Sugar and Spice Dulces Gourmet.

Sugar and Spice is a cornerstone of the Boquete culinary scene, blending European baking traditions with a robust Tex-Mex inspired menu. Founded by a former Atlanta-based corporate pastry chef, the kitchen prioritizes natural ingredients and scratch-made techniques, eschewing preservatives for a rotating selection of artisan sourdoughs, brioche, and decadent New York-style cheesecakes. While the pastry cases are the primary draw, the space functions as a high-traffic community hub, serving everything from breakfast burritos and waffles to hearty lunch salads and tacos. The atmosphere is unpretentious and bustling, housed in a distinct terracotta building along the main road. It’s a reliable local haunt where the scent of freshly baked empanadas and strong coffee makes it nearly impossible to leave with just one item.