Secret Sister

$ • Bakery, Pet Friendly, Gluten-Free

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About Secret Sister

Secret Sister is a renowned restaurant located on a side street, known for its outdoor seating and welcoming staff. It has gained popularity for its exceptional sourdough bread, made from a super old starter that creates a spongy, bouncy texture inside and a firm, crunchy crust.

The restaurant's Sourdough Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a customer favorite, while the scones are described as excellent, buttery, and layered. The Olive Oil Cake and berry ricotta pastry have received mixed reviews, with some customers finding them just okay. The breakfast sandwich and strawberry, thyme, raspberry, poppy seed sourdough scone are also popular choices, though the bagel has been described as very chewy and tough, with a great taste but not a texture for everyone.

Secret Sister offers some gluten-free items, but it is not celiac-friendly due to cross-contamination. The restaurant also has some nut items. The interior is small and often crowded, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking can be a challenge, usually requiring a short walk.

Overall, Secret Sister is a delightful spot for sweet treats, coffee, and exceptional sourdough bread. It is a great destination in San Diego for a bite or coffee with friends, a date, or even with a pet.

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Secret Sister Reviews

4.5
104 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
73%
4
11%
3
7%
2
3%
1
6%
Food
4.7
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.1

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Restaurantji Rating

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 decided to check out this bakery after hearing a few good things from people nearby, and it turned out to be a pretty nice experience. The pastries looked fresh and there was a good variety to choose from. I tried a couple of items and both had great flavor without being overly sweet. The staff was friendly and patient while I made up my mind. The place felt clean and welcoming, which made it easy to relax for a bit. Not every item was perfect, but overall I left happy and would...read full review

Honestly, I wanted to love this place so much, it is my jam. I’m not saying it’s bad but I was disappointed in the service I received. The gentleman at the till did not really want to serve me and was unhelpful, whenever I asked a question such as a drink carrier for my multiple drinks, I was looked at like I was crazy. A different staff member had to offer me a bag for my multiple items.

I think perhaps this could be a good learning experience for this young...read full review

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Hours

Monday 8AM - 2PM
Tuesday 8AM - 2PM
Wednesday 8AM - 2PM
Thursday 8AM - 2PM
Friday 8AM - 2PM
Saturday 8AM - 2PM
Sunday 8AM - 2PM
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