Antojitos Colombianos Panaderia — Restaurant in Jacksonville

I was there last Sunday 7/9, with my brother. The experience was saddening. A bald guy working in there is racist and does not want the money or patronage of people that look differently than he does. We were the only Americans in there at the time, so I can't say if he hates all Americans or just the darker ones, but we were not welcome. Our experience took place at the back of the line, and no one else was treated like we were. My brother and I were never greeted. We were only asked, "What are you looking for?" When I stated what I was planning to order, Paisa, the guy said they didn't have that, and they were closing soon. I then asked if I could have some empanadas. His response then was, "No, we had a problem in the kitchen." So I asked, "What do you have?" He then stated they had "nothing" to serve. My response was, "Well, what are they ordering?" He couldn't really respond and finally muttered, "Oh, some bakery stuff." It was 12:13pm, and 47 minutes before closing. There were approximately 5 or 6 customers in line ahead of us. One couple was actually placing an order. So, they had something to serve, just not to people who...

This place is easy to miss in a small shopping center, but so worth the stop. My wife and I went late in the afternoon and got one of their last pastries (they have a lot more in the morning). This place is authentic and delicious!

It's small, and you might feel a bit strange if it's your first time here and you don't speak Spanish, but the employees are very welcoming and friendly. If you don't know what's going on or what something behind the glass is, then just ask.

Now, food-wise, this was pretty great. Their Saturday special is Mondongo, which is like Colombia's version of Menudo. I loved it! My wife got bistec and all the sides were great. The plantains were super crispy, maybe a bit more than I would like, but I think that's just the way them make it in Colombia. So it was...

Fresh Cheese Bread, Pan de Queso, Pan de Yuca, Buñuelos, and other pastries baked daily every few hours, breakfasts, lunchtime Chicken breast, rice, salad, ripe platains, choice of beans or soup, my mum'sfavorite liver and onions is delish!! Excellent and friendly service. Hot chocolate and Café con leche with real milk (☕ real cafe late as God intended not the Starbucks 1/2 cup of foam Ripoff) They even sell the Cacao bars that you need to make real hot chocolate. They are not opened on Monday's truly deserved day to rest. It maybe in a small little strip mall, but their fresh products and wonderful service...