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    Clayton's Bakery & Bistro

    4.3 (511 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CLAYTON'S BAKERY & BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lox bagel with pickled shallots, cucumbers, cream cheese, tomatoes, and salmon- extremely tasty
    A B.

    This place was lovely! One this however: do not confuse with the other Clayton's, which is a greasy spoon type joint- also looks good but they are different places. The atmosphere and decor transported me to Paris instantly! I came here for breakfast and got the yogurt bowl, which was extremely good, and my party also enjoyed their food as well. The wait staff was very friendly. This whole experience was great, highly recommend.

    Bistro Menu
    Vivian T.

    This is such a lovely bistro in Coronado, nestled in between the gym and another cafe, Clayton's Bakery & Bistro is a quaint spot for a sweet treat and some French-style food. We came during their happy hour which is daily from 3pm-7pm! Enjoyed a nice espresso martini which was seriously delicious, on their patio. Although my meal wasn't very French style at all, I still had an amazing steak sandwich and fries. The steak sandwich was dripping with juices, and sandwiched in between ciabatta roll, which was toasted and warm. It was recommended by our server, and I thank her for her recs! Lastly, we got to try some of their desserts. They were all delicious, and I enjoyed their Moon Pie the most. We actually had a hiccup with our meal (found something in the sandwich), but the service remained professional and was taken seriously. The food here is tasty, though and everyone is friendly. Through all that, I would still consider revisiting Clayton's again.

    beignets
    Mei R.

    There was no wait for 5 people for Friday lunch and there's a surprisingly large seating area behind the inside of the restaurant for those who want to sit outside. The dutch pancake was huge and tasted amazing. The warm beignets was great, especially with the lemon curd. I got the egg, turkey sausage and cheddar bagel and that was a huge mistake. It was the most unsatisfying things to eat because of how dry it was. None of the flavors seem to come out leaving you with a tasteless lump of food in your mouth. Everything else on the table was pretty solid though I just wouldn't get that dish again.

    Veggie Spinach Wrap
    Michelle G.

    What a charming bistro and bakery for a Sunday brunch. Lovely French music and flair. We checked out the bakery while waiting. The last cinnamon roll had our name all over it. Sooo good. Chaga matcha mushroom latter with almond had a strong earthy and sweet flavor to it. Hit the spot. Veggie wrap with truffle fries no cheese was fresh, filling and delicious! Perfect weather to sit on front patio and enjoy Coronado.

    Maddy K.

    Stopped in to try a few sweet treats- the place is so lovely and quaint! There were many amazing sweet options to choose from I had a hard time deciding ! I tried the Manhattan cookie and macaroons, which were very flavorful and delicious. Would definitely love to come back to try additional food and beverage items!

    Strawberry and Orange Mimosa
    Sheila C.

    We stopped in for Sunday brunch after church and only had a short wait for a table for two. The service was prompt, welcoming, and very sweet and helpful. We chose to sit on the charming, cozy patio, which made for a really pleasant atmosphere. The drinks took a little while to arrive, but the rest of the service was excellent. The food was scrumptious--fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I also love that they have a bakery and coffee shop attached, which is such a nice bonus.

    Front patio
    Tab L.

    This place is very cute. But the food is even better! Had a Hugo spritz, steak sandwich, and beignets. Really good dinner that was filling.

    Sergey H.

    Really disappointed experience. Our friends recommended it to us as one of the best branch spot in San Diego. The wait time was around an hour and then we had to wait for another 40 minutes just to get our water and place an order and then we waited another 40 minutes to get our food. The croissant was soggy, completely soaked and just felt apart - really disappointing. The steak was okay, but a lil chewy and overall is too much flavor for the sandwich. The coffee was strong bur watery. Unfortunately we couldn't enjoy the place at all

    The bistro b.l.t.
    Kelsey L.

    So amazing! I'll admit I'm more of a breakfast person so I've never ordered a sandwich. The B.L.T was so good, made with applewood bacon, crisp fresh lettuce, garlic aioli on a toasted delicious croissant with everything seasoning . The best seating of course is in the back and pro tip they have a little parking lot in the alley. 9/10 recommended!!

    Dutch pancake & beignets
    Lis Rodriguez A.

    My favorite breakfast spot in San Diego! However recently they changed their service model where instead of ordering as you enter and the food is brought to you, they have the traditional waitress service and that has resulted in significant delays in the food coming to the tables! Other than than the food in amazing and the waitresses are cordial and polite.

    * Bacon Croissant Breakfast Sandwich * Turkey Sausage Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
    Monica A.

    OMG.... We love this place. 2nd time coming here. We had to try their croissant sandwiches. They were HUGE and delicious. You can most definitely taste the quality. Customer service is on point & the ambiance is memorable. We can't wait to go back to try other menu items.

    Dutch Baby Croque Madame Frittata
    Daniel B.

    Was walking by and my wife and decided to try this today. Wow what a great treat! Outstanding menu, great drinks, friendly service. I couldn't decide and had to order both croque madame and Dutch pancake. My wife got farmhouse frittata. Everything was delicious. My mocha had just the right chocolate grated over thick whip cream. Very happy to have found this place.

    Several locations- look for the bakery and bistro
    Jackie B.

    We love coming here. We came here for Valentine's Day brunch. Waited less than 20mins. Great fresh baked goods and breakfast/ lunch meal. Decorations and plate setting makes me feel like I'm in Europe somewhere.

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    Very cute little cafe, I got a savory croissant and a large cookie, both were delicious. Small staff but very kind.

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    Excellent service! The Croque Madame and the Beignets were fabulous. Will definitely return next time in Coronado.

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    4 years ago

    FYI - unable to rate the bakery items....hours listed are incorrect, sign in the window indicating now open only Saturdays and Sundays.

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    6 years ago

    Delicious and fun and happy!! Recommend cappuccino "for here" bc their cups are just so fun. Pastries are really fantastic. Great find!

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    3 years ago

    Always good, and refreshingly old school. Breakfast is a favorite. Coffee keeps pouring and where real Islanders know to go.

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    2 years ago

    Home of the 19$ bagel sandwich and the 8$ latte. Over it. They priced themselves out of the market

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    What a great service. She literally took my order over the phone please check number from their website not the yelp..

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    I love coming here for breakfast / brunch and they have a great happy hour and fun seasonal cocktails!

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    Food and coffee taste fresh and the baby in my belly loved every bite! Definitely coming back again. Worth the long wait on the weekends!

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    Ask the Community - Clayton's Bakery & Bistro

    Do you take reservations?

    Heidi, thanks for reaching out! At this time we are not taking reservations. Thanks!

    We are driving from Vegas and will be traveling with our pup. Is your patio dog-friendly?

    Yes of course! Looking forward to meeting the little pup!

    Do you have seating for a group of 10?

    Priscilla, we can accommodate 10 guests, and can pull some tables together, but we do not take reservations and we are a quick service establishment. We can do our best to set aside some tables for you but depending on the day/time this may be… 

    Do you offer decaf espresso?

    Yes of course Brooke!! Come on in and enjoy our roasts from @cafemoto! You'll love it!

    What style are the bagels here? New York? Montreal? Boiled? Baked?

    New York Style! They have several different flavors too, this Includes the loved basics: salt, everything, Asiago, etc. Then they have a seasonal one that changes with the months! Highly recommend the Bistro Bagel if you ever get the chance!

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    The food was so good. Came here for a quick lunch. Even with so many tables open they placed the…read morethree of us at a small high top. We started with volcano fries and crab Rangoon. The honey on the fries settled at the bottom and it was a little too sweet but overall it was a great starter. I got the poke tacos and absolutely delicious. I loved the taco shell that was so crunchy and the ahi tuna was so well seasoned. My husband got the pineapple fried rice and it's such a big portion. There was so many meat pieces that it's well worth your money!

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