Was greatly disappointed with my trip to the restaurant today. Since the sale of the restaurant a few years ago things have been changing....not for the better. Found out today they've changed again and almost doubled prices. Last visit there. read more

We purchased two beef empanadas to take on the road for our trip home. At $4.95 each I would have expected something spectacular. They were not. read more

Spanish Bakery & Cafe - Spanish Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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This hidden restaurant was a challenge to find and I almost gave up, but I am so glad I did not. We got a few things just to try ( cinnamon roll, gauge pastry and empanada ) And they were all amazing. But the cinnamon roll. Oh. My. GOODNESS. When I say I haven't stopped thinking about it since our visit, I mean it. I had to go back in to get a few to-go for my family to try. I will definitely be back on EVERY trip that I take to st. Augustine. read more

I had a guava cheese turnover amidst all the shopping in old city St. Augustine and it was extremely delicious and flakey! Must try! read more

Spanish Bakery & Cafe - Guava and cheese turnover! Flakey and delicious! - Spanish Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

When I told people I would be near St. Augustine, FL for work, the repeated suggestion was to make sure I had a meal there. I had a very brief period of time and thankfully found a parking spot on a cold cloudy day. I think parking would be challenging on a warmer, nicer day. The bakery was one of two spots I was able to hit up. You ordered at a counter and the kitchen was across the courtyard. I got my food quickly and got to take in a lovely court yard while I waited. I had a Cuban sandwich and a chicken empanada. The Cuban sandwich was fantastic - plenty of meat, tasty mustard, and house "special" pickles. This was definitely one of the best Cuban sandwiches I have had. The empanada was ok. I got a hit of olives in a bite and that is a taste I have never cared for, so it brought down the empanada for me. If you are in St. Augustine, be sure to hit up this bakery for a treat or lunch. read more

I don't like giving places with decent food a bad review because of their service but this place really deserves it after my experience. They were incredibly rude, I'm still bothered about it a few days later. read more

St. Aug the Hub... Spanish Bakery the hard to find lunch/snack stop off St. George. Empanadas are yum yum but I crave the bread!! Price is right! Menu is limited but all good. Enjoy!! read more

The reviews of this bakery made me have serious doubts about trusting my fellow yelpers. Quaint and old can only get you so far- a bakery has to have treats that actually look and taste good- or in the case of the Spanish Bakery- at least have a taste! The empanadas were dry, with too much dough to filling ratio. The dough had absolutely no flavor. The chicken filling had some flavor, more than I can say about the beef, which was bland and flavorless. Despite being hungry, I could not force more than 2 bites of the beef empanada. The dry cookies and loaves of bread were not even tempting before I had the empanadas, so needless to say, I did not try them. Big disappointment. read more

Maybe we were there at a bad tine. We ordered both chicken and beef empanadas. The crust was dry and thick, not flaky. The beef reminded me of a Jamaican beef Patty (not a bad thing generally). The chicken was marginally better. Overall, skip. read more

High quality and delicious! Staff was friendly and offered fast service. Great outdoor seating with both sun and shade.

I'm a local and even though I had heard about The Spanish Bakery for years, I hadn't gone in the past. Well, I finally did, and I was really disappointed. The Empanadas were bland and dry as a bone. I may be a little biased with them because my mother makes amazing Empanadas, but no... these were awful. That is NOT the kind of Spanish food that I grew up with. Just saying. I don't even remember the rest of what I got because it was that forgettable. Bland. Just...blah... The Columbia Restaurant used to have a Spanish bakery attached to it, and that place was awesome! Too bad they closed years ago. read more

A bite to eat while exploring my old footprints of a youth that was filled with wonder and fun. The empanadas are by far absolutely delicious. read more

I had the empanada, it was very good. I can't wait to go back tomorrow and try more of the flavorful treats!

Amazing!! Such a cute and quaint environment. Their bread is delicious and the soup, I got the chicken and rice, was amazing. I recommend it. read more

This is one of my favorite places in St. Augustine. I've probably been coming here since the late 1970s and they still have some of the best empanadas around. We tried their cinnamon roll and sausage roll (separate menu items) for the first time and they were both amazingly delicious! The bread is made fresh. It's got cute outdoor seating and some of the cheapest prices in the city. It's a bit hard to find, but it's worth the trip. read more

This is the cutest little place. It's definitely underrated. With that being considered it makes for a nice quiet place to have a hearty lunch. The food is so fresh and the prices make this place very inviting. read more

Visiting from Tennessee, it was my first trip to St. Augustine and my brother and his wife joined me from Arizona. They had never had a Cuban sandwich so we started our mission to find one. Several locals recommended this small restaurant tucked off St. George Pl. We ordered two of the Cubans and one of the Chicken sandwich to share. The woman taking our order was delightful and chatted about the restaurant while we waited for our order. It was all delicious, although my brother and I preferred the Cuban. As we were eating, they brought a tray of caramel apple turnovers from the separate kitchen and we couldn't resist. We shared one there then went back for our own to bring home for breakfast! They were irresistible! If we get back to St. Augustine, I will beeline for this little gem of a restaurant! read more

My family and I were trying to figure out where to eat lunch. We decided to stop in and see if there was anything we wanted to eat there. We looked around and decided that we weren't in the mood to eat what they had and decided to keep looking. On the way out the door, the employee behind the counter said, to herself I think but not quietly enough, "Good, and don't come back". I thought that was super rude and she doesn't have to worry because we won't ever go back there. read more

it was a really awesome bakery. i would go again, and again....it is a little piece of heaven. if you visit, enjoy the scenery as you sit outside and take in the smells and the st. augustine scenery....love it for a quick lunch,. love, love, love !!!! read more

Probably my favorite place to eat in St. Augustine. Incredible prices and amazing food. It can be a little tricky to find if you haven't been before and on a hot day sitting outside next to the super hot building where they bake the cookies and make the empanadas can be a little miserable but its totally worth it. Make sure to find this hidden gem next time you're on St. George street! read more

Ive been coming to St Augustine every year for the last 20 years. We hit the Spanish bakery every year. Unfortunately, it was recently bought and taken over by new management and hasn't been the same since. Previously 5 stars, now 1 or 2. read more

It is hard to find, but well worth taking the time to discover it! The food not only looks and smells amazing but also tastes incredible! Great prices for great food! Make sure to get the fresh bread! read more

Worst customer service! The tall, blond, elderly lady taking the orders is rude and unpleasant. Don't even bother to go there. Your food won't taste the same after dealing with this person. read more

Tried this place when the Columbia told us that my plain black tank top was not appropriate in the 105 degree weather. My wife wanted a salad and Cuban sandwich and walking by we decided to try this place. It looks like we found a new favorite in st Augustine! This place was great their Cuban was one of the best I have had and the 1790'salad was good as well. It is an outside restaurant so it was hot but it is a nice area to eat an no wait!!! read more

This is a very small Spanish colonial style bakery. $5.50 for a fresh-made meal with cookie & drink. Yes, and it's delicious! Been eating here for more than 10 years every time I go to St. Augustine. I just love this place. read more

This is a cute little stand but the chicken empanada was a little dry in my opinion. It might have just been the batch, I would probably go back and give them a second chance. read more

This is my favorite stop for a quick bite to eat and some awesome empanadas! A must when downtown St. Augustine:)

The problem with this place is it makes the best chicken soup I've ever had. Nothing compares, and now every other soup is just okay. My husband and I visited St. Augustine two weeks ago and stumbled upon this gem in a rainstorm. The soup and bread was perfect. Heads up: Their empanadas are baked (and $5 each - whoa - pricey), and the taste is not as good as the fried empanadas we are used to... (They were somewhat bland.) But for the soup? Wow. Worth the trip. read more

How is it possible that the prices here seem to be the same as they were when I first came here 15 years ago? The hot fresh bread is delicious. We always like to take a little leftover bread with us to the koi at the courtyard of the Lightner Museum. read more

Awesome food for an awesome price. Usually in the historic area of St. Augustine everything is so overpriced but this tucked away gem is perfect. We got 2 lunch combos which are $6.50 each and include a entree, a drink, a Cookie and a piece of fluffy bakery bread. Here were our choices one with Piccadillo with rice, almond cookie and water and the other combo was the 1709 salad with balsamic dressing on the side, an almond cookie, and a water bottle. Afterwards, We didn't feel overstuffed or hungry since the portion size was just right. And all the food from the entrees to the bread to the cookie was delicious. If you're traveling on a budget definitely stop by. read more

We asked the lady for two tap waters. She gave us two tap water but out of a jug. There was plenty of bottled water but we just wanted free water. Upon receiving the receipt she had charged us $1.25 each. I questioned her and she said she did not. Then when I showed her the receipt she recanted and said the water was bottled. No it was not. It was in a clear solo cup. Clearly, a bad experience. Food was fair. read more

We got cinnamon rolls and empanadas. It seems the rolls were different then I remember from last year, but the glaze was the same and that is what makes them so good. The empanadas are the best I've ever had! Always a must stop when we visit St Augustine! read more

Their beef empanadas are sooo good! The crust is buttery and flaky and delicious. The filling was mildly spicy and well seasoned. They also gave us a 10% coupon on the receipt for Whetstone's next door. The lady working here was very friendly! read more

Excellent soups. Chicken and rice for a daughter with a cold; spicy clam chowder was great. Chicken empanadas also tasty. Datil pepper sauce was a nice addition. read more

We wanted to make sure we got here early, so that we would get a cinnamon roll. I'm not sure it's the best I have ever had, but still very good. You can order them without icing, but I'm not sure why anyone would do that. Get the icing! We also picked up some delicious lemon cookies, and a biscuit wrapped sausage. We will have to go back to try the empanadas, they must not come out until later in the day. read more

I came here for the empanadas. I tried the beef and it wasn't good. The crust tasted like a microwave empanada and the beef inside lacked flavor. Luckily they have some datil hot sauce to give it a little flavor. We also tried a roll and a caramel apple turnover. They were both very good. read more

I had a guava cheese pastry, it was similar to a croissant but filled with guava jam (or jelly?) and cream cheese. Very buttery and flakey, would recommend to anyone who enjoys good pastry read more

Good overall. Working in Jacksonville, we decided to drive down the coast to check out St. Augustine on a rainy day. Skipping breakfast, my friend and I were starving by 11am when we headed for the Spanish Bakery. The line was already long by 11:15 when we arrived. I asked the person behind the counter what her favorite sandwich was and she said the Cuban. I said I'll take it! My friend ordered the chicken and also a chicken and rice soup. We were told that the sandwiches would take 5-10 minutes and this was fine with us. The only snag came when we were going on 25 minutes before the sandwiches came out. Definitely not to happy about that; it may have not been as bad except for the fact we were waiting as our stomachs were already growling. Both sandwiches were very good with sweet and bold flavors brought out by the addition of a little red pepper sauce they offered. In the end we left happy and full, but not overly stuffed. My friend did comment that although his sandwich was good, mine looked like it was much better. I didn't offer him a bite to find out though ;) read more

I read about the Spanish Bakery in my Lonely Planet guidebook and had to check it out. It took a bit of finding but was well worth it. It is located in a courtyard just past the Whetstone Chocolate Shop. The food is simple but definitely tasty. They have several lunch specials for $5.50. I got a soup, roll, cookie and soda and then added an empanada on top, all for $8. Just be aware that it is cash only and enjoy. read more

First time visit. Found the chicken empanadas to be delicious. Service was superb and friendly. Would definitely go back.