A bakery, inspired by Central and South American traditions, is serving traditional Latin pastries rarely found in the city. Pancita, a Latin-inspired bakery and cafe, focuses on a menu of regional specialties instead of the standard cafe offerings. The space brings authentic sweet and savoury combinations to the table. Think a modern room with maroon ceilings, wooden shelving stacked with custom green boxes, and distinctive green tiled tables.
The bright interior features large windows, red armchair seating, and a front counter displaying the day’s fresh goods. Here, the cafe pairs its baked items with a specialized beverage menu. A regulars-favourite is the iced Spanish Dulce de Leche drink, served alongside brightly coloured iced matcha and traditional iced coffees.
Pancita serves traditional central and Latin American baked goods
The pastry selection is anchored by traditional items central to Latin American baking. Pancita serves Medialunas, a regional crescent-shaped pastry recognized for its light, buttery, and highly flaky texture. For savoury options, the bakery prepares hot items like the cheese and onion empanada, baked with a crispy exterior. The wider bakery menu also includes sweet Alfajores, Danesas, and classic Miga sandwiches – crustless, layered sandwiches served with fillings like pastrami and mustard.
A particular focal point of the menu is the Vigilante. Billed on the cafe’s menu as a soft, golden pastry topped with sugar, it pairs a sweet dough base with savoury elements. This distinct sweet and savoury combination is a staple of South American cafe culture and stands out as one of the bakery’s most amazing offerings.
Beyond the pastry case, the kitchen prepares substantial Latin breakfast dishes. The all-day menu features traditional plates like Huevos Divorciados – two eggs served on tortillas with signature red and green sauces; and Chilaquiles, consisting of fried tortillas topped with a salsa of tomatoes and chilies, fresh cheese, and sour cream.
Pancita operates daily, offering an authentic introduction to Central and South American cafe culture and expanding the city’s bakery options with highly specific regional flavors.
Key information
- Location: Pancita Bakery, Square, Al Ferdous building 2, Shop 5, Al Wasl Rd, Al Safa 1, Dubai
- Timings: 8AM to 9PM
- Price for two: AED 200
