Universal Bakery On Mission

Authentic Guatemalan food to dine or take out, I try to go every weekend. Pan dulce is the best I’ve tried, get the small ones, quick fix!

The bakery is quite spacious and was fairly busy on a Friday around noon. I stopped in for a quick bite and ordered a sandwich (pan con todo y salchicha) along with a concha bread. Both items were delicious. The French roll was incredibly soft, and the concha bread had a flavor reminiscent of a pineapple bun but with a breadier texture.

Vegetarian options: We ordered a tasty plantain dish, and it was fantastic! Kid-friendliness: My 12-year-old daughter absolutely loves it!

Very authentic. Great pan con to do y platanos. Get with Mexican scramble for spicy.Food: 5/5

Neighborhood gem! The breakfast sandwiches are excellent. There are several different variations to try. They all come on pillowy-soft bolillo rolls that are baked continuously throughout the day. I'm never here late enough to have lunch, but the options look tempting. Everything is consistently fresh. The selections in the pastry display case seem to change periodically. If you see the pineapple empanadas, you better grab a few. Flaky crust, filling isn't too sweet, just right. Brush up on your Spanish. I've only once been helped by someone who spoke English. It's not a problem for me, but others may find some difficulty. Well worth the extra effort on your part!