El Panadero Bakery

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"The massive refrigerator at the entrance of this Washington Heights bakery should be a stop on any neighborhood walking tour. The pretty frosted cakes within in spur daydreams of your next birthday, and the silky tres leches here is particularly lovely, with a delicate crumb, and thick but light layers of whipped cream frosting. El Panadero also serves sweet, cinnamon-spiked cups of oatmeal, and very good, toasty sandwiches. Get one with pernil (theirs is salty and moist, with tons of flavor), ham, and cheese con todo—just be sure to eat it quickly, so the crispiness doesn't steam away in the foil wrapper. That won’t be too difficult." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah