Pan dulce is one of those foods that instantly takes you back to childhood mornings and family gatherings. In Arizona, panaderias keep that tradition alive with conchas, orejas, cuernos, and trays of fresh sweet bread baked all day long.
The best part is grabbing a metal tray and tongs and picking your own, just like grandma taught you. Here are eight Arizona bakeries where the pan dulce still tastes like home.
1. La Purisima Bakery, Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix keeps this longtime panaderia busy from early morning, and the self-serve setup is exactly what pan dulce fans want. You grab a tray, a pair of tongs, and load up on whatever catches your eye.
The conchas here are a steady favorite, along with empanadas, cuernos, and buttery orejas. Prices stay friendly, which makes it easy to fill a full box for the family…