La Sultana Bakery

Love the hot bar, the food is so good. Lots of pastries and cakes. The chicharron is also really good.

One of East Boston’s old-school Colombian bakeries. Stopped by on a Saturday morning for some light bites. Maverick Square has a good number of Colombian spots, but this one felt especially beloved by locals. Packed even at 7 a.m., though the line moved quickly. Most people were here for the classic combo: a hot coffee and pandebono (Colombian cheese bread). I was tempted by the buffet-style breakfast plates in the corner, which offered rice and protein options like braised beef or fried chicken wings. Not sure if they cooked them fresh in the morning, but none of them looked particularly appetizing. There were also no vegetables in sight, so we just got a plate with braised beef and rice. The beef was tender, but it felt a little lonely. Perhaps some grilled peppers, onions, or even a scoop of beans would have been nice. On the side, we tried a chorizo and some chicharrones. The chicharrones were dry, but the chorizo was surprisingly good. Instead of the usual ground meat, I could actually taste chunks of properly-seasoned chicken, and it wasn’t dry at all. From the sweets, I went for the caramel mille-feuille, but it seemed like it had been sitting around for too long. No crunch, just soggy layers that slumped so hard my fork had to work overtime. Overall, it’s more about the energy and community here than the food itself. I’ve had stronger Colombian plates and pastries elsewhere, but if you want to soak up local East Boston vibes, this place is worth a stop.

Went for a strawberry cake. Asked the lady where they get their strawberries from. She said she didn’t know. She didn’t try to find out. I asked if the cake I pointed to was a strawberry cake. She said yes they’re all strawberry. I bought it. When I got home, I cut into it, and it’s a strawberry and peach cake. I’m allergic to peach. The bit of cake I tasted left much to be desired. Won’t be going back.

I don’t usually write reviews but when I get a really bad or really good service then that’s when I’ll come to share my experience. This bakery has great products, the baker(s) are doing an excellent job. However, I’ve had really bad …

We went late at night and were surprised they still had food. I got a cannoli and this chocolate cheesecake thing that just looked really pretty. The cannoli was filled with like a whipped cream filling rather than the usual ricotta so that was not exactly what I wanted. But that chocolate cheesecake thing was PHENOMENAL! I didn't even know what it was when I ordered it, I just thought it looked delicious and boy was it! Creamy and rich and delicious.