The cheese balls were delicious. So addicting! I cannot wait to go back and try the other food items.
Theodore U.
Being Filipino, we are always looking for a good Filipino Bakery and Salie's Place does not disappoint. We came specifically for Cheese Ball Bread and Siomai. I really wanted to try their Pandesol bread, but at 12pm they were completely sold out. They said you have to come early when they open at 7am because they sell out fast daily. Very simple menu. The Cheese Ball bread is just as good as everyone says and is right up there with the best I've tasted. The Siomai and Siopoa are my favorite!!! Everything is reasonably priced. They also cater large trays of pancit noddles. The inside of the bakery has a little store with Filipino snacks/chips and other cooking ingredients. You can also pick up your weekly lotto tickets here! lol! Great addition to the Paradise Hill area. I'll definitely be back to try and get my hands on some pandesol!
Christopher D.
Salie's Place was my go-to for lumpia and sad that they stopped serving them. Their Spanish Bread is good if you're looking for something sweet and fluffy. Eat them warm. This is the way.
Angie C.
After being in Hawaii for 8 days, I suddenly had the craving for filipino baked goods . I randomly yelped and found this local hidden gem ! It's located in the heart of National City, on good old plaza blvd . There's plenty of parking and the ambiance is definitely mom and pop shop . Here's everything we ate-- CHEESE BALLS are everything everyone says . They're fluffy, chewy, and so addicting to eat . They're filled with the perfect amount of slightly melted cream cheese and the top had a slight crunch . SOO GOOOD . Im totally going to have these at my kid's next birthday parties lol SPANISH BREAD was even softer than the cheese bread ! This was super pillowy and such a sweet treat . If you're looking for a savory dessert, this it it ! Filled with butter and brown sugar . SHUMAI was the perfect one-biter . Id definitely pair this with the chili soy sauce as it balances out the porky aroma . PORK ASADO BUN BAO was a nice snack . Love the flavors of adobo and the hoisin sauce dip gives it a nice sweet balance . Overall, this is a place I will revisit for sure again in the future ! Customer service is okay, but most asian bakery service is all alike lol . I noticed they have an array of other baked goods I need to try . I'll be back !
David R.
Cheese Balls are the best. Hopefully more filling inside Service is ok. Less crowd the better chance of buying the cheese balls Ambiance is ok very homey. I recommend anyone going to National City to stop by here and grab a few dozens of the cheese balls bread. Best seller!
Dary P.
Hands down one of the best cheese balls that I had in SD. Very soft, and slightly crunchy on top. They are fresh from the oven and the cream cheese is slightly melted inside. You can't just eat one. Cons, the hours seem to varies on the weekends.
Michael Lo
Small, store and bakery. Cheese rolls are delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Balls
susan f.
I love their mini cheese balls, I used to buy it to bring to my family and friends . But I was disappointed when they raised their price.
Anjelica F.
The cheese balls are everything!! The best I've had here in San Diego. Had these at my son's birthday party and everyone LOVED them. Highly recommend if you need your cheese ball fix in the SD area
John Kay
I was highly disappointed by the bakery selection.A lot of the photos on Google Maps show a pretty good selection but when we stopped in this morning on July 21st, 2023, I think there were only three options of boxes of pastries.I'm not sure exactly what they were but probably pan de sal and similar.It looks like it's a basic sari sari with snacks and munchies available but not really worth visiting unless you live nearby and are looking for a quick snack.
Good cheese rolls but rude cashier or owner. If you’re having a bad day, don’t take it to your customers. Or you just don’t have customer service.
Liz Z.
Love coming to this place to get my cheese ball or ube bread fix! Always fresh whenever I come by. The quality is amazing and it gets addicting after having one, lol.
Romillie M.
Love this place! I always get pancit, shumai and just recently their cheese balls. Cheese balls are pretty small compared to other bakeries, but the taste is definitely there. I tried Spanish bread once but I still prefer Star bread bakery. Next time I'll try their pandesal. What keeps me coming back is the shumai and pancit. They're delicious
The cheese balls were delicious. So addicting! I cannot wait to go back and try the other food items.
Being Filipino, we are always looking for a good Filipino Bakery and Salie's Place does not disappoint. We came specifically for Cheese Ball Bread and Siomai. I really wanted to try their Pandesol bread, but at 12pm they were completely sold out. They said you have to come early when they open at 7am because they sell out fast daily. Very simple menu. The Cheese Ball bread is just as good as everyone says and is right up there with the best I've tasted. The Siomai and Siopoa are my favorite!!! Everything is reasonably priced. They also cater large trays of pancit noddles. The inside of the bakery has a little store with Filipino snacks/chips and other cooking ingredients. You can also pick up your weekly lotto tickets here! lol! Great addition to the Paradise Hill area. I'll definitely be back to try and get my hands on some pandesol!
Salie's Place was my go-to for lumpia and sad that they stopped serving them. Their Spanish Bread is good if you're looking for something sweet and fluffy. Eat them warm. This is the way.
After being in Hawaii for 8 days, I suddenly had the craving for filipino baked goods . I randomly yelped and found this local hidden gem ! It's located in the heart of National City, on good old plaza blvd . There's plenty of parking and the ambiance is definitely mom and pop shop . Here's everything we ate-- CHEESE BALLS are everything everyone says . They're fluffy, chewy, and so addicting to eat . They're filled with the perfect amount of slightly melted cream cheese and the top had a slight crunch . SOO GOOOD . Im totally going to have these at my kid's next birthday parties lol SPANISH BREAD was even softer than the cheese bread ! This was super pillowy and such a sweet treat . If you're looking for a savory dessert, this it it ! Filled with butter and brown sugar . SHUMAI was the perfect one-biter . Id definitely pair this with the chili soy sauce as it balances out the porky aroma . PORK ASADO BUN BAO was a nice snack . Love the flavors of adobo and the hoisin sauce dip gives it a nice sweet balance . Overall, this is a place I will revisit for sure again in the future ! Customer service is okay, but most asian bakery service is all alike lol . I noticed they have an array of other baked goods I need to try . I'll be back !
Cheese Balls are the best. Hopefully more filling inside Service is ok. Less crowd the better chance of buying the cheese balls Ambiance is ok very homey. I recommend anyone going to National City to stop by here and grab a few dozens of the cheese balls bread. Best seller!
Hands down one of the best cheese balls that I had in SD. Very soft, and slightly crunchy on top. They are fresh from the oven and the cream cheese is slightly melted inside. You can't just eat one. Cons, the hours seem to varies on the weekends.
Small, store and bakery. Cheese rolls are delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Balls
I love their mini cheese balls, I used to buy it to bring to my family and friends . But I was disappointed when they raised their price.
The cheese balls are everything!! The best I've had here in San Diego. Had these at my son's birthday party and everyone LOVED them. Highly recommend if you need your cheese ball fix in the SD area
I was highly disappointed by the bakery selection.A lot of the photos on Google Maps show a pretty good selection but when we stopped in this morning on July 21st, 2023, I think there were only three options of boxes of pastries.I'm not sure exactly what they were but probably pan de sal and similar.It looks like it's a basic sari sari with snacks and munchies available but not really worth visiting unless you live nearby and are looking for a quick snack.
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Love the cheese rolls!
Good cheese rolls but rude cashier or owner. If you’re having a bad day, don’t take it to your customers. Or you just don’t have customer service.
Love coming to this place to get my cheese ball or ube bread fix! Always fresh whenever I come by. The quality is amazing and it gets addicting after having one, lol.
Love this place! I always get pancit, shumai and just recently their cheese balls. Cheese balls are pretty small compared to other bakeries, but the taste is definitely there. I tried Spanish bread once but I still prefer Star bread bakery. Next time I'll try their pandesal. What keeps me coming back is the shumai and pancit. They're delicious
My go to bakery for pandasal