Pilar Cuban Eatery

Bakery · Bedford-Stuyvesant

Pilar Cuban Eatery

Bakery · Bedford-Stuyvesant

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1074 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Empanadas, pastries, tres-leches cake, Cuban sandwiches, mojitos  

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+1 347 350 9037
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The Auspicious Treats of Pilar Cuban Bakery and Win Son Bakery | The New Yorker

"On a recent morning in Bed-Stuy, a young boy pressed his face against the glass case at Pilar Cuban Bakery and began to moan. “Mom, Mom, Mooooom. I want this!” he declared plaintively, pointing to an enticingly glossy Key-lime pie, sliced into neat wedges. “And what about this?” he exclaimed, moving on to the coconut-chocolate bars. As for me, I was eying the fat squares of drippy yellow tres-leches cake in plastic clamshells, each wearing a heavy crown of pink whipped-cream rosettes and jewelled with berries; the puff-pastry pastelitos, encasing guava paste, cream cheese, or beef picadillo; and the miniature tin cups of rice pudding, topped with cubed pineapple and a healthy sprinkle of cinnamon." - Hannah Goldfield

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/11/11/the-auspicious-treats-of-pilar-cuban-bakery-and-win-son-bakery
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Get the breakfast empanada with egg, cheese, and plantain!!!! I like their guava and cheese pastry too, but the plantain breakfast empanada is the best

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Heidi Liou

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There’s two parts: Pilar Cuban Bakery and Pilar Cuban Eater (restaurant). There’s a bakery that is made for to-go food but there are some indoor seating as well, and then there’s a restaurant that is next door (there’s a different door to enter the restaurant). The bakery looked cute and I would definitely come back for a quick meal/snack. The outdoor seating seems to be made for both the bakery and the restaurant.

Jade Zeller

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...wow!! So so happy this is now a thing. If you know anything about Pilar the restaurant (on corner) you know how delicious their food and drinks are!! Sometimes I've wanted an empanada on the go....and now my wish has come true! Empanadas galore, coffee and the like, guava pastries and more. And MUCH LOVE to Chris for providing excellent service today!!! Good service is hard to get these days, so I cherish ya Chris!!

Jonathan Batista

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Really good food. The mojitos were great too. I had the vaca frita and it was very tasty and the plantains were some of the best I ever had. Only gripe was it was a bit pricey for portions. Would definitely visit again if I am in the area. The smell inside of the restaurant took me back to the Caribbean. They definitely nailed the vibe.

Marjorie Munson

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Everything here is so good! From the ham croquettes to the Cuban sandwich to the rice & beans - everything is crazy insanely yummy good.

Chris Goodrich

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I come to New York pretty frequently and I'm always trying to find the best go-to coffee spot/place to eat when I'm in town. After plenty of misses, I've finally found a hit! Pilar Cuban Bakery is my favorite place in NYC (not just Brooklyn)! I was treated so warmly and with more kindness than I have ever experienced, by both the staff and the customers! I felt at home as soon as I walked in. The young woman who helped me the past two days was very kind and patient with questions about the coffee and food and offered suggestions about what she thought I might like -- which is something I'm not very used to. Her passion and excitement for being there was refreshing to see, and made me excited to be there too! I will definitely be coming back every time I'm in town! And I've already spread the word about Pilar to friends and family! Thanks for such a great experience, coffee, and food!

Anandi Premlall

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Very good café con leche + Spinach and Cheese empanada.

brunson

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such high quality pastries—the maduro (sweet plantain) egg & cheese is a MUST try! pro tip: have the hot sauce if you’re into spicy, simply delicious and oh so balanced with tangy flavor. Chris and Kris are both fantastic and super accommodating. one of my new neighborhood favorites. will be here on the regular 😍

Brenda Ven

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The Cuban sandwiches are delicious. My husband orders them and basically requests the works. That includes the egg and the avocado. Trust me it was good! As far as the deserts I am sold on the key lime pie. I’ve made them from scratch and theirs is just as good.