La Sultana Bakery: Authentic Colombian Bakery in Boston, MA

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

We went late at night and were surprised they still had food. I got a cannoli and this chocolate cheesecake thing that just looked really pretty. The cannoli was filled with like a whipped cream filling rather than the usual ricotta so that was not exactly what I wanted. But that chocolate cheesecake thing was PHENOMENAL! I didn't even know what it was when I ordered it, I just thought it looked delicious and boy was it! Creamy and rich and delicious.

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.

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