Everything about the place was great. Coffee and guava pastries were excellent and not too sweet.. Got the croquettes and they rocked. Definite must stop read more

Only 4 stars because it was my first time. From deep in the "You don't miss it till it's gone" file, and this will only mean something to Tampa people, but their sugar cookies are really close to the original Tampa sugar cookies that died with the originator, 15-20 years ago maybe? read more

I was so looking forward to a media noche at this Cuban bakery and what huge disappointment I got as a Cuban. The peril and ham were two slices each of I don't know what quality of meat. I also ordered three different pastries and out of all three I only like el pastelito de carne. The service was exceptional and friendly. The ambiance was vibrant with regular Cuban customers. read more

Been coming here for Cuban sandwiches since I was a little girl. It's insane how the sandwiches are just as delicious as back then. I love to get a Cuban sandwich with an empanada or croquettes. I'm not the only one who enjoys a good Florida Bakery treat, the place is always packed! Yet the ladies behind the counters definitely know how to work the crowd and are great with tending to everyone in a timely matter. read more

Bad. the worse guaba pastry I ever had. the guava was like jelly (not real guava) and taste like not a fresh baked pastry. I will not return to this place. read more

This local spot was happening! When we went on Saturday afternoon, there were half a dozen people in line waiting to order and even more waiting for their food! There is a separate line for the pastries but it turns out I could order pastry from the food line also. You just have to know what you want... Pastelitos De Guayaba! We also order Cuban sandwiches and a colada! Who can resist a large cup filled to the brim with amazing Cuban coffee? Not I! It had a beautiful crema and an amazing smooth flavor. I'll probably be awake for days but it was worth it. We wanted to try something we hadn't had before so we got quesitos which turned out to be cheese pastries. They are tasty and filling and I'm totally sure they are good for you too. Really. We love this popular local spot and the service is helpful and friendly even though I was the only person there struggling with my Spanish. They were quite patient with me. Life is good in West Tampa with local favorites! read more

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Located on W. Waters Ave. east of Himes this bakery has been around for ages. A wide assortment of cakes and pastries fill the shelfs but most people come for coffee and breakfast or for a lunch sandwich. Of course, there is also fresh bread. My attraction is that they will make for me a childhood favorite, Mayorca a la Bonbonera. It's the Mayorca pastry sliced, buttered and pressed, then topped with powdered sugar. I love it with a cup of Cafe con Leche. In a strip center, parking in front, it is a quick and convenient stop for a tasty treat, breakfast, lunch or a party cake. They have bulk pre-wrapped goodies to choose from for the office or home. I always leave with a smile and a warm fuzzy feeling. read more

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Loved the fresh pastels and quick service. Opens early so plenty of time to enjoy before work

Hands-down, the best guava, pastries, and midnight sandwiches I have ever had in my life. It's in a strip shopping center with an old beat up parking lot, and it's got metal bars on the doors. I'm not even sure if they have a place to sit. Most people I know just get the stuff to go. My godparents would have a big old table of guava pastries. Whenever my dad and I would come down from North Carolina. I'm happy to report that Tampa Cuban service is not the screw you attitude like Miami cuban services. They're a bit more chill here kinda like Tampa in general when compared to Miami. And I have been to many Cuban places in Miami and I still think these are the best sandwiches and pastries I've had in my life. Do I really have to say anything about the ambience? You pull into a beat up parking lot, open the door that doesn't look as heavy as it actually is due to the metal bars, order your food and leave. You're not spending much time here. read more

Horrible services and not empathy for long time customers . Very disappointed. Ordered a cake for my son and because of their incompetence and wrong info in their website . My son couldn't get his cake . read more

A lo largo de los años Florida Bakery a decaído los dulces no tienen la misma calidad de años atrás. Compre estos dulces y cuando llego a casa que abro la caja horrible los dulces pésima calidad eran dulces viejos y duros y los pasteles de coco mal sabor horrible los tuve que botar $15 dólares gastados en basura read more

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Best food and cheap price Should go there for breakfast or bring home Friendly worker read more

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This spot was great when it was just Florida Bakery, but since Mailkel's took them over the food is not the same, even the pastries are mass produced so it doesn't have that mom and Pop taste. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and it was not tasty. The bread was terrible. The ingredients put in we're not fresh. I just wonder how you can F up a Cuban sandwich especially when you're a Cuban bakery. I tried the guava pastry and it all seems mass produced and not tasty at all. I wish they would have not sold out to Maikel's. read more

I ordered through Uber eats. The only part that was good, was the Cuban coffee. The Cuban bread with Swiss cheese was disgusting & full of oil. The bread was horribly hard & stale. The sandwich was melted into the paper, so I had to keep ripping paper off of it. Half was cheese, half was just stale bread & butter, no cheese!! The half missing the cheese, had aluminum foil baked into it, as if it was someone's leftovers thrown in!!Threw the whole thing in the garbage! The churros were stale & hard & cold. The oil they were cooked in was disgustingly old. Basically only had coffee because I had to throw the churros away as well. WTH is wrong with this place!! Thumbs down & never again!! Seriously angry at this place! And I'll bet they never clean their coffee maker. ! read more

I've been going to this place for years, over 18 yrs. In my opinions the best cakes! Super moist, great fillings... I love everything about this place, but it's definitely the consistency for me. It's never changed! I definitely recommend paying this place a visit. Follow me on IG for more food and hospitality @danda_gonti read more

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Oh my... I am a huge fan of their guava pastries (pastelillos)! My husband has been buying them for me on the days that I go to my chemotherapy infusions. He knows what I like, and these are exactly like the ones I used to get at a bakery called Gilbert's in Miami. These guava delights are the real deal! We gave some to my Puerto Rican mother who loves them as well. I'm only giving them 4 stars right now because this is the only pastry I've had the pleasure of tasting. I will update this review once I get to sample more of their Cuban baked items. I'm looking forward to trying their éclairs with the clear caramel coating that I've read about in a previous review. That's another pastry that I miss from my hometown of Miami. I'm also hoping that they make pastelillos de mango as well. **Update** The éclairs were very similar to ones I've had in Miami. It had lots of that yummy pastry cream filling that I love. If I had to say one negative thing, it would have to be that the caramel glaze was a little too thick. I'm used to a thin coating of glaze. I'll still continue to order them because these are the real deal. The coconut pastries were also very good. Think of the inside of a Mounds candy bar, only this filling is better. I still prefer the guava and mango versions better. Also, please keep in mind that the primary language here is Spanish. My husband gets around that somehow because he knows just enough to get by. The bakery is located in a neighborhood that is very similar to Little Havana in Miami. All the local clientele are fluent in Spanish. Again, it reminds me of Miami. Love it! read more

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$2.99 for a small coffee is pretty steep considering their small is more like an extra small. On the other hand, their tres leche was a little too sweet for me but pretty good. I would return to try their other stuff. read more

We ordered through Uber eats and the food was good! Got 2 omelet sandwich on Cuban bread with Swiss cheese, Mayo, and ham. Portion was huge for the price. Will try the pastries next time!! read more

When we got there, there was 3 ladies talking to 1 customer. They were speaking in Spanish and make us wait. I dont know what they were talking about but we stand there for 10 minutes while they just talk and laugh. Then after that another Mexican customer came in and they just went to serve him, skipping us. Like really!!! After that they serve us and rush us. They keep asking "anything else, anything else". Besides the poor rude customer service, they bakery is not all that. Next time if you have customers from a different nationally in your shop, consider speaking English and serve your customers base on who show up first. I will not go back after how I was treated. Sorry. read more

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Florida bakery use to be the go to spot, im not sure what has happened though. Growing up, we have always stopped here for fresh and delicious pastries. My husband and I came yesterday for some pastries and the selection was terrible. They had 2 whole cases missing stuff and what was available was just the typical stuff that every other bakery had. We ended up only getting 2 guava and cheese and ordered 2 bacon egg and cheese sandwiches, the guava and cheese were just ok but the sandwiches were pretty good. I wouldn't go back for anything though. The staff are nice but this isn't the Tampa spot anymore. read more

Beware that once you enter, you will reek of the grease smell (similar to Denny's) for the rest of the day. Of course I got on a flight back to Oklahoma City, so I am sure the people sitting around me really appreciated it. Most of their cuban type sandwiches were $3.99 Their mamey shakes were only $2.99 and it hit the spot. My bill was $7.47 and no tip needed. Win!! I seem to make this my default stop prior to a flight. I get the tortilla which is an egg cuban sandwich...for $6.32 after tax... it tastes and smell delicious so I may stink, but adding the food smell to it makes me one of tge most hated people right after the person trying to jam their oversized luggage in the overhead compartment when apparently wont fit. You may have to find that English speaking person there, so that can get dodgy read more

We were looking for a place to for pastries to bring back home for the in-laws. Our cousins told us to come here plus they have great coffee. Although I don't drink coffee, they had a variety of pastries that look so delicious. I pointed out a couple of interesting items but the lady didn't speak english. Luckily my cousin was with me so he translated my questions. We definitely ordered some quesitos. Very delicious and good prices. read more

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Our fifth stop on our bakery tour was Florida Bakery. This was not originally on our plan, but a buddy pointed it out, so we had to stop. This is an old Cuban bakery that has a ton of offerings including sandwiches. They had a small counter and a few stools inside to sit at and enjoy your food. I ended up ordering some rice pudding, a bun with chorizo inside, and a salami sandwich. The prices were very reasonable and the service was friendly. I was getting pretty stuffed at this point, but they had quite a few sandwiches that I plan on trying on a return visit. Overall, a cool spot that I look forward to revisiting. You could try something new every week here and not run out of new options. Huge selection. read more

This place is like walking into sweets heaven, everything is made there and just little master pieces made of sugar! Feels so cozy and like I'm in Miami Plus they make wonderful cakes!! read more

I wanted to like this place...They have a huge selection of cookies, pastries and sandwiches for reasonable price. I ordered beef croquette, beef empanada and guava pastry. The croquette and empanada were okay. I really liked the guava pie. Unfortunately I got sick a few hours later I ate them. Considering I ate nothing else that day and I was not ill before eating them, I am pretty sure I got sick from this place. I think it could have been the empanada and coroquette...the frying oil could have been old. It was nothing compared to the food poisoning I got from Arby's one time, however it makes me doubt about their quality control. read more

First thing first, the employees are impolite! I arrived and the ladies behind the counters just size you up and down. As a person of color, you can sense being unwanted. Next, once the one of the ladies took our order, she charged us extra. When I asked why so much? She rolled her eyes and had to apologize because she charged us for something I DID NOT ORDER. Finally, as a person of color I can hear them babble about just us being there. I did not like the service. I guess you have to be Cuban to be treated with fairness and politeness. Food was good though, I'll give them that. Overall, it is not worth feeling unwanted and not cared for as a customer. read more

Coming here is like taking a trip out of the country! Cuban pastries, Puerto Rican bread, everybody speaking Spanish. This bakery is great, with a large selection of donuts, pastries and other baked goods. It's always busy. Don't miss it. read more

Oh my goodness, this place right here is a must! Everytime I'm in Tampa I have to swing through this gem. Super fast, super cheap, and super scrumptscious food! Their cafe con leche is on point. The breakfast sandwich with Swiss, bacon, ham, egg on Cuban bread is everything! The sandwich is a whopping $4.25 and can easily be split to share. This place is a Tampa Bay area staple and I see why. Please do yourself a favor and give this place a visit! read more

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Service horrendous so be prepare to get ignored when you get here! I placed a simple bread order, was ignored to only have to place my order again. By that time I was so frustrated for being ignored that I just left. Don't waste your time. read more

I was pleasantly surprised as soon as I walked thru the door. The was a huge selection of pastries. At one end there is a lunch counter with a big selection of inexpensive sandwiches. This was my first visit. I will be back. read more

We are so happy we chose our cake wedding cake to be done here. The bakery staff was very helpful in guiding us to make a decision on cake. At no point did we feel rushed and loved the one on one opportunity we had to come up with design idea. Thank you so much. Would recommend this place any time. Can't wait to use again for other events!!!! Great place!!!!! Thank you for helping make our wedding day special with your magic touch. read more

Florida Bakery Co - Very glad we decided to choose this bakery to do our wedding cake. The flavor, taste and look was amazing. Very helpful & caring staff. A++ - Bakeries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing authentic Cuban cuisine. Love this place and 10/10 recommend going. Such a delightful place to go to

We have had several good experiences here but recently I am very disappointed. We had a family reunion/Bday. The cake we ordered was not editable. We were an hour from the bakery and the next day was Sunday. We discussed to keep it and take it back (effort.time.gas) or trash it and tell them in hopes they would do the right thing. We trashed it and called to let them know. They will not do anything due to us not returning it for them to taste. My SIL has asked to speak with the owner to no avail and she has left messages and the owner has not returned the call. read more

Miami-style Cuban bakery. Miami-style Cuban bread (some would say that this is "real" Cuban bread, as opposed to what is generally served in Tampa, which is more similar to a baguette). Great selection of pastries, Cuban staples like croquettes, etc. HOWEVER, THE BEST THING HERE IS THE BREADS. THE PASTRIES, DESSERTS, AND ROQUETTES ARE BETTER AT LA CARIDAD BAKERY ON HILLSBOROUGH AVE. Btw, the service at Forida Bakery sucks and the place is very dirty. read more

As far as Latin bakeries go, this one is my family's favorite. I have been visiting this place since I was a child and the taste continues to be superior to other Latin bakeries in the area. Their cakes are the best, and it's what I always request for my birthday. Moist with natilla in the middle! Whaaaaaaat!! Besides pastries, though, they now serve sandwiches and batidos (fruit shakes), which are absolutely delicious. My favorite is the crispy chicken sandwich. It's messy but good! The place tends to be crowded and the wait area is a bit disorganized, so I like to call ahead to place my order for pick up. A delicious pressed sandwich with a cafecito (Cuban coffee) and guarapo (sugar cane juice) from here and you're ready to take over the world! read more

$16 for 1 tiny pastelillo de guayaba, 1 cuban, 1 bag of tiny churros and 3 tornillos??? YIKES! Their prices are ridiculous now. The cuban didn't even have real meat in there. It was nothing but ham. Oh and let's not even talk about the size of the pastelillo. Half the size of what they used to be. I couldn't believe it. Even the churros are mini size now. So sad! :( read more

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Okay, so this place was recommended by my sister's good friend and well I prolly have her to thank for the ensuing 5lbs. I think this is another place where my mug was the first chinese guy they've had walk in their doors. Nonetheless, Florida bakery Co. is fantastic. One of the great things about florida is there are some places you can go to and its like you are transported to another country. It is one of those places that the other patrons assume you speak spanish. The parking lot is always crazy full, but it's almost worth the ticket for double parking. The service is nice and helpful especially since I don't know what anything is called or how anything is pronounced (luckily my pointer finger is bilingual). The cases are filled with yummies ranging from cakes to breads to pastries. My fav is the one with ground pork in it. yum! cheers read more

Great food, horrible service. The ladies that work there always seem to be mad. The pastelitos are one of the best in Tampa. So here is a simple guide to have the most awesome experience here. Step1) Ask for pastelitos (any flavor to enjoy maximum flavor) Step2) speak Spanish, in Cuban Step3) Have a Cafe con Leche and Tostada de mantequilla Step4) prepare for awesome read more

We have grown up eating at this bakery but there customer service is very poor. We came in before the afternoon rush and ordered sandwiches 40 minutes later they lost our order and we still do not have our order no apologies nothing. Needless to say I will never be back. read more

My daily morning coffee spot, it makes me feel like I'm home in Miami. Everything in here tastes authentic and I can see it being intimidated if you aren't latin. Things you should try - Frita Cubana - This is Cuban hamburger but made out of pork + chorizo sausage mixed. Its covered in garlic sauce, crispy fried onions, and served on a sweet soft roll that's been pressed. I don't know anywhere else they serve these in Tampa but I'm glad they do, its one of those lesser known Cuban items but its amazing. Bistec Sandwich - Steak sandwich but done the way I grew up on them. Served with tiny fried potato sticks. @Pricing, I don't know how anyone can call a spot with 4 dollar sandwiches and 75 cent pastries expensive. @Service - Its busy almost always, the kind of busy where there is 10-40 people waiting at a counter with no line almost constantly. If you sit back and let people pass you and keep ordering expecting courtesy then youre going to starve. You have to finess your way to the front and stick your hand out when youre ready. Not the ideal service and I know ive been skipped a ton but its worth the hassle. read more