When someone first tipped me off about the outrageously good cheesy pastries (which I found out later are also known as Columbian donuts) at a bakery in Pawtucket, I knew I had to go. And soon.

Spoiler alert, the bunelos were (and are) as scrumptious as that tipster had described.

They melt in your mouth and are unlike anything else I can think of.

After stuffing my face with at least 5 or 6 bunelos, during my initial excursion there, I later found out that you’re supposed to enjoy them with hot chocolate, either as a chaser or for dipping.

So, learn from my mistakes, and plan accordingly.

Other items on the menu that their regulars go gaga over include their cafe con leche (coffee with milk), empanadas, tres leche (frosted sponge cake), and flan.

Precisely why I’m out here saying that next time you’re in the vicinity of 173 Lonsdale (frankly even if you're not, you’ll want to go out of your way) you must visit Caprichos Antioquenos, a second generation, family run Colombian bakery and restaurant that’s been in biz for well over 25 years.

As always, if you end up picking up some eats at Caprichos in the near future, please do let them know you found out about them here via Patty J and PattyJ.com.

Photo Credits: 1st collection of photos above are courtesy of me, 2nd image courtesy of the Caprichos IG.