El Horno de Pane — Restaurant in San Juan

I live 2 and a half hours away from this establishment and on a business trip, I decided to visit the facilities. When I got there, there wasn't much of a variety of bread, though you could see the baker through the glass preparing crossants. I got one of the very few remaining white chocolate loaf, which was very dry and hard. The hot chocolate and coffee took forever to be served, though there were no more clients. On my second trip I decided to return and buy my family some white chocolate loaf. After 35 minutes in traffic I arrived, and guess what... there were only 3 loafs left again! I decided to take them and when I arrived home they were burnt, so much that the white chocolate was burnt black. The bread was extremely hard to bite into and honestly it just looked terrible. It was very dissapointing that the two times I went, there was almost no bread. While there I saw like 3 bakers and only one was baking and he was always doing crossants. There were always many employees but none really served you properly. If you want to be known as an artisan bread bakery, HAVE BREAD AVAILABLE! Not just...

Horno de Pane in San Juan, Puerto Rico is an absolute gem! If you're looking for a genuine European bakery experience, this is your spot. Their almond croissant is a dream – flaky, buttery, and with a rich, perfectly sweet almond filling that's just divine. It's easily one of the best I've had outside of France.

The baguette of "Masa Madre" boasts that perfect chewy interior and a delightfully crisp crust, a testament to true sourdough artistry.

Their sourdough white bread is another winner, with a beautiful tang and a wonderfully airy crumb, ideal for sandwiches or just enjoying with some good butter. And don't even get me started on the coconut croissant – a unique and delicious twist on a classic, with a subtle sweetness and lovely coconut flavor.

Beyond the incredible bread, the employees are incredibly attentive and genuinely friendly, making every visit a pleasure. Horno de Pane truly delivers authentic, high-quality European style bread right here in San Juan. You won't be...

El Horno de Pane is absolutely worth the hype! I’d always heard amazing things about this place and also about the huge lines so I was ready to wait. Luckily, the Monday morning I visited, the line was short and totally manageable.

This was my last stop before heading to the airport, and I couldn’t have picked a better way to end my trip to Puerto Rico. I had a delicious vanilla almond latte, sampled a variety of pastries, and of course, tried the famous almond croissant everyone said was a must it lived up to every bit of the praise.

I also ordered their Reuben sandwich, and wow… hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and beautifully made.

Overall, El Horno de Pane is a diamond in Puerto Rico perfect for breakfast or brunch, with incredible food, great coffee, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back on...