Flaky pastry, decadent treats, sweet confections, indulgent desserts—these top San Diego bakeries have it all and then some. Calories be damned.
Treat yourself to something sweet (or savory) at this beloved South Park bakery. Featuring bread and pastries that come out at specific times throughout the day (see website for details), you can time your arrival to everything from sourdough scones, pies and sandwiches. 2215 30th St, secretsistersouthpark.com
Say bonjour to your new favorite bakery! Founded by local Scripps Ranch residents, Yves Fournier, and his wife, Susie, Chef Yves grew up in France and is a fifth-generation baker. With a menu that includes beignets, quiche, Croque Madams, and more, diners will have plenty of delicious treats to choose from. 10299 Scripps Trail Ste. E, thefrenchovenbakery.com
3. Izola
Enjoy croissants and sourdough fresh from the oven at the charming artisan bakery. Featuring a wide menu of croissants and sourdough in a variety of flavors—locals rave about the blackberry chocolate croissant and the roasted garlic sourdough, along with specialty pastries like their delicious Tahitian vanilla knot—it’s no wonder this bakery is a beloved San Diego favorite. 710 13th St #300, izolabakery.com
Enjoy a delicious sweet or savory scone at San Diego’s best scone bakery. Featuring everything from classic plain to maple whole wheat, it’ll be impossible to visit and just try one flavor. 4130 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, 102sconeco.square.site
Nowadays, it can be tough to find a traditional bakery that serves those flavors that stand the test of time. But thankfully, Edelweiss Bakery specializes in the dessert cannon: pound cakes, European tortes, tea cookies and more. Their traditional cakes–like German chocolate, black forest, or cheesecake–make the sweet memories of family celebrations or childhood birthdays feel like they were yesterday. 11639 Duenda Rd, San Diego, edelweissbakerysandiego.com
Diners at Rendez-vous Cafe can enjoy goodies in an ambiance swelling with French tunes. In addition to omelets and sandwiches, patrons can finish off their meal with a delicacy from the bakery like a Nutella macaron or a piece of Napoleon pastry. The cafe’s drink menu also includes some yummy gems like a raspberry mocha and a peach smoothie. 5751 Pine Ave Ste. B, Chino Hills, rendez-vouscafe.com
Small-batch, naturally fermented breads are the hallmark of this Bird Rock bakery helmed by founder Crystal White, who honed her baking skills at San Francisco’s famed Tartine Bakery. Wayfarer Bread also offers weekly pizza night Wednesdays, featuring toppings like roasted cauliflower, smoked mozzarella, serrano ham, and beech mushrooms. 5525 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, wayfarerbread.com
Classic French pastries get a modern twist at Pâtisserie Mélanie, where chef Melanie Dunn recipient of the Diplôme de Pâtisseries from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, uses ingredients like lavender, matcha, and smoked paprika to create her one-of-a-kind baked goods. 3750 30th St, patisseriemelanie.com
After years of operating a gluten-free wholesale production kitchen in San Diego, providing baked goods to more than 40 local coffee shops, and restaurants, the Gluten Free Baking Co. has now opened a full-service retail bakery in North Park, serving gluten-free bread, bagels, cookies, cupcakes, and more. 4594 30th St., thegfbakingco.com
10. Sugar and Scribe
This popular La Jolla bakery and café, led by chef Maeve Rochford, a past winner of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship, offers everything from artisan breads to scones and croissants, and you can satisfy your sweet tooth with pastries, cookies, and even elaborate custom cakes. 7660 Fay Ave., Ste. 1, La Jolla, sugarandscribe.com
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