Pinecrest Bakery - Homestead

"Not much of an atmosphere in a quick-paced Latin coffee shop. Food is good as far as breakfast items go, sandwiches , pastelitos and Cuban coffee Service is quick and courteous"

"The sandwich was indeed delicious, and the place is bustling with popularity. However, there are a few aspects to be mindful of. The staff, clad in gloves, handle the POSGI, dispose of trash, and touch the bread. OMG. plus, Even though I can see their facial expressions, the experience becomes uncomfortable when selecting "no tip" results in a negative reaction from them. Furthermore, the establishment's insistence on choosing a tip before receiving the ordered bread raises questions about whether it's a service charge or just an unusual policy. The ambiguity around giving a 15-20% tip is perplexing, as it feels more like a job requirement than an additional service. I'm not a fan of the store introducing this system."

"I only graded down one, because of the difficulty we had placing our order on line. Since going in person, however, admin staff have contacted us with a lively note. The desserts and lunches--and coffee produced at Pinecrest are priceless! They are fresh and delicious, exceptional quality. Anything we've ordered over tge last five years has been well worth waiting for. It's why we will be back!"

"What happened Pinecrest bakery?? You used to have the best pastelitos now you’re making them so small??? To increase profits??? I guess I’ll be going to the new Vicky’s bakery down the road, they still make them normal size"

"A super familiar place. Music plays softly, staff call out orders in Spanish, and the buzz of espresso machines and juicers hum in the background. My friend and I got a colada, a mango shake, un pan con tortilla, and an empanada camaguayana de carne. While everything was DELICIOSOS, the empanada was the highlight for me! I would highly recommend it. It would add to your experience to speak Spanish while here but if you don't speak it, most staff are bilingual regardless. The wifi is great, and though the AC makes it a little chilly inside, with a light pullover you'll be fine if you run cold like me. Please note that while there are a handle of tables for indoor seating, and a few outdoors too, there is really only one outlet by the front inside table, so plan to come with your electronics fully charged if you're going to stay a while working remotely or something. Other than that, I don't know how I'll resist coming back to this place! The staff were all wonderful, helpful, and fun. We even danced a bit to the music. Can't wait to try more of the menu!"