First time at a long standing Mexican panaderia near the trolley station and it's exactly what you expect. A quick grab and pay bakery with fresh pastries, cookies, and bread made every morning and by the hour. I came on a Thursday morning around 7am and it wasn't very busy but 1-2 people stopped in every few minutes while I was looking around. My favorites were the bolillo bread, chocolate concha, and donuts. The plain pastries were best with fresh coffee. I would come back again and try other things in the future but coming in the morning when everything is more fresh is recommended. read more

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My co-worker had been raving about their conchas, so dropped by here on my day off and it was a very nice experience. Lots of baked goods to choose from and very inexpensive. Ended up with one concha (very tasty and flaky) plus some raisin bread pudding one (so good) and a guava-filled pastry. Lots of space in the shop, but no where to sit so it's pretty much for take-out. Service was great, and nice to see they also sell milk and other drinks to go with your baked goods. Thank you! read more

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My childhood bakery! Grew up coming here, would stop by before school for a pastry and on weekends grab fresh bread for breakfast. The staff is always kind and friendly! My fav pastry is the sliced cakes and orange muffins! read more

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During this Christmas time is the many places that where you go you see the many baked goods and the many places that have such great hot baked items that can warm your nights with some nice hot chocolate or a nice hot coffee what's warm doughnuts without hot coffee. There are some places that just have the regular meeting place where you can go and sit down at the bar at the front to enjoy fresh baked goods usually doughnuts. When you come to a bakery shop that you can come ibn and look over the many items, they have from the freshly made doughnuts and the freshly made bread and the sweet breads that are from the pinks and the golden browns. The many baked goods that you see there are some of the best Ingredients and the many flavors that you taste are some of the many that are made fresh daily. The feeling that you get when you go to Sammys Bakery is the down-home old-style bakery where you see the many trays being wheeled out cooling in the main store lobby that you smell when you arrive at the store. From Fresh Baked Bread and the many cakes that are made for the local kid's birthdays you see in the front display counter you can see the many creations of the tamales and the Flans that Sammys create for the bakery. The many places that you come across in the many states you find the many down-home bakeries that make some of the best creations not many places can you go to and buy fresh bread that has just come out of the oven the sweetest thing is warm bread and real butter with jam. Bakeries like Sammys brin g back so many memories and the sweet creations you can get from the fresh baked cookies and one of the many places that make freshly made tortillas. The many creations which are created at Sammys are some of the best the fresh Ingredients and the long hours that it takes to make the baked items and the sweet treats which so many like. To think back is that when you had driven up dairies where you could go buy the many things from milk and Ice Cream and butter and the Ice Cream bars that the owner would give for the many families. Sammys is one place that is a place where you can go and see the many bakery goods and walk about the store looking and choosing the ones that you like the feelings is like being like a kid. Located in the Encanto Area with the many neighborhoods that are nearby I see many that come by and buy baked goods for church and house parties. As a yelp reviewer the many times I have gone to Sammys Bakery the welcoming feel of the store and the smell of the bakery is so good to know they have been baking and creating the many magical deserts. The feel of the store feels like one big family the bread racks and the display shelves give you a full view of the many deserts that are there with so many great deserts the feel of great baked deserts the feeling of family. read more

I happened to take a walk in my neighborhood and came across this spot. It ain't no hipster pastry spot. This is OG Mexican bakery. It's authentic so don't expect any fancy decor. Signs are hand written in Spanish sometimes English. It used to be cash only but they finally gave in and accept credit cards, no ebt. They do have wheat pan dulce which is cool. If you ain't Mexican or Chicano I'll tell you what's up. You walk in and next to the counter is a stack of trays and tongs. Grab one of each and then select the pan dulce you want. Put it on the tray and walk up to the register. Pay your dues and the lady will put it in a paper bag for you. Turn around and walk out. Don't forget to say have a good day or gracias, it's basic courtesy and it will make the day go by nicer for the ladies working. I always try to support small family owned businesses. Not sure how long this one has been around but it's probably one of the few that have survived the recessions and lack of investments in this community. read more

This place is a gem! If you're a fan of authentic Mexican pastries, specifically conchas, this place is a must visit. I've been coming here for years and their bread never disappoints. I want to shoutout Maria the young lady that recently started working there, she always has a smile on her face and welcomes everybody in a friendly manner. read more

Rosca de Reyes was a major disappointment. First off it was very expensive. $35 for an 8 in round..measuring from the outsides We got the filled one and found that it was not all the way filled...lots of gaps with no filling. To top things off..we pre ordered and were given the rosca in a plastic bag...not a box. Bread was super dry and crumbly all the way through. Do not recommend read more

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I stopped in to pick up a few pieces of pan dulce that I like. Specifically, I came in to try the Elotes and cuernitos. They had both, so I picked one of each to eat later at home. Both were okay. They tasted pretty good, but they were a little on the dry side, especially the inside ingredients. I was hoping for a moist center from both, but it was not to be.They both had a crusty sugar crust that tasted good, but I can't help feel I got the end of the day batch. They were certainly better for dipping in coffee or milk with their harder and drier centers. The bakery is very simple and direct or not much to look at, but they do carry a variety of pan dulce, croissants, and bolillo rolls. The girls who helped me at the counter was quite nice, and busily working in the back. read more

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I had plans to stop at neighboring restaurant for a snack in this strip mall across from the trolley station, but it was early and they weren't open yet, so I checked out Sammy's panaderia. I'm glad I did. Not too soon, since I just missed some SDPD action half a block away. Apparently a couple of patrol cars had detained someone along this lovely section of Imperial Avenue. Code 4. Suspect in custody. Move along. Racks of freshly made cookies, cakes, and pastries were on display. After surveying the goods, I grabbed a sheet pan and a pair of tongs to make some picks. I could've yelped for suggestions, but was in a rush for snap decisions. I picked up some cookies, a couple of fruit empanadas, and a cheese danish. I nibbled a bite here and there. This is my creative license, so that I don't sound like I inhaled everything by myself. The cookie I bit into was more on the crunchy side and less soft and chewy, but the sweetness is there without being over sugary. Same for the cream cheese danish. Fresh, light pastry and good amount of dreamy, cream cheesy filling. Sammy's fruit empanadas are awesome. I got apple and lemon, and at 80¢ each, I coulda got more flavors, like guava, cream cheese, cherry, or blueberry and not break the budget. Variety on the cheap is good! The fresher picks get scooped up by the early birds, but the bakers are constantly working in the kitchen next door to fill custom cake orders and replenish inventory. Cards also accepted. Another plus. Enjoy. read more

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I've come here since I was a kid. My parents, my grandparents, and now my kids all enjoy the awesome bread here!

The bread that I bought at 1.25 a piece, did not have the taste it traditionally supposed to have. The two different types of bread tasted the same. Wheat bread selection is good. read more

Great pastries at a great price. Definitely authentic, and has fruit empanadas. Staff was friendly too! read more

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Love this place. My go-to for pan dulce. Great selection, always fresh, and delicious.

This bakery is one of my favorites. Every time I have gone I have loved my experience as well as it's truly really good mexican bread. The workers are really nice and have a good attitude that you even have a conversation. Super good I would definitely recommend! read more

Bread is over priced for the quality it has. I was exited to find a bakery close to home because I usually drive 15 minutes to pick up bread. 5 dollars for 3 pieces of bread. Was too much I think. I understand it's a business and they can charge what they want but the bread was not with it. read more

(This review is solely based on the Donuts) Donas! Well at least thats what it said as the label for the donuts. LOL. I wanted to try out a Panderia for once so I found Sammy's Mexican Bakery Maple Donut Sugar Donut Soft dough. Good flavor. I didn't try the other baked goods but they smelled and looked fresh. read more

Sammy's Mexican Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Their bread is so good - I have yet to try one I haven't liked. Their bread is very authentic and tastes delicious

Be careful!!! Pay with cash, I was charge extra 3 dollars using my card and don't forget to ask for your receipt. My mistake for not asking for one and trusting the girl at the counter. Is a shame cause the bread is good. read more

Fresh donuts. If you have never been to a panderia then you really need to come here. They are fresh first thing in the morning time! read more

Sammy's Mexican Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place to get Mexican bread. Pretty authentic bread and you don't have to drive to Mexico. read more

Sammy's Mexican Bakery - Wide selection of different Mexican breads! Made fresh daily - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've coming here for years but I don't what happened to the quality of the bread. Besides the fact that their prices went up they sell you bread that's a day or two old. It's not fresh anymore. Sadly I have to look for a new bakery. read more

It's the closes to my house it has good bread, but not my favorite. The bread was a lil dry and not fresh at all.

3 because the bread is great but there are two different reasons I knocked down 2 stars. Firstly they will over charge you if your not familiar with the prices, so be warned and ask about the prices before they ring you up cus the girl at the register either can't count or is pocketing money for herself. And 2, because they don't have the option to order fresh bread by the dozen (for events). read more

Good place to go for pan dulce. They have variety and wheat bread (which is what I get for myself). Prices are reasonable, bakery is always clean, bread is delicious! Plus, who Evers at the counter is always attentive. read more

A very solid panaderia, perhaps a bit cleaner and English-friendly than many of the others. Like most of these, I wish they made savory (instead of only sweet) empanadas. (Although, they may be able to help out in that regard, if you ask ahead of time.) But the cheese empanada I had was delicioso -- a bit like a cheese cake in its own pocket. The people in this up-and-coming neighborhood will be lucky to have this place nearby. Let's hope it lasts the coming gentrification tsunami. read more

The lady working was very helpful and friendly! It had been awhile since I'd been in a Panaderia so I had lots of questions, as I was trying to pin point the items I liked as a child. She answered all my questions and helped me choose the right ones. We went home and devoured all our breads and they were absolutely delicious. You can taste the freshness in their items. All so yummy, will definitely be back. read more

Reminds me of my childhood.!! Very traditional Mexican bread.! Pricing is great.! All around best Panaderia in town. read more

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This place has the usual panaderia goodies. I'm mostly interested in the conchas though. The concha here is pretty good. I showed up at lunch time and they were pretty fresh. The bread part was light and soft. The sugar topping was not as sweet as I like. I'd rate this concha better than a supermarket concha but not as tasty as Panchita's. read more

I've had some bad experiences going to Sammy's, but they do have bomba bread n tamales!!

I do like most of the bread, today that I went notice the prices are getting higher and higher

Bread nevwr fresh aeems like always day old ot 2 old bread.. Bread never soft but do have to say has a big variety so if you want soft fresh bread catch them wben right out of oven.. read more

Love this spot! They have a wide variety of pan dulce (sweet breads) and more. The staff is welcoming and kind. The best time to go is obviously early in the morning 6-7 am when the bread is fresh but their bread is so good I've even stopped by late morning just to get my fix. I really recommend this spot, you won't regret it. I grew up eating pan dulce every Saturday morning and this spot takes me back to those days. read more

Hands down best conchas around town! Loyal customers already know the time they are brought out during the day so don't expect them to last! The conchas stay soft and delicious for about 3 days. Don't get me wrong, their other bread is delicious. My family also loves the beso, el puerco, el nidito, and the cookie selection. Also, if you are diabetic or just watching your sugar intake there's options for you. They make wheat sweet bread as well! The cashier there also informed me that the wheat conchas were made with Splenda. This bakery is definitely a place to check out! read more

This Mexican sweet bread never fails me when I have a sweet tooth!!! Also the bolillo here is amazing and you know it's bomb when everyone shows up at the same time when the afternoon batch is a about to come out. The girls that check you out are always so friendly and the Baker well what can we say about him he sure knows what he is doing! read more

Traditional Mexican bakery that's been around for as long as I can remember. Great customer service to go along side their amazing breads/pastries. read more

It's like buying Mexican bread from Mexico without having to cross the border. Out of ALL the Mexican bread places, this is by far, the best one. read more

The best, most authentic bread in San Diego... Maybe even better than Tijuana. The bread is always fresh and at a reasonable price

This panederia is right by my house. I have to say I never go only because I am watching my weight and I love this place so I don't like to tempt myself ! It is one of my favorites! They have empanadas as well! read more

The BEST Mexican bakery! I have been coming to this bakery since they opened and it never fails to impress me. The rebanadas with chocolate, cookies, conchas, croissants, and bolillos are always consistently baked to perfection. No matter where I get my Mexican bread I always compare it to this bakery and is always the best!! Whenever I came to visit from out of town I never fail to make a stop. read more

This place smells so good as soon as you walk in. You can tell that their bread is fresh. Great panaderia.