The fall edition of Bonaire Culinair includes Sweeti Bakery.

Visitors and residents can enjoy a plethora of flavorful dishes at many of Bonaire’s most popular eateries during the 15-day Bonaire Culinair event. Most of the participating restaurants offer the event’s special menu during dinner service, but there are options for daytime dining as well. The charming Sweeti Bakery is one such option.

Bonaire Culinair at Sweeti Bakery.

On Wednesday morning, my friend Meredith Schnoll and I decided to enjoy the Bonaire Culinair menu at Sweeti Bakery, located in the heart of Kralendijk. When you walk into Sweeti Bakery, you are immediately greeted by a large display case of colorful confections, treats, cakes and more. There is a small yet inviting seating area outside and a two-person table indoors. Patrons can also choose to take away their order and enjoy it along the picturesque Kralendijk waterfront.

The display case of desserts at Sweeti Bakery

Sweeti Bakery’s Bonaire Culinair menu.

Each restaurant participating in the Bonaire Culinair dining event offers a special menu for the duration of the event. While some specify a set menu, others may opt to provide two or more choices. At Sweeti Bakery, guests can choose between two signature pastries, two savory snacks, and two juices from Smooth Operators.

The savory snack.

My choice for the savory snack was the quiche filled with vegetables, spinach, bacon and ham. The flaky crust and savory filling were a brilliant combination and expertly baked to perfection. The quiche is made daily with fresh ingredients, so the filling may change based upon availability.

Meredith’s choice was the cheese croissant. Meredith kept this one all to herself but said it was buttery, flaky, and mouthwateringly delicious! It sure did disappear off of her plate fast!

Chicken stew with roasted garlic and rosemary

The signature pastry.

Meredith and I both chose the Red Velvet cake as our sweet pastry. The cake itself was almost too pretty to eat, but in the end that didn’t stop us! The sweet, decadent, maroon-red cake had a generous dose of rich icing. Sometimes difficult decisions must be made, and I do not plan to give up on the mango coconut cheesecake so easily. So it looks like I will have to return to Sweeti Bakery for one more round before the end of the Bonaire Culinair event.

Smooth Operators juice.

Sweeti Bakery has partnered with Smooth Operators, a local juice and smoothie company on Bonaire, to offer two juice choices with the Bonaire Culinair menu. My choice was passionfruit, and Meredith chose mango. Both were refreshing and flavorful. The juice selections paired well with the savory snack and the signature pastry.

About Sweeti Bakery.

Sweeti Bakery is THE pastry shop on Bonaire. Elise, the owner of Sweeti Bakery, recently expanded her operations, opening her bakery in March 2022! Be sure to stop by and try one (or several) of her crave-worthy creations.

The menu for Bonaire Culinair is $10.00 per person and includes a sweet pastry, a savory snack, and a Smooth Operators Juice. Sweeti Bakery is located in Kraledijk. If you haven’t already tried it, put it on your next trip’s to-do list.

Sweeti Bakery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Kaya Princes Marie 6

About Bonaire Culinair.

Bonaire Culinair is a 15-day culinary event that takes place semi-annually at Bonaire’s popular restaurants around the island. Why not step out of your comfort zone and try a new restaurant or two?! Bonaire Culinair will close on October 6th, so be sure to invite a few friends and make your reservations soon!

(Source: Bonaire Insider)