50 Best Bakeries in San Diego

“Hit this place up! We got two boxes of pastries to go and they did not disappoint. Really enjoyed the ham and cheese croissants as well as the tomato danish. Scones and cookies were amazing too. Would like to go back to grab a pizza which they serve starting at 11am. The line moves quick so don’t be alarmed. It’s worth the wait!“

“Favorites croissants so far… I love this place, it’s always a lot of people and most of the time there’s no place where I can seat (probably because I’m not the only one going on Sundays mornings). The employees are very friendly even tho there’s a lot of people all the time. And I love that they are pet friendly 10/10“

“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.“

“I love the pastries here! I have been coming here for years. On this visit I purchased two fruit tortes for a pot luck. I chose the peach torte and the Alpine Torte. Both were very delicous! They were fresh, tart, sweet, and a bit crunchy (with the crumble at the top). It's everything you want in a torte, or a pie. The customer experience when I picked them up was excellent as well. Sophia helped me on this visit. She was very helpful and answered questions that helped me make a choice. Thank you! If you want the best quality pastries in San Diego, you can't go wrong with Edelweiss. Eat up!!!“

“We are so grateful we chose this bakery for our wedding desserts! From start to finish, the experience was professional, organized, and exceeded all of our expectations. Their beautiful heart-shaped cake was perfect for our cake cutting ceremony and it was truly one of the highlights of our reception. The design was elegant, exactly what we envisioned, and it made for stunning photos. In addition to our wedding cake, they prepared two delicious sheet cakes and an incredible assortment of desserts for our guests. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delightful. We received so many compliments throughout the evening about how amazing the desserts tasted, and there was something for everyone to enjoy. If you're looking for a talented bakery with exceptional customer service that specializes in desserts for everyone, then I highly recommend Phatties Bakery. Their attention to detail, creativity, and dedication to allergen-free quality made our wedding day even more special. They helped create a beautiful dessert experience that our guests are still talking about, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or special event. Thank you for making our celebration so sweet and memorable!“

“By far the best donuts in San Diego, especially their Apple Fritters!! Very nice family running this shop ... for many, many years. They have watched my kids grow up since they were toddlers, and now my youngest is almost 19 and my oldest is 24!“

“Everything is spectacular but i especially looooove their lemon bars! 🧡“

“We were spending the weekend in San Diego for my wife’s birthday and I contacted Elite baking to make a cake and deliver it to the hotel. They were extremely easy to work with and communication was great. They delivered the cake to the hotel we were staying at prior to our arrival and were very accommodating. The best part, the cake looked amazing and tasted even better. I would definitely order from them again and recommend to anyone.“

“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“

“I tried the Coconut Cake...best I've ever had. The Mango Cheesecake was delicious! To drink, I had a Double Cortadito, so good! What brought me here were the Guava and Guava Cheese Pastelitos. I have only ever had these from Portos. Sadly, they were too rich! Not the Guava or Cheese, they were way too buttery! The amount of butter used over powered the Guava. Hopefully it's just the batch I had. I will be back to try their other cakes and sandwiches.“

“Best sourdough rosemary bread ever. Always buy extra loads when I’m in town.“

“My family and I were visiting San Diego for my daughters 21st birthday. I thought of everything but the cake. I called Kona Kakes on Friday hoping for a cake by Sunday, I was told they are closed on Sunday, so they could have it ready on Saturday. We were enjoying the zoo Saturday and I completely forgot about the cake. It was after store hours but I tried to reach them by phone anyways, the owner answered and said she would wait for us to arrive. This in itself was truly amazing, but the cake! The cake was beautiful, delicious, moist, decadent, and extremely flavorful! We had the Caramel Macadamia Nut Cake. Everyone and most of all, my daughter loved the cake! If you live near Kona Kakes then count yourself blessed and try this place. I wish there was a Kona Kakes in Las Vegas.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Audrey was the best! We came from Maine and short notice we were able to get a dozen cupcakes ordered for pickup with 2 days notice. They were fantastic and gone quickly!! Thank you again!!“

“Crumbl Cookies never disappoints! The cookies are always fresh, soft, and packed with flavor. I love that the menu changes every week, so there’s always something new to try. The staff is friendly, the store is clean, and the presentation is top-notch. Whether you’re treating yourself or bringing a box to share with family and friends, Crumbl is always a hit. If you love warm, gourmet cookies, this place is definitely worth a visit. Five stars!“

“Thank you French Oven! Everyone at Construction Notice Services loved the pastries I brought for work today.They were literally gone in minutes! Everything was fresh and delicious as always.“

“Great place! Highly recommend!“

“Tastylife™️. Would buy treats again.“

“Thank you Woofpac for dropping off some Advent calendars at our veterinary hospital! These are honestly the first treats that every single one of my dogs loved! I will be stopping by Irvine Spectrum soon to get them more goodies 🐶❤️“

“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.“

“Pain au chocolat aux amandes is excellent.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a gem in San Diego. Everything is so good. The cinnamon pull apart bread is something that you will always remember of how good it is. I have dreams about it. The Apple strudel omg.... the cakes. As soon as you walk in you can smell the delicious chocolate. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“The customer service was AMAZINGGG! The workers were so warm and friendly! And may I say the food was delicious too, I got a Creme Brûlée and it was so good. I wish I could rate this place higher than five stars! I definitely recommend, and I will be coming back! Thank you for the amazing service😊😊“

“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 consider myself a cookie connoisseur, and Nawal’s salty cookies are THE BEST in San Diego. My favorite is of course the OG Salty dozen or salty minis, but the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio is a close second. The little Salty minis in a jar make for a perfect gift. Try them, you won’t regret it, but you might become addicted!“

“This is the best bakery in south county that we've been able to find that doesn't destroy your wallet and isn't built on undeserved/legacy hype. While they are missing some of our favorite bread types, we can't complain - this place rocks!“

“Thank you Sarah � The macarons were delicious � Will be ordering again!“

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

“Recomendada! pedi in pastel para mi hija y supero mis espectativas en el diseño 😊 puntual en la entrega y muy rico!“

“Really solid cheesecake. The passion fruit is my favorite. I would love a bit more tang and a slightly thicker texture, but it is still delicious. We took it home and dressed it with fresh berries, which made it even better. Definitely one of my go-to spots for a special-occasion dessert.“

“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.“

“Very popular spot good food minus the onions“

“We loved this place so much we already have made plans to go back. The food was delicious and portion size is great. Friendly crew, helpful and great service. You can also purchase frozen pies to take home which we will be doing“

“Be back fo sho. Delicious“

“Great little breakfast spot that opens as early as 5am! Was perfect to grab some breakfast to go early in the morning. Super solid breakfast sandwiches, I got a sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. They have a good selection of muffins and donuts as well. Super friendly and quick service, plus they threw in a few donut holes in the bag with our muffins.“

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

“Amazing bakery! love the food and the employees are so nice! Las day here had to come lil“

“I enjoyed a wonderful Princess cake these fine folks made me. It was a smash with familyand friends .“

“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. :)“

“Went early on a Saturday and there was already a short line. I ordered their croissant, maple pecan bun, and citrus cookie.
I found the maple bun excessively sweet and strongly cardamom-forward. The citrus cookie was decent. The croissant was by far the best, great honeycomb interior and nicely flaked and caramelized on the exterior. Will have to come back and try some more pastries!“

“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 😎“

“5 star rating 👍 we ordered our kid 1st birthday cake here. it looks wonderful & tasted yummy. it came out as we expected. Thanq so much 🤩. without any doubt u can order it from here“

“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.“