Tucked into the sun-washed streets of Ybor City, a scent lingers in the humid July air—yeasty, warm, and nostalgic. It’s not just bread baking. It’s history rising. La Segunda, Tampa’s iconic Cuban bakery, is celebrating a remarkable milestone: its 110th anniversary. Since its founding in 1915 by Juan Moré, this cherished institution has woven itself into the cultural and culinary fabric of the city, earning a reputation for its authentic Cuban bread, addictive guava pastries, and the kind of storytelling only a family-run bakery can deliver.
Where It All Began: Ybor’s Hidden Treasure
The story begins in a brick-clad corner of Ybor City, where a young Spanish immigrant set out to recreate the flavors of his homeland. But what started as a humble bakery quickly grew into something more—a cornerstone of Tampa’s Cuban-American heritage, infused with warmth, hard work, and flaky crusts that could whisper stories if you listened closely.
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