Panaderia La Central – Chicago, IL: Hours, Menu & Directions

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2218 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Address2218 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Phone(773) 235-8677

StyleMexican panadería

CountyCook County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center1.9 mi northwest

About Panaderia La Central

Panaderia La Central serves Chicago from 2218 N California Ave, roughly 1.9 mi from downtown Chicago, heading northwest.

It is one of 805 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Chicago — about one per 3,381 people living in the city. If you want to compare, Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits sits 0.2 mi from here.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most Mexican panaderías in Chicago open in the early morning, but phoning (773) 235-8677 first is a good idea.

At a glance

Listed as	Mexican panadería
Bakeries in Chicago	805
Nearest bakery	0.2 mi

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What to order

Typical items at a Mexican panadería like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pan Dulce

OrejaPalmier-style puff pastry rolled in sugar and baked into ear-shaped spirals that caramelize into crisp, glassy, buttery layers.
MarranitoAlso called puerquito or cochinito: a pig-shaped soft gingerbread sweetened with piloncillo and molasses, cakey in texture with an earthy, mildly spiced flavor.
Ojo de BueyNamed for an ox eye, this pastry rings a disc of sponge cake with a coil of flaky puff pastry, offering two contrasting textures in one piece.
MantecadaA Mexican-style muffin baked in a red paper cup, with a fine, buttery crumb, a hint of vanilla or orange, and a sugared dome.

Galletas y Polvorones

Polvorón TricolorA thick shortbread cookie striped pink, white, and yellow or chocolate, with a sandy texture that dissolves into a vanilla-sweet finish.
Galleta de GrajeaA round butter cookie edged in rainbow sprinkles, crisp around the rim and slightly tender in the middle, a favorite with children.
HojarascaA delicate cinnamon shortbread, traditionally made with lard, tossed in cinnamon sugar after baking; very crumbly with a warm, spiced aroma.
BesoTwo domed, cake-like halves joined with strawberry jam, then rolled in coconut or sugar to resemble a kiss; soft, sweet, and fruity.

Empanadas y Rellenos

Empanada de PiñaA sugar-crusted turnover packed with sticky pineapple jam, its soft pastry shell giving way to a bright tropical bite.
Empanada de CamoteFilled with smooth sweet potato purée scented with cinnamon, this turnover is mellow and earthy, with a sugar-sprinkled crust.
Empanada de CremaA tender turnover holding a vanilla pastry cream filling, dusted with sugar; mild, creamy, and popular with kids.
Churro RellenoA ridged fried churro rolled in cinnamon sugar and filled with cajeta, chocolate, or cream, crunchy outside with a gooey center.