Identifies as Latino-owned
Yes
Pan De Vida Cafe in Evans Mills
Categories
Location on the map
Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York, US
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Assistive hearing loop
No
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
No
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 315-775-7785
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–7PM
- Tuesday:11AM–7PM
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–7PM
- Friday:11AM–7PM
- Saturday:12–7PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (126)
A small order of green plantains cost 3.50 only came with 5 Fried plantains and theyServed it to me in a brown paper bag cmon yeah got to do better this is just sad
WOW! I came here for the first time and I fell in love with the sandwich that I had. I don’t like pork at all,but this roasted pork was AMAZING! I fell in love. I will go back soon. The lady was super nice and I like the style of the place too.
Great food, great people, good location -- and a secret homemade hot sauce!!Pastelón, tostones, and alcapurrias were fantastic, as was the mofongo con cerdo frito and the pernil. Didnt get a chance to try the jugo de chinola or horchata, but will next time! Bonus, the Stewarts across the street gives a free ice cream cone if its your birthday!
Great taste and service with reasonable pricing. Can’t beat that.
Out of all the local Hispanic-based restaurants I’d say Pan de Vida is the best. I’m not Puerto Rican but my bf is and though he thinks he can cook better, fresher tasting food, I think it’s great. Sometimes the pork is a little dry and salty but aside from that I have no problems with the food.
Food is great and customer service is excellent.
I called in an order for pickup and was so pleasantly surprised. Every aspect of my interaction was handled wonderfully, from great customer service on the phone to amazing quality food. I ordered an empanada sampler that had golden crispy pastry and piping hot, flavorful fillings. The cubano sandwich had tender, delicious pork, and the mango BBQ was the surprise hit of the order. Their yucca fries brought me back to my own mothers recipe, with a crunchy outside and fluffy inside. Plenty of sauce included, and the horchata I ordered was a taste of home.Really worth the drive down, its a small family operation and the portions are perfect for the price. Looking forward to ordering from here again!
I love Pan De Vida. I am not accustomed to eating Puerto Rican food so I cannot say this is the best out there, however this restaurant has never disappointed me in the least. The food is made without much wait and it doesnt taste rushed at all. For the price and quality, Pan De Vida is well worth the eat.
The lady that cooks here makes some amazing puerto rican food!! Im very picky when it comes to it and everything that I had today was amazing very humble people felt very welcome. Me and my wife are definitely coming back highly recommend
LARGE portions, delicious food, great ambiance!
Lunch consisted of tostone chips, relleno de papa, sorullos, empanadas de pizza beef and cheese and chicken... amazing!!!! Best relleno Ive ever had. Definitely enjoyed our food. There menu is expanding! I cant wait to try tostones relleno!
The food is amazing,. Unfortunately, with Covid they are not offering dining in at the moment, The food is wonderful. I would like to try everything on the menu. The night we visited orders were a little behind, but the people were very friendly and apologetic, Curbside pickup.
This is some delicious, authentic puerto rican food. The flavor is great and the portions are large. The staff are super friendly too. They made me feel like I knew them for years. You wont regret coming here!
We loved the place as soon as we came through the door. The service was very good very friendly and helpful, the food was authentic varied and delicious, and the Latin American music made a festive atmosphere. The empanadas, horchatas and sandwiches were delicious, authentic and generous proportions!
Its not bad but its not anything worth going out of our way for.The hours are just right for a newly opened business.The cleanliness is ok. I didnt see anything that stood out as abnormal or gross.The bathroom is outside through the next facility. Its not something you want to deal with during winter. Perhaps they can use the suggestion to close during winter & only open for 3 seasons.We went during the lull (between lunch & dinner) so there was no croud - in fact, nobody else in there at all except for us & the waitress (who I think made the food herself, possibly?).I had a Caesar salad but the fried chicken was wayyyyy too dry. My partner had the pulled BBQ pork sandwich, which was ok. It was a good taste, the BBQ, but it tasted different. Not bad different or great different - just different.Its not far from us; about 30miles. If were out that way again, well probably stop back in to see if the atmosphere or the menu changed.They are trying to have a great interaction with the guests. They have an Empanada challenge & the waitress was fantastic. She is funny & smart. Upon our return I hope our next wait staff is nearly similar because it makes this place either win or fail. Her personality was great so thats why i gave the 4-star, as of March 2019.
Its not bad but its not anything worth going out of our way for.The hours are just right for a newly opened business.The cleanliness is ok. I didnt see anything that stood out as abnormal or gross.The bathroom is outside through the next facility. Its not something you want to deal with during winter. Perhaps they can use the suggestion to close during winter & only open for 3 seasons.We went during the lull (between lunch & dinner) so there was no croud - in fact, nobody else in there at all except for us & the waitress (who I think made the food herself, possibly?).I had a Caesar salad but the fried chicken was wayyyyy too dry. My partner had the pulled BBQ pork sandwich, which was ok. It was a good taste, the BBQ, but it tasted different. Not bad different or great different - just different.Its not far from us; about 30miles. If were out that way again, well probably stop back in to see if the atmosphere or the menu changed.They are trying to have a great interaction with the guests. They have an Empanada challenge & the waitress was fantastic. She is funny & smart. Upon our return I hope our next wait staff is nearly similar because it makes this place either win or fail. Her personality was great so thats why i gave the 4-star, as of March 2019.
First let me say that I absolutely love this place! I’m from NJ where you can find great Puerto Rican cuisine . Pan De Vida reminds me of home. The staff here are always friendly; they great you with a smile and genuinely show that they care. The food is absolutely amazingly delicious!! On May 3rd, I had a lot of family come to visit from NJ . I called and asked if Pan De Vida offered family sized entrees that would feed close to 20 people and they were able to accommodate with no problem. We ordered the Arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas) and the sweet plantains.... All for an excellent price might I add!!! Some of my family arrived earlier than expected . I called to ask if we can get the order a little earlier .. 30 mins early to be exact... and they agreed and had it hot and ready for me with no hesitation when I came to pick it up. Pan De Vida is awesome! The food is delicious and the service is great!! I absolutely love this place and would recommend everyone to go check them out! You won’t be disappointed! I would give this place 100 stars if I could!!!
Delicious food and always a pleasant experience!
The food was ok I would go back but only for the fried cheesecake they dont seem to use much seasoning or sofrito in the rice or meat I only tasted salt I spent almost $100.00 on food for my family and no one liked it.The alcapurrias are made of yuca not plantain they were ok but again the meat had been cooked with little seasoning not much taste same as the relleno de papa not much flavor they need to use more adobo and sofrito the rice was pale not like the arroz con gandules Im used to eating. We season the gandules with sofrito achiote cilantro and then add the rice which gives it that flavor and orange color. Ill cook myself next time and spend $100.00 on groceries.
I ordered their Cuban, fried plantains, flan and empanadas and everything was perfectly cooked and a great amount of food for the price.
I would give it 5 stars but, I go there very often and you will get a great service from one of the the waitresses but there is another waitress that just has the worst attitude ever. For example even though we spend hundreds in there every month, when we asked if we could switch beans for extra rice she responds its already measured so she cant add some more rice even for a cost? What is this some fast food place where your whopper is already wrapped up? Come on, lady. So cross your fingers hope you get the nice lady...
The food was alright, but the service that I received was far less than acceptable or pleasant. My party created a lunch rush by ourselves, took over 30 for me to order, but 1 hour :15 minutes for my food to be finished. Please work on this.
I love this place! It has great music and the food is phenomenal. It reminds me of being in NYC city getting food from the food truck. The food is very well priced. The workers are sweet and very friendly! I love coming here with my family it feels like home.
I had a BBQ Mango pulled pork sandwich that was delicious. Served on soft flat bread, hot, sweet, just the right amount of spicy heat, with cheese & fixed green pepper. Perfect!I will be back!
Not impressed. Food looked and tasted like microwaved left overs.the decor is dated at best and restaurant smells like a bathroom. The brown walls is a giant no-go. It IS NOT authentic puerto rican food, or ambience. The food is slopped together with no passion or thought on how our dishes should be made. I wouldnt recommend this place if you are looking for an authentic experience. What a shame.
Food and service are always amazing. Every dish is prepared with the authenticity a Puerto Rican family could expect from a restaurant in the island. You truly can try some of the best food Puerto Rico has to offer just by visiting here. Do yourself a favor and ask about their pastries, they are amazing and its a shame its not on their menu. I will continue to go there for the foreseeable future.
Es bueno....its like moms food
Deliciouse food. Incredible staff. Wonderful management. At times a little pricey but I dont mind it too much. The host are pretty great and friendly for the most part and I the food definitely reminds me of home (PR). An experience that I will continually repeat for the rest of the time I am here in Watertown.
If you are in this area and want delicious food from Puerto Rico, please stop by this restaurant! You will feel at your house! The food is great, the service is good. Enjoy!
Authentic Puerto Rican food if you know what that tastes like! Super thrilled to have found this hidden gem after moving to Watertown!
Great service!!! I was greeted with so much love. Their ice tea is my favorite drink. The sandwich A Caballo is what I eat all the time. They also have a mango sauce that everyone loves.
The best PR food youre going to get in this region of NY and frankly the ONLY PR food youre going to get in this region of NY. The food is good, but for the price, it could be better. Preparing and cooking PR food is labor intensive and thats probably what youre truly paying for, but still a bit over priced.
Food was very good, the staff was helpful and nice. We book a baby shower in there party room and it was spacious. Bathroom was clean. Will do our next party there again soon.
Worst place ever. Place is very shady. Beside an auto shop with rude workers. Food tasted horrible. Had what resemble beef, a child could do better. Would rather dumpster dive then have to eat here again. Vibe was very very very cheap and trashy. Only way to make this place better. . .new management. . . Completely level and start over!
So good, reminds me of home!! Wonderful Cubans!! Glad I found this place!! Keep up the great work!!
Me and my husband arrived 40 mins before they closed, it was very quiet and no one was there lol and waited for about 5 mins so we rang the little bell they had and one of staff came out asking me in a rude manner how did we get in? We got in through the side door because the main door said if it was locked to enter through the side. And she that there only making to gos. Ive came here before and had the same vibe from the same lady lol. Didnt like the customer service but yes there food is good for being the few spanish places around!.
The food was good but my chicken was very dry. Super nice people though, we will be back, Ill just ask for extra sauce!
Spanish food , you must order no dining there so get your dasher , Uber or other deliveries company there is available enjoy.
Great place to eat. Everything was cooked to order and fresh. Service was excellent as well!
Order got cancelled through DoorDash after it said they received and confirm my order , and I placed it way before closing time, now I have to wait 5-7 days for a refund
Great Puerto Rican Food. The Roasted chicken with yellow rice and pidgeon peas are just to delicious beyond words.
Just driving through and stopped for lunch. This is delicious authentic food served quickly. Servings were huge. I took away half for leftovers.
Service is amazing! Hard to find good puertorican food in this town! By far one of the best!
It was good, expensive for how little meat you get, but good. Well have to try it again sometime when this nationwide emergency is over and we can actually sit down.
The only authentic Puerto Rican restaurant in the area. A little pricey but worth it is youre craving Puerto Rican food.
Love Love Love this place! Great food. Great staff. Its like going to Purto Rico without buying a plane ticket!
It’s the only Puerto Rican place in town, and they know it. Seems like they were not even trying before COVID
Very clean food is delicious go eat there k la hay
Absolutely fantastic food, only lacking thing was service, but there was only one server, so not their fault! Will be going back soon.
Could not even call to place an order despite their website saying they were open. Their hours are inconsistent/always changing and their online presence is abysmal.
Salsa/Merengue Christian Music + the shrimp grilled mofongo was great..like home. Makes for bless hand.
Delicious Food! Try this place for authentic Puerto Rican food. Worth the trip to Evans Mills.
Food was really good for the exception of the mofongo, it was not fully cooked. Staff is very friendly
Good place. Relaxed environment prices are not bad. Portions are big. Friendly staff. And food is good.
Susie was great friendly host food was great we will be back
Food is ok. Food is overpriced for its quality. Customer service could definitely use improvement.
They gave us samples and were very nice. Food was great.
Food is outstanding, price is excellent, reminded me of my youth. Will return whenever in town.
Great food. Fried pork chops and yellow rice is the best
Great helpful service,ready to try more of the delicious looking meals on the menu
Staff is very pleasant, and the food is always tasty. Keep up the great work!!!
Delicious food. Gracious, welcoming staff. Very nicely decorated.
Good food, good prices, all around nice place to eat and hang out.
Great service and delicious, authentic good prepared by wonderful people.
1st time eating here, was pleasant and very tasty! Will visit again
Amazing food and love that it is family owned and operated.
Showed up 15 minutes ago and they were closed Finally had time to come out and try it but they were closed early. Disappointing.
Been here a thousand times and Ive have amazing service and even better food
Delicious food and gracious hosts and wait staff. The best around.
I got here late and they still treated me great! Very good first impression.
Very good service and delicious food. Will come visit again.
Best puertorican outside of Puerto Rico. Tri-Fongo is great.
Great atmosphere, delicious food, friendly staff!
Amazing Puerto Rican food, best restaurant around.
Amazing food and service with a smile.
Food is great.. Welcoming is awesome.. Love love love it!!!
Its was ok, hoped for better. Interior was nice and employees are nice too.
Excellent food!!!Staff/owner friendly helpful
This is a refreshing place to eat and one should try it for sure.
Me looking for somewhere to eat this placePop up its was great
Great food and excellent service!
Excellent food and worth the wait.
Staff is awesome and the food is terrific!
Amazing sandwichs! Great service!
Great food, awesome service
Best food in town
Small business with great food.
Courteous and very helpful and the food is delicious
I don’t understand how this place is still in business. Terrible service
The empanadas and horchata are amazing!
Great food and service!
Great food, close to post.
Amazing food and service!
Outstanding food and service!
Good food, good service
Great family and food
A little taste of another culture
Amazingness and great prices
Great food!
The food is phenomenal
Love it!
Food is delicious.
The food is amazing
Amazing food!
Authentic and delicious!
Food was outstanding
Food is great
Great food
Greetings from Bridgeport, Ct
Good food!!!!!!!
The mofongo is delicious. They sell dumplings and the richest was guava. Their meats taste good but they are a bit dry. The people are friendly.
Very good season The chicken fried the chicharon were delicious. Good service, fast and fresh.
Very good service
It feels like exquisite food on the island and the best treatment is Boricuas.
Excellent and good prices. Excellent and good prices.
Varied Puerto Rican food and delicious sandwiches.
Total reviews rating 4.3
126 Reviews for Pan De Vida Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-08I do not understand why their hours are so inconsistent. The food is way over priced so it is not unreasonable to assume they have enough money to hire additional staff. The staff there are all nice, and the food is good, but how can I give it 5 stars when its never open. I went there yesterday and today and they were closed. I understand it is a family run business, but it is a BUSINESS. If they are not going to provide the goods and services they advertise they would do well to liquidate the business and try something else.
Review №2
2022-06-11Dont get the Italian sandwich, literally had only 3 slices on the entire sandwich. Basically a loaf of bread with sauce.
Review №3
2020-09-03The food we got was great.But we were skimped on the side salad for both meals.And the tripleta had about 1 scoop of meats. Delicious but not nearly enough for a $15 plate of 3 meats. Luckily there was a good amount of the mango pork that I couls share with my husband.That with the missing salads had our $36 lunch not really fill us up.I added some photos of the menu posted to their door.
Review №4
2022-05-09Great food, this is my experience. The service was highly kind people. Major blessing and true bread of life.
Review №5
2022-01-25EXCELLENT FoodWeve been coming here for the last 4.5 years! Each experience is phenomenal. Good customer service, friendly employees and EXCELLENT food! If they are out of something they let you know at the time of order and will wven make suggestions.
Review №6
2019-06-13Wow! Don’t think have Puerto Rican food before. This was very good and filling. My jaw dropped when the mango bbq pork sandwich came out. It’s a monster sandwich. The yuca fries are not heavily friend and properly seasoned. Cant wait to come back next month!
Review №7
2021-07-31There is no sign. Look for the flag.I order Pernil Asado which is listed under the Mofongo. This is what l got. I wish Cuomo would let restaurants open inside so l could read a menu and ask a waitress questions. I paid $12.50 for shredded pull pork and candied plantains.
Review №8
2021-12-11Never been disappointed. Foods always made to order, theyll even do timed orders and have it ready when you arrive. Price to food is beyond amazing. Order extra empanadas cause youll definitely want more than you think!
Review №9
2018-03-01My son eats it all as you can see him in the picture smiling for more. Acaballo sandwich is great, hope I spelled it good. We enjoy eating here every time we get a chance, specially my wife. The people that work here are very friendly and welcoming. My wife, son and I always have great experience when we eat here. The price is very fair, stop being cheap people!
Review №10
2022-07-02Ordered a Cuban Sandwich threw GrubHub and it was Tremendous.