CB Holding Company LLC

What a treat for Pinellas locals! I’m so glad I could finally make it here. Heads up, they’re currently only open Saturdays and Sundays at this location. But if you’re able to make it - you’re in for a wonderful experience. The bakers from the kitchen took care of us. They provided such kind and helpful service! We asked for recommendations and were provided with enough detail to choose what best suit us. We got the Nutella croissant, beef empanada, chicken empanada, and cinnamon sugar croissant donut. These pastries are DELICIOUS and high quality. You can always tell the difference between fresh and homemade pastries versus processed. At Chef & the Baker, you can expect the former. We are so glad to have such a unique and high quality bakery in our area. Highly recommend!

I wanted to love this place so much. We were waiting to come here for so long and were super excited after reading all the good reviews. We ordered a Cuban sandwich and some empanadas and it was just sad. The cuban is in a hot dog bun with minimal filling, mildly seasoned dry porl, and a deli meat. The empanadas tasted like frozen premade, half empty, and super dry. Maybe it's a personal preference, but we're definitely not coming back unless this changes. Love and support small local businesses but not when the experience is so disappointing.

First time visiting and was under wowed with the service and selection. All the yummy food other reviewers posted must be seasonal items because the selection was sparse and the bake on some items wasn’t appealing. I ate the chocolate chip cookie waiting for the empanadas and I did like the flavor. I don’t see a desire to drive 30 minutes from home for bakery or empanada items. The gentleman at the counter is nice but lacked social skills to help a first time customer or to provide update because I was willing to spend money. 😆

I just had to jump on here real hard real quick to tell all you losers about how Gah-d*mn De-licious 'Chef & The Baker's' baked good are! You know when you eat something so wickedly good it gives you that aggressive affection, like you want to punch a koala. Same. Their Guava(stuffed). Croissant. Donut. makes me want to give a baby lemur to a pack of wolves & watch them grow up together. It is So Good! It's warm, warmmmm, out of the oven warmmm, with the guava filling spilling out between the soft buttery deep fried donut croissant layers. My god. I also attached pictures of their Nutella filled croissant which is also served out-of-the-oven warm & your fingers sink into it the minute you pick it up - it is that delicate & fresh. But the GUAVA CROISSANT DONUT. I am your sign from God telli

Little whole in the wall place, off the beaten path....and Oh my goodness, I was so happy we made the trip. There is no seating, but the girl at the counter was super helpful. The beef empanada was great. AND the cuban empanada was AMAZING! I strongly suggest you get extras when you go cause you will want more.