50 Best Bakeries near La Mesa

“Just so everyone understands, the business owner make made to order bread that is available to pickup at preset times. I was excited to try the bread after researching the business and it is absolutely phenomenal. I had high expectations at it far exceeded them. I got sourdough, sea salt foccacia, and two types of cookies. Everything was amazing.“

“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 amazing pastry shop was located near our hotel, and we came here for breakfast. It was fantastic! It got quite busy around 8 a.m. on a weekday, but we managed to snag a cozy outdoor seat. The croissants looked amazing, flaky, buttery, and perfectly baked. My partner and I shared the Filled Kouign amann, and I wish we had ordered more because they were that good. Unfortunately, the tempting Little Italy eateries were calling, so we kept it light. Still, it’s a very cute coffee and pastry shop I’d love to return to.“

“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.“

“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“

“The BEST cookies with the sweetest owners! My favorite cookie for the past few years has been the chocolate chip with sea salt on top 😋 my friends and family always request Coco & Jules cookies for parties, no one even knows they’re gluten free!“

“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!“

“Nice little bakery that we recently found for a vegan cake, very much vegan friendly and other dietary restrictions. Sadly they are going to be closing up shop in August of 2026. But they do have a nice selection of baked goods, as well as selling mixtures to make their cakes at home. They told me that there are a few vendors around that sell them as well. They also do custom made cakes, nothing over the wall, semi simple with a few options of flavored cakes, frosting/filling and color as well as hand writen words“

“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!“

“Looking for not -so -sweet delicious cheesecakes?

This spot is my favorite to grab an affordable and easy dessert for potlucks, celebrations, or just a treat for myself.
It’s an easy in and out to grab one of the delicious cakes!

My favorites? Original and matcha!

Newest seasonal? Mango!

They’re light, airy and make you feel guilt free.“

“The mochi is so soft and yummy. We tried the mango, strawberry, red bean, and cookies and cream. Best to eat the mochis on the same day while soft. We also bought the salted caramel mini cake and the white cake with strawberries which were good and not too sweet. But I definitely preferred the mochi over the cakes.“

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“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!“

“Great place! Highly recommend!“

“Love great cookies!“

“Crack Bread is frigging Awesome Buy in Bulk“

“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!“

“Great place! Highly recommend!“

“Christine and Camille are very approachable when asking for help. I like the Halo-Halo and Palabok with Chicken Empanada which is a must visit here in Red Ribbon. Also, The store are very clean even the restroom which you could tell that cleanliness is one of they focus on“

“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 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 slept in for the first time to get a couple cookies have been looking forward to getting some, the cookies were fantastic. I have no complaints on those. I just wasn’t very impressed that the case is open and there were flies landing on all of the cookies.
When I saw the flies, I thought oh maybe these are just on display, but she grabbed the cookies off of those plates that I had clearly seen flies land on
Might try again when the weather isn’t so hot and I don’t have to worry about flies“

“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 🫶🏼“

“The staff was so kind and friendly. They gave me great recommendations and were very knowledgeable. The store is efficient and the line was long but went quickly! The store is so well designed great AC too! The manager seemed very involved. Hospitable and friendly store.“

“Very popular spot good food minus the onions“

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

“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.“

“Owner was super accommodating and kind throughout our large-bulk order process. We got the Red Velvet Cupcakes and the Large Cookie Platters and they were a hit! Everyone was asking where I got them and I gladly referred them to Love & Bake. Thanks Amaya!!“

“I had a really nice experience at Bear Buns Bakery. The baked goods were fresh, and everything had that homemade taste that makes a bakery worth coming back to. I especially liked how soft and flavorful the buns were without being overly sweet. The staff was friendly and the service was pretty quick too. The place had a relaxed, welcoming feel, which made it easy to enjoy my visit. Nothing felt rushed, and the quality was better than I expected. I’ll probably come back again when I’m in the area and want something fresh from the bakery.“

“So many delicious cookies!! Soft serve ice cream as well. 100% vegan but you don’t need to be vegan to enjoy. Unique flavors and many rotating seasonal options“

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

“I love their weekly flavors“

“Be back fo sho. Delicious“

“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. :)“

“I had the cinnamon roll bundtlet delivered and had extra icing. The cake was moist and delicious. While I LOVE the frosting it was a bit too much but I ate every last drop. I have never been disappointed in Nothing Bundt Cake. Unlike some products that start out great and slowly lose their quality, Nothing Bundt Cake has always maintained theirs.“

“Amazing quality and delicious products.“

“Cannot recommend this place enough! I ordered a custom cake VERY VERY last minute as a surprise for a friend’s birthday and it was everything that she dreamed of! The cake was absolutely stunning with all the details! The cake was also so yummy! Definitely worth every dollar. The photos don’t do it justice but everyone at the restaurant was talking about how lovely the cake was. And picking up the cake, especially being downtown, was super easy, stress free and straightforward. I could not be happier with this experience and will definitely order from Tu Madres again.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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“

“This bakery is in between Ross and Mitsuwa. Parking is tight in this plaza where you’ll need to fold in your side mirrors and suck in to get in and out of your car.

Super cutesy vibe and pretty delicate desserts. Almost reminds me of Nothing Bundt Cake interior with merch, candles, gifts, flowers. Things you can pick up last minute if you’re on your way to a party. They offer cheesecake, cupcake, cookies, cakes and few others. Lattes, matcha, Hojicha, teas and lemonade.

I got the earl gray lavender cupcake and black sesame matcha Hojicha drink and lychee hibiscus tea drink.

The cupcake was moist, not too sweet, had some grittiness to it from the seeds. Tasted the earl gray and lavender combo. It was delicious, I could have ate the entire thing but had to share the other half.

There were a few tables outside but none inside.“

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

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

“Stopped by for the first time and had tons of questions about all the different cakes and flavor and Melia went above and beyond. She was not only incredibly kind, but also so patient and genuinely helpful. It made the whole experience feel welcoming and fun.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Good service, fast and good taste. My husband ordered a c1 and an iced coffee, and I ordered a c3 with Thai tea. The man who helped us had the role as cashier and cook at the same time, and was professional/kind with a homeless man who entered the building.“