We took a bunch of pastries to the ballgame, and snacked on a variety of sweet to savory items…read more Everything was top notch, tasty, and on point with Japanese flavors. Matcha croissant (with standout matcha cream inside) strawberry croissant, bacon and shiso twist, cream filled buns, matcha kinako donut, curry pan (hefty curry to bread ratio was a winner, not saucy, but full of flavor). As the saying goes, it wasn't "too sweet" so it was delish!! IYKYK. And yes, I had a bite of everything. Surprisingly the hojicha lattes were standout as well. I wasn't expecting such a deep nutty flavor from a green tea brew, new fan. Cute spot, parking is tricky, but worth the stop.

An Asa Bakery & Cafe review, in haiku form: A quick gaslamp…read morestroll; An unassuming venue, Hides delicious treats! Quick and modern is what they're going for from what I can see, and I don't think you can mess up ordering anything here. Im almost certain I'm adding this to my growing San Diego list, just so that I can try more savory pastries

Kouign amann - super crispy and flakey. the sugar has slight burnt flavor…read more Strawberry pistachio croissant - SO GOOD. Perfect balance of strawberry jam inside with slight nutty pistachio flavor Jalapeño & Cheese Croissant - crispy texture on the outside and softer inside, not as flakey as izola. good amount of cheese and spicy jalapeño flavor Seasonal dark cherry chocolate morning bun - wow this was amazing. the melted chocolate and cherry jam inside paired so well with the cream. soft doughy texture

I came for the instagram cinnamon bun and walked away liking it the least…read more This trendy bakery had delicious pastries far beyond what some "IG influencers" show. To start off: - Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie: the only thing I would come back for. Proportionately large, delicious, and only $4. Best bang for your buck! - Kouign Amann: incredibly flakey and just sweet enough. A must order if you're here. - Tomato & White Cheddar Tile: my second favorite, it was quite savory and flavorful! - Cinnamon Bun: my least favorite, which is surprising. It was as advertised, a cinnamon bun, but it just didn't blow me away.

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

The sugar bun was delicious! I might be a bigger fan of their pastries than their cake…read more The Shrang-la cake was decorated so beautifully! I loved the white chocolate shavings all around. Unfortunately the cake didn't hold well in my commute to Temecula (esp during the heat wave). The dairy ended up hurting our stomachs.

Love the ube cheesecake and need it back asap please! The banana matcha pudding cupcakes are to die…read morefor! The sunset drink was a little overly sweet and unlike sweet, but she was accommodating to what I felt like. Love the vibe and aesthetic beautiful and cute! Hojicha and matcha are good here. The mochi and cookies yum!!!!!!!! Love how they put samples out to try new stuff that's how I tried the mochi and cookies and yummmmmmmmmm... thank you! One of my spots in convoy

I'd been seeing Atelier Flour all over Instagram, so I decided to stop by and see what the hype was…read moreabout. I ordered the Island Girl Coffee, a macadamia latte, and asked for it less sweet. To me, it tasted very similar to a flavored hazelnut latte from Starbucks. Even with reduced sweetness, it was still sweeter than I prefer and had a slightly artificial flavor. If you enjoy flavored Starbucks-style coffee, you'll probably like it, but it's just not my personal preference. I actually didn't finish my drink because the flavor wasn't for me. That said, the cashier was very sweet, and the dessert display looked beautiful and tempting. While the coffee didn't win me over, I'd still come back to give their desserts a try since they looked much more appealing than the drink I ordered. Overall, a nice spot with friendly service, but next time I'll be skipping the flavored coffee and trying one of the desserts instead.

Never knew this place existed until the bf recommended that we give this a try after dinner. This…read moreis a cute Japanese cafe specializing in not so sweet desserts. My best friend wanted to order a cake with a hand piped message but the cake artist wasn't available. Ambiance was minimalist and clean. We tried a few things - Green Tea Matcha Mochi Balls - This wasn't sweet at all, but I liked it! It was dusted in matcha & you dip it into a creamy matcha and then into the matcha flakes. Such a fun dessert! The snowball mochis are the star of the show with pillowy soft mochi filled with a light custard and fresh fruit. The strawberry and mango are my faves! The Sea Salt Oreo Cake was cute and light with fluffy whip cream and melt in your mouth chiffon cake. There were several things already gone by the time we came, so if you have a favorite, reserve ahead of time or come early!

After eating way too much savory food in San Diego, we needed something sweet to balance things…read moreout, so we stopped by Yiko Yiko for dessert. The shop is super cute and offers individual cakes that are the perfect size to share... or keep all to yourself--I won't judge! My sister and I shared the mango cake, and it was delicious. The cake was light and fluffy with fresh mangoes layered between whipped cream. I also loved that it wasn't overly sweet. The crunchy waffle cone crumbles on top added a nice texture and made each bite even better. We also wanted to try the mango mochi balls, but we got there later in the evening and someone bought the last order right before we checked out. Talk about bad timing! We ended up trying the matcha mochi balls instead. I'm personally not a matcha fan, so they weren't for me, but if you enjoy matcha, you'll probably like them. My sister was more than happy to finish them for me. Next time I'll definitely come earlier so I can snag the mango mochi before someone else beats me to it! Overall, Yuki Yuki is a cute dessert spot with light, delicious cakes that are the perfect ending to a great meal. I'll definitely be back.

Love what this bakery stands for with representing different chefs, cultures and pastry styles via…read morea rotating pastry chef every few months. Located a couple blocks off of Balboa park which is nice if you want to get a pastry/coffee and walk over. Items are pricier but the flavors are worth it. I came on a weekday right before open and there was already a line so you want to make sure you get there early if you want all of the selection. Right now they have a chef from Hawaii! The whole menu looked amazing but I only got a couple so I'll definitely have to be back. I got the hojicha oatmeal whoopie pie and the apricot ricotta cheesecake croissant. The whoopie pie was hefty! Two big oatmeal cookies filled with marshmallow meringue. The hojicha flavor was a little light for me but the actual cookie was delicious and I liked the oatmeal texture. The apricot croissant was amazing! I've never had a ricotta cheesecake and I loved how much lighter it was than the traditional. The plum marmalade was a nice sweet/tart contrast too. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely worth checking out.

Came on a Sunday afternoon and the line was out the door! Tends to move quickly though and they…read morehave a menu outside for you to look at which is super helpful. Some highlights: -Cinnamon roll with cream cheese: this isn't on their menu but I saw they had two kinds of cinnamon rolls- one with cream cheese frosting and the other with buttermilk frosting. I ended up going with cream cheese and I'm so glad I did! It looks a little intense, but the frosting was actually really light, creamy, and not too sweet. The cinnamon roll itself was also really soft and pillowy. It's decently sized too, definitely share with your group! -Whoopie pie: forgot what the full name of this pastry was but it was essentially two green tea cookies that sandwiched a marshmallow filling. So good! -Black Sesame croissant: the black sesame filling was so good! Not grainy and spread evenly throughout the pastry. I would skip the drinks and cookies. Drinks were very standard and not worth the price (each pastry is $7-$10 already) and there's better matcha at other places. Cookies were a little underwhelming- too crunchy for my taste.

I was craving a buttery and flaky croissant and coffee, so I decided to check out Bonjour Bakery &…read morePatisserie in Little Italy. It was very conveniently located to the Inn we were staying in, so it was a great way for us to start the day after checking out the Sunday farmers market nearby. The place itself is small and intimate. They have a few tables inside but they were all full. They had a couple of tables outside as well, so we ended up sitting there. I got the almond croissant and their vanilla cold foam latte. It was the last one they could make that day, so I was very lucky! The croissant was buttery and delicious, as I expected and the almond filling was not overwhelming or too sweet. It paired beautifully with my vanilla cold foam latte. They had a nice variety of both sweet and savory pastries, but I didn't have enough time to go back and try them. Next time for sure!

I decided to try this place out on a trip down to San Diego because of a TikTok raving about their…read morebanana cold foam and croissant cookie and I hate to say I was rather disappointed. Matcha does come unflavored which I love and bave had before but this matcha was bland... not the way matcha should traditionally taste like. Really though, I came for the foam, and was disappointed with that too. It just tasted like mashed up banana frothed in milk... nothing crazy. Croissant cookie was good! Just a bit crunch and I prefer mine to be soft. But again, that's preference. Chocolate chips did taste burnt however. Service was very friendly and quick nonetheless and it was very aesthetic inside and out. Overall, rave for this spot is a bit un honest in my opinion if you want a good matcha.

When people talk about the magic of La Jolla Village, this is exactly what they mean. Nestled among…read morethe walkable, sun-drenched streets lined with palm trees and ocean breezes, this boutique café captures that rare blend of upscale SoCal charm and effortless European sophistication. It's an absolute staple of what makes exploring the Village so special. Walking through the front entrance, you're greeted by a curated retail space that feels like Crate & Barrel met a boutique shop in the heart of Paris. It's packed with unique home goods, chic trinkets, and aesthetic lifestyle items. Be sure to wander all the way to the back shelves--there are so many hidden gems worth taking home! The staff upfront and on the floor were incredibly warm, welcoming, and happy to chat while you browse. As you head toward the back, the space opens up into a dream of a café. One of the cutest touches is being able to actually watch the bakers rolling out fresh dough and crafting pastries right before your eyes. The smell of rich espresso and buttery pastry crust filling the air is irresistible. I grabbed a coffee and a fresh pastry, waited a short bit for a table on the patio, and pulled out my journal. Listening to the ambient music and ocean breeze in the courtyard while writing was pure heaven. Whether you're stopping in to shop for home decor, grab a top-tier espresso, or just soak in the slow, luxurious rhythm of La Jolla, this place is perfection.

Why??? Why did I not know about this patisserie? It is like walking down the street in Paris from…read moreour Airbnb and grabbing a bite to eat. This is an amazing bakery, the desserts were out of this world, and the savory tarts were even better. I am not going to even tell you which ones we bought, because honestly you need to just walk in here, look at which one fills your eyes with joy and buy that one. They are all delicious. Beautiful to for all your senses. Now I will have to find the quickest route of Ramona to La Jolla, just to enjoy these delicacies more often.