Features Restaurant Bakery Dessert Custom Cakes Cakes Cookies Homepage Bridgeport's Brazilian, Mexican & Italian Bakeries Worth a Sweet Visit Carly Terzigni October 16, 2022 Bridgeport, Connecticut is teeming with hidden culinary gems. The city is an exciting kaleidoscope of culture and is among the top cities in the state to immerse yourself in Brazilian traditions. And when it comes to Brazilian cuisine, some of the more highly sought-after destinations are the bakeries. After all, who doesn’t love a perfectly baked dessert after dinner (or before dinner – or as a whole meal itself – we won’t judge)?Next time you are in Bridgeport, make it a point to stop by one of their many bakeries to experience some of the best in locally-owned sweetness. Whether you are craving a freshly baked concha or a savory breakfast item, you should be able to find them in ample supply in The Park City.NOTE: If you have a favorite Bridgeport Brazilian, Mexican or Italian bakery and it’s not on this list, please contact us and we will add it to the list. Leisha’s Bakeria7 Lafayette Circle, Bridgeport, CT 06604www.leishasbakeria.comThe warm, welcoming vibes at Leisha’s Bakeria could only be matched by the flavor that bursts from every bite in this hip downtown cafe. Their Hashbrown Waffles are well worth the 15 minute wait (items are made to order) – we tried out the Bacon and Cheddar variety and would gladly make the trip back to Bridgeport just to order it again. Leisha’s Bakeria is closed on weekends but is open Monday through Friday, 7AM - 2PM.Ki Delicia Brazilian Bakery & Deli204 Beers St, Bridgeport, CT 06606Facebook: Ki Delicia Brazilian Bakery & DeliStop by for lunch and be sure to pick up a dessert along the way at Ki Delicia, located on Beers Street. This combo bakery and deli has a wide variety of freshly-prepared breads and pastries ready to order, including a tasty dulce de leche bun we tried for ourselves. Ki Delicia also bakes and decorates cakes for any sort of special occasion you may have coming up. Ki Delicia is open daily from 5AM - 8PM.Pombal Bakery277 Grand St, Bridgeport, CT 06604Facebook: Pombal Bakery Inc.If for some reason you’re a fan of having a hard time deciding what to order, then Pombal Bakery will fit the bill – its wide variety of desserts and pastries make for a difficult decision when ordering, though you can’t really make a wrong choice. From traditional Portuguese pastries to Italian and French delicacies like eclairs and fruit tarts (cookies are also available and sold by the pound), Pombal Bakery is a convenient spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. Pombal Bakery is open daily from 5AM - 7PM (closes Sundays at 2PM).H & H Bakery2802 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605Facebook: H & H BakeryGreat things come in small packages, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at H & H Bakery, located on Fairfield Avenue. The smell of freshly baked pastries hits you before you even step foot inside, and you’ll immediately miss the sweet aroma the moment you leave. Not only do they offer tasty sweets like conchas, but they’re at a great value, too. H & H Bakery opens at 9AM daily. They close 9PM Mondays, 7PM Tuesday through Friday, 6PM Saturday, and 4PM on Sunday.Magical Fantasia480 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608 (coming soon)Instagram: @magicalfantasia_How does a selection of 50 different donut fillings sound? That’s exactly what you’ll have to choose from when visiting Magical Fantasia. Their claim to fame are their luxury donuts, which can come with a variety of fillings including nutella, bavarian cream, and chantilly. Magical Fantasia originally operated as a cottage bakery, but it will soon have a storefront on Barnum Avenue. For now, customers can contact the bakery ahead of time (they have requested their followers to DM them on Instagram) to preorder donuts and other assorted pastries for curbside pickup.Del Prete1885 Main St Bridgeport, CT 06604https://www.yelp.com/biz/del-prete-italian-pastry-bridgeportFacebook: Del Prete Italian PastryAn old-fashioned, family-owned Italian bakery specializing in homemade pastries and cakes for over 70 years. Offering hand-made cannoli and cannoli cakes (“Best around”), Italian pastries and cookies. Pastry and cookie trays made to order over 3 pounds. (We may or may not be regular weekly customers :))Chaves Bakery III865 Madison Ave Bridgeport, CT 06606https://www.yelp.com/biz/chaves-bakery-iii-bridgeportFacebook: Chaves Bakery IIIOffering fresh Italian and Portuguese breads and pastries as well as breakfast and deli sandwiches with a variety of lunch meats and specialty cheeses. Also sells Portuguese imported products, including seafood. Specialty cake orders are available upon request.Condori’s Bakery1219 E Main St Bridgeport, CT 06608https://www.yelp.com/biz/condoris-bakery-bridgeportFacebook: Condori's BakeryA bakery and pastry shop offering custom cakes. Sweet Treats Bakery960 Main St Bridgeport, CT 06604www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-treats-bakery-bridgeportFacebook: Sweet Treats Bakery- Cakes and PastriesPeruvian items including breakfast entrees and combos, cakes, muffins, cookies, and pastries.
