Pinecrest Bakery has planted its flag in Lauderhill, opening its first storefront in the city and chalking up the brand’s 25th restaurant across South Florida. The popular Cuban bakery, known for pastelitos, croquetas and strong Cuban coffee, continues to grow its mix of company-owned and franchised locations across Broward and Miami-Dade.
Owner Joel Rodriguez called the Lauderhill debut "a huge milestone for us" and noted that the shop is the chain’s sixth franchised location as Pinecrest keeps expanding north through the region, according to Tamarac Talk.
Where To Find It
The new bakery sits at 4613 North University Drive in Sun Village Plaza, bringing Pinecrest’s Cuban comfort food into northwest Broward County. The Lauderhill shop also appears to be up and running on delivery platforms, with Uber Eats listing hours, a menu and delivery availability.
What’s On The Menu
Fans can expect the usual Pinecrest lineup - pastelitos, croquetas, pressed sandwiches, made-to-order meals, house-made desserts and specialty coffee - the staples highlighted in local coverage of the opening. The brand traces its roots to a 2012 storefront in Pinecrest and promotes a broader 24-hour bakery concept and franchising program on its official site, per Pinecrest Bakery.
Expansion And Real Estate
The Lauderhill opening is part of a steady rollout of new shops and franchise agreements across South Florida. Commercial listings identify Pinecrest as a tenant at the Sun Village Plaza address, with leasing materials for the 4613 North University Drive space previously marketed to retailers and noting Pinecrest as a signed tenant, according to LoopNet. The company continues to promote franchise opportunities through its dedicated site, per Pinecrest Bakery Franchise.
What’s Next
The Lauderhill shop is not the end of Pinecrest’s northbound journey. Recent industry coverage points to additional locations planned beyond Broward County, including sites announced for Palm Beach County. For more on the bakery’s expansion plans and upcoming openings, see reporting by What Now.
