50 Best Bakeries near La Mesa

“I ordered 150 variety of mini pastries for a church event. Everyone enjoyed them and loved the professional designs and attention to detail. Everything tasted amazing and looked beautiful! I'll be back! Thank you!“

“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!“

“Everything is delicious, and the place has a great atmosphere!“

“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.“

“The cookies are hit or miss most of the time. However, the staff here is always ( well almost) so friendly and kind. I don’t visit as much as I’d like because it’s cost prohibitive. And well id most likely gain too much weight if I enjoyed these more often.“

“We went here at like 7:30am so it was quiet and we got to sit for awhile at a cute table! I don't know how busy this place gets but would guess it's poppin' at peak times. The vegan pastry I got was delicious, the only downside was the fact that they weren't all clearly labeled so we had to ask what they were and then listen intently as the person quickly rattled them off. But overall this place was picturesque and cozy and cute.“

“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!!“

“I've been following their IG for months and was so happy husband brought me here to start off my birthday celebration!

Top fav item - Tiramisu Croissant! 12/10
Crispy and flaky pastry with the vanilla bean mascarpone filling and espresso-soaked nilla wafers
And the cocoa niba and dusting of cocoa powder! There was also a mini Easter egg nest on top since we went on Easter.
What a phenomenal combination! 3 of us shared this one and it was all our favorite. And we could all have gone for more!

Chicken Tetrazzini Chef's (chef's special) 11/10
My favorite among the savory croissants!
It had leeks & chicken in fondue sauce + roasted red pepper hot sauce on top.
It was actually the perfect balance of crispy and the right amount of spicy sauce and I think this this croissant set such a high bar that everything else in the savory menu felt to plain haha.

Soy Glazed Short Rib 10/10
Wow!! Definitely was surprised by that whole chunk of short rib right in the middle of the croissant. Was actually cooked perfectly well and had a really lovely flavor! The herby topping was also really delicious and everything went well together.

Summer Squash (spring special) 6/10
(summer squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, taleggio cheese sauce, and dill green garlic chimichumi)
Honestly was not as much a fan of this one. I think the squash and fillings overall were a little too soggy for my liking. Nice flavors though. Sister in law liked it.

English muffin sandwich with turkey 8/10
Swapped out the sausage in the sandwich for turkey to get some lean protein. I think the sausage would have added a lot more depth of flavor because the turkey made it a little plain but it would be lovely with a little bit of hot sauce. Big highlight though was the natural English muffin! So soft!

Sourdough hot cross bun 8/10
Lovely flavor here! It had that spiced flavor and the dried fruit inside which was yum.
Knocked off points because it was just fine. No wow factor to get it again.

Crunch Wrap Supreme Croissant
Very creative one! Had a flavorful beef filling and gave all the vibes you expect, but personally not my favorite.

Caesar Salad 3/10
Honestly something was a little off here. Not sure if it was the actual lettuce leaves. Most of the bites felt quite bitter.. the grated Parmesan and black garlic dusting on top was lovely though. We had asked for the dressing on the side and dressing itself was quite tasty. So overall probably just the lettuce leaves themselves which were bitter.“

“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 cookies 🍪 are amazing!“

“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!“

“The cheesecakes here are so good. Super soft, moist, and fluffy! They’re slightly sweet, which is so addicting. I love the original flavor the most. The pandan one wasn’t that good.
The strawberry burnt basque cakes is also very good. It’s better than the original one.
Parking sucks though because the shop shares a small lot with many other stores, so it’s always difficult to find parking unless you come right when they open.“

“Love great cookies!“

“I went here, not realizing, and it was gluten-free until I got to the actual location, because I was looking for vegan friendly bakeries in the area, and it was the best gluten-free stuff I ever had. The espresso ganache thingy was insane and I never thought I liked anything gluten-free in the past. It was moist and good, not like the dry falvorless gluten-free things I have had before. So rather your vegan, gluten-free, or just a regular person I’m sure there will be something that you like here!“

“Pain au chocolat aux amandes is excellent.“

“I would love to leave a review for this wonderful café 🤍
Everything here is truly delicious — you can really feel that the food is made from fresh, high-quality ingredients.
But the most special part is the atmosphere created by the owners, Vladimir and Lyubov Deminin, together with their children Elvira and my little angel Jameson 🤍
This place is not just about food — it’s about warmth, kindness, and genuine connection. You always feel welcomed, supported, and uplifted here.
If you’re looking not only for healthy and tasty food but also for meaningful conversations and even new friendships — this is definitely the place to come ✨“

“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 😋“

“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!“

“Crack Bread is frigging Awesome Buy in Bulk“

“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 🫶🏼“

“Great place! Highly recommend!“

“Be back fo sho. Delicious“

“I placed an online order, but unfortunately, it did not go through on time due to an issue with your system. When I arrived at the store, the kitchen was already closed, and cleaning was underway. Despite this, their team graciously reopened the kitchen and prepared my order. This level of dedication and customer care is truly commendable and goes above and beyond what I expected.

It’s rare to encounter such attentiveness and willingness to help, especially when procedures have technically concluded for the day. Red Ribbon National City staff’s actions ensured I received my order without having to go elsewhere, and this made a significant positive impression on me.

Thank you for maintaining such high standards of customer service. It’s experiences like these that build customer loyalty and trust.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Very good, some cookies just be a little to sweet and give you a sugar rush.“

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

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

“Amazing quality and delicious products.“

“Mejor pan dulce en San Diego!“

“Noticed the shop driving by, we've never been in one so Hubs and I decided to stop and go in. Nice to have a close place other than the bakery in the grocery store, to get a special cake. We tried the white chocolate raspberry mini cake. First time and cannot say enough ... absolutely heaven! Best cake I've ever had in my life. If you want a very special treat, this is it! Sooooooooooooooo good!“

“Small boutique bakery offering gorgeous pastries and drinks. Each item is a delicious work of art. Their current cupcake options include: Tiramisu , Raspberry chocolate passion fruit , Strawberry, Earl Gray lavender, Matcha Yuzu and Ube puff pastry. The also have Scones (excellent!) and cheesecake. Friendly service and prices are reasonable. They are located next to Mitsuwa market.“

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

“The bread here is amazing! I arrived in the morning around 830am and the smell is intoxicating in the best way. I ordered the regular pan de sal as well as the ube and cheese pan de sal. It's the best pan de sal I have ever had! It melts in your mouth and has the ideal pillowy texture you want. The ube variety has the cheese inside and it is perfect! You can't eat just 1. The customer service was great and the shop overall is well mantained. I am already planning my next trip back. It's a must try bakery.

Eat up!!“

“I love pan dulce, and this bakery has been my favorite. I recently started coming to this bakery, owners have been at this location for over decades and known for the best Michoacan traditional pan dulce. Its heart warming to be able to eat traditional pan dulce from where my father originated from. Cakes also made here for any special occasions, I guarantee its worth the visit.“

“I’ve been wanting to try NBC for along time, recently moved to Santee and this location is very close to my house. I tried a few of their cakes. The red velevet is very good and moist. The carrot one is a little dry and have a giant hole in the middle. I personally love carrot cake but i’d not get it again here. The biscoff and new marble are soo goood! I wish i could choc opt for the balls though. It’s not that bad but i’m not a fan.

I also wish that they have Less icing option available. I love cheesecake icing but it gets overwhelm when it’s too much.

Shout out for the customer service! Visited them twice and received a fabulous service on both visits! This place is my fav when i crave desserts.“

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

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“Passed by here plenty of times because of the japanese market next door. Stopped in by chance just to grab some coffee and wound up buying a slice of cake. Turns out this place is a hidden gem. Handmade cake and great espresso drinks for a much better value than you get for similar quality. A slice of handmade cake here is the same price as a cookie at panera, think about that for a second. They earned a regular customer whenever I stop by for groceries“

“i love this place! their coffee and taro cake rolls are my family's personal favorite. its fluffy, flavorful, and not too sweet! they do sell out quick though! so i highly recommend going early unless you want frozen rolls! the cake rolls pair nicely with soymilk. the owners are really friendly and will go to long lengths to search for your desired flavor! 10/10!“

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

“If you love donuts, this place is a must. Randy’s Donuts absolutely delivers—fresh, soft, and packed with flavor. The variety is insane, and everything looks as good as it tastes. Service was fast and friendly, even when it’s busy, and the shop itself has a clean, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay and enjoy your treat.

Super easy to get to and plenty of parking, which is always a plus. I’m a donut lover, and this spot hits every time. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re anywhere nearby. You won’t leave disappointed.“

“Las manteconchas 🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷“

“IN LOVE with the food they make here. I've tried their dinner rolls, sandwich bread, croissants, and cookies. They are all delicious and fairly priced!
Favorites so far; Rosemary olive oil sandwich bread, garlic parm dinner rolls, ANY of their stuffed croissants, and I'm obsessed with their triple chocolate cookies (not overwhelming and perfectly crunchy).
This place is Cash Only with some rotating stock, so it's worth checking in every week. I plan to remain a regular.“

“Ordered a custom cake, great flavor!“

“I own the barbershop 3 doors and I was seeing what all the hype was . and lets just say i'm a regular . I had a strawberry Matcha and that was so good with my coffee in the morning!! highly recommend . You could tell they use high-quality ingredients.“

“What a hidden gem! I felt so welcomed like I was having lunch at Grandma’s house and I was family. The service is so friendly and kind. The food was amazing as well. One of the best Filipino breakfast spots and pan de sal bread! They don’t just sell cakes and desserts. In the back corner is hot to go food and lumpia. Come check out this hidden San Diego Filipino food gem and support a wonderful small family business“

“Just a hole in the wall donut shop offering traditional tasty donuts. I have to say with everyone describing the dough as fluffy.... they are spot on. There's something about it that's so soft and almost has the melt in your mouth feeling.
We ordered an old fashioned glazed and chocolate, as well as a chocolate twist. The gentleman that helped us was so nice and helpful. He gave us 2 donut holes for each of pur orders. It may not seem like much but this is a nice gesture for any guest.

My husband ordered the iced mocha coffee, he said it was ok. I ordered a hot coffee with cream. I have to say that the coffee was bold and good. I didn't expect that.

Definitely will be back for the good donuts and good prices!

Price $16 & some change for
Small coffee
Large iced coffee
5 donuts“