Absolutely, the best bakery. Not only in the Valrico-Brandon area, but Florida in general. The environment is always very lively here, and the food is delicious. I love spending my time viewing all the beautiful pastries in the glass case while I wait for, quite honestly, the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had to be prepared. Moreno's will always have my business. Hot, fresh, food: Made with love. Not to mention the orange juice only has one ingredient. read more

My favorite bakery in the Tampa Bay area! They literally have everything you could ask for in a bakery. The ambiance of a pretty general- seating if you want to eat in. There is a hot food bar and the bakery space. In regard to the hot food, I have had the oxtails. I was not in love with the oxtails. They could have been more tender with a better flavor profile. The bakery is where it's at. Dubai brownies, danishes cakes and cookies. Come get some read more

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Food was fresh and seasoned well. My favorite was the shrimp, pumpkin gooey cake & the oatmeal raisin cookie! The staff were so sweet and helpful! The restaurant was clean and there were so many options! read more

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6/3/26 Treated myself after dr appt. Place always smells amazing, always busy and so much to choose from. THis time I got chocolate ruggelach and a mini cheesecake. Dessert for the entire week and enjoyed every bite as usual. Service was on point as always. They have a really good system down to get everyone ordered and served quickly from both sides (hot bar) and (bakery). read more

The food is very good, we had ropa vejia and oxtail and chicken Marsala. The bakery was pretty good but a little highly priced.

This place is awesome. Went for lunch on a recommendation and was not disappointed. I had the Ropa Vieja Sandwich pressed. The sandwich was really really good. I just wish i would've gotten a little more Ropa Vieja. They have every kinda baked goodie you could think of. The establishment was pretty busy, almost full, well lit, a very clean. I would recommend this place. read more

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Several bakery items so we tried a couple. One was too dry and one was as described, gooey goodness. Friendly service and people moved through line quickly. It did have a smokey odor that makes it less appetizing and clothes smell afterwards. read more

Always love Morenos, but one criticism. I thought for SURE, being an Italian bakery, they'd sell cassata cake. I threw a huge party with hubs and they don't have my favorite cake! The closest one to Apollo Beach we could find was Sarasota. Oh well, can't have everything and we plan to have lunch there next time we are in Brandon! read more

I can't imagine what it would be like to live too far from Moreno. It would break my heart! All of their bakery items are exceptional I personally love the raspberry cigar and quesitos, The service is excellent and they run their ship with precision! Stay and eat then take more home! Also must try the pineapple upside down cakes and cheesecake! I could go on forever. read more

So so sad about this!! My husband and I loved this place. Order the meal which is entree and 2 sides. The servicer took one of those black plastic trays which have 3 compartment 1 large for entree and 2 small for sides. She fills the larger w rice, grad maybe 1/2 cup of shredded beef for one small compartment and place Mac and cheese in the other small compartment!!! What!!! We said why did you do that ? Ropa vieja should all be in entree w an appropriate amount of meat plus two sides. Unbelievable!! We left! Will not return!! read more

Pulled pork is so tender and tasty! Morenos cake ladies always show their creativity and talent with artistic mastery. Steve makes the best cookies in town and the servers are always friendly and caring! THE place we go! read more

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I've been looking for a good bakery in the area, and I think Moreno might be it. We tried the guava and cheese pastry, the chicken and spinach empanada, and the pan con bistec. I'm usually hesitant to order chicken empanadas because they tend to be dry, but Moreno's wasn't which is a relief. The guava and cheese pastry was delicious too. The pan con bistec was a little different from what I'm used to. Instead of a full steak with lots of onions, it was chopped steak with cheese that wasn't fully melted. It tasted good, but it could have been better. Overall, we had a great experience. The empanadas and pastries were a bit pricier than what I'm used to, but still worth it. read more

Im really usually here for the guava turnovers and anything else sweet. My aunt loves their chicken and rice but I have a sweet tooth, so yeah, I go to a bakery for baked goods. I like tge atmosphere, they can be very busy on the weekends and during the lunch rush. Everyone I encountered was very nice and warm. My daughter and I love this bakery for our girl dates. read more

Moreno Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Florida

The moment you step into Moreno bakery your senses is assaulted with the smells and tastes of Cuban/Latin cooking. Sometimes I wish they could capture this scent in a candle; I'd buy a dozen. The braised pork is delish. The chicken in yellow rice is outstanding. The meat empanadas are soooo good! They have Cuban sandwiches on two different style breads and you can build your own sandwich. Then there is the bakery side. Miles of shelves with soooo many baked goods. The fudge brownie cookies are fantastic!! read more

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Busy for a Sunday morning. Great coffee quick pastries and hot food available. We had the breakfast sandwich and cafe con leche as well as a few pastries. Delicious fresh and quick. Don't hesitate to try them if you are in the area. read more

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This place is a amazing From the food, to the service Hands down one of the best spots. Fresh baked bread. It's a machine 10,000 square feet of the best Cuban cuisine. And the deserts well they are a must try. and don't forget the Cuba coffee ! read more

Excellent place for some comfort food. Also , great pastries! It can get busy during rush hour , but worth the wait read more

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One of or better said, The best Latino Bakery in the whole Tampa area. I have not found quality vs price par to this location. Lot of their bakery goods are reminiscent to my childhood in Puerto Rico. It is extremely popular and gets a ridiculous amount of online orders on top of huge long lines in person. They have two sides inside. One for hot food you can order fresh and the right side for the huge Bakery stalls. Theres plenty of staff members to run the show promptly and as smooth as possible. I rarely come due to the long lines and the fact that i can just bake the whole menu at home. Lol i still like bringing family or dates to this joint for a quick tornillo or guava queso pastry. read more

Made a wrong turn & ended up at Moreno's. Best wrong turn I ever made! The texture of everything is spot on. A little pricey but it is Cuban pastry paradise. read more

One of the best Cuban sandwiches around! Haven't tried the hot food yet because I can't not get the Cuban. The dessert counter is a must when you visit. read more

Epic selection!!! Every item I have ever tried was delicious!! Service is helpful and fast. Ambiance is casual and clean.

First time we went for lunch. Didn't realize how much food you are given. The mac vs and cheese was fantastic. Sandwich's exceptional.

Well I go there for their coffee I love it and their bread with butter lol and also their crab cakes delicious sorry I didn't take a picture of next time I will read more

So many options ! Loved the croquetas. Staff was super attentive, quick and very nice. This bakery is so nostalgic. Loved it !!! read more

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The best bakery I've been to and one of the best restaurants. Only problem I have with them is not enough empanadas. Constantly buy their gluten-free stuff for my friend with wheat allergies. Everyone is friendly and I've never experienced trouble with other customers. Love to hang around inside or outside. read more

My boyfriend insisted that I try this bakery, and I'm so glad I listened! Everything we tried was fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. read more

Literally my favorite bakery in Brandon. The tres leche top tier the best I've event had. They didn't have the pineapple upside down cake which is too two for me. The original cannolis were not available which is number 3 for me. But I was able to get my number one the tres leche so it was a successful trip. There is seating inside and they also have a hot bar with Cuban food. The service is great but they do move fast it can get busy. read more

Moreno Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Came in for lunch with my mother and she got the steak sandwich and I got the Cuban sandwich and I have to say her sandwich was far superior to mine. Not to say that my sandwich was bad just liked her sandwich much better. I will say they have the best desserts! We received our sandwiches in a timely manner. Always enjoy visiting Moreno's Bakery. read more

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Moreno's bakery always has a great selection of bakery goods. Their sandwiches are always fresh, and their staff is always pleasant, although they always look like they are in a hurry. As a customer, you will feel rushed and pushed to the side quickly for the next guest. It is not a good feeling, but during busy times, it is expected. My one concern as I looked at the hot case today, the prices for hotcase combos is $16. I find that extremely high, for what it is. For example, yellow rice and chicken should not cost $16. You can do that in an Instant Pot in 20 minutes, and you can feed off of it for days with $16 worth of purchased raw chicken and rice. But I digress. I can tell that many folks are starting to feel the same. Because, at one point in time (I have been going there for 9 years), the hot case was always busy, and the food was constantly being replenished with fresh items because it was selling so quickly. Today, I can see the crust on the food for sitting there without being touched, and many were avoiding the hot case items. Times have changed, and prices have gotten expensive. One suggestion I may have is to focus on just offering the most popular items and lowering the price. Otherwise, you're wasting your time and resources. For $16 a plate, you can go to a slightly more upscale place. read more

Such a hidden gem! Great place to grab lunch, breakfast, dinner, treats! Amazing bakery/dessert selection! Tried many treats in past all delicious! Recently was able to try their vegetarian plate/ pick entree and two sides. My favorite is the yucca, perfect lemon/garlic flavor and very well cooked! Place can get busy/packed but service is always fast. You order at different counters, they plate it up and save it until you are done shopping around/ordering and then pay at the register, you do have to wait in another line after ordering to pay, but things still move pretty smoothly. It's a large deli/bakery, plenty of seating , clean. Would definitely recommend! read more

Moreno Bakery - Vegetarian plate, yucca, rice/beans and spinach gratin - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Walking into this place for the first time and I was just in awe and wanted a bit of everything!!! The smell upon walking in is just wowza!! They have hot food, desserts, bread, coffee and tea! Even small individual pies!! I so wanted the key lime but we were not going home after our visit. I got a selection of cookies and a guava pastry. All very delicious. I think my favorite was the oatmeal raisin cookies! read more

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Great cake, German chocolate! Amazing customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional

Omg, why did I wait til my last day in Tampa to go here?! This bakery had way more than I even imagined. I had no idea they also had cuban food or I would've saved my appetite. They had empanadas, croquettes, full plates with pork, ropa vieja and of course all the delicious bakery items! You take a number and once called you are served. The line went by really quick. My mom and I got a mix! They have bogo mini pies, and I got the cannoli and almond tart topped with apricot. Wow! They were delicious! I will def be back the next time I go home! read more

Moreno Bakery - Pie, Cannoli, almond tart, pan de queso - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Florida

LOVE LOVE LOVE everything I have ever gotten there! I constantly crave their quesitos/guava cheese pastries. Ugh and the ropa vieja is so flavorful! read more

This place is a MUST STOP when you're near Brandon. This place has so much to choose from. One side is lunch specials, the other is the bakery, and the middle is coffee and where you pay. Service is usually fast, but because of its local popularity, there may be a little line. The place is wide open with seating in view of everything. So, to say there's ambiance would be misleading. It can get noisy in there. Parking at times can be a challenge as the lot shares space with several businesses. But even with the minor inconveniences, it's still worth the stop. Some of my favorites are the ropa vieja, picadillo, rice and beans, cafe con leche, quesito, and their pan de bono. read more

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Thankfully I don't live in Tampa. Their pastries are simply amazing! You have to try them if you're out here. The service is top notch and they're accommodating whether you're eating in or picking up. read more

First visit this week and this bakery is all I thought it might be and more. The cases of pastries is quite long and well stocked. They have a good menu full of lunch and dinner items to choose from too. On this first visit we ordered Cafe Con Leche ($3.50),Chocolate Iced Donut, Napoleon ($1.65), Eclair ($3.00), Apricot Linzer Cookie, ($2.50) Brownie Cookie ($2.50)and 2 Quesitas ($2.10 each). As you can see, prices are low and these all were excellent. In fact, we can't wait to go back to try some items we didn't and will likely order some that we did this time. The staff is attentive and friendly. The dining room has several tables inside and there are tables outside on the wraparound porch. This is a large bakery and one that definitely stands out in Florida. It seems rare to find an independent bakery and this one seems to be a gem. read more

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This is by far the best and I mean the best empanadas I've ever had, the Cuban is amazing and the Pork Sandwich is amazing read more

Moreno Bakery - Chicken Empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Florida

For one this Cuban is not even on Cuban bread it's on Puerto Rican bread, and the amount of meat they put on the sandwich was close to pathetic.... read more

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Saturday 9/14/2024 I first tried this spot nearly 2 years ago (before I really became a yelp foodie) and that previous review is hilarious cause my opinions have changed ALOT. I got a bread pudding slice $3, guava bread pudding slice $3, carrot cupcake $4, cookies n cream cupcake $4, cinnamon roll $3, media noche sandwich $9.50, and a chicken empanada $3.50. - The regular bread pudding was my favorite of the two and on the bottom it has a unquie crème brûlée type of bottom with a caramelized finish and slightly hardened texture. - The guava bread pudding was decent with a good amount of guava but I prefer the regular. - The cinnamon roll had a HUGE FALLOFF: there was a significant lack of icing (when compared to 2022) and it was below average in taste. - The carrot cupcake is a big cupcake that's topped with cream, cinnamon sugar, and nuts. It's solid but not quite as good as 2022. - The cookies n cream cupcake is a big cupcake but it's also not as good as my 2022 visit, just solid. - The media noche sandwich is still good but not as good I originally remembered. - The chicken empanada was okay but there was a lack of filling on both ends of it which just ended up being air pockets. Also the chicken filling itself was pretty dry & not moist at all. Overall, the items tasted better on my first visit (2022) vs my recent visit (2024). While I notice I greatly overrated this spot before, I can still admit that it's a cool spot for bakery & items food items that I would be open to returning to. read more

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