Cuban bread since the early 1900s, Latin cakes, Italian cannoli, and cookies the size of a plate.
Tampa's bakery scene reflects the city's Cuban, Italian, Latin and Asian communities, from a century-old Ybor City bread bakery to modern pastry counters. Menus and details change, so confirm with each restaurant before you go. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking.
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La Segunda is a family business that has run for four generations and baked since 1915. It is known for guava turnovers, pound cake and its Cuban bread, and it bakes more than 18,000 loaves a day.
Sorrento Sweets is a family-run Italian bakery known for cheesecake, cannoli and cookies. It also serves sandwiches such as the Caprese.
Alessi began by delivering French and Cuban bread and has more than 100 years of history. It is known for hand-carved Cuban sandwiches and its mousse cream key lime pie.
Sucré Table is owned by pastry chef Brenda Villacorta and is known for modern, minimalist pastries. Unusual items include a goat cheese carrot cake and a savory shiitake and shallot croissant soufflé.
Florida Bakery is a Latin bakery that has been open for over 40 years and specializes in elaborately decorated cakes.
HW Bakery was founded in 1959 and makes Argentinian and Italian-inspired baked goods.
Fortune Star is an Asian bakery known for fresh buns, milk teas and crepe cakes.
Bake'n Babes is known for oversized cookies, triple-layer brownies and ice cream treats. It has two Tampa locations, one at Armature Works and one on Davis Islands.
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