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    Nova Bakery

    4.9 (97 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Venezuelan
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Lizette C.

    Never had Venezuelan food and man have I been missing out. It was so delicious and the lady working was extremely kind , helpful and genuine. Everything tasted so fresh and homemade. Even the sauces! The place was clean , cute and I liked the house music they were playing. I'll definitely be back

    Potato balls, Chicken Pastelito

    Amazing food! Great customer service Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for good food.

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    Rachel S.

    I was visiting my friend in Long Beach from NorCal and she said I had to try this place since she loves it and goes often! We got the tequenos, potato balls, arepa, pabellon burrito, and chicha and it was AMAZING. The pabellon burrito was huge and I loved the plantains in the arepa. I've never had Venezuelan food before but this is something I would be coming back for. The flavors were bold, and the different sauces made it even better. Every time I visit my friend, I'm going to make sure she takes me here!

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    Diana T.

    First time trying this bakery and I loved the arepa and empanada I ordered.The empanada was crunchy and the arepa very tasty.

    Melanie S.

    Coming back for the empanadas . I have to try the rest of the menu The garlic sauce in the rice was hit.

    Tianna M.

    I just tried this bakery for my first time today and WOW! Everything is made so fresh. I ordered the cachapa, pastellito, and empanada. The crust on all 3 were so sweet and flaky; the meat in the center was tender and flavorful. This was the best place I've ate at all year and can't wait to come back

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    Kaori H.

    Oh my days this place is so bomb!! I was craving Venezuelan food badly and I luckily found this place in my city. I ordered a pabellon arepa, tequeños, and a chicha. I absolutely devoured them before I could take a photo lol but I have some newer photos of the menu. 10000% coming back :,)

    Chicken Empanada
    Valerie G.

    Good service. The lady helping me was friendly and welcoming. I went mainly for the chicken balls, but unfortunately they weren't available. So I ordered the chicken empanada and beef ball for my hubby. Chicken empanada was warm and savory, and those sauces were amazing. Although I did take it to go, it was clean and spacious inside.

    The food is always great. Always made to order. The service within the restaurant is always friendly and nice I have no complaints whatsoever. The ambiance feel like home from the music being played and the food I highly recommend this place!

    Edgar R.

    Came in for arepas and got the empanada pabellón with scrambled eggs on the side. It was very delicious. Got coffee and it was great. My daughter got the Venezuelan sampler and all of the items were so tasty. My wife got a arepa with eggs and cheese. Would definitely come back again.

    Empanada de Pabellon
    Maryanna O.

    Place is delicious! I tried their tequeños and pabellon empanadas... they are made fresh. The sauces were also great The owners were really nice too and they ambiance was great! Cute place to try Venezuelan food. Recommended

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    2 years ago

    Great place for Venezuelan arepas, papas rellenas and more. I liked it so much, I took my colleagues. Very clean. Nice service

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    The food was amazing! I had the tequenos, chicken empanadas and jalapeño cheese empanadas. Staff are very friendly too!

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    2 years ago

    Altamente recomendado, la masa de los tequeños y la de los pastelitos es lo máximo. La carne mechada deliciosa. Recomendado 100%

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    2 years ago

    Buena comida venezolana, altamente recomendado, no duden en venir se como muy bien acá

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    The food and atmosphere were amazing!! Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired…read more I normally pride myself on leaving a generous tip, but the service was extremely lacking. Our server took our drink and food order, and everything seemed great up until that point. Then we realized she had forgotten to put in our drink order. When she finally brought my drink, it was the wrong one. When our food arrived, my order was incomplete my extra bacon was missing. So I ended up watching my wife eat her meal while I waited. My food finally came out right before she finished eating. After we finished, our server eventually made her way back to the table. I asked about the military discount, and she nodded and said they offered one. When she brought the check, the discount hadn't been applied, so I had to ask again. Between the mistakes with our order and what I could see and hear happening at some of her other tables, I'm guessing she was either brand new or just having an extremely rough day. We've all been there, so I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. That said, we're definitely excited to come back and give this place another try because it has so much to offer! Hopefully, we catch our server on a better day next time. If the service had matched the food and atmosphere, this would have been a 5 review all day long!!

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