Bob's Well Bread at the Ballard Store
$ • Bakery, Cafe, Pet FriendlyAbout Bob's Well Bread at the Ballard Store
Customers' Favorites
Breakfast Sandwich
Quiche of the Week
Mushroom Toast
Ham & Cheese
Gluten Free
Croissant
Bagels
Scone
Recent Reviews
174 ratings
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I always enjoy going to the one on Ballard and los alamos Bob ,Caesar ,Maria ,Josiline and Rachel are always so awesome.
Bread made by hand and with care that shows thru in every bite. Bob's Well Bread is my happy place.
My wife and I were excited to try Bob’s during one of our recent trips to Los Olivos/Solvang. We’d heard great things and, as a baker and avid breakfast maker myself, I was especially looking forward to trying their breakfast.
While the vibe is great and the staff were friendly, we unfortunately didn’t love the food. We both ordered the breakfast sando with the housemade biscuit and turkey sausage, but were disappointed by the lack of flavor and the overall...read full review
While the vibe is great and the staff were friendly, we unfortunately didn’t love the food. We both ordered the breakfast sando with the housemade biscuit and turkey sausage, but were disappointed by the lack of flavor and the overall...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 4PM |
Bob's Well Bread at the Ballard Store offers a nice vibe and cute setup in this little town, though it can be a bit pricey for what you get. The pain de chocolate, ham and cheese, and granola are all good, but the granola portion size is on the small side for the price. The owner's yelling at customers who didn't stand properly in line, likely due to the poorly managed line setup, could be improved with a more polite approach or clearer signage.
The baguette, blueberry scone, and coffee are highly praised, but the restaurant seems to have consistency issues, with the second visit's cappuccino tasting like it was made by a machine. The turkey sandwich was served on extremely hard and tough bread, making it difficult to eat. Some staff members, like the register woman, can come off as pretentious and unfriendly, while others, like Cesar, are warm and welcoming.
While the canalé, olive fougasse, pear & crème fraîche tart, and mushroom toast are enjoyable, the avocado toast was extremely burnt, with the customer only able to taste char. The owner, Bob, is often described as mean and unfriendly, which contrasts with the otherwise pleasant baked goods and cozy atmosphere. The lattes are a standout, drawing regulars despite the occasional service issues.