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Cuenca Eats
Cuenca Cafés, Bakeries & Pastries

Coffee, bread, pastries. The daily rhythm of Cuenca runs on these. Panaderías, chocolaterías, and morning cafés.

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Dmousse Pasteleria

Centro Histórico

Reviewed in Cuenca Eats by James Li.

Luis Cordero y Av. Heroes de Verdeloma

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El Cafecito de la Abuela

"Humitas, quimbolitos and tamales are traditionally prepared and are as exquisite now as they were when our adult friends were still children."

La Condamine y Puente del Vado

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El Cafetal de Loja

"My partner has tried hot chocolate in Cuenca for years and says that chocolate here is exceptional."

Nicanor Aguilar y Solano

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El Imperio del Pan

El Batán

"Of the thousands of bakeries in Cuenca, this is the one that most people in Cuenca know or have heard of."

Unidad Nacional y Esmeraldas

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La Estación 12

"A charming atmosphere, complimented by impeccable food, homemade ice cream, and homemade pastries."

Av Guapondelig y Jamie Roldos

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Litto

"Special mention goes to the croissants, which are among the top five I've tried in Cuenca."

Tarqui 13-45

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Panadería Cuatro Rios

Centro Histórico

"Their croissants are light, flaky, buttery and have the perfect light crunch."

Simón Bolívar y Padre Aguirre

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Panadería El Hornero

"Every afternoon, the neighbors gather in the street to drink coffee and chat with friends."

Manuel Vega y Alfonso Jerves

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Panadería Internacional

Centro Histórico

"A tiny yet superb local bakery that specializes in authentic sourdough breads made in traditional wood-fired ovens."

Juan Jaramillo y Mariano Cueva

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Panadería Y Pastelería Sabor Ideal

"Though a bit dark and small, it makes up for these with a great selection of pastries and traditional breads at excellent prices."

Edwin Sacoto y La Verdad

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PanDou

"A modern elegant space set in a hidden spot overlooking a tree-lined part of the Tomebamba River near the ruins of Pumapungo."

Pasaje 3 de Noviembre y Puente de Todos Santos

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James Li, MD

James Li, MD is a retired emergency physician and former assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. He spent much of his life traveling and working in the developing world and the wilderness regions of North America. After years of writing for medical journals, he now writes and produces music for fun, and counts among his favorite hobbies what his wife calls "puttering without pressure." His music is published under the artist name Cipherdash and is available on the major streaming platforms.

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