Step into Ybor City and the first thing to hit you is the warm, yeasty smell of Cuban bread straight from La Segunda’s ovens. This family-run bakery has been baking that signature bread since 1915, and its Cubano sandwich has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond Tampa Bay.
Locals line up for the pressed sandwich piled with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and that Tampa twist of Genoa salami, all tucked into bread that crisps perfectly under the press.
Quick Facts And Who Runs It
La Segunda Central Bakery opened its doors in 1915 and has stayed in the Moré family for multiple generations. Today it stands as one of the oldest Cuban bread producers in the entire United States.
The family continues to bake using traditional methods passed down through the decades. You can visit the flagship Ybor City location at 2512 N. 15th Street, plus newer café spots on Kennedy Boulevard and in St. Petersburg…