Wayfarer Bread & Pastry

Hands down one of the best pastries I’ve had. We visited the bakery at the end of the day so they only had a few options left. We got the orange almond cookie and cinnamon bun. Orange cookie was so fragrant and quite chewy. Cinnamon bun was extremely flaky and sugary (but not too sweet somehow). I will visit early another time to try out some other pastries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Preordered online a few days before (parents were in town) and it was great!!! I’ve been wanting to come here since i moved to SD and it did not disappoint. The staff was very kind and helpful, coffee pretty good, and pastries incredible. I think that’s the best kouign amann I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Assorted Pastries, Seasonal Scone, Ham & Cheese Croissant, Kouign-Amann

"Baguette" was burned and hard, not worth paying money for. Seems to always be a line, no tables outside, people just sitting on benches eating out of boxes. Wouldn't come here again. Oh, and no parking except if you get lucky with parking on the street.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Everything Wayfarer makes is great. We’ve enjoyed many of their pastries, sandwiches, as well as their taco night and pizza night specials. Greta coffee and selection of drinks as well. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food! Almost always worth the long wait :) their pizza is awesome too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Assorted Pastries, Sandwiches

Worth every penny

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got all of the bread and pastries and they were all great.

Damn good pastries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A very busy area to access in bird rock but worth the trip if you can find parking., the lines moved quickly so even our Saturday visit was worth it.. nice selection of croissants and scones .. really enjoyed the choc cherry and nuts scone and the guava pastry.. not as much bread selection left by our 11 am arrival so may try next time ..speedy but effective service and really nice cafe au lait

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant, Kouign Amman

I’ve been meaning to try Wayfarer, since it has a global reputation of being incredible! I was there on a weekday afternoon and there was a short line. The people at the counter were lovely and helpful. I got a selection of pastries & cookies, plus a coffee.

Everything was delicious but the standout was the chocolate croissant - easily the best I’ve ever had! Flaky beyond belief!

I sat in the patio and tried everything, with my coffee. It was great, and I’ll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Croissant

Poor rating is for the service, not the food. The man with the tattoos on his arms working this morning did not have to respond to me so rudely when I asked him if he had the ability to slice the loaf of multigrain bread. When I am paying almost $20 for a loaf of bread and a croissant I prefer not to be spoken to with a nasty attitude. The bakery should invest in a bread slicer - cutting the multigrain bread into slices at home is difficult.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

I hope whomever makes the ginger molasses cookies gets ate out tonight

Food: 5

My favorite place !

This bakery is a prime example of how long lines don't always mean great quality. As someone with a serious sweet tooth, I stopped by because of the glowing reviews and recommendations from friends. I waited in a 15-minute line and ordered some pastries, and a loaf of sourdough bread.

Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The sourdough bread was burnt on the outside, and the pastries were overly sweet--even for someone like me who loves sweet treats.

I felt compelled to write this review to share my honest experience, definitely not worth the hype in my opinion.

There will be a fast moving line, if in a hurry order ahead. Bread, croissants and sandwiches are amazing. Service is so good, with kind assistance to help pick what you need. Directions for freezing were provided as well. Will go back again and again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5