Breadman Bakery, This Guy Knows His Sh…Stuff

I remember it as if it was yesterday when I first waltzed into Breadman Bakery in Hialeah. It was more like I shuffled in, but it was not for lack of trying.

Once a few steps, I took in the smells and sights of the place. It was a much smaller space than it is today, but I remember how well it was branded everywhere from the door handle and business card to the tables.

BRAND AWAY I SAY

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BREADMAN MENU

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It was early-ish, so while lunch was a possibility, breakfast is what I was here to eat.

If you’re a first-timer at any Cuban Bakery, then you’ll probably be spending the lion’s share of your time staring into the warming cabinet filled with Cuban finger foods and asking lots of questions.

Let me save you some time; your starter pack should look like a ham croqueta (or croquette depending where you’re from), a pastelito de guayaba (guava pastry), and an empanada de carne. Also, ask if they have a croqueta de la casa or casera. You will want the housemade croqueta if they make it.

A cafe con leche (steamed milk with espresso) should round out your first meal.

Don’t miss out on the sandwiches, though, like their pan con tortilla (omelet sandwich), which is tasty and very filling.

There is a Frita Cubana on the menu that comes inexplicably with lettuce, which pains me immensely, but I ask for the offense green to be removed along with his partner in crime the tomato.

The Supermeng with shredded beef, cheese, onions, and two fried eggs on some fluffy Cuban bread is a winner with consequences. If you can eat that in one sitting, please tell me that you won’t be driving home afterward. You should be asleep in no time flat cause there is no way you will be any good for the rest of the day. I suggest a nappy nap.

DAY ONE OBSERVATION

What’s interesting about Breadman from day one was he had a pastelito de Nutella y queso (cheese) and Cuban bread with chicharrones (pork rinds) on it. It meant to me that this fella, Breadman was trying to next level this game.

I’ve been eating at Cuban bakeries my entire life, and I couldn’t even tell you when was the last time that someone was trying to innovate. Hell, he was one of the early inspirations for Pastelito Papi.

Andy (Breadman) and his wife Jessica are the heart and soul of this place. These folks care about what they’re producing, and it shows in everything they do.

CUBAN FINGER FOODS

SANDWICHES

AND THEN

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2 Locations To Better Serve You:

Breadman Bakery – Hialeah
5804 W 20th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida
305-273-2362

and

Breadman Bakery – Westchester
8100 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida
305-265-1348