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    La Gran Via Bakery

    4.5 (65 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Milko P.

    I first heard of this bakery from a family friend and I had to come try it out! As soon as you walk in, you're immediately exposed to a world of sweets, treats and baked goods. The front staff works fast and efficiently, which is great because this place gets super busy in the morning-noon hours. They don't mess up your order or fold over even when there's a lot of customers trying to get in and order. Considering this was my first time here, I wanted to try some variety bakery menu staples to taste. I ordered croquetas de jamon (croquettes), pastelitos de carne (Cuban Picadillo-filled pastry) and toasted bread with butter! I wanted to also order and try the papa rellena (fried stuffed potato) but was disheartened to learn that they actually don't make and sell those at this bakery. I was really impressed with how consistently good the food was. The pastelito de carne (Cuban picadillo-filled pastry) was amazing and easily the best part of what I ordered. The bread with butter was toasted, but still soft and buttery on the inside which means it was made well. The croquettes were decent but could be better. If I were to order a variety of foods again, i'd maybe substitute them out and try something else like an Empanada or guava pastry. Overall, this bakery, the staff and the food was great!

    Christian G.

    Definitely one of the best bakeries in New Jersey! I stopped by here on a Sunday morning and it was so busy but in less than two minutes I was attended and in less than 5 minutes I was in and out. The staff is very friendly and have a great attitude. I was able to talk to one of the family members that owns this business and they were very genuine and gave me the history of this bakery, which was very impressive. The empanadas or "pastelitos", as some people call it, were literally the best I have ever had. They were truly full of flavor and stuffed, there was no extra air in the empanadas. The croquetas were so delicious! My mouth just got watery thinking about them, to be honest. I ordered a couple of more pastries but I won't give them away, just know that they will blow your tastebuds away, that's how much I enjoyed them! I think I'm gonna drive out 40 minutes to this bakery once a month... yes, that's how good all their food is!

    Such delicate design and so delicious!

    It is difficult to find such quality, variety and service as it is found at La Gran Via Bakery on 48th St, Union City NJ... Legitimate Cuban Bakery! The very best in the area and most likely in the state of NJ. The best pastries and cakes as well as most delicious pasteles de carne, croquetas, empanadas, flans, etc... Your celebration will be a success and your guests will be amazed!

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    Love this place and there pasteles de guava y queso, Dominican bizcocho (guava filling), y cafe con leche!

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    Delicious pastries and a great café con leche. Try their croquettes with the garlic bread, my favorite

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    1 year ago

    excellent food and service from girls behind the counter... i've been a customer since 2001... i still get treated like i was family!

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    A Love The coconete is delicious full of coconut ginger flavor and dessert very good

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    I got the flan and Cuban bread. Very delicious!! Make sure to go early on weekend as it gets very busy.

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    possibly my favorite bakery around! i've been going there for breakfast on a weekly basis and i really don't even like breakfast

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    Wonderful neighborhood treasure! Fantastic desserts and incredible prices. Another reason why Union City is a great place to live.

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