A Guide to the Best Pan Dulce in Seattle | Eater Seattle

"At Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado pan dulce and coffee feel like a ritual — a chance to slow down and enjoy oneself — and this is the ideal place to do that. I like that pan de muerto, orejas (ear-shaped crunchy puff pastry topped with sugar), and galletas grageas (sprinkle-covered sugar cookies) pair effortlessly with a Jarritos and a tamal de pollo from the store’s hot bar. The selection is smaller than at some larger panaderias, but Mendoza’s appeal comes from its good vibes: friendlier phrasing can yield cheaper prices (apparently a “buen dia, un guisado por favor” is $4 cheaper), and a sign near the seating area tells customers there’s no Wi‑Fi password — instead, talk to each other." - Charlie Lahud-Zahner