La Sultana Bakery

One of East Boston’s old-school Colombian bakeries. Stopped by on a Saturday morning for some light bites. Maverick Square has a good number of Colombian spots, but this one felt especially beloved by locals. Packed even at 7 a.m., though the line moved quickly. Most people were here for the classic combo: a hot coffee and pandebono (Colombian cheese bread). I was tempted by the buffet-style breakfast plates in the corner, which offered rice and protein options like braised beef or fried chicken wings. Not sure if they cooked them fresh in the morning, but none of them looked particularly appetizing. There were also no vegetables in sight, so we just got a plate with braised beef and rice. The beef was tender, but it felt a little lonely. Perhaps some grilled peppers, onions, or even a scoop of beans would have been nice. On the side, we tried a chorizo and some chicharrones. The chicharrones were dry, but the chorizo was surprisingly good. Instead of the usual ground meat, I could actually taste chunks of properly-seasoned chicken, and it wasn’t dry at all. From the sweets, I went for the caramel mille-feuille, but it seemed like it had been sitting around for too long. No crunch, just soggy layers that slumped so hard my fork had to work overtime. Overall, it’s more about the energy and community here than the food itself. I’ve had stronger Colombian plates and pastries elsewhere, but if you want to soak up local East Boston vibes, this place is worth a stop.

Great spot with friendly staff and delicious pastries. It would be helpful to have descriptions for the baked goods—especially for those unfamiliar with Latin American treats, as it’s not always clear what each item is.

I wasn’t a big fan of the figs, but the custard was phenomenal, and I will absolutely be heading back for the guava and cheese croissants. And I never would have thought to put caramel in a croissant, but it was just so tasty!!! The coconut was the thing that really brought the guava and the cheese together. Again, I never would’ve thought to put coconut on it but wow that was so delicious.

The best empanadas of ALL TIME. Love the pandebono too.

best bakery / food spot in maverick square, possibly all of boston! edit** — added some pics of the food. sorry it’s a bit messy. i eat first, then remembered to take a pic lol

Good selection of huge pastries, cake slices, whole cakes, cookies, savory baked goods, beverages, and savory foods for lunch/dinner. Even better prices and friendly staff. Small indoor dining space with long tables if you prefer to dine in. $10 minimum for credit card.

Went in the morning. Walked in for some buñuelos and walked out with a dozen in less than 3 minutes. Service is quick and friendly, prices are reasonable. Food is delicious!

When I want to eat some typical Colombian bakery goodies. This is the place to go.. pandebono, buñuelos, empanadas.

We are tourists to Boston, a Spaniard and a Mexican couple, so obvs our level of Colombian knowledge isn't great. With that said, the place was very lively, and you can tell it's a staple to this neighborhood. Everyone came in for breakfast, which was quickly provided. Prices were very fair for the quality of items. The gals behind the counter are clearly hard workers. My husband ordered one of their tamales, and that thing could feed a family of 3. He really liked it but I couldn't get past the texture. We tried empanadas and like a cheese pastry, all very good. The ambiance was very simple but cafeteria style, which helps to meet new people. Seats were kind of uncomfortable though. Overall, we appreciated it.

My friends and I popped into here to try some Colombian desserts. We had to get some Pastel De Arequipe, flan, boiled figs with arequipe, and a cookie with, you guessed it, more arequipe. They were unique with my favorite being the Pastel De Arequipe with the buttery layers and crystallized hard shell of sugar on top. The flan was more firm and had a sight citrus taste to it. Our biggest surprise was the boiled fig which was bland but also very sweet. Overall, it's an adorable locally owned shop that I highly suggest others to check out. Staff were friendly with a few long tables set up to sit comfortably and get to know those around you.

The most authentic Latin bakery that I have seen in Boston right near Maverick station. They do everything from hot lunches to baked goods to sweet cakes. Everything is also very affordable. The min charge to pay by card is $10. I got a cheese croissant and it was filled with cheese. I'll be back to try the empanadas and some other savoury goods. You can takeout or dine in. They have a few table and barstools for some in customers. 10/10 would recommend!

What a treat to have this spot near our AirBnB outside Boston! So many delicious options including buñuelos, empanadas, and pastries of all kinds. The employees default to Spanish but when they could tell I was reaching my limits they were happy to help me in English. Grab a maracuyá (passion fruit) juice and enjoy a taste of Colombia.

I make it a point to always visit when I'm in town! I live two states away and can honestly say I have not had better empanada's! The food and sweets here are delicious. You can tell it is always made fresh & made with love. I always stop in for a few things before driving home. I've also got catering from la sultana for a baby shower & it was a hit! The customer service is fast and efficient! The employees are so nice & give great recommendations! The orange juice is freshly squeezed which is a great addition. I have only wonderful things to say about this bakery & each experience is a new reason to come back!

I was excited to have a bakery so close by to where I work, so I went by. Everything looked good, but nothing was labeled. No names or prices on anything. The only sign in the store said "$10 Credit/Debit Minimum". I bought some cream horns and a slice of cake, which turned out to be tres leches. The cake was fantastic, but super wet. You could probably drink it with a straw. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a quatro or cinco leches cake, it was soaked to the point it was leaking out of the plastic container. Very very wet, but really good. Cream horns were okay, nothing special. My feedback would be to put up signs, with the prices! Especially if there's a store minimum.

Yes I am just adding to my review and what a waste of money with this place and the quality of the pastry and the one I didn't order was a huge piece of cake with a couple of layers and buried in this so ca)lled cream and it was just to overbearing and I just wound up throwing away I the garbage a good deal of this horrible pastry and I sure wish that I was given the one that I had pointed out which was a lot smaller and not buried in the disgusting poor excuse for cream and what a waste of my money but physically I am just not able to get there again to tell them of this awful pastry that they gave me and I know for a fact I will certainly not even go back to this place

Best Chinese spot in town. Cake was wet and moist and so good and tasty. Would recommend to any one who has taste buds.

I came here on a whim and ordered up to $10 worth of food to meet the minimum for card transactions and it was worth it!! I got empanadas, cheesy bread, another bakery item, and a coffee for about $11 so you get a lot of items for a good price. The service was quick and there was plenty of seatings. It was so good that I forgot to take pictures of everything. Would 100% recommend going there

Delicious, traditional as it gets, like you are ordering in Spanish and ordering fast because you will get cut in front of in line if you're not with the times. Haha love this place, the most authentic Colombian pastries in boston!

What a cute little bakery! Seemed like they had all the regular in there this morning. $10 minimum on cards. I had no idea what any of the pastries were because there were no signs so I just got one of each! Everything was delicious. It was about $20 for like 8 huge pastries. They boxed it up so cute as well.

I went there this morning on January 1st 2022 and I bought some empanadas and some taquitos and a ham and cheese croissant for me and my coworkers came to realize that they charge extra for for sauce I don't understand why does it cost $0.50 per sauce the hot sauce and the pink mayo .. and if you're not a Spanish person they charge you more cuz I noticed someone else got way more things than I did and I was charged way more than he was and I'm not Spanish I'm just saying

Came across this little Bakery @ 6:30am Saturday morning, after a long night of Ubering around the city of Boston. Needed some strong coffee, a pick me up bite to eat, something other then Dunkin' Donuts. This was the only place opened around the immediate area. Cafe Con Leche was strong and delishhh. Got a tiramisu, slice of flan and an arepa to go. Will update this review once I try them Most international food joints come stocked with rude employees that act impatient in helping a customer who is not from their country. But the service ladies at this place were extremely helpful and were very nice to me, seeing as I was unsure of what some food items were. So, A+ for that! Definitely would feel welcomed to come back! Also, they have a $10 minimum for debit/credit card use. So bring cash if you're looking to just grab a coffee (cafe con leche). I only had my debit card on me. Ordered a large coffee and a slice of flan but that wasn't enough since it had to be $10. Shocked to see how low their prices are! Was able to get an arepa, piece of tiramisu cake and still hadn't hit the mark yet -- it came to $9.10 + gave a $1.00 tip so I didn't need to add another piece of cake to my waist line this summer. lol. The owner should definitely price items higher, seeing as it's in a prime spot and anywhere else would cost double for the same bakery items. But hey, it works for us poor people! haha.

I stopped in while exploring the neighborhood yesterday and got a big pastry for only $3!!! That was good enough, but I left it in my bag during a 4 hour train ride and am eating it 24 hours later. It is delicious. I don't know how they caramelize the sugar on the bottom so perfectly but hats off to them. I assume everything else is just as good and I'll be returning next time I'm in Boston.

This is a lovely bakery. Great selection of pastries and food. My Spanish is limited but the staff was helpful and I did not have a problem ordering from here. The person who helped me decide what to order and everything went smoothly. There are a few tables you can sit at to eat and drink your coffee. There is a $10 minimum to use your credit card so be sure to bring some cash. Great casual place at a convenient location by the Maverick T station.

Beware! Theres a old Hispanic women probably in her 50's with blonde streaks in her hair who Loves flirting with people boyfriends. Professional isn't big at this establishment. now that's out of the way.... I highly recommend for beverages a milo. For food the Colombian chicken empanad with salsa rosada, pan con queso, this shredded like steak with union and tomato is AMAZING.

I love tres leches cake and I can't find it anywhere so I came all the way to East Boston. La Sultana had a ton of items and we ordered two pieces of the cake and cafe con leche. Unfortunately, the cake was only okay. It was a little too sweet and there was a bit too much regular cake at the top. So my search continues :(. The cafe con leche was delicious though! Definitely my favorite way to drink coffee.

- Good selections of pastries/ bakery items. - (i think) It may be difficult to order if you didn't know Spanish. Some non speaking Spanish members came in after us and wasn't sure what most of the items were. - We ordered in Spanish, but one of the workers, said that an item was a churro bread. When I tried the item it had brown sugar and some type of caramel or Arequipe within. - I recommend the workers have better knowledge of the items they are selling.

3.5 stars Amazing Latin bakery in the heart of East Boston's Maverick Square. They have one of the best Tres Leches cakes I've had in memory as well as harder to find items like Arepa de Maiz which is a sweet corn cake that is usually topped with cheese. Almost like a giant corn muffin. So why the 3 stars? I ordered a Tres Leches cake for a birthday and was given a totally different cake when I picked it up. When I called to order I had to read my credit card at least 6 times over the phone because of language issues. I imagine language issues were also the reason for my cake getting mixed up as well. Either way I would definitely recommend and would surely return soon.

Good food and service had rice and beans with chicken, chicharrón, empanada de carne, and guayaba and cheese pastry, will be coming back

Pan de queso. You may have seen the headlines: Woman Forcibly Removed After Overdosing on Cheese Bread. Okay, none of that is credible. I wasn't forcibly removed - I crawled out. Really really delicious.

Without a doubt one of the best Colombian breakfasts! I'd say it is a hidden gem around this area! The eggs with onions and tomatoes + an arepa were amazing; you can't go wrong with this option and it's a pretty big portion. The empanadas were also very fresh and rich in flavor! **Didn't get to photograph my breakfast because it was way too good!**

If you love sweets then this is definitely the place for you. Here they sell all kinds of cakes, cookies and pastries. My personal favorite here is the Bunuelos. If you are in the mood for lunch they do have a hot bar with some Colombian favorites on it. There is a small seating area where you can sit and enjoy your lunch or your pastry. I will be back for sure! This place is awesome!

Everything about this place was nice. It was exactly what i was looking for when I searched Colombian bakery, the empanadas were delicious and the breakfast was amazing. I had an Arepa con Queso y huevos pericos! Tenían un sabor delicioso. Lo único que les diría que puede ser mejor es el pique. Uno como colombiano sabe la importancia del pique. No que es maluco pero puede ser mejor

They are super friendly, first of all. I was afraid of language barriers because I'm blind & only speak English & can't see the menu. No worries! The staff were professional, described everything perfectly and took my questions without hesitation. They even helped me find a place to park my wheelchair and eat a yummy cheesy croissant. They have lots of sweets & savory pastries to drool over but ALSO a hot bar with what looks like tasty meats, papusas and stuff. I hadn't thought to ask about anything beyond basic bakery stuff. The guy across the table (the seating is at long tables that have stools and are slightly elevated) from me had something yummy including beans. So next time I'm gonna try that section of the menu. They have a $10 minimum for card use, so plan your cash/card usage accordingly. Luckily there is a Santander & Bank of America across the street so a quick ATM withdrawal is easy, should you need it.

You will never have a softer, fluffier, moister tres leches cake than here. It is like baked heaven smothered in God's love-juice. And God tastes goooood... Other things to get: Bavarian cream donut and arepas. Mmmmm. But really, it's about the tres leches.

Great Colombian pastries, snacks, and small dishes. I had a beef empanada and a thick piece of ham with a slice of cheese on it (not sure what it's called), along with a cup of coffee, which made for a filling and delicious breakfast. Try to speak Spanish with them; they'll be pleasantly surprised. They're great people and nice to talk to.

I had no idea tiramisu could be so transcendent. I just...is this real life?!? What is even happening here?!?

Exploring East Boston today and walked by his Bakery, typical Spanish Bakery assortment of different desserts some handmade some store-bought I can tell. I ended up trying tres leches which is one of my personal favorites, solid cake not like the cumin Cuban version but still good. If you're looking for a sweet tooth and local bakery around your neighborhood stop by here

We ventured out in the cold to find some good desserts, and man did we find them! This place was still open on Sunday night around 9pm. They had a huge array of desserts and it looked like the serve food too. IT was such a perfect little place for dessert and coffee and located next to maverick T stop. There were a variety of jelly rolls and they all looked so good. I opted for a caramel roll, which i believe was a pound cake. We also got a coffee cheesecake, i think, and it was amazing. Also we got a tiramisu and 2 empanadas. All of this for $10, which is not at all expensive! The caramel roll was really good, it was a heavier cake with a homemade caramel throughout. The empanadas are ridiculous. So crispy on the outside and on the inside a nice spice of cumin, vegetable and chicken. I might have to visit this place after work one day on my way home!

Shortly after visiting this bakery with a Latino friend of mine, I turned to him and offered this thought: "If this is the sort of food you eat on a regular basis, I sorta wish I were Latino." And it's true. My friend wasn't able to translate the baked goods he had bought me, but they were amazing. Fresh out of the oven, crispy, soft, warm, and totally delicious. Who needs Dunkin' when you can have this?

I frequently visit La Sultana Bakery to assuage my cravings for baked goods. I have eaten a variety of items ranging from a pastry filled with guava to flan - all of which I enjoyed! I highly recommend those who are interested in baked goods visit the bakery! The items are cheap and big. This is my favorite Latino/Hispanic bakery!

Stopped by in the morning to specifically buy Tres Leches cake because my kiddies were craving it. Got 5 huge slices for $15 ($10 minimum for card purchases) and they were a big hit! The location is convenient too, just right outside Maverick Station. Cravings satisfied, another job well done :)

Came in here to get a treat to surprise my husband for his birthday. I bought a tiramisu, cookie, and slice of cheesecake. My husband really liked the tiramisu which surprised me since it is a Colombian bakery, but since that is his favorite dessert I decided to give it a shot. He said it was awesome. The cookie was fine, nothing good or bad to say about it, just an average cookie. The reason for the lower rating is the cheesecake, I'm not really sure what it was. It taste ok, I guess, but it tasted absolutely nothing like cheesecake (at least none that I've ever had). I'm not sure what it tasted like, neither of us could put our finger on it and I was pretty disappointed.

It took all my will power to not get distracted by the beautiful pastries, cakes, and breads on our way to the empanadas all the way at the end of the counter. But I'm definitely glad we decided on the empanadas. Golden, perfectly crunchy dough enveloped moist, perfectly seasoned shredded beef. These empanadas had a bit too much potato in the filling for my taste but nonetheless delicious food for a great price.

I went into this bakery looking for some fresh bread but when I got to the hot foods case, fresh beef and potato empanadas were just brought out. I quickly changed my mind and got two of those instead. And boy were they delicious! My boyfriend and I took them to the pier and wolfed them down. I wish I got more! There were much more potato than beef, but i loved the filling. I can't wait to go back to try other goodies.

Best Bunuelos around. Ordered 75 of them for a graduation party, and they were baked fresh and ready to go when I picked them up. I honestly dont think I have tried a better one. Sweet and crispy on the outside!! The Enpanadas were delicious as well. Definitely worth taking a visit to. Do not leave without a Bunuelos.

I haven't been to Boston in nearly a decade, and still dream about their buñuelos. T_T

Food is great and the service is limitless, I love the variety of dishes and pastries they have all the time. La comida es genial y la atención no tiene igual. La variedad de platos y dulces que tienen siempre es genial.

Their coffee is a MUST HAVE! Columbian coffee here is always fabulous. We've had it many many times and it's always perfect. Empanadas are great I prefer chicken. Plantains are perfect. Place is BUSY! It is worth stopping in!

Tres Leches Cake..If you've never had it, go here and have the authentic! Sooo good. It was probably the second piece I've ever had of it in my life but it was out of this world. The piece was huge and for only $2.50 you could have a couple dessert servings. Also, try the chocolate mousse cake. A cookie crumb bottom with a chocolate layer, then some shaved chocolate and a vanilla layer, then more chunky chocolate pieces on top. A real frenzy on a plate! I didn't expect the huge assortment of desserts. Cheesecakes, cookies, tarts, everything looked scrumptious. They even have whole cakes if you need for an occasion. They have a limited selection of hot Colombian pinxtos too. On a seperate trip I was excited to see chocolate and vanilla cupcakes! I got one of each. For $1 each it was a deal. However they are kind of generic tasting, like you get at most bakeries. They are decorated very cute with plastic kiddie decorations and colored airbrush frosting on some. I'll be sticking to the Tres Leches for my cake needs! The bakery is located right outside the new Maverick station, sandwiched between a bar and taco joint. It's assumed that you'll speak Spanish when you walk in but the girls are so friendly and know good English too.

I found La Sultana Bakery randomly when I went one day to the Massdot offices in East Boston, and I have to say they got me from day one. I keep trying new things every time I go there, but the Empanadas are still my favorite items from their menu, and I can't tell you, exactly with words how delicious and tasty they are. Whether you have the beef, chicken or plantain empanadas, you will give to you a real pleasure. Crispy, warm, with the inside (beef, or chicken) soft, well prepared and cooked. I don't know exactly how to write about it, because it is hard, for me, to describe the flavors and texture of the empanadas at La Sultana Bakery. Totally recommend it, you won't be disappointed. I promise you that. De la mejor comida que he savoreado en mucho tiempo, y las empanadas son un regalo al paladar. Sabrosas, exquisitas, y vale la pen air hasta East Boston para disfrutar de todo lo que tienen alli. Se los recomiendo.

The health of my heart VS. una pupusa con queso, torta de elote y pastelito de guayaba Que gana mi corazon y gusto?! La Sultana, La Sultana, eres el mejor! Pupusa con queso - can someone please fold me into this soft comforting corn masa pillow filled with spicy cheese and green peppers! Thick, pan fried until lightly browned, silky interior that melted in my mouth with the gooey cheese Torta de elote - mmmm! a delicious grilled disc of corn bread studded with sweet kernels and sinfully slathered with several slaps of butter, a perfect marriage of sweet and salty Pastelito de guayaba - MMMMM! a HUGE pastry consisting of an extremely flaky crust (probably 99% butter and lard - yah!) that was filled with a wonderful guava paste that went perfectly with my cup of strong Columbian coffee...I could only find these guava pastries in my South Florida hood until NOW! Once I am folded into the pupusa, can someone stuff me into the pastelito and I will be in food heaven!

I first looked up this bakery because I wanted a Mil Hojas cake for my Chilean husbands birthday. Why are there no South American bakeries anywhere?? I know it's Colombian based so I was already aware it wouldn't be exactly like the Chilean version of the cake. English being my 1st language I get nervous talking on the phone in Spanish and when I called they politely asked if I could call back when the English speaker was in. Totally fine! She was polite on the phone as I described the cake and that it was just for 2 people. The location was easy to find. Not a fancy shop but it was clean. Busy place! Once again everyone was nice and helpful as we communicated in "Spanglish". The little cakes looked beautiful and my husband was excited! When we ate it something wasn't right. Maybe the dough wasn't cooked long enough? Maybe the dough was too greasy? It just tasted ok. Colombian food is pretty greasy and I know I can't expect a perfect Chilean cake. I was a bit disappointed but I think we will still go back for other things!

When you miss your Colombian grandma's cooking, this is where to come. I remember the bunuelos, arepas & pan de bono we would get in NY & I am so glad I found it!! It's about damn time I found some good Colombian food. The cake w/ arequipe is pretty damn big yet tasty at the same time.

A gem in the rough. Although the decor is lacking a more inviting and modern look, I'm rating this authentic Colombian bakery a 4, entirely because of the food. Of all the freshly baked breads they make, my favorite is by far the pan de bono. Ugh, when they are served warm right out of the oven, they are the best tasting thing ever - fluffy and scrumptious, the sweet and cheesey mix is unbelievable. My family is Colombian so I've tried many different variation of this tasty treat, and La Sultanas version definitely ranks above most. Other favorites include empanadas de pollo and chicharron. The empanadas are alway extra crispy, although its guts are sometimes slightly dry at times, but nothing some pink or spicy sauce can't fix. The chicharron is also cooked perfectly and makes for a great meat side for breakfast. Getting a seat here can be tricky depending on the hour you go. They have 3 high counter rows w stools which fill up quickly. 7-9am tend to be their busiest hours. Speaking Spanish will make your life a lot easier when ordering. If you don't, Bring along a Spanish speaking friend who is willing to be bribed with delicious breakfast. It is a bit of a trek to get to East Boston, but it is worth the trip 100%. Be mindful that when coming from boston or the suburbs you will have to pay the airport tolls on the way out which will add another 3-4 bucks to your trip.

Got an order of Tres leches cake, a guava coconut donut thing and flan. They were all incredible! My biggest regret is that I didn't buy more and sample the rest of their menu. Definitely going back very soon.

Although the place looks a little run down and in need of some loving, the baked goods are delicious! Everything about it reminds me of home. The tres leches was to die for! The pastelitos were so good and perfectly made. I wish I had gotten pictures but we dug in too quickly. Defintely a hidden gem in Maverick.

Delicious empanadas at reasonable prices! Unfortunately did not get to try the tres leche cake as they were out

When you walk in, the first thing you see is a half empty case with cakes. It gives a bad (AND WRONG) first impression. Once you go in all the way, you see and amazing selection of Colombian baked good including: buñuelos, pan de bono, pan de yuca, pan de queso, pastel de Arequipe, and then there's a WHOLE OTHER CASE with salchicha, arepas, chorizo, The friggin' works! But you wouldn't know it, because you have to go all the way in. They also have popular Colombian drinks such as pony Malta, colombiana, manzana postobon, and milo. I ordered their coffee, and it was pretty amazing. It also looked like they have machines that store home made avena, but seemed to be empty at the moment. Will definitely be returning!