This wonderful homestyle bakery and cafe gets packed with locals hungry for sourdough, fresh bagels and amazing fat burgers with crispy french fries, homemade hot sauce optional. There's also a velvety lava cake worth trying, plus good espresso and artisanal beer. The baked goods run out before noon.
Miranda Bakery & Cafe
Panama City
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