BakeryWashington Heights181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
El Panadero Bakery
A solid uptown bakery stop for pastries and coffee; there is no menu site, so call for hours.
1380 St Nicholas AveSt Nicholas Ave at W 179th St
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What it is
El Panadero Bakery is a neighborhood Dominican bakery at 1380 St Nicholas Ave, at the corner of W 179th St. The Infatuation’s guide to the Little Dominican Republic calls it an Uptown gem.
Who it’s for
Anyone after a quick breakfast, an afternoon coffee, a slice of cake, or a sandwich to go on the 181st St side of the neighborhood.
Standout details
The Infatuation says El Panadero is best known for tropical-flavored pastries, fluffy Dominican-style cakes like dulce de leche, and Cuban sandwiches, and suggests ordering a café con leche. City inspection records show an inspection on June 4, 2026.
Honest verdict
A dependable bakery for pastries and a no-frills coffee. I found no official website or hours from a source I could open, so call (212) 923-6610 before going.