Bandidas Bake Shop

I took a break and decided to grab a quick breakfast at Bandidas Bake Shop at 1755 E. Edgewood Dr. Lakeland. It's a small store front in the Bently Plaza next to Gigi's Korean Market. They have a marvelous selection of fresh baked items and have a breakfast and lunch sandwich menu. (See photo.) Everything is made to order, so you know it's fresh. I had the Sausage Biscuit which is a pork sausage patty with guava caramelized onions and shredded Kerry Gold cheddar cheese on a flavorful biscuit! The flavors go together so well. I added an orange juice from the cooler and I had a delicious meal! They have a small dining area inside and a table and chairs out front. The staff is very friendly and the whole store has a welcoming vibe. They are open Wednesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and treat yourself!

I'm so happy to have discovered Bandidas bake shop!! The owners are so sweet and have a knack for making a space feel inviting. The vibes are great in their tiny spot with lots of cute merch and yummy fresh foods on display. The warm sandwiches on fresh house made focaccia are insanely good. The desserts are also amazing, as are the takeaway items like the curry chicken salad. The sausage biscuit sandwich is a delicious morning choice. Definitely stop by for lunch or breakfast!

Great flavors and generous portions when dining in. We have had dining in and take away food, from sandwiches to pastries. Ordered take away for the office and everyone enjoyed the variety and flavors. We love the vibe and will return often.

This brick & mortar grew from a Catapult Entrepreneurial raised business that started at markets & pop-ups. It already had quite a following for its unique bakery products and has hit the ground running in its new permanent spot. Open W/Th/F 7-3, Sat/Sun 10-2, closed Mon/Tue. It currently offers one hot breakfast (sausage & homemade biscuit) 7-10:30 am and 4-5 sandwich options on foccaccia 10:30 on. I've tried about everything on the menu. Sc.ones & biscuits are all delicious-large, flavored with such things as kale, cheese, ham. I do find the biscuits don't hold up well to sandwiches, crumbling long before the meat is gone. They cover the vegan & GF community well. I tried their GF lemon cake (for one). It is delicately lemony-but again crumbled easily, was better-suited to crumbling on ice cream for me. Their cookies are large and full of things like coconut, nuts, dried cranberries, etc. I had their zucchini walnut loaf. Didn't taste zucchini but lots of walnuts. A little dry, but tasty with butter or cream cheese. They make a wonderful galette with whatever berries or fruit available, using pie dough I think for the crust. I've had the guava, strawberry, blueberry & sweet potato galettes and would get them every time if I could. They have selected a California roastery for their coffee and make a nice cold brew with their own homemade syrup. They are a market as well with unique products they endorse from around the country. Noting it is a difficult entry for the disabled due to lacks in a curb cut/ramp nearby and a skinny sidewalk due to outside seating and door opening. Be mindful there have been lines on Saturdays. Limited inside seating, some used for waiters on pick-ups.Their bakery products can also be found at coffee shops around town (upcharged by the local shops). They also cater. Their prices are lower than their competition with baked goods that are unique from other local bakers. They will do well in the area, especially if their prices remain lower than the others! I'm reserving the 5th star to see the variety, quality & development over time.

I had to try this place so I ordered just about one of everything. It was all really good. The cookies are amazing. I'm not a fan of scones, but my hubby loves them. I tried his and it's the first one I really liked. Can't wait to try their lunch. They even have vegan options that are just as good as the non-vegan ones. So happy we finally have a really good bakery that's open more than just a couple days a week. This is a "must try"