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Universal Bakery

San Francisco
Breakfast Spot
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Universal Bakery gives the city by the bay a taste of Guatemalan cuisine with its sweet and savory aromas of pan dulce, empanadas, and chile rellenos. Its all-day menu will force you to break away from your usual repertoire; for example, the chow mein noodles with black beans and queso, whose unexpected flavor combination is miraculously delicious. The mom-and-pop shop might not have the most expedited service, but what it lacks in speed it makes up for with a friendly and homey atmosphere.

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