Belén de la Cruz, Empanadas & Pastries - Savannah
123 E Liberty, Savannah, GA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Savannah, this charming spot has mastered the art of baked empanadas—a genuine rarity in the South—paired with espresso drinks that keep locals and travelers equally delighted. The pastries shine just as bright, especially their oversized almond croissant, and the small, tidy space radiates warmth with staff that genuinely makes you feel welcome. It's the kind of authentic, unpretentious gem that feels like a discovery worth sharing.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
We found Belén de la Cruz by chance while sightseeing, and we are so glad we did. Their empanadas turned out to be the most memorable food we had in Savannah! We also enjoyed the espresso drinks. In addition to savory empanadas, this family owned bakery café offers pastries and…
So rare to find baked empanadas when we travel and especially in the South where everything seems to be fried! We all enjoyed the variety and had 2-3 each plus a coffee drink as a breakfast meal! Very tasty and very cute decor!
Belén de la Cruz is small and undeniably cute, but the overall vibe just didn’t land for me. The empanadas were tasty, though much smaller than expected, so the value felt a bit off. We ordered three and waited well over 20 minutes, only to learn that one of the empanadas I…
Don’t snooze on this place. Authentic empanadas, stunning pastries. Have been in business a year, clean and tidy, local business worthy of your support. The almond croissant is way big enough to share! You’ll want more than one empanada!
What a gem! We were just walking by this quaint place in Savannah and saw the signage and decided to stop in and check it out. The staff was amazing, atmosphere was lovely and the empanadas and pastries were top notch! We had a delightful conversation with the owner from…
Crema Reviews
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