50 Best Bakeries near La Mesa

“Sooooo good!!!!! I am trying “mostly” vegan this year so this was such a find! We got pastries for my sister’s birthday. She has lots of food sensitivities and can’t eat dairy. The PERFECT birthday treat! VERY friendly and helpful staff!“

“This is a very calm warming coffee shop. The owner is super friendly and welcoming. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Love their new location downtown. More space with the same high quality croissants and sourdough loaves. Chocolate croissant and olive pecan sourdough are my favorites.“

“This is a nice place with nice people but the baked items are so bland. We tried 6 different items and while the quality was there the flavor was lacking in a major way.

For example their double chocolate croissant barely tasted chocolately.

The strawberry ricotta Danish was overwhelmingly full of strawberries to the point that it was all you could taste.

The beef supreme tasted so bland we had to add hot sauce.“

“A friend recommended that we tried Bonjour Patisserie before we left town, and we were not disappointed!

We tried their chocolate almond croissant, strawberry mascarpone croissant, and banana latte. The croissants were delectable! The chocolate almond one had a tasty almond filling, we really enjoyed the creaminess of the strawberry croissant, and the banana latte wasn't overly sweet.

The staff was very friendly. We brought our baby with us in his stroller, and the staff helped us settle at a table inside the cafe. We'd gladly return!“

“This store its the most friendly and easy order and fast service thry allways answer any questions this my 1st store ever and i will keep coming only at this crumble cookie i live in san diego ,i still prefer this store... thank u team santee,ca“

“Picked up adobo chicken, Shanghai lumpia, empanadas- all my Filipino favorites. Everything tasted so delicious, hot, and fresh. Thank you for cooking and making my day even better!!“

“The cookies 🍪 are amazing!“

“Always looking for a bakery that has great Gluten Free and/or Vegan options.
Finally made it here and it did not disappoint. Great customer service as soon as I stepped in. The girl at the counter explained to me everything and answered all my questions in regards to the products.
Bakery has a few tables inside if you want to enjoy your goodies.
They had four type of gluten free breads, including a pretzel roll which I had never seen. They had a wide selection of Dairy free/Gluten free cupcakes. Amazing including a Lavender one! Looking forward to trying that one.
I got all the types of bread to take home loaf, sandwich roll, sub and pretzel.
I also purchased a few cupcakes to go.
Tried the pretzel bread in the car. Wow! You would not know it was gluten free!
They also do cakes to order.
This is my new go to bakery!“

“Every time I visit, the cookies are fresh, warm, and packed with flavor. I love that the menu changes weekly—it keeps things fun and gives me something new to look forward to. The store is super clean, the staff is friendly, and the service is always fast. My favorites so far are the classic chocolate chip and any of their seasonal specials. Definitely worth the hype!“

“I had their products before and I was just impressed with them but I bought a mothers day cake i was blown away it was DELICIOUS moist plenty of flavor ( strawberries heart) I recommend it if you're looking a fantastic cake full of flavor a fantastic cake look no more Hans & Harry's is the place 😋“

“I never had ube Japanese cheesecake before. It is light and fluffy like sponge cake. I think it would be better with cream and fruits on top. The matcha cheese tart and black sesame tastes more like a traditional cheesecake. It was more on the sweeter side but so yummy. The basque cheesecake was delicious and more creamy.“

“I went to buy some dessert this morning and the guy at the counter was very nice and knew what customer service is. He provided some input about what dessert to get and i really appreciate that and even made my day and gave me a dessert on them. He definitely deserves a raise!“

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“Love great cookies!“

“Crack Bread is frigging Awesome Buy in Bulk“

“Had a fantastic first-time visit to YikoYiko in San Diego while celebrating a birthday for a family member --- came on a recommendation since I'm not local, and it did not disappoint!

This spot is a super cute little shop that instantly screams elite bakery vibes. Watching the girls in the back hustle like true professionals was a highlight, beautiful to see that level of craft in action.

We grabbed a cake that was outstanding: perfectly moist with a light, balanced sweetness that let the all the flavors shine without overwhelming my tongue with sugar. Loved the thoughtful touch of the included little cutter kit, so convenient for easy serving.

This is absolutely the kind of place you return to just to try everything else on the menu. Highly recommend for birthdays or any special treat!“

“the mazapan cupcakes ate to die for. my boyfriend is all abiut them. ive ordered the mazapan drip cake 2x from her. and the strawberry 4 leches ooomgg must try. i always regret not placing an order in advance but if i did i would gain 3x more this quarantine! sams attention to detail is amazing. and shes super sweet also!“

“Pain au chocolat aux amandes is excellent.“

“I had a great experience! Christine was friendly, welcoming, and attentive from start to finish. Christine was professional yet approachable, making the whole visit feel comfortable and enjoyable. It’s always nice to be treated with genuine kindness. The food was tasty and delicious. Especially the empanadas!! They’re bomb! 🔥🔥 I’ll come back for more! 👏🏻“

“I love good, freshly baked bread and we have been looking all over San Diego to find it. Secret Sisters has the best country loaf yet and we highly recommend it!!!!!!!!! For us, it's a bit of a drive but worth it.“

“Very popular spot good food minus the onions“

“Great place! Highly recommend!“

“The cake we ordered exceeded my expectations by far I have a very general theme and color and it came out amazing!!! The flavor was perfect seriously the best cake ever!! Once again beyond happy and I will continue to get all my cakes here 🫶🏼“

“Be back fo sho. Delicious“

“Amaya was so easy to work with from before placing an order to post-delivery for our baby shower. On our initial call, she listened carefully to my requests and how I envisioned our dessert table to look like. She was always available via text messages or phone calls for any questions. Her prices were also reasonable. On the day of the delivery, my friend who was handling my event set up said Amaya was very sweet and came on time to deliver the desserts. She even left us a sweet thoughtful card congratulating us on our baby shower. As for the desserts, they were to die for!! I don’t have much of a sweet tooth and my husband is all about desserts. So between the two of us, we can be picky. From the cookies to the fruit cups to the cupcakes, everything was delicious. Special shoutout to the fruit cups, they were so good (highly recommend them)!! Our guests loved the desserts and asked where we got them from. I will definitely use Love and Bake again for any future events. Thank you Amaya for being so wonderful to work with!“

“The only thing sweeter than the products is the character of the staff. 💕🌸💕“

“Lovely decor with outdoor seating. The Avocado Toast was delicious 😋“

“I have partnered with Sugared Cookie Co. to offer a sweet treat with the grazing boxes I create and they are always a hit with my customers. The company is professional, has great communication and always delivers on time. I have also had the opportunity to enjoy the cookies myself and I love the soft texture plus creative designs! I love that they can customize cookies and sweets for every occasion. They keep the price affordable without sacrificing quality.“

“I love their weekly flavors“

“Just received these as a gift ! Beautiful packaging! Great taste!“

“Bear Buns Bakery is a cozy little neighborhood spot that’s perfect for a relaxed breakfast or coffee break. The place has a warm, local feel, and you can tell it’s a small bakery that really cares about what they make.

Their pastries are the highlight — especially the cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, and fresh muffins. Everything tastes homemade and freshly baked, with rich flavors and great texture. They also serve good coffee and simple breakfast sandwiches, which makes it an easy place to stop for a quick morning bite.

The atmosphere is friendly and casual, and the staff are welcoming, which adds to the charm of the place. Overall, Bear Buns Bakery is a great little hidden gem if you’re looking for fresh pastries and a comfortable neighborhood café vibe.“

“My mom was visiting San Diego with my neither and brought home a box. This backlava is delicious!!!! El Paso, TX approved!!!“

“Came here for my birthday on Saturday and had such a great experience. They offer a complimentary bundtlet for your birthday, which is such a nice treat.

This has always been one of my favorite dessert spots, and it never disappoints. I got the white chocolate raspberry, which is always my go-to flavor. It was fresh, moist, and absolutely delicious.

They even put it in a little bag and gave me a spoon so I could enjoy it right away. Definitely one of my favorite birthday treats.

The store was clean, and the employees were very friendly and welcoming.“

“Amazing quality and delicious products.“

“Mejor pan dulce en San Diego!“

“Love the bakery and matcha latte!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We drove 1 hour and a half just to visit Bread Deluxe Bakery, and when we arrived, they were already about to close—but the two kuyas still welcomed us and let us buy. That kind of service truly means a lot.

The bread quality is amazing—super fresh and full of flavor. The puto and pandesal are especially outstanding, they really taste like home from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Highly recommend supporting this bakery. Great people, great service, and authentic, delicious bread. We’ll definitely be coming“

“Desserts and drinks all look really beautiful. I've tried a few of their pastries and drinks, and they're unique which helps them stand out. The teas were okay, syrups were a bit strong. Pastries were good buy maybe for someone else. They were just overly sweet we weren't able to enjoy the flavors. Had to wash it down every bite with water. That's really a preference, but just in case someone out there doesn't like super sweet desserts like us. Service was 10/10.“

“Every time we visit San Diego this place is must stop!! Pan dulce is so soft and fresh we need one on Los Angeles 😎“

“Really good bread I couldn't stop eating it! It was warm and soft but crunchy outside. The place is really small even though it looks big on the outside. They have bread and a few sweet pasteries and I saw they gave lollipops to the kids!“

“cake was delicious, red velvet unicorn cake.highly recommend it.😁“

“I was on a walk and smelled fresh bread. When I walked by. I stopped and walked right in and got a pan dulce for me and my girlfriend. I got a chocolate concha and I got her a strawberry empanada. 10/10 I will be coming back for other pastries!!“

“Absolutely kind friendly lady here can't remember her name with glasses gifted me with small buntcakes! They were delighted! Strawberry cake I believe it was! Fresh good customer service from her! Recommend so long as she and other like her keep giving good customer service! She brightened my day with her kindness! Thank you!“

“The great:
- The donuts are always amazing. All the classic options, soft, perfect texture, generous jelly, reasonable pricing. Best donuts in La Mesa, Rolando, City Heights area
- the ladies that work here are super sweet, and always hook my kiddo up with an extra couple donut holes.

The bummer:
Unpredictability with opening/closing. Showed up today at 9:10 am, lights off, no donuts in the display. On their Google page, and their window, says they should be open. This has occurred at least 3 other times. Perhaps need to call before making the drive to come here.“

“Tasty Bakery absolutely delivers. The pork buns stole the show, stuffed with juicy pork, sweet onion, and egg with that perfect ratio of filling to fluffy bread. So much flavor in every bite. The coconut buns were just as incredible: soft, fragrant, and dangerously easy to finish in one go. You can feel the care in everything they bake. I'm already planning my next visit to work through their pastries and cakes, this spot is a gem.“

“first time there, I had chilaquiles with chicken, two eggs over- medium, good & spicy,my buddy had 2 tacos all pastor, delish and filling. plan on coming back to try the rest if the menu. :)“

“While on a road trip to meet a friend in San Diego for a concert, I stayed a little outside of the city in Mission Valley to save some money. As I pulled into the hotel, I spotted a Randy's Donuts sign at the adjacent strip mall. It wasn't open 24 hours (or I would have absolutely dropped in), but I took note of the hours and knew I had to go back in the morning before hitting the road into the city the next day.

Randy's has some of the best yeast donuts ever, and they're among my favorites. The original location has been my go-to whenever I am in Los Angeles, and my tummy was excited to see a location in San Diego!

The place was bustling around 9:30 the next morning (a Saturday). There was a table of old timers who were obviously local regulars, as well as some construction workers and yuppies walking their designer dogs. There was a short line to order, but the shop had plenty of employees who were friendly, welcoming, and efficient. They moved the line quickly, which is nice if you just want to grab a sweet treat without waiting forever.

The display case was full of so many tasty looking donuts and flavors! Nutella, butter crumb, blueberry cake, maple glazed, and more. Of course, I'm a traditional donut type of gal so I went with one of the original raised yeast glazed donuts. They were so fresh and yummy!

I've never had a bad donut from Randy's, and today was no exception. The oil was fresh, the donuts were soft, and the flavors were delicious.I'd say thi s Randy's feels a bit like your classic donut shop rather than some next‑level destination.

These aren't Insta-worthy treats or anything like that, but good, solid, traditional pockets of sweet, fried dough. Sometimes that's all you need, just a basic donut that tastes delicious.“

“Ordered a custom cake, great flavor!“