Located in the neighborhood of Puerto Nuevo, this panadería is one with actual Spanish roots. Here you can find imported Spanish products, as well as order wine and tapas. You can also catch La Liga games. They have limited private parking with a friendly attendant. I believe the lot is shared with the neighboring El Corcho restaurant. I find La Ceiba to be one of the better panaderías, but also one of the pricier ones. The quesitos are very good, as is the freshly squeezed OJ. The caldo gallego is also good. I also like their breakfasts and sandwiches. Last time I was here I got the mortadella sandwich. On their website they offer large platters for catering orders. read more

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First time visiting this place and it is highly recommended! Honestly I understand why it is highly recommended because the service was fast, the people were nice and the food was great! The only thing I will critique is that I felt really uncomfortable was how the lady who cleaned the table wouldn't stop getting to close to out toddler. Aside from that the food is great! read more

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Sabado 9 de septiembre de 2023 fuimonos a desayunar fuera del Hotel Caribe Hilton. Aquí un desayuno buffet vale $33.00 por persona. Esta panadería lleva más de 60 establecida y nos queda cerca del Hotel en auto. Aquí si que desayunamos a gusto. Todo fluyó bien y al final quedé satisfecho. El local es una ambiental familiar de trabajo. Servicio rápido read more

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Food continues to be high quality but service has degraded. Cashiers during night shift don't know how to manage the register. They need extensive training in customer service and multitasking. read more

Delicious. Best quesitos we had on the island. The staff is friendly and everything runs smoothly. read more

Panadería y Repostería la Ceiba - Desserts Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I come here a lot. A lot. Overall the food here is ok. Place is convenient and I've had the pastries, sandwiches, the paella, the coffee, pretty much the range of things they make. Again, it's all ok but this place is a local standard here so the atmosphere is nice as you sit among mainly the locals. read more

De las 5 persona que estaban en el "piso" solo la señora bien mayor trabajaba. Absolutamente nadie más mueve un dedo. Ella hace el trabajo de 5, abrumada. Es una falta de respeto. El pero servicio que hemos recibido en muchos años. Comida buena pero no volvemos. Que pena. read more

This was a must-visit for my friend who used to live nearby (years ago). So we popped in on our way to the airport for some breakfast & last minute pastries to take home. The line was quite long but they moved through it fairly quickly (but not fast). We ordered and had our items packaged separately to go- and breakfast was plated so we could eat inside, at one of the many tables. My friend claims it's the best toast on the island - and I agree, it's pretty good! Coffees were good, pastries were delicious. I brought some marzipan home, also great. Overall it was a really nice place- and you can tell by the number of regulars that they are good at what they do! Sad I didn't get to have a bigger meal, or tapas, here because the whole menu looked amazing. read more

Panadería y Repostería la Ceiba - Pastry with meat - Desserts Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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The coffee and pastries are good, but the attitude is "I don't care" and the wait is unjustifiable looooong. Not worth the wait and the rap. Sad. read more

Panadería y Repostería la Ceiba - Loooong waits.....!!! - Desserts Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I am updating my review .. This place needs to close!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The service is terrible !! The people that work in this place believe they are gods ! hello!! let me tell you guys!! without the customers this place is NOTHING !!!! I used to come here with my family , Never again ! prices are extremely high and the quality has going down !!!!!!!!!!!! ... The best server was Alberto and he left ! Because the new management is terrible ! Miguel, is the worst manager ever !!! his attitude towards the customers is awful ! Even the regulars are not coming anymore !! this place needs friendly people !!! Don't come here ! don't waste your precious time and money on this place! read more

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Good service. Good food. Lacks parking. Great cafeteria with plenty of choices. Be prepared to wait a bit and food gets confused. It is a popular location in the island. read more

Mal servicio, muy caro los precios, baños sucios y desagradables. Pedi 2 croquetas, ademas de carisimas estaban frias, super pequeñas y no sabian a nada. Disque de jamon serrano y queso manchego y no sabian a nada. read more

This place was recommended to us. So we took the drive all the way there. They brag being the creator of a pastry called "quesito". I ordered the Cuban sandwich (it was big) with mayo and pickles but didn't get it. It was not bad but even if it had been great I wouldn't come back because of the bad and rudeness treatment I received from the attendant named Limar. Tried their "quesito", what a disappointment. It was all bread! I found the Panaderia España had the best pastries in town. read more

Café no tiene sabor, la señora que atiende pésimo y los quesitos están ciegos y el hojaldre no está bien cocinado. Nunca lo que fue antes!

Unreal! So good - had to drive back to get more - sandwiches and pastries were amazing

The worst service possible!!! It's a circus....I had to leave without consuming anything!!! Simplemente no hay servicio!!! No es que sea malo, es que no existe. No tienen entendimiento alguno del concepto. Un circo!!! read more

This was our last meal on the island and a colleague of ours took us here for lunch. La Ceiba appears to be a favorite among the locals. Although a "panaderia" they are much more than that. Their tagline is that they are the home of the jamon and naturally, you should get something with jamon in it! They have quite the list of sandwiches and you'll probably have a tough time making a decision of which one you will eat today. I went with the tripleta which had 3 different types of meats including jamon and pastrami with melted cheese in the middle. The bread was just thick enough to add some crunch but otherwise does not distract you from the main attraction: the meats! They pack the meat on here making their sandwiches very thick. Even if you came in here at your hungriest, a single sandwich is enough to sustain you for a while. Don't forget they have a lot of other things as well here for you to try including sweet and savory pastries. We also ordered croquetas which are these tiny finger like pastries stuffed with meat. They have empanadas, churros and many other things. The churros were a little old and were too hard for my taste. All in all a great place for lunch. There is parking on the street and in the back. You can use cash or credit card. No minimum purchase necessary. Plenty of places to sit inside but of course you can order "para llevar" (to go). read more

They have a reasonable sandwich menu. You do have to wait in line to place the order, since they do not have table servers. The experience is quite chaotic. Once you place your order you wait for your name gets yelled out for you to pick it out back at the counterthe wait is long and chaotic. read more

Place was beautiful and clean. They had a big variety of pastries, fresh juice, and sandwiches. Service was fast. I had a sandwich and a croquetta with jamon read more

El peor servicio al cliente. Peor!!! No vayan a este local!!!! Primero que nada la mujer que me atendió estaba de muy mal humor. No vuelvo a gastar mi dinero en este sitio. Jamás!!! read more

Excelente! La Ceiba uses imported Spanish ingredients. Expansive pastry selection & the quesitos are wonderful. The Cuban sandwich meat was 1 1/2 inches thick. The Serrano & Manchego sándwich was better than the Cuban. The pulpo (octopus) was tender & full of flavor. The traditional Puerto Rican almond cake was very moist & delicious. You can't go wrong here, the only con is it is pricey. read more

They have a (ostensibly Covid-19 inspired) 30 min stay limit, which is not applied to "friends of the owner" who congregate daily in the mornings at a large table in the back, for extended periods of time. This was confirmed by an employee. read more

Crazy busy and noisy but worth it since it has safe parking. Drive by if the parking lot is full, but if room enjoy the best of Puerto Rico.....foodwise. Try their daily specials or go with a Cubano! read more

Panadería y Repostería la Ceiba - Crazy busy and noisy but worth it since it has parking - Desserts Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The food is simple but excellent and has a great variety or sandwiches, pasties, pies and breads! The coffee was not my favorite- too bitter for me. read more

We stopped here because other breakfast spots were busy. It was the worst decision we made on our last day of the trip. Bad customer service, overpriced food, and breakfast sandwiches were dry and flavorless. I am a coffee drinker and usually am not picky but this cup was undrinkable. So bitter that I couldn't finish it. I know which place we are not coming back. read more

Very good sandwiches and friendly service. My friends and I really enjoyed the food and environment.

This is the best bakery in all Puerto Rico. When you get inside you always feel the need to walk the desserts and bread counter looking in details all the sweets and food available. The food is amaizing, the natural and fresh orange juice, just squeese, is magnificent, and their sweet ham sandwich is above all you tried before. In desserts all is good, but the eclairs and the "quesitos" are superb. Try the "croquetas" at any time and always the coffee. read more

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If you are in the area this place has awesome napoleon's, pastelillos de guayaba, quesitos, galletitas de almendra and corn bread. They have pretty good mallorcas too. There whole selection of pastries is HUGE. Plenty of parking outside and plenty of seating inside. Good service and prices. Def worth checking out. read more

Panadería y Repostería la Ceiba - The Goodies! - Desserts Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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This is my favorite place ever to go for some special snacks and food when we visit Puerto Rico. Since my early childhood, my Dad used to stop by La Ceiba on his way home from the airport when he traveled. He would always get home with boxes of amazing goodies. The best croquetas EVER (sorry La Carreta) the most amazing "quesitos", OMG to die for, the greatest doughnuts with their fluffy texture and perfect sugar. Excellent tortilla española, incredible variety of Spanish foods and desserts. The best sandwiches ever, too. It's always a must when we go to Puerto Rico, not only for the wonderful food but also for the great memories it brings. read more

I only recently discovered this gem of a place after almost a year of living in San Juan. There are three main elements to this place, a deli on the left, a pastry portion in he middle and Iberian-style tapas on the right. The tapas are my favorite. For those who consider this place expensive, it is worth it. Where else can I get mackerel marinated in garlic oil and vinegar? Where else can I get fresh octopus salad? Where else can I get other delights straight from Spain? The only two gripes I have is the system of paying, and the clientele. The lines are disorganized and inefficient, but eventually you do get to pay your bill. Also, the people who patronize La Ceiba are some of the most snobby you will find in Puerto Rico. This place is expensive, so I can see why. All in all, I would still recommend a visit if you can find a parking space. read more

Bought "pan sobao" and "quesitos" yesterday for breakfast. They were both hard, stale and no flavor. Also bought "la rosca de Reyes" for today. OMG soooo bad!! Worst I've tasted ever! Hard, no flavor, and apparently had food coloring because it was a fake orange color inside! For the price I expected it to be soft and eatable! Unfortunately nobody liked it and ended up in the trash. Wasted $. Never again! read more

I never had a bad Cuban Sandwich until today. No mustard, no pickles it was just dry and flavorless.

The Media Noche Sandwich was amazing. Same with the Caldo Gallego. Croquetas de Bechamel de Bacalao are out of this world. Good and Fast service with fair prices! read more

Asked for a pound of octopus salad and was told that it was $40.00!!! This is crazy! The place has good food but it is very overpriced and they have the "excuse" that many of their products come directly from Spain. I'm not buying the excuse. It is shamelessly overpriced and not worth it. I only recommend the pastries which have moderate prices. The rest...let them take advantage of someone else. Not even in San Francisco you get this ridiculous prices! read more

By far the best place I've eaten in Puerto Rico... in terms of food... Service is shoddy, the ambiance leaves one wanting... though, if we are able to get past these feeble American (and by that, I mean mainlander) expectations, then we find some of the most savoury flavours available... My recommendation is to try one of the specials, which change daily. The chilled marinated octopus is divine... And, how can you go wrong with a glass of wine, some fine bread, olive oil with vinegar, and charcuterie... I'm salivating now just thinking about it! Again, if you're someone who needs to be waited on hand and foot, this is not the place for you (I've been there twice, we had to call someone over both times.) But, if you can get over yourself, you'll have a belly that will thank you for days... If the prices seem high just remember; it's an island, everything is a little bit more... and money isn't everything (especially when we're talking about food this good!) read more

Love this place it's a great mix of Spain and Puerto Rico. Delicious breakfast with your topical Spanish Tortilla and Empanadas de chorizo. The pastries were fresh and filled with fruit. You will want one of each. Oh and don't forget your Coffee with milk or Cafe con leche. I highly recommend this place . read more

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A bit on expensive side- coffee is 2$- but very good cafeteria food and delicious coffee. They also serve wine and good appetizers.

Came here for signature sandwiches... had the tripleta which was huuuuge and delicious. Hubby had the media noche which he said was delicious as well. Too stuffed to try desserts, but there are plenty of them! Thumbs up for parking and plenty of seating a food options. One star less because it took too long to get our sandwiches: place wasn't that full and the sandwiches are not that complex to make. But I will return to try more of their delicacies! read more

The absolute best sandwiches in town! It had several years since the last time I visited La Ceiba. It hasn't changed. It's like I never left! I enjoyed my regular sandwich, Media Noche with a ice cold malta. I was in heaven. It brought me back to my childhood. My wife had the tripleta sandwich. It was absolutely huge. I are half of it. It was the perfect mix of 3 different kinds of pork. Heavenly. For the pastry lovers, La Ceiba has it all. If you are visiting or you live in the area. Put La Ceiba on your list as a must stop and eat. You won't be sorry! read more

Awesome bakery the food was awesome. I went my uncle for dessert and it was a little bit too expensive. Customer service was not that great. Too serious. Very Busy. read more