For almost 40 years the Spanish Bakery and Cafe has been serving up hot bread, fresh pastries and cookies, and savory empanadas to hungry customers. The bakery is still making everything the way it was when St. Augustine was a bustling port city, with a stone hearth oven, and a separate smokehouse. Those wanting to grab a bite of the old-school treats will want to get to the bakery early because they can sell out quickly, especially on weekends and holidays when St. Augustine is bustling with people.

A mainstay in the Colonial Quarter of St. Augustine since 1975, The Spanish Bakery offers authentic Spanish fare from a white stucco kitchen house tucked behind a courtyard off St. George. Beyond the baked goodies, lunch offerings include empanadas and bowls of hearty picadillo. Another popular treat: Cinnamon cookies are made without eggs or milk and prepared with a recipe similar to one that is believed to have sailed the Atlantic with the earliest Spanish settlers.

This small bakery located in a courtyard smack dab in the middle of one of St. Augustine's most historic streets, St. George Street, serves cheap but tasty Spanish bites. Only open for lunch, the limit menu serves rustic baked goods like savory empanadas stuffed with beef ($4), smoked sausage wrapped in a baked biscuit dough ($4)and homemade chicken soup. Sweets include giant cinnamon rolls ($2) and scones.

This small bakery located in a courtyard smack dab in the middle of one of St. Augustine’s most historic streets, St. George Street, serves cheap but tasty Spanish bites. Only open for lunch, the limit menu serves rustic baked goods like savory empanadas stuffed with beef ($4), smoked sausage wrapped in a baked biscuit dough ($4)and homemade chicken soup. Sweets include giant cinnamon rolls ($2) and scones.

The Spanish Bakery: Styled after a classic European cafe, The Spanish Bakery represents so much of St. Augustine’s history with its stone hearth oven, smokehouse, and Spanish-style roof. Their menu includes classic empanadas, picadillos, as well as delicious salads, soups, and sandwiches. If you’d prefer something sweet, check out their selection of turnovers, cookies, or scones!

There are a ton of tasty options within walking distance from the Historic Inns including healthy wraps, bowls and salads from the food truck Crave, fish and chips from The Original Likit on St. George Street, beef empanadas and picadillo from the Spanish Bakery, and many other plates that will beckon you to dine in the Historic District for lunch each day.

For a taste of history, visit The Spanish Bakery & Café, tucked away in St. George Street’s historic district. Their authentic Spanish pastries, like empanadas and cinnamon cookies, pair perfectly with a refreshing beverage. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time while enjoying the shaded outdoor seating.

The freshest food in the city, this hidden gem serves light bites, coffee & bakery delicacies. Open 7 days a week, but the hours vary depending on when the food runs out. We suggest making a pit stop here first, for a coffee and an empanada to fuel your day of exploration at the fort!

The Spanish Bakery & Cafe is a must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic flavors. Their freshly baked empanadas and delicious soups will make your taste buds dance with joy. Don’t miss out on trying their special recipes, which you can find more about at The Spanish Bakery & Cafe.

Earlier this year, the Spanish Bakery closed after 30-some years of making the best homemade bread in town. I will tell you, my stomach started hurting just at the thought of it. Luckily, a few months later they were back, with a new lease, and a newly refurbished building.

It’s small, it smells like heaven, and it’s got some incredible empanadas and Spanish soups. You can order sandwiches as well, but the empanadas and turnovers are just the best. There is outdoor seating in both the shade and sun, or you can walk with your food.

The Spanish Bakery & Cafe is a great spot for a homemade lunch while in town. It serves soup, salad, freshly baked bread, empanadas, picadillo, smoked sausage, cookies, and more; all made daily on-site. All the meals are based on historic Florida recipes.

Hoping to secure the region, the Spanish Crown sent conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Avilés to create a settlement, and in 1565 he founded St. Augustine, making it the oldest continually-occupied European settlement in the US.