There’s a new hot spot for fresh pastries and strong coffee in Tampa: CAO Bakery & Cafe. Located at 7616 W Hillsborough Ave, this new sweet spot offers more than 30 different pastries in addition to its Cuban coffee.
This is part of a bigger company expansion. The owners’ ambitions are to transform CAO into the “Latin Starbucks.” The new CAO Bakery & Cafe locations will address customers’ demand for affordable, satisfying, varied, and comforting food for all three daily meals and everything in between, as well as for party platters and baked goods to serve at events, according to a release.
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The sweets at the bakery range from rich chocolates to luscious caramels, from fruity delights to elegantly glazed confections, the bakery’s offerings are a testament to its commitment to culinary mastery. However, it is the pastelito that CAO’s real claim to fame.
Pastellitos are a mainstay of Cuban pastry cuisine and come in a variety of options from sweet to savory. Much like the Cuban sandwich is synonymous with Miami cuisine, pastellitos are the treat you can enjoy for breakfast, dessert or a mid-day pick-me-up.
CAO Bakery & Café also serves other tasty dishes like empanadas, sandwiches, and potato fritters filled with shredded beef.
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Visit its website to learn more about the bakery.
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