This place was packed Saturday around 11:30, but didn't take too long to get our food. This bakery has been here forever and by the amount of people and the amazing food, they will be there for much longer. We got the breakfast sandwich that was amazing, ham and cheese croquet, cinnamon rolls that was huge and the guava and cheese pastry. Very small inside. But everyone just shuffled to make room for each other. read more

A while back while visiting Tampa, I had two foodie goals. One of them is to acquire Cuban pastries from the 1915 La Segunda Bakery. They have four locations, and we went to the one in the Ybor City Historic District. La Segunda is an institution for Cuban bread and pastries, baking 18K loaves daily and ships nationwide via Goldbelly. Our niece's BF is Cuban, and he said buy anything with guava. In the box (see photo), we bought two each of guava flip (kind of a folded tart or empanada), guava turnover, and guava flip with cream cheese. All of them are delicious! I like the flaky guava turnovers the most even though they didn't survive the transportation across the country in my backpack as well as some of the others. Even though slightly crumbly, still yummy! I also bought butter cookies, sold by the pound. Those are relatively ordinary; I'll skip those in the future. Next time, we are carrying Cuban sandwiches home! I really wish I carried them home. I was having Cuban sandwich withdrawal. This location is older but functional; there isn't seating. Their customers know what they want, and everything moves FAST. If it's your visit (like it was for us), I suggest looking at the menu online to know what to order. The service is friendly, even though I can tell he was a bit exasperated that I didn't just yell out my order and I asked questions. I honestly don't fault him. Busy places have their own pace, and the customers are the ones to keep up. That's perfectly ok. read more

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Tidbit! You can order ahead... And you should, since this spot is packed in the morning. Loaves of bread will sell out. And yes, we went to two spots in order to bring a precious 3-foot loaf from Tampa to Denver. Our friend was that obsessed. I have carried a lot of things home from a lot of bakeries over the years, but I have never carried home nearly four feet of Cuban bread from Tampa to Denver. The loaf was massive and also delicious, just really chewy with a sweeter crust than the typical French bread. We froze it in Denver, which felt like a small crime against the city of Tampa, and devoured it... in less than 2 days. The other goods were just as delightful. Our favorites were probably the meat-packed breakfast sandwich and the guava and cheese turnover. The deviled crab was yummy, but the crunch was a little too crunchy (my fault for getting my wisdom teeth out the week before). La Segunda is a Tampa staple for a reason. Don't miss out! read more

I have heard a lot of hype about this place over the years and needed to meet somebody just off the interstate to give them something so thought this would be an easy spot. The parking is awful. It is very small inside; it is counter service and carry out only. The drink options include coffee, sodas, sweetened iced tea from the soda machine; that is it. No hot tea or unsweet iced tea. The gal at the register did not know what pastries were included in the combo meal. The bakery case did look amazing and everything I got tasted great. read more

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La Segunda is a Tampa classic, but this was my first time visiting their original Ybor location. It was already getting busy at around 8 on a Saturday so I can't imagine what it's like later in the morning! I just got a chocolate croissant as I was out on a bike ride and just wanted a quick pastry, but I've had their Cuban before which is great. It took about 5 minutes just to get the pastry since it was busy. The croissant was a bit dry and not the most flaky but I know it's not their specialty and I'm sure there are better things to try. La Segunda supplies the Cuban bread for lots of places in the Tampa area (I think Colombia, DI Coffee, etc) so I know their bread is consistent and delicious. Overall, La Segunda is a historic bakery that has stayed consistent and has good quality baked goods and even better sandwiches. read more

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Small, chaotic deli/bakery. I was told this was a must when in Tampa. I didn't try any pastries or baked goods but they looked beautiful. Their sandwich bread is excellent. I know the Cubano is what they're known for, but I got the muffaletta sandwich. It was good but not epic. I'm glad I checked this spot out though because it was a good opportunity to spend some time in Ybor City and pass by the cigar plant. read more

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Amazing guava pastry. Loved every bite of it. Parking lot is small. Better off parking on the streets. Tons of spots just not right in front of the store front. read more

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Delicious local bakery with both treats and sandwiches. The place is busy and efficient. There is no seating from what I could see but we found a small local park across from the cigar museum just about 2 blocks away with lots of tables and a choice of sun or shade. Both the sandwiches and treats were delicious. read more

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I gotta admit that I don't get the hype around La Segunda. I guess maybe it's nostalgia and history. The Cuban bread itself is good and very soft and buttery, but I haven't had anything from here that's motivated me to want to recommend it to others. I live on the same street so I've tried to be open minded and try several things. I've had a breakfast sandwich, a Cuban, the mufaletta and most recently the jalapeño and chicken sandwich. The prices are a bit outrageous for how underfilled the sandwiches are and for them to not even taste that great. You can just go less than a half mile away to the Palm Sandwich Shop and get sandwiches $5 cheaper with double the filling and a significantly shorter wait time. read more

One of my favorite bakeries in Tampa, and this is the original location that's been around for a long while. It's got such a nice feel to it, from the vintage industrial building to the Havana feel inside. What I come back here for again and again is the Cuban toast. I get it with guava and wow is it delightful. But they have tons of baked goods and a few meal items to choose from. I've enjoyed everything I've tried here. You can get coffee too but it's very standard stuff- black coffee, or latte with 3 flavors choices. Many people also come to get bread loafs to have at home, and it is so worth the wait if it's busy. Parking can get a little tricky but trust me that this is a prime Tampa experience to try La Segunda. read more

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The most amazing Cuban bread I have ever had ! And look at its size !!! We visited La Segunda in Seminole heights on Florida Ave. It's the main one where you see the production process of the bread. read more

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Just a warning this is a take out location only. We did not know this we headed over, we just learned this when we arrived. That explained why we saw people in their car eating when we arrived. Even with that one down fall this is the place to go for either and or pastries or Cuban sandwiches. When we arrived there were 3 customers already there, but had all ordered. The ordering process was quick, but the delivery was a little on the slow side, but it's understandable as they were also filling to go call in orders too. By the time we left there was a steady stream of people coming and going. The line moved fast and everyone seemed happy with their orders. Someone even ordered 5 giant loaves of Cuban Bread. They were many feet long and a handful to carry. They must be having a party and making the sandwiches at home. What a feast. We ordered and shared the Cuban and it was delicious. So much better then the one we got off of Gold Belly, that was supposed to be authentic. We loved every bite and wished we lived closer so we could get this again. We were in Tampa only for the day and my husband found this place on Yelp. It got great reviews so we thought we'd try it out and it delivered. We also got the cherry pastry. It was delicious. It was filled to the brim with cherries. The pastry was flakey and soft and perfect. It was a perfect dessert. I wish we had gotten more pastries for later. The Yelp reviews are accurate. This really is a 5 star Bakery and Sandwich shop. It's known for it's Cuban Sandwich and the Cuban Sandwich lived up to the high expectations we had. read more

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It is mainly a togo place so people quickly order and go off with their orders. Staff are friendly and not too bad of a wait when I came 15 minutes before close. Unfortunately, they also ran out of the pulled pork which resulted with adding extra ham and made the Cuban sandwich too salty. The bread itself is good. The pastries are decent and crispy too. Overall, it seems like an ok spot but I grew up in LA and feel as though Porto's was more impressive with a wider selection of items, better ambiance, and good quality too. read more

La Segunda Central Bakery - Cuban, Guava Cheese, cheese pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I must have been stuck under a rock for too long. I come to Ybor/Tampa often and Ive known this bakery was there and passed by many times. Well my bad!!! But now I know.. this place is . Probably the best Cuban I've had in a long time. Customer service is amazing and the selection of YUM.. I won't miss out again and will be on my list every time I'm in the area. Have dived into the sweet treats yet but yall probably already know, I'm just late to the party. read more

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The baked goods were fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything I tried tasted authentic and high quality, especially the Cuban bread and pastries, which stood out the most. read more

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It was nice place but little complicated to find parking on Kennedy avenue in Tampa, FL We entered the place and it was very easy to follow through. The menu was great and the foods look good. I had café con leche with Cuban toast with butter and Guava cream cheese pastry. read more

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This place makes the best sandwiches (Cuban) that I've ever had. The bread is amazing. This is not a fast food place - the service takes awhile- but the wait is worth it. The bakery items are fresh and delicious. Parking is an issue. read more

A Tampa classic! Pastries are always a treat, potato balls are a must. Breakfast sandwiches on cuban bread are hearty and hit the spot!

I am beyond upset we didn't purchase more on our first visit. I mean I've always loved pastries but I've never had a guava cheese flip and we got a cinnamon roll and Cuban sandwich. The cinnamon roll was just okay. Not worth repurchasing. But that guava cheese flip and the Cuban were absolutely phenomenal. We brought back half a loaf for my husband's coworker and I almost wonder if we should have done something similar since we don't have Cuban bakeries in Arizona. Obviously way too late now. So now i know for next time to make sure you load up on ALL of the things If you don't have a bakery like this near your home. Or even remotely close. Don't make my mistake! Deeply regretting it now for sure. It's just too good for words. read more

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There's alot going on at La Segunda but my main concern is always a breakfast sandwich and my goodness that Cuban bread with avocado/egg and tomatoe jam is perfection with a dab of hot sauce. Get it, everytime. read more

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Probably the best Cuban I've had. Fresh bread and a perfect ratio of meat and toppings. Definitely had to wait a bit for my order but it was worth the wait! read more

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No-fuss bakery serving delicious sandwiches and pastries that's been around for over 100 years. Not a 5 star because I didn't care for the coffee, it tasted burnt. However, the cubano and medianoche sandwiches are hearty and flavorful, not to mention SOLID! The chicken empanadas were packed with a lot of chicken and yup you guessed it, flavor.The guava-cheese turnover is also tasty. Place your order with one of the friendly cashiers and wait on the side. I also saw many people walk up to pick up a phone order. Parking- very limited up front but there's street parking. I noticed an empty dirt lot where you can take your chances. read more

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Really good pastries, and sandwiches. Amazing coffee. Big grass parking lot in front of the building to park in plenty of parking. Don't let the number people in the building mislead you. It's organized chaos they keep it moving. read more

La Segunda Central Bakery - Amazing food and pastries. Really good coffee with organized chaos. Don't let a the number of people mislead you. They keep it moving. - Bakeries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

La Segunda is the best for breakfast or lunch. The breakfast sandwich with provolone, turkey, spinach, honey mustard, tomato & lettuce hit the spot. The pound cake and white chocolate macadamia cookie were soooooo good. The service is always appeasing. Love the ambiance at the Ybor location ! read more

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I had a layover in Tampa and decided to grab a bite outside of the airport to kill time. I am so glad I decided to try this place because the sandwich was one of the best Cubanos I've tried. The bread was nice and thin and I love how there wasn't too much bread for the amount of meat there was. The lechon was flavorful and extremely tender. The ham was sweet and succulent. I got the 9" and it was the perfect amount to keep me full all day. It took a little while to get my food but there were a ton of people so I was not annoyed in any way. All the workers were lovely and kind. The inside is a bit small and there are no seats, so definitely take it home or do what I did and walk over to a park to enjoy your sandwich! read more

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No seating. If you uber here, make sure you plan accordingly. There's nothing else around. But the food and vibe are worth it. Service is nice and sweet. Just like their food! read more

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Excellent customer service - excellent breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches - all of that sweets were chef's kiss! Went back the next day before hitting the airport because we loved it so much read more

Great and authentic Cuban sandwich and pastries. Proper Cuban coffee(Cafe Y'bor City)and Cafe con leche. No seating indoors or out. Order and take out only. Good service. read more

Great historic spot. My son had a grilled cheese (on that famous Cuban bread) with fruit cup and my husband and I got a Cuban sandwich. Coming from south Florida I am always a tad skeptical of anyone boasts a good Cuban but they were worthy of the praise. I wasn't expecting the salami but it was a nice touch. Overall, a solid sandwich. The spot itself has no seating and no public restrooms. It's an order and eat in your car or take to go kinda spot. Staff friendly. read more

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This place gets busy, big deserts lots of choices. The bread get the Cuban bread! It's warm'

Food is so good. It is a must-go-to stop when in Ybor City. The staff is attentive and quick. Even though it is always busy, your order comes out fast. And they have online ordering. read more

3.5 stars Came to try their Cuban sandwich and my partner ordered an iced coffee. The person behind the register asked if we wanted a pastry to go with our order to make it a combo, so we opted to try the guava with cheese pastry. The shop itself is very quaint, no tables or chairs inside or outside. Their assortment of pastries were enticing and looked amazing but we were about to hop on a plane and already had snack for our flight. They had so much to choose from, from an assortment of sandwiches to cakes and cookies - they even had meat pies! +_The Iced coffee itself was good, strong and not watered down. +_The Cuban sandwich was tasty, though I'd say that the bread was what made it even better. We didn't finish the whole sandwich and even while traveling, it held up nicely when we ate it later. +_The guava and cheese pastry was strangely colored, kind of like fluorescent? Bright. It tasted just ok, I wouldn't buy it again or recommend it. I might be biased since I get spoiled with guava and cheese croissants back home from Porto's bakery tho. The guava flavor didn't really hit and the cheese was just meh. read more

This little Cuban café and bakery was a delightful find! With over a hundred years of history, it's a true gem in Tampa. We started with a guava cheese pastry--huge, flaky, and bursting with flavor. It was the perfect sweet treat after our traditional Cuban sandwich. The sandwich itself was everything you'd hope for: a perfectly thin, crispy layer of bread, generous portions of meat, and that ideal mix of mayo, mustard, and pickles. Every bite hit all the right notes for a classic Cuban. We also tried the beef and cheese empanada. At first, I hesitated at the $5 price tag for a small empanada, but after one bite, it was clear it was worth every penny. It was generously stuffed with flavorful picadillo, seasoned ground beef with onions and peppers, giving it a surprising and delicious spicy kick at the end. Overall, the flavors were outstanding. This is definitely a place worth revisiting--an authentic Cuban bakery you'll want to return to again and again! read more

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Quick, friendly service. Great pastries. I highly recommend the Café Ybor. It would definitely become a regular haunt if I were a local. read more

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They have such good pastries and their coffee is strong!! They are usually busy but you can order ahead. The staff is friendly and the place is clean for it always being so busy. Still one of my faves in the area. read more

The pastries are good but not worth $4 for a pastelito. I've live in SoFlo for 40 years and recently moved up to Tampa. The selection is limited and the prices are VERY high. If you're looking to get a taste of Spanish culture it's a good place to visit. If you grew up with an unlimited selection of places to eat pastelitos you'll find this place expensive with little selection in comparison to what a typical Cuban bakery has to offer. read more

I found the Porto's in Tampa. This one. I had to stop myself. Thankfully I didn't eat but a salad yet today. I'll just share for people who know Porto's or Cuban bakery's. Get the quesito (cheese roll), guava cheese, Cuban sandwich (didn't get this time), pumpkin or seasonal cheesecake, by the pound cookies, and you should be set for life tbh. Amazing service with southern/Cuban hospitality as always in this area. read more

I have been dying to try this place, ever since I heard this is where the most authentic Cuban bread is from. I mean, if other restaurants get their Cuban bread from here then you know it must be official! Well, it was! There was a long line when I pulled up around noon on a weekday. There were so many tasty looking options that all looked and sounded amazing. I ended up getting a breakfast sandwich, Cuban sandwich, and a friggin' 36" Cuban bread loaf! Everything tasting great....plain and simple. When you wake up the next day crazing more, then you know this is where it's at! read more

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I have never had a Cuban sandwich or Cuban pastries, I am glad I stumbled upon this bakery. I enjoyed my experience thoroughly. I tried the meatball sub, a classic Cuban sandwich, a guava cheese and a apple turnover during my visit. Each item was delicious and fresh. The employees were friendly and the store was clean. Only downside was lack of seating, but we just enjoyed eating in the car with windows down. 10/10! read more

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Delicious, Authentic & fresh Cuban sandwiches. La Segunda is on point!! I enjoyed the iced cafe con leche and it was so good. The patrinostro sandwich was perfection. The bread was toasted and the meats were plentiful. Also had to try the classic media niche and it was amazing. It was Saturday morning and busy but fast service. read more

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