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Parva is a warm, homey Colombian bakery and cafe on West Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford, where the pastry case leads the visit. Pan de bono, buñuelos, pan con queso, and pastel de yuca come out golden and generously sized, with a house cilantro sauce regulars rave about. Stay for bandeja paisa, calentado, churrasco, or cachapa, and finish with toasted coconut flan or tres leches.

Address

Parva, 220 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773-5925, United States

Price

$$

District

Sanford

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