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    Clayton's Bakery & Bistro

    4.3 (521 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Mariness D.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch before watching a movie, conveniently right across the street. The place is super cute and quaint, as if you are at a cafe in Paris. It has an old school rustic vibe with bistro tables inside and in the back area. We shared a steak sandwich and a side of truffle fries. The steak was tender and the bell peppers and arugula on a ciabatta bread were just perfection, so a 10/10. It comes with chips, and though I liked they were actually from real potatoes, it was a bit stale, so 6/10. Glad we got the side of truffle fries because that went perfectly with our sandwich 9/10. Service was also great. She made sure we got our food quickly, since we told her we were in a rush. If we had more time I would have gotten a coffee or pastry from their bakery, so I'll have to come back for that next time.

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    Erica C.

    9/5/2026 - walked inside his small bakery, lots of fun items to select from. I'm always a fan of a peanut butter cookie. These were large and expensive at $5.75. Well worth the money. Tasty and big. Oh my. I'm stuffed. Off for a drink now. See photos.

    Yana K.

    I've been here a year ago and truly enjoyed it. Last month I took my boyfriend and it wasn't that great. My sandwich was kinda flavorless and coffee was too watery. He got a croissant and that was great. The place is pretty popular so be ready to wait for table...and for the waiter to take your order. It took us around 30 mins to get the table and another 30-40 to place an order. They have a little cute patio in the back where you can enjoy sun (if it's not too hot hehe). Overall recommended.

    Chi Tea Latte!
    Jeff W.

    Food was excellent as always! Love their Dutch Baby with lemon curd. And the chi tea latte is way better than Starbucks. All of their cups and saucers for hot drinks are Le Creuset!!!!

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    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.

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    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.

    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

    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!

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    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.

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    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!!

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    Santino C.

    The coffee and croissant at Clayton's Bakery were both exceptional. The croissant is freshly baked on-site each morning and served warm and invitingly. The coffee provided the invigorating boost I needed on this specific morning. I look forward to my next trip to San Diego and a return visit to Clayton's Bakery.

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    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.

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    Food was great bakery next store has a great matcha the service was also very nice & the seating was nice!

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    We had a great breakfast! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the Bloody Marys were on point. Everything was amazing!

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    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 island theme is epitomized here, in a very commercialized way. BTW, beach shack and tropical…read morevibe isn't Coronado, this restaurant is more reminiscent of the South Pacific or Hawaii. But nonetheless the dark interior and laid back environment was pleasant. Even with the laid back environment, the service was attentive and helpful. You can check out my 2 menu pics for the thematic food and drinks that are available. We started with the Volcano Fries. This dish starts with your basic fries, and goes up from there. As you can see from my pic, there are plenty of seasonings on the fries. But it's ALL about their sauces: Sriracha Aioli and Hot Honey. (BTW, the heat wasn't overly hot and didn't distract from the flavors.). Between the garlic, the sweet/heat action, the creaminess of the Aioli, these fries were very hard to stop munching on. While not a super-phenomenal appetizer, it was incredibly irresistible. We then finished with the Pineapple Fried Rice with Spam & Portuguese Sausage, see my pic. We liked the combination of the fried rice with the rich meats (yes, I classified Spam as a meat. This reminded me of some of the Hawaiian Spam dishes.) The seasoning was rather weak. But it still was a hearty and robust meal.

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