SanAntonioBakery—FreshPanDulceSince6AM
The Montclair morning ritual: carrot cake, bolillos, and coffee worth waking up for. Open daily, Central Ave.
A Montclair Tradition, Baked Fresh Every Morning
San Antonio Bakery opens its doors at 6 AM, and the smell alone has become a local landmark. On Central Avenue, the ovens fire up before the sun, turning out trays of pan dulce, bolillos, and cakes that draw a steady crowd from open to close.
The bakery is known for two things above all: birthday cakes people drive across town for, and a display case of conchas, orejas, and empanadas that rarely makes it past noon. It’s a family-run shop where the ladies behind the counter remember your usual order and the coffee is strong enough to stand up to the sweetness of a guayaba pastry.
Weekends get packed — a sign of the place’s hold on the neighborhood. Whether you’re grabbing bread for dinner or picking up a last-minute cake, San Antonio Bakery delivers the kind of quality that has earned 4.6 stars and the quiet loyalty of hundreds of regulars.
Take a look inside
What we offer
Pan Dulce
Daily assortment of conchas, orejas, cuernos, and seasonal specialties.
Custom Cakes
Birthday, celebration, and last-minute cakes with buttercream or whipped frosting.
Fresh Bread
Bolillos, teleras, and loaves baked throughout the morning, perfectly crusty.
Coffee & Drinks
Café de olla, espresso, and cold drinks to pair with any pastry.
Pastries & Empanadas
Fruit-filled, cream cheese, and savory empanadas, plus seasonal fruit tarts.
Holiday & Event Orders
Rosca de reyes, pan de muerto, and large trays for family gatherings.
Why people pick us
Baked Before the City Wakes
Ovens start at 4 AM, so by 6 AM everything is hot, fresh, and ready.
A Cake for Every Celebration
From a child’s first birthday to a last-minute gathering, the cake case never disappoints.
The Cup That Keeps Them Coming
Coffee that stands up to the boldest pan dulce — a morning anchor for the neighborhood.
Familiar Faces, Every Day
The same family behind the counter, remembering your order and asking about your week.
What our customers say
“Went in last minute for a birthday cake and it was delicious! The two ladies working up front were so sweet and it smelled so good when I walked in!
“Everything here is fresh and delicious! Always nice variety, from carrot cake to pan dulce.
“My Saturday morning ritual: a concha, a bolillo, and café de olla. The almond croissant is the hidden gem.
Come visit us
- Monday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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