Family-Owned Since 1976

Colombia's flavors, baked fresh before sunrise.

Pan de yuca, pandebono, empanadas, tamales, and real Colombian coffee — made by hand the old-fashioned way on Morris Avenue for nearly 50 years.

Today at the bakery

New Jersey's First Colombian Bakery The First Colombian-Owned Business on Morris Avenue
Open 7 days a week 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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315 Morris Avenue Morris Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
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New Jersey's First Colombian Bakery

A cornerstone of Elizabeth's Latino business community, serving authentic Colombian breads and pastries since 1976.

Established
1976
By The Rojas Family
Our Story

From Cali to Elizabeth — nearly fifty years of Colombian baking.

In 1976, the Rojas family opened Don Ricky on Morris Avenue — the first Colombian-owned business on the block and the first Colombian bakery in all of New Jersey. Founders Ricky and Teresa brought their recipes straight from Cali, Colombia, sourcing the right yucca flour when almost no one in the area imported it.

The bakery quickly became more than a place to buy bread. Neighbors new to the country came in for guidance, a warm welcome, and a taste of home. Today Sandra Rojas carries on the family business, and the bakers still start before the sun rises so every batch is as fresh as possible — all guided by one motto: calidad y atención, quality and attention.

1976
Serving Elizabeth Since
1st
Colombian Bakery in NJ
7
Days a Week
What We Bake

Authentic Colombian Favorites

Everything is homemade on-site every morning using traditional recipes. Custom orders welcome — call ahead for cakes, trays, and large orders.

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Pan de Yuca

Our most famous bread — warm, fresh, and naturally gluten-free. Customers call it the best pan de yuca anywhere, made from the same recipe for decades.

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Pandebono & Pandeyuca

Classic Colombian cheese breads baked fresh throughout the day. Soft, chewy, and irresistible straight from the oven.

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Empanadas & Savory Pastries

Hand-folded Colombian empanadas with real flavor, plus breakfast empanadas and other savory treats baked daily.

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Tamales & Hot Foods

Traditional tamales vallunos and hearty Colombian favorites — a taste of home, made the way it should be.

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Cakes, Guava & Sweet Breads

Custom celebration cakes, guava-filled pastries, pan de pasas, pan de guayaba, orejas, and rolls fresh every morning.

Colombian Coffee & Catering

Real Colombian coffee plus bulk and catering orders for parties, offices, and events across the area. Call ahead and we'll have it ready.

From Our Customers

227 reviews. 4.4 stars. One bakery.

Real words from real customers across Google, Restaurantji, and beyond.

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"Best pan de yuca in the WORLD. I've been coming here since I was a little girl with my mother — the recipe hasn't changed and the bread is always fresh."
Lifelong CustomerGoogle Review
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"The owners — both of them — were so cheerful and welcoming, greeting every customer with a smile."
Teddy B.Google Review
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"Empanadas, pandeyucas, pandebono, arepas — all the authentic Colombian treats were delicious."
Verified CustomerGoogle Review

Got an order in mind?

Custom cakes, holiday trays, large bread orders, and catering — call ahead and we'll have it ready when you walk in.

Visit Us

Find us in Morris Avenue

Hours

Monday5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Catering or Large Order?

Custom cakes, party trays, office catering, bulk bread orders — tell us what you need.