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    Panaderia La Colmena

    4.7 (81 reviews)
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    Closed 3:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Delicious pan delves & so many choices
    Marisol T.

    My 1st time visit and bought more than a few pieces of their delicious pan dulce. The location did not look too inviting, but once you walk inside, the smell of them baking pan dulce is overwhelming. So many different pan Dulces it makes it difficult to choose which one you want to take home (you want them all, literally!) Store staff are very friendly. We easily held a pan dulce conversation. I was a satisfied customer.

    Un surtido de pan dulce. Mis compañeros de trabajo ya aprovecharon.  An assortment of their pan dulce. Coworkers had already eaten it!
    Linda M.

    Está panadería tiene unos panes bien, pero BIEN ricos y frescos!! Tenía ganas de traer pan dulce a mi lugar de trabajo para compartir con mis amigos. Es primera vez que vengo aquí... y ya les digo que tengo mi panadería favorita en SFV! Fueron bien amables y es una tienda que te hace sentir en casa. This bakery is super super fresh and delicious!!! I only been once but I can say that this is already my favorite bakery in the SFV! They were very helpful and it's a very local and homey bakery.

    Dee E.

    Let me just say, finding a good pan de dulce spot is not easy as it may seem. There are many but I have to say, this one didn't disappoint. The concha's are not dry and bland. They are just the thing you want with a hot cup of coffee. I also tried their guava turnover and they were delicious. Not stingy at all with the filling and the size is great! The bolillos are great. They carry bolillos filled with jalapeños and cream cheese. I learned today they are called "bolillos machos". Yeah I grabbed plenty of those. They were so good! This place makes you feel more than at home. You feel as if you own the bakery! You are literally grabbing the bread off of the racks, fresh out of the oven. The staff is kind and helpful. The minute you walk in the door you are hit with the aroma of fresh baked bread, so good you can taste it! The place is clean, well organized, and neat. They have a variety of cold and hot drinks, traditional Mexican candies and chips. Price is more than reasonable and affordable. Street parking only. But not a problem. Even though it's an hour from home, I can guarantee I'll be coming back!

    Dry roscas

    I used to love this place however lately their pan has been dry. SUPER dry. Even the roscas do not look appetizing.

    You can pick the bread straight out of the freshly baked trays.

    oh man, Pan Dulce doesn't get better than this. It's always fresh, warm and so delicious. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

    Pastel simple , relleno apenas tiene Fresas y el pan estaba algo seco

    Me recomendaron esta panadería para ordenar un pastel. La verdad no me gusto como no pueden cumplir cosas simples. El señor que tomo mi orden me preguntó que le enseñé una foto como yo quería el pastel y dijo no a DOS fotos porque no usan FONDANT. Bueno ya le dije que mejor lo deje plano y que por lo menos le ponga el nombre de mi hija, ni eso lo pusieron. Ya que llegamos por el pastel La señora que nos dio el pastel no le puso Caja ni Cartón, así simple lo quería dar y le dijimos que por lo menos un cartón para cargar el pastel y todavía con mala actitud. Ella no tiene carácter para dar las cosas. Al partir el pastel, el relleno apenas tiene Fresas y el pan salió algo seco. $100 pagamos tal vez no sea nada para algunos pero todavía es algo.

    a variety of baked goods
    Jacob C.

    Forget the grocery store for bolillos/taleras. I stepped in here and asked the gentleman at the counter what they had. He proceeds to hand me a sheet tray and tongs and leads me to THIS. Hot and fresh! Also, this panaderia smells like HEAVEN ON EARTH. 6 sandwich rolls and two sweet pastries cost $4.50!! 20/10 would recommend. I'll definitely be back Asombroso!

    A rack of a variety of breads, those cookies at the very bottom right are to die for

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    very tasty! Workers are very friendly as well! Will definitely come back when I'm back in LA

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    Love this place. My mom and I go here a lot ! Love the prices and quality that you get with the sweets.

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    El pan es Riquísimo. Y las Rosca de reyes espectaculares todo el pan siempre fresco. 10/10

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    Good volovanes I order for Christmas I wish they had ham and chipotle but tey were good family like them and they have Mexican candy too

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    Grew up in Echo Park with many good Panaderias. Moved to SF Valley and this is the best Panaderia.

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    One day I had to conduct a safety meeting and wanted to bring pan dulce instead of the standard box of donuts.

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    When you frequent local events, both large and small, where small, independent vendors congregate,…read moreyou kind of get used to this positive energy that permeates everything, from the hardworking craftsmen, bakers, cooks, and sellers plying their trades, to their carefully-made products, each with its own individual charm. I'm talking about events like the 626 Night Market during the Summer in Arcadia, the OC Night Market in Costa Mesa, Chinatown Summer Nights in, well... Chinatown, and many others. Even then, you sometimes come across a particularly cool vendor that just exudes passion for what they do. David is one of those people. Of the years I've been running into him, he's always happy and positive, despite being hounded on all sides for his delicious cookies and truffles. It makes buying these carefully-crafted delicacies that much more pleasurable. Now, on to the good stuff! You will find some of the craziest cookie flavors you've ever heard of when you walk up to this booth; but don't let that deter you. When done right, the craziest combinations usually turn out to be the most amazing. The sweet Habanero cookie is among the most popular, and I can personally attest to the fact that if you love sweet & spicy foods, you may end up falling in love with this one. They have a great selection of other flavor combinations, as well, including Coffee Toffee- with strong chocolaty notes- Salted Caramel Apple Oatmeal with just a hint of salt to round it out perfectly, and a few others. If you can't decide, they're always handing out free samples, which usually narrows down the options. They also know how to make a mean truffle. They're rich, decadent, and hefty, (probably due to the cake batter-like texture), and look so pretty, it's almost impossible to shovel it all into your mouth without feeling a bit guilty. Didn't stop me, though. And they're all packed so neatly, they also make great gifts. Just make sure you don't leave them in a hot car or carry them around in direct Sunlight, as they will go south quickly. The prices are fair for what you get, and considering the amazing people you're buying from, this is one booth you can walk away from feeling perfectly satiated.

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