Las Cubanitas Bake Shop — Restaurant in Union City

UPDATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024, 10:16PM: This was my first time back at Las Cubanitas and the only change I noticed was a ring cake filled with guava and cheese. When I arrived, there were three or four, and by the time I was ready to leave, there was only one left, so you know I bought it!

UPDATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023, 6:44PM. This was my first time back in a few months. The staff is as professional as possible, and it seems like every I visit I see something new to eat. Prices are still reasonable, too. No other changes, that I noticed.

UPDATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022: 10:12PM: There are only a few changes I have noticed since my previous update of Saturday, July 30, 2022. First, none of the employees wear face masks anymore. Second, the guava and cheese pastelitos seems to be made differently now. Finally, the employees remain professional and friendly. If there have been any price increases, I could not tell. Then again, I usually order the same things when I visit.

UPDATE: SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022: Although the staff remain very professional and friendly, I wish they would still wear their fave masks. The last time I was here was yesterday, Friday, July 29, 2022. It is conveniently located, especially when I AM running errands or shopping in the area. Although there is no bathroom for customer use, there is usually plenty of seating for customers dining in.

This used to be called La Guardia Bakery, and was owned by the same owners of the El Fenix Bakery; I believe the owner of the El Fenix Bakery in Union City, New Jersey, might also own the El Fenix Bakery in West New York, New Jersey, too. Nonetheless, it remains a fine Cuban bakery. The prices seem a little higher to me, but the quality is as good as when it was the La Guardia Bakery. The staff is helpful, professional, and polite, the cafe con leche is some of the BEST in Union City. There are even a few stools and a countertop for indoor dining. I do not know if they have a bathroom for customers, as I have always purchased my foods and beverages to go, and their croquetas, empanadas, and baked breads are as super delicioso as ever. All the staff wear face masks, at least ninety-eight per cent of the time. One time, a gentleman in the back came to the front and was not wearing a face mask. Signs are posted that customers must wear face coverings, but it is not enforced. Most customers do, but...

El fénix is the way to go. This place may be beautiful on the inside but the workers are very snobby the photo attached is a ham and cheese sandwich I ordered. I always order a cafe con leche con muy poca leche and never have a problem. Today 11/27 7:35am one of the workers with blonde high lights in her hair gave me a hard time for more coffee even when I offered to pay. She rolls her eyes back and is always talking to male customers who wait for her to become available to speak on the side. She is rude. I have been going to El fénix El aremisa and Havana on the Hudson for years and las cubanitas is by far the worst. If you want a pleasant experience go to El fénix where they practically memorize your names and orders and greet you nicely. My special needs son is always greeted with a hug by Rachel. The best! This...

I bought ham croquetas here today, let me tell you, Goya frozen taste better, blend and mostly taste like flour, I had also media noche sandwich, another big disappointment, the roast pork was literally dry and no flavor at all like of if was boiled in water, I'm Cuban so I'll be critical when it comes to my food How are u gonna sell pork flavorless literally not even with salt, and for croquetas but Goya package instead Never again, I gave em a try based in reviews but this place is place that need to re do their recipes Btw I bought a lot of croquetas fir a party and I tossed em out and bought frozen ones cuz I wouldn't serve...