose pastries such as empanadas, donuts, and much more, and also cookies, then bring your tray to the counter, and they total it up and bag it. There is also a cooler with cakes and other desserts. I also saw people stopping in to pick up birthday cakes. They told us that the bakery has been there 19 years! Yet somehow I don't see it on Google Maps. read more

I've had a lot of pan dulce and I have to say this is some of the best and I'm sad it took me so long to stop in after living in Woodstock for 3 years. Such a big variety and I also am very grateful that they have labels in the cases so you know what you're grabbing and know the name of the ones you like! Will definitely be coming back. read more