El Pan de la Chola
A relaxed brunch and coffee stop, Summum's top cafe-restaurant.
- Address: Av. Mariscal La Mar 918, Miraflores, Lima
- District: Lima
- Cuisine: Cafe / bakery
El Pan de la Chola describes itself as an artisanal contemporary bakery: breads made with natural fermentation, local flours and cereals. The original shop, on Avenida Mariscal La Mar in Miraflores, is small and welcoming, with a window showcasing its loaves and a breakfast and brunch menu, and there are more branches across Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina and Surco. Guests recommend the sourdough baguette, the focaccia and the sandwich with queso mantecoso, the soft, buttery Peruvian cheese. It is a pleasant stop for breakfast, brunch or a coffee with warm bread, and a handy place to pick up a loaf for the road. El Pan de la Chola was chosen the best bakery in Lima at the Premios Somos 2023, and it was named Best Café Restaurant (Mejor Café Restaurante) at the Premios Summum 2025 and won the category again at the Premios Summum 2026.
Why we chose it
- Named Best Café Restaurant at the Premios Summum 2025 and won the category again in 2026.
- Chosen the best bakery in Lima at the Premios Somos 2023.
- Natural fermentation and local flours, with a breakfast and brunch menu.
Highlights
- Artisanal bread with natural fermentation, local flours and cereals
- Sourdough baguette, focaccia and a sandwich with queso mantecoso
- Breakfast and brunch menu
- Branches across Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina and Surco
- Best bakery in Lima, Premios Somos 2023; Best Café Restaurant, Premios Summum 2025 and 2026
Ideal for
- breakfast or brunch in Miraflores
- bread and coffee lovers
- picking up a loaf to take away
- a relaxed daytime stop
Practical information
- Hours
- At the original shop on Av. Mariscal La Mar, typically Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm; closed on Mondays. Hours can differ by branch, so confirm before you go.
- Good to know
- The original shop is at Av. Mariscal La Mar 918, Miraflores. There are more branches across Lima.
- Tips
- Order the sourdough baguette or the focaccia, and arrive early if you want to avoid a line.
Frequently asked questions
What is El Pan de la Chola known for?
Artisanal bread made with natural fermentation, local flours and cereals, plus a breakfast and brunch menu.
Where is El Pan de la Chola?
The original shop is at Av. Mariscal La Mar 918, in Miraflores, and there are more branches in San Isidro, La Molina and Surco.
What should I order at El Pan de la Chola?
Guests recommend the sourdough baguette, the focaccia and the sandwich with queso mantecoso.
What are the opening hours?
At the original shop, typically Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm, closed on Mondays. Hours can differ by branch, so confirm before you go.
Has El Pan de la Chola won awards?
Yes. It was chosen the best bakery in Lima at the Premios Somos 2023 and named Best Café Restaurant (Mejor Café Restaurante) at the Premios Summum 2025 and won the category again in 2026.