When was the last time you fell in love with a pastry? It just happened to me, and it was perfect. It was a sunny afternoon, I needed a coffee and there it was right in front of me: Pasabocas.
I’ve never been to a Colombian bakery, so I asked for a rundown on the different breads and sweet treats in the case. A perfectly friendly person told me her favorite was pan con brevas y arequipe ($3), a fluffy and sweet bread filled with fresh dates and a thick, dulce de leche-style caramel. It was like a dessert sandwich, love at first bite … and second, when I put the leftover half in the toaster oven at home the next day.
The irresistible buñuelos ($1) and doughnut-shaped roscón guayaba ($2) filled with guava paste also qualify as pastry-case standouts, among more familiar sweet stuff like chocolate croissants ($2.50) and a rich version of a French mille-feuille ($4). For a more savory flavor, there’s pan con queso ($4), delightful with espresso ($2.50) or maybe an iced macchiato ($4).
An offshoot of the Chicago transplant Brasa Roja restaurant around the corner at Commercial Center, Pasabocas is just a few months old, a warm and cozy spot for my afternoon snack or a light breakfast or brunch hang. There’s coffee, great food, board games and friendly vibes galore. What more could you want?
PASABOCAS COLOMBIAN BAKERY 953 E. Sahara Ave. #E8, 702-640-8564. Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
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