After passing by this new West Side bakery numerous times, it took a 'shout out' from a BRO reader to get me to walk in. In the email, the reader told me that although the exterior of the building was not exactly eye-catching, the culinary delights on the inside were stellar. Upon closer inspection, I learned that there was indeed a bustling little bakery inside of the Ferry and Hoyt Convenience Store and Bakery (that's quite a name), that the residents in the neighborhood had started calling "La Panaderia". Before we go any further, I hope that the owner listens to the customers and renames the bakery - what a great name! Although the owner was not present on my initial visit, I did get a chance to talk to one of the employees whose name is Frenchy (yes, there is another Frenchy).
Primarily a bakery, "La Panaderia" specializes in some of the freshest and most delicious, mouth watering apple Danishes around - I can testify because I just ate en entire one myself. It was as if there was a whole apple pie baked right into it. But wait... I'm getting ahead of myself. The bakery also seconds as a mini-mart and to-go eatery. Pulled pork sandwiches can be ordered with a side of Hispanic red rice and beans. "We got it all," French told me. "We have hot sandwiches, pastries and Spanish drinks, cheese cakes, cube steaks, chicken, pork chops... and it's all fresh, fresh, fresh. Then there are alcapurrias, pork shoulder, pastelillos, quesitos, matahambre, moist Spanish cornbread, flan, tres leches, tembleque... and the cheese Danish and éclairs will rock your world."
Frenchy explained that the addition of a small café would be coming soon, and that made her extremely happy because she rattled off a series of sweets that should be paired with coffee. Then she began to show me the different selections that should be eaten with a glass of milk. "Our customers have been very supportive, so we want to make sure that we offer to them the items that they want. When we serve our parcha, it's gone in a day. If we close for a holiday people give us an attitude - that's how much they like having us here. After January second we will be back to regular business hours... from 9am to midnight. At that time the cases will be filled to the top and the bakery will be back to normal again."
"La Panaderia"
394 West Ferry
Buffalo NY
716-884-0716
Image: Raiza holds up a fresh batch of coconut and cherry pastries. Josh prepares to cook for the lunch crowd.
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Primarily a bakery, "La Panaderia" specializes in some of the freshest and most delicious, mouth watering apple Danishes around - I can testify because I just ate en entire one myself. It was as if there was a whole apple pie baked right into it. But wait... I'm getting ahead of myself. The bakery also seconds as a mini-mart and to-go eatery. Pulled pork sandwiches can be ordered with a side of Hispanic red rice and beans. "We got it all," French told me. "We have hot sandwiches, pastries and Spanish drinks, cheese cakes, cube steaks, chicken, pork chops... and it's all fresh, fresh, fresh. Then there are alcapurrias, pork shoulder, pastelillos, quesitos, matahambre, moist Spanish cornbread, flan, tres leches, tembleque... and the cheese Danish and éclairs will rock your world."
Frenchy explained that the addition of a small café would be coming soon, and that made her extremely happy because she rattled off a series of sweets that should be paired with coffee. Then she began to show me the different selections that should be eaten with a glass of milk. "Our customers have been very supportive, so we want to make sure that we offer to them the items that they want. When we serve our parcha, it's gone in a day. If we close for a holiday people give us an attitude - that's how much they like having us here. After January second we will be back to regular business hours... from 9am to midnight. At that time the cases will be filled to the top and the bakery will be back to normal again." "La Panaderia"
394 West Ferry
Buffalo NY
716-884-0716
Image: Raiza holds up a fresh batch of coconut and cherry pastries. Josh prepares to cook for the lunch crowd.
Fantastic! I've been dying for a bakery in close walking distance and have never checked this place out.