Columbus Bakery

What is Columbus Bakery? Situated along Dufferin Street just south of Lawrence in Yorkdale-Glen Park, Columbus Bakery is a long-standing Colombian panadería and hot-table cafe run by the Muriel family since 2003. Following a modern renovation, the brightly lit room pairs display cases filled with fresh Latin breads and pastries with hot steam trays and tidy cafe seating for casual dine-in and takeout.

Columbus Bakery Menu & What to Order The glass cases revolve around fresh batches of chewy, cheese-loaded pandebono, spherical fried buñuelos, and flaky roscones filled with guava paste or dulce de leche. Savory plates shine with golden beef empanadas paired with tangy house ají, crisp chicharrón with arepas, and deeply satisfying papa rellena. Wash it down with a glass of spiced avena casera, a malted Pony Malta, or a traditional Colombian tinto, noting that many cheese- and yuca-based breads are naturally gluten-friendly.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a walk-in operation where you order at the counter; lines can form during weekend mornings and midday lunch rushes, but turnover is brisk. Surface parking is available directly on-site, and the 29 Dufferin bus stops right near the plaza with direct access to Lawrence West station. The bakery opens early seven days a week, making it a dependable morning staple.