Panaderia Don Cola'o – Meriden, CT: Hours, Menu & Directions

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43 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450

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Address43 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450

Phone(475) 347-3095

StyleMexican panadería

CountySouth Central Connecticut Planning Region

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center0.5 mi northwest

About Panaderia Don Cola'o

Set at 43 E Main St (06450), Panaderia Don Cola'o is a Mexican panadería roughly 0.5 mi from downtown Meriden, heading northwest.

It is one of 11 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Meriden, roughly one for every 5,532 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Pan Del Sinai II, 0.1 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most Mexican panaderías in Meriden open in the early morning, but phoning (475) 347-3095 first is a good idea.

What to order

Typical items at a Mexican panadería like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pan Dulce

Ojo de BueyNamed for an ox eye, this pastry rings a disc of sponge cake with a coil of flaky puff pastry, offering two contrasting textures in one piece.
MantecadaA Mexican-style muffin baked in a red paper cup, with a fine, buttery crumb, a hint of vanilla or orange, and a sugared dome.
BigoteA twisted, mustache-shaped pastry made from laminated dough, brushed with egg and sprinkled with sugar for a crunchy, sweet shell.
ElotePan dulce shaped like an ear of corn, with a sugar topping scored into kernels over a soft, lightly sweet bread base.

Galletas y Polvorones

BesoTwo domed, cake-like halves joined with strawberry jam, then rolled in coconut or sugar to resemble a kiss; soft, sweet, and fruity.
CoyotaA thin, flaky disc from Sonora filled with melted piloncillo, offering a crisp shell and a molten, molasses-like brown-sugar center.
CortadilloSheet cake cut into squares and spread with bright pink sugar frosting and sprinkles, moist and simple with a vanilla flavor.
Polvorón de NuezMexican wedding cookies made with ground pecans, baked into small balls and rolled in powdered sugar for a soft, nutty crumble.

Empanadas y Rellenos

Empanada de CalabazaA half-moon turnover filled with spiced pumpkin cooked down with piloncillo and cinnamon, with a tender, slightly flaky crust.
Empanada de PiñaA sugar-crusted turnover packed with sticky pineapple jam, its soft pastry shell giving way to a bright tropical bite.
Empanada de CamoteFilled with smooth sweet potato purée scented with cinnamon, this turnover is mellow and earthy, with a sugar-sprinkled crust.
Empanada de CremaA tender turnover holding a vanilla pastry cream filling, dusted with sugar; mild, creamy, and popular with kids.