Very fun selection of food and drinks. Way more diverse than a normal bakery. I loved the miniatures on the walls. And it's quiet! Yay. Hard to find quiet places to talk while you eat.
Jul 2 · Maya CollinwoodBAKERY PROFILE
ValSof bakery
★ 4.0311 recorded reviews$10–20
9486 S Union Square, Sandy, UT 84070, USA
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PLAN THE VISIT
Essential details
- Address
- 9486 S Union Square, Sandy, UT 84070, USA
- Phone
- (385) 216-5359
- Website
- Visit official site
- Rating signal
- 4.0 from 311 recorded reviews
HOURS
Listed operating hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
About and visit notes
Introduction / Overview
For Utah residents seeking a truly unique and authentic international dining experience, ValSof Bakery in Sandy offers a delightful journey into the heart of Colombian cuisine. Far more than a conventional sweet shop, ValSof successfully merges the warmth of a traditional South American bakery (Panadería) with the hearty, comforting fare of a full-service Colombian restaurant. This combination makes it a cultural and culinary standout in the Salt Lake Valley, providing a taste of Latin American tradition that is both specialized and deeply satisfying.
ValSof Bakery caters to diverse dining needs, whether you are looking for a quick morning pastry and coffee, a flavorful, substantial lunch, or the unique ingredients for a special event. Their expansive menu is organized around authentic categories, featuring Panes Dulces (Sweet Breads) like the delightful Roscon de Bocadillo ($2.05), savory Hojaldres (Puff Pastries) such as Pastel de Pollo ($5.15), and a dedicated selection of Croissants including the Croissant de Almendra ($4.90).
Beyond the baked goods, the restaurant component offers robust, traditional Colombian meals. Utah locals can explore classic dishes that define the region, like the famous Bandeja Paisa ($23.99), a platter known for its size and variety, or traditional breakfast staples such as Huevos Rancheros ($6.99) and Caldo de Costilla ($14.99). This dual focus on both exquisite baking and authentic main courses positions ValSof Bakery as a unique and indispensable resource for those craving the vibrant, genuine flavors of Colombia right here in Utah. Its mission is clearly to offer a comprehensive taste of Colombian life, where food is often the centerpiece of community and comfort.
Location and Accessibility
ValSof Bakery is conveniently situated in the heart of Sandy, Utah, a highly accessible location for customers throughout the Salt Lake County area. You can find this cultural gem at 9486 S Union Square, Sandy, UT 84070, USA. Its presence in a commercial square ensures easy navigation and parking options, catering perfectly to the needs of busy Utah locals making a quick stop or planning a longer meal.
Understanding the importance of convenience and inclusion, ValSof Bakery has ensured excellent accessibility features for all patrons. The facility is equipped with a Wheelchair accessible entrance, allowing easy entry for all customers. For those driving to the location, ample Free parking lot and Free street parking are available, eliminating the stress of finding a spot. These amenities, coupled with the ability to enjoy a quick visit or a leisurely dine-in experience, make ValSof Bakery a highly user-friendly destination for everyone in the Sandy community and beyond.
Services Offered
ValSof Bakery offers a broad spectrum of services that cover everything from a quick morning bite to a substantial, authentic dinner. Their service model focuses on flexibility and comprehensive Colombian dining options.
Dine-in Service: Offering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons who wish to sit and enjoy their meal or coffee, described by customers as quiet and conducive to conversation.
Full Colombian Meal Service (Pang-ulam): Serving large, traditional platters and hearty meals like Bandeja Paisa ($23.99), Bistec ($12.99), and Spaghetti Bolognese ($9.99).
Traditional Colombian Breakfast: Providing authentic morning options perfect for Breakfast, including Desayuno Montañero ($15.50), Changua ($8.99), and Huevos Rancheros ($6.99).
Specialty Sweet Breads and Pastries: Baking and selling authentic Colombian pastries such as Roscon de Arequipe ($2.05), Pan Coco ($2.05), and savory puff pastries like Pastel de Carne ($6.50).
Dessert and Treat Selection: Featuring Colombian-style desserts like Mil Hojas de Arequipe ($5.25), the celebratory Merengon con Durazno y Fresa ($9.50), and popular Latin cookies like Alfajores Pequenos ($5.99).
Coffee Service: Offering a dedicated Coffee menu to accompany meals or baked goods, essential for the authentic Latin American experience.
Takeout and In-store Pickup: Facilitating quick and easy retrieval of food and bakery items for customers on the go, ideal for a Quick visit.
Delivery: Providing convenient food delivery options to serve the wider local area.
Flexible Payment Options: Accepting various methods, including Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Features / Highlights
ValSof Bakery’s key highlights stem from its unique cultural offerings and commitment to providing a comfortable, full-service dining environment that resonates with the diverse Utah community.
Fusion of Bakery and Full Restaurant: Its designation as both a Bakery and a Colombian restaurant allows customers to enjoy both specialty sweet breads and large, savory main dishes, offering unparalleled versatility.
Authentic Colombian Specialties: The menu features genuine, traditional Colombian items rarely found in other local bakeries or eateries, such as Caldo de Costilla, Bandeja Paisa, and traditional puff pastries like Hojaldres and Pastel de Pollo.
Dedicated Breakfast Service: A strong focus on Breakfast dining options, with a variety of classic morning dishes, makes it a perfect destination for starting the day with a substantial, cultural meal.
Unique and Relaxing Ambiance: Customers appreciate the "very fun selection of food and drinks" and note the rarity of finding a quiet place to talk while you eat, contributing to a pleasant dining atmosphere.
Exceptional Customer Service: Patrons consistently give high marks for service, describing the staff as "courteous and helpful," fostering a welcoming and positive environment for all visitors.
Accessibility and Convenience: Offering Wheelchair accessible entrance and plentiful Free parking ensures the bakery is easily accessible to all members of the Sandy community.
Contact Information
For Utah locals interested in experiencing the authentic tastes of ValSof Bakery, here is the necessary contact information:
Address: 9486 S Union Square, Sandy, UT 84070, USA
Phone: (385) 216-5359
Mobile Phone: +1 385-216-5359
What is Worth Choosing
For residents across the Salt Lake Valley, ValSof Bakery is worth choosing for its authentic, diverse culinary offerings and exceptional service. The most compelling reason to visit is the opportunity to experience a true, comprehensive taste of Colombian cuisine in one convenient location in Sandy. Few places in Utah can offer a freshly baked Roscon de Arequipe alongside a hearty bowl of Caldo de Costilla and a perfect cup of coffee. This unique specialization provides an invaluable connection to South American flavors and culture.
While some past customer feedback suggests that freshness and consistency in certain pastry and dessert items can occasionally be a challenge—a point a dedicated local business would naturally be working diligently to address—the consistent high praise for their courteous and helpful service stands as a major draw. Furthermore, their offerings of large, authentic savory items like the Bandeja Paisa remain a significant reason to visit, especially for those seeking traditional main courses. ValSof is a local hub offering great variety, a quiet dining spot for conversation, and the essential, foundational flavors of Colombian home cooking. Choosing ValSof means supporting a specialized local business that is dedicated to bringing international flavor and comfort food to the heart of Utah.
VISIT FEATURES
Services and accessibility
These attributes come from the directory record and should be confirmed when essential.
Service options
- Delivery
- In-store pickup
- In-store shopping
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Coffee
Dining options
- Breakfast
Planning
- Quick visit
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
PHOTOS
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VISITOR FEEDBACK
Reviews and recurring themes
Read individual comments as personal experiences, not verified guarantees.
colombian 31attention 14desserts 12buñuelos 11empanadas 11flavors 8bolo rei 6cashier 6tamal 5the menu 5
I bring all this up not to decrease your rating--as a fan, I want you in business for a really long time--but to offer a bit of (hopefully) constructive criticism. (For context, I'm originally from Colombia.)You get high marks for your service. Everyone I speak with is courteous and helpful. But I had to take a star off because the quality and flavor of your foods has been lacking recently. (For more context, we've only had your sweet and savory pastries.)At our most recent visit, we bought some Almond Croissants, a Tres Leches, a Choco Flan, an Hojaldre de Guava & Cheese, and a Milhojas. In the past we've also bought a Roscón, some Merengues, and some almojabanas, among others.Your Almond Croissants used to be soft, moist, and very almond-y. They were perhaps our favorite thing to eat there. The ones we just bought were instead very dry, felt stale, and had a paltry amount of sweet almond paste. (See picture.) Moreover, they no longer tasted as much like almond; they were mostly hard bread. I spat the couple of bites I had because I didn't want to eat merely bread and threw away the rest. Please go back to the old ones; these new ones resemble those at Paris Baguette and they’re not good.Your Tres Leches tasted nothing like what a TL should taste like, and I know because it's not only my favorite dessert.. but also because I can make a mean one (I don't b/c I often want a couple of bites rather than a whole cake), your former TLs didn't taste anything like your new one IIRC, and the ones made at the two Hispanic bakeries right by you DO taste right. For some reason, your most recent TL tastes like anise, which I find disgusting. Your anise cookies are at least clearly labeled so one knows what to expect flavor-wise (and not buy them), but to add anise (or anything besides the usual “tres leches") to a TL *and not label it as such* is sacrilege. Ours went to the trash as well.Then there’s your flan. Though your brownie reminds me very much of Colombian brownies, why anyone would add a brownie to a flan is beyond me. Flans don’t need much else, esp. Colombian flans! Colombian desserts are notorious for being scrumptiously simple; less is more. We know to quit while we’re ahead instead of making things ostigantes or too sweet. American desserts, OTOH, are famously over-the-top. I really think you should sell your brownies separately and your flans separately.. like your neighbor to the South.Your Hojaldre de Guava & Cheese and your Roscon de Guava both need WAY more guava and to be fresher/less dry and stale. They had very little filling and the cheese was already hard. The custard in your Milhojas is tasteless, its hojaldre stale and chewy rather than brittle and easy to bite off. Its whipped cream is actually sweet but without the arequipe, the whole slice is just underwhelming. (Since you like offering French pastries, consider getting inspired by a popular local French bakery.) Your almojabanas are also saltier and harder than they should be.I’ve asked what the best times to come in where and she said mornings, but that’s not always true considering (1) we’ve been there some mornings and have found near-empty displays, but on some afternoons the displays have been full.. and (2) some things don’t feel fresh; they feel and taste like they’ve been there since at least the previous night.Please consider improving the quality, taste, genuineness, and freshness of your offerings. One of your neighbors charges more for its offerings, but at least they taste accurate and worth paying a bit more.
Sep 20 · Annie MurphyWe came for my husband's birthday, he was so excited to come eat some Colombian food. I ordered a plate which was not supposed to have pork. The menu only says beans, rice eggs and arepa. I asked if they could give me something else instead and they blame it on me, that the way they cook beans in Colombia is with pork and it was my responsibility to ask if I have any dietary restrictions. When I said the menu should say that it has pork the owner told me that I can't tell her how to write her menu, she was offended. We had come so many times before and loved this bakery but I never expected even the owners and employees to be like that, I was so frustrated no one understood my point. I had never been to a place where they treated me like this. I told them to just take the money and we were going to leave, at the end they gave us three pastries.
Sep 18 · Lesslie MopositaWe used to love coming here but we are not coming back after our last experience. My wife ordered a Calentado, which in the menu said it was beans, rice, egg and arepa. Since she does not eat beef or pork, that seemed to be one of the few options. The beans and rice came with chunks of pork, when she asked them if they could change the dish, they just said it was not possible, that any Colombian would have known that calentado comes with pork. She is not colombian, and me being colombian, can tell that chunks of pork is not a norm. They made my wife feel so guilty about not liking pork, and even the manager just said that it is the way it is, and that they are not going to offer any solution, that it was my wife’s fault for not asking, even though the menu did not say anything about chunks of pork. We didn’t need a refund. It was never about the money. It was about acknowledging a customers concern about menu items that were not clear.Anyway, I hope one day they can understand that they are in America, so customer service should be held at the same standard.
Sep 18 · Jairo GiraldoLove this place. I love stopping in for some breakfast pastries, solid choices but my favorite is the guava cheese pastry. They have super good entrees as well if you go to the restaurant portion of the place.
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