Explore San Diego's best bakeries — from the classics everyone knows to the neighborhood spots that deserve more attention.

La Jolla
$ · Bakeries · 2.5

La Jolla
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.5
East Village
$$ · Bakeries · 2.4

La Jolla
$$ · Bakeries · 2.4

North Park
“This bakery specializes in classic glazed & filled donuts & is situated in a small shopping plaza.”
$ · Bakeries · 2.4

Encinitas
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Encinitas
$ · Bakeries · 2.4

Encinitas
“Coffeehouse (with a shop) by the ocean serving pour-overs, lattes & organic breakfasts & pastries.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

La Jolla
$ · Bakeries · 2.4

La Jolla
“Revered farm-to-table takes on baked goods & entrees in a homey interior or the coveted patio area.”
$ · Bakeries · 2.4
Hillcrest
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Ocean Beach
“Relaxed Italian-style deli & bakery selling heaping subs & house-baked cookies & breads.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Encinitas
$ · Bakeries · 2.4
East Village
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4

Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Encinitas
“Cool, modern spot featuring small-batch, house-roasted coffee & espresso, along with baked goods.”
$$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4
Little Italy
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4

Encinitas
“Old-fashioned bakery offering coffee, bread, donuts, cookies, cakes & more since 1969.”
$ · Bakeries · 2.4

University Heights
“Neighborhood hangout serving sweet & savory mini pies, coffee & craft beer in a casual space.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Hillcrest
$ · Bakeries · 2.4

Ocean Beach
“A small, modern & sleek Cuban bakery serving pastries, Cuban coffee & traditional Cuban sandwiches.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
La Jolla
$$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4
East Village
$ · Bakeries · 2.4

North Park
“Quaint eatery specializing in biscuit sandwiches & biscuits with gravy, plus fried chicken & coffee.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Bird Rock
$$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4
Pacific Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

North Park
“Set in a strip-mall, this low-key place offers coffee & a variety of donuts baked in-house.”
$ · Bakeries · 2.4

University City
$$ · Bakeries · 2.4

Pacific Beach
“This bistro, bakery & wine shop lures locals for homemade goodies & chic, European-style decor.”
$$ · Bakeries · 2.4

University City
$ · Bakeries · 2.4
Pacific Beach
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4

Coronado
“Cozy cafe with a retro vibe offering cakes & pastries, plus all-day brunch with a French twist.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
East Village
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Hillcrest
“Cafe/bakery offering artisanal French breads & pastries, plus sandwiches, salads & breakfast fare.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

La Jolla
$$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3
East Village
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3

Coronado
$ · Bakeries · 2.3

Golden Hill
“Established Mexican bakery offering traditional pastries, breads & cakes in an unassuming space.”
$ · Bakeries · 2.3
East Village
$$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3

Coronado
“Relaxed choice for pastries & full breakfasts, plus Mexican specialties such as tacos & enchiladas.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Bankers Hill
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3

Coronado
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3

Ocean Beach
$ · Bakeries · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
“California-style bagels & Dark Horse coffee are offered at this mod cafe with a breezy patio.”
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3

Coronado
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Cozy European spot, with an outdoor patio, serves cafe eats & sweets by day & bistro fare by night.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

North Park
“Established Mexican bakery offering traditional pastries, breads & cakes in an unassuming space.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

South Park
$ · Bakeries · 2.3

North Park
$ · Coffee Shops · 2.3

North Park
“Drinks & light fare in a laid-back cafe with wooden ceiling beams & a terrace lined with plants.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3