super good!! my boyfriend devoured his crunchwrap supreme. service was quick. I enjoyed the ambiance!! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - left: marble cake right: 2x crunch wrap supreme, banana miso milk chocolate cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

So I have been looking for cardamom buns for so long in San Diego and can never find them. Stumbled past this bakery one day and was so excited to see them in the display. Had to get one and then also got a carrot cake danish. Holy cow these were so amazing. I don't know how to even describe, but very moist, super fresh. They've got quite a few different and unique pastries, definitely wanna go back and try some of the others. The space is really nice inside, little cafe vibe also with sandwiches and other things to eat as well. It was quite packed when I went on a saturday afternoon so be prepared to likely have to wait in line. read more

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Only lost a star because of the hype and waiting in line for over an hour for a pastry is insane, but so so worth it. I got sweet and savory, and some short rib I don't remember because I legit inhaled it. While waiting in line, we watched a running group run by us multiple times, only further adding to my guilt of not just spending money but eating all 3 pastries before making it back to my car. I probably won't be back anytime soon because the line is too damn long but everyone should try this incredible bakery spot. read more

Came here on a Friday morning and there was a small line, but it moved quickly. The interior is beautiful, with an outdoor patio available for dining as well. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a display filled with fresh pastries. A few of the pastries we were hoping to try had just rotated out, which was a little disappointing, but the replacements looked great. The woman serving the pastries was quick and efficient, though she came across as a bit disengaged. Hopefully, she was just having an off morning. The older gentleman walking around, on the other hand, was very friendly and welcoming. The Relic Bowl, a combination of mashed potatoes, fried chicken, and corn, was the first thing we tried. Unfortunately, it could have been warmer. Since they don't heat it up, it was served a little cold. The chicken was also somewhat tough and rubbery, with the pieces being quite small. That said, the overall flavor was good. The sausage and egg muffin was very good and a nice size. The sausage had a strong fennel flavor that was a little overpowering for my taste. Toning down the fennel slightly would make it even better. The Kouign Amann was excellent--light, flaky, and sweet. I was disappointed that the passion fruit version had just rotated out, but the one we got was still great. The bear claw was pretty standard. It's a good choice if you enjoy a strong almond extract flavor, although that's not really my preference. Still, it was well made. The star of the show was easily the peach melba Danish. It had fresh, juicy peach in the center, a light cream filling, raspberries, and a perfectly crisp, flaky pastry. It also wasn't overly sweet, which I really appreciated. We liked it so much that we ended up getting a second one to take home. Overall, definitely worth a return visit. Not everything was a hit, but most of what we tried was very, very tasty, and there are plenty of other pastries I'd like to try next time. read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - From top left going clockwise: peach melba danish, bear claw, relic bowl, kouign amann - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Listen... Relic Bakery gets a solid 4 stars from me. The 1st time my daughter and I came there was a line out the door and then some. We said nope, and left. This time I came on a Friday and was there right when they opened at 8:00am. I'll say the reason for my 1 star deduction was customer service #1,and reason #2.. a suggestion would be to place the pastries they have for the day maybe on the window or somewhere people can see before they get to the front. To me it would make the line go faster and a customer wouldn't feel so rushed. I was greeted with a hi but both the person serving the pastries and the cashier to me felt like they didn't want to be there. Very nonchalant., no smile nada. Not the best 1st impression. I felt rushed trying to decide what I wanted to try. It get busy quick. I was able to grab a table inside. My $60+ order consisted of First let me say Relic gets 5 stars alone just for the buttery flakiness airy crunch where the crunch needs to be.. just perfection for the pastry dough part! Duck AL 'Orange- 2/5 my least favorite out of them all. Just an odd taste. A taste I didn't like. Crunch Wrap Supreme- 5/5 - my favorite- give me 14 of them haha. No Seriously I would definitely order this one again and again. Relic famous bowl- 5/5 this one is their KFC bowl. So good and I felt this one has the most flavor/ seasoning wise. I ended up eating it the next day and reheated it in the air fryer. The chicken, mash potato.. corn... well done Relic!! Dubai chocolate croissant -3/5.. eh. This one was ok. I didn't taste too much Dubai (pistachio cream)nor chocolate. I wish they used kataifi.. that's the shredded phyllo dough that provides that extra crunch. Potato cheddar tile -4/5 was tasty. I wish the potatoes were warmer and needed a tad bit of salt but overall delicious. Bitter and jam 3/5- It was ok. Will I return absolutely.. I think the best time is when they 1st open. The area can be a little sketch but it's not that bad. Street parking is also great 1st think in the morning. read more

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Imagine going to Izola when Relic exists and serves food 100x better by staff 100x friendlier. Sorry not sorry but Relic deserves way more praise and attention than it gets! And that's me saying this after waiting 30+ minutes in line 3 times in one week! In town for Comic Con and I just had to stop by to check out Relic and I am SO glad that I did. I love the aesthetic of the place and the girl working the pastry counter is so sweet and careful with the pastries. I encountered 4-5 other staff during my visits and they were all so cordial, attentive, and kind. I tried quite a few items so below is my breakdown: Croissant - simple but made so well. Light, crispy, airy, buttery, just great! Hot dog - this was amazing. The pastry was SO crunchy, the sausage was plump and juicy, the mustard and saerkraut were a great contrast, and this was just perfect Banana Choco taco - although this was not as crunchy as what I saw and heard on tik tok videos, it was still crisp and I absolutely loved the banana flavor. It's so banana forward in the best way possible and pairs perfectly with the chocolate and caramel. Tahini strawberry cookie - this was the winner. My whole family loved it. The perfect combination of tahini/sesame and strawberries in the chewiest cookie form. Double chocolate pain au chocolat - I was pleasantly surprised with the chocolate flavor in this and loved it. The exterior was so crunchy and crispy with the fluffiest interior breakfast sandwich - amazing sandwich. The English muffins were fluffy and soft, the sausage was savory with great flavor, the eggs were perfectly cooked, cheesy, and just so good. duck a'lorange - the flavors are pretty bold in this one if you're not used to a duck a-lorange but I loved it Marble cake - "ding dong" - this was oustanding, truly perfected the classic snack cake. Moist, soft cake in a delicious chocolate ganache. This was incredible and up there with the cookie poke-ball - I just had a bite of this one but it was pretty simple, a moist red velvet cake on top of a pastry passionfruit kouign amann - oh this was a delight! Tangy passionfruit jam inside a crispy kouign amann, oh yes! Americano - oof the coffee is so strong here. Works with the sweet pastries but man was this a muddy coffee haha Absolutely loved this place, I was in town for 6 days and had breakfast here 3 of those days. I would return to San Diego just for Relic. read more

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I stopped by Relic Bakery about an hour before closing on a Wednesday before a Padres game. It wasn't originally part of my plans, but I realized it was right by my bus stop, so I figured it was finally time to check it out. I've been on the hunt for the best almond croissant in San Diego. So far my top two have been Wayfarer and Izola, but I'm officially adding Relic to the list. I ordered the almond bear claw, and it was excellent. It was deliciously crispy with tons of flaky layers, and I loved the almond paste. It was fragrant and a little less sweet than Izola's, which I actually preferred. I also think Relic's prices are a bit more reasonable than Izola's, although the pastries are slightly smaller. The shop itself was cozy, clean, and had a really welcoming vibe. There were fresh flowers on the tables, cutlery already set out, and it just felt like a place you'd want to hang out for a while. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, not pretentious, and never rushed me while I was deciding what to order. I also grabbed a strawberry matcha latte, which was creamy, well balanced, and paired perfectly with the pastry. It ended up being the perfect little snack before heading to the Padres game. I'll definitely be back. Next time I want to branch out and try some of their more unique pastries, like the miso cookie or the duck croissant. read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Almond bear claw croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Relic Bakery was sooo good. Everything is baked fresh, and there were way too many pastries to choose from! The area isn't the bestttt, but it's 100% worth the stop for this cute little bakery. They have everything from sweet pastries and savory treats to fresh baked bread, breakfast sandwiches, and a full kitchen. We tried their special Breakfast Wellington (only available until 11 AM), and it was so good! They also have a full coffee bar with tons of latte options. Definitely go early or on a weekday if you want the best selection because they sell out of a lot of their popular items! read more

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My God, the Choco banana taco could be one of the greatest things ever made. It was the perfect balance of croissant dough, chocolate, and banana. I also went with the honey layer cake, which was phenomenal. I did not try the cinnamon roll because that is for my wife, so not sure how that is. The nitro cold brew is really freaking good there and I highly recommend it as well. The service wasn't great. I had to get up and ask for water and it took about 15 minutes to get my nitro cold brew. Seating wise there's plenty of seating and it seems like a good place to sit and chill. I read my book for a little bit, but they were closing so I didn't stay too long. read more

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Oh yeah...this is the place to go for pastries. I had a tour de pastries and this place easily came in top. Love the creativity and mad genius ideas they convert into pastries. Stopped by on a Saturday just before 10am. Waited in line for ~20min. Got the crunch wrap supreme ($8.25...and no copyright issues here), which was insanely flaky. They really nailed this, down to the shredded iceberg lettuce. And honestly, the fact this is a couple/few bucks more than a genuine TB crunchwrap seems...like a reasonable price? The carrot cake danish ($8.5) was disrespectfully good, because who thinks of putting a moist piece of cake in a CRISP danish, and adding a spiced cream topping. I literally gobbled this up. The selection is surprisingly large, and I feel like the unorthodox combos are all work well together, so you can't go wrong with what you order. Took everything to go, but saw ample indoor/outdoor seating with quick turnover. Will be back for sure!! read more

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Have you ever gotten a box of pastries and couldn't take a picture of the box because you started devouring the food and so all you have to show for your experience at relic is the banana chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out of it? Me too. Folks at relic are making like next level goods, but me and the two thousand other reviews can tell you that. I'm here to say one thing: I have NEVER been impressed by a store bought cookie or a bakery cookie until this day. The chocolate banana cookie here genuinely has such a beautiful flavor profile paired with the perfect ratio of crispy edges and the chewy inside. They must've made it inside a tin or something because the banana carmelized the outside of the cookie so it wasn't like how cookies normally get crispy. Next time will have to sit inside and try more of the food, but absolutely beautiful and life changing thank you. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday around 8:30 a.m. and waited about 30 minutes--definitely worth it. The Passionfruit Kouign Amann was outstanding: crispy, flaky, buttery, with a bright tart passionfruit filling that balanced it perfectly. We also tried the Crunch Wrap Supreme and the Potato Cheddar with Chili, and both were delicious. Everything was excellent. Just come early and expect a line! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

If you like pastries, this is definitely a MUST when in San Diego. I cannot recommend the Passionfruit Kouign Amman enough!! The jam filling paired so well with the pastry itself. The Strawberry Ricotta danish not only had fresh strawberries, but also strawberry jam mixed in with the ricotta in the center. I would personally skip out on the Almond Bearclaw as it was not anything special, but it still tasted pretty good. The ambiance was so nice! They had flowers at every table and their walls are fully glass so there is a lot of sunlight that comes in. read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Passionfruit Kouign Amman, Strawberry Ricotta Danish, Almond Bearclaw - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been wanting to check it out for the longest time and finally was able to swing by on a Friday. There's no line so I was able order instantly. It's a good vibe during the weekday with people working and reading. For the actually pastries, they've really impressed me. The potato and eggplants danish had the nicest puff pastries I've had. The chocolate banana taco has a nice chunky lining of banana puree at the bottom and delicious chocolate shavings on top. I loved the details they put on all their pastries read more

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We got there on a Wednesday and we were surprised there was such a long line!! It took us maybe 15 ish minutes to finally get to order which wasn't too bad but we were still shocked!! Really good pastries all around though with a cute, dark ambiance inside. Banana chocolate miso cookie: 3.5/5 - cookie itself delicious- strong banana flavor but not too over powering - Crispy edges but still soft in the middle - Center has a milk chocolate bite- would be better with dark chocolate Potato crisp tile: 4/5 - Should be warm imo but the crisp on top is delicious. You have two options- either to have the chili crisp on top or not, but I would definitely recommend getting the crisp!! It elevated the experience for sure. - Potato is really well seasoned and the pastry itself is nice and crispy Carrot cake pastry 4.5/5 - flavor combo was really delicious with the cinnamon carrot cake with a blueberry filling - Pastry dough was super flakey with a lot of buttery layers read more

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Stopped by for a few pastries in April and ended up with a box of 10 of them-- they were beautiful and delicious! The pastry case was very croissant-focused with almost half of them being savory options (interesting flavors like chicken tetrazzini or short rib). On the other side of the case, there are tea loaves and cookies as well :) The lamination on the croissants was incredible, pretty much ruined all other croissant-based treats for me. Extra delicate, flaky, and buttery! ** Tiramisu nest (5/5): a seasonal offering for Easter and my favorite bite of the visit! Not only was it extra cute with a kataifi nest and chocolate eggs on top, but there was a thick layer of perfectly salted caramel hiding beneath the mascarpone topping. It was extra sweet but balanced with the saltiness. The laminated pastry added to each bite. Really luxurious and so good! ** Lemon poppy loaf (4/5): super bright flavor of lemon shines here, and the glaze is nice and sweet. The cake part isn't too dense or dry but it wasn't the moistest I've had. Overall enjoyable! ** Raspberries & cream danish (5/5): I'm usually not a creamy fruit person, but the sweet pastry cream with the raspberries had just the right amount of tart versus sweetness. And the croissant layers were so crisp, delicate, and buttery. Actually reheated this one up later as well and it was just as good! ** Double pain chocolate (4.5/5): that lamination was lovely! The denser chocolate contrasted with the light crispness of the pastry. I'd prefer even more chocolate inside, but it's already hard to find a chocolate croissant like this :) ** Marzipan poppy sesame danish (3.5/5): the poppy is more for looks than anything else but the danish had a light, mellow almond flavor and slight grittiness from the almond flour. Softer and tastier warmed up. ** Cardamom bun (4/5): similar to the poppy danish but without the gritty filling. The cardamom flavor wasn't intense so it was more like a cinnamon roll flavor with a whiff of cardamom. Also on the harder side but softened up (and became more fragrant too!) warmed up. ** Blueberry bun (4/5): beautiful and similar to the cardamom bun but jazzed up with the fruity tang of blueberry. This one also softened up and was tastier warmed up at home! ** Strawberry kougin amann (4.5/5): luscious chocolate inside a kougin amman. The pastry wasn't super flaky because of the chocolate, but it was a yummy pairing! The strawberry was placed on top but didn't add much to the flavor. I'd still get it again! ** Strawberry tahini cookie (5/5): Mmm, this one was nutty and a bit tart and sweet with the strawberry. Although a bit crisp on the edges, the cookie had a nice chewiness :D Props for inventive flavors! ** Dark chocolate chip cookie (4.5/5): a good chocolate chip cookie with different sizes of chocolate inside! On the sweeter side, had a slight chew. Enjoyable and would order again but wouldn't say it made it to the top of my cookie list. ** Potato cheddar tile (3.5/5): was quite greasy with the chili crisp but was pretty one dimensional in flavor. Probably wouldn't get it again but we did finish it. The interior is spacious and modern with lots of table seating + outdoor seating too. Service was friendly and the restroom is clean. I loved the variety and color of the pastries in the display and it was fun to try them all! Would definitely recommend checking out :D read more

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It's called Relic bakery, but ironically my favorite thing was the SALAD! The butter lettuce salad quite possibly the best salad I've ever had. We spotted the chefs peeling the skin off tomatoes with a torch and ended up making friends with the executive chef (long blonde hair?) who explained what they were doing and the lengths they go to for their ingredients, what the salad was made with...he was so cool and nice! Cinnamon roll was bomb (less cloying sweet more subtle, milky frosting with gooey cinnamon) Flat white was a 10/10. I'd say my only meh item was the chocolate croissant, it was tasty but nothing show stopping. Every table setting is so beautifully designed and the interior is just stunning. Don't let the location deter you, this place is worth checking out. Went around 1pm and there was only a few people in line read more

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I was brave and took my baby and toddler solo out to this bakery while in the area on a Friday morning. Not a holiday, so there was a little line but we didn't have to wait too long, thank goodness. They had a highchair for the baby and put up with me trying to feed both of them really nicely. Pastries were really delicious and flavors were overall tasty. My two year-old could not get enough of the carrot cake. I think my personal favorites were the passionfruit and the potato and cheese. Potato and cheese flavors are classic- everything else I felt like was almost bordering on the line of too crispy. Loved the inventive flavors but some sounded better than they tasted - Squash was closer to mid than a hit for me. Same with strawberry. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the tiramisu was considering we ate it later that day. Same with passionfruit kouign amann. The breakfast sandwich omelette was really good. Pastries were solid. I'll be back if I am in the area. read more

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Incredible breakfast sandwich options! Their tasty sausage and unique twist on some old classics! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Pastry selections!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Having seen Relic Bakery highly rated and compared to my regular bakery obsession Butter & Crumble up in SF, I knew I had to make the time to go downtown to visit and try the pastries on my day trip to San Diego - and I am so glad I did! The line isn't too long and moves very quickly - there seems to be a large back stock of pastries ready to refill the shelves as they're emptied. The menu is quite extensive and our group of 5 ended up buying more than half the menu, with a focus on the items that seemed more unique. Overall, the sweet items were our favorite - they were too sweet but we're full of innovative flavor combos and extremely well constructed - despite being cut and split amongst 5 people the banana choco taco and the peach melba danish held together extremely well. The almond marshmallow foam type topping in the danish with an entire half juicy peach was so tasty, and the caramel, banana, and cream in the chocolate pastry (that somehow held it all together) were both life changing. The savory items were a bit more hit and miss, with some items being way too salty for us - the duck l'orange, and the pate en croute (special of the day) were both too salty, the pate en croute so overly salty we couldn't really continue eating it unfortunately. There are still solid savory items - the potato tile with chili crisp, eggplant indo sauce danish, and jalapeno ham & cheese were tasty, but not as unique, and the more unique savory items (the crunchwrap supreme and the relic famous bowl) were good but not as mind blowingly amazing like the sweet pastries were. There is one exception though - the Cluckington. We saw it sitting in the back resting and knew we had to get it - the chicken inside was so tender juicy, the gravy it came with was so flavorful and unctuous (portion: it also went amazing with the relic famous bowl) - I'm not sure they make the Cluckington often but if you see it definitely grab an order! Overall, I'm so glad I had the chance to stop by relic and try their pastries! I'll definitely be back next time in San Diego to get more of the sweet pastries and hopefully have the Cluckington again! read more

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I've been to their popups in Miramar and their pastries were amazing. My wife and I came to their brick and mortar store. The line was kinda long with 15 people on a Sunday at 11AM and there was plenty of parking. The line went super fast though. We waited about 15-20 mins. There was plenty of seating inside with a steady flow of people going in and out. It was loud and music was playing so it was a very lively atmosphere. There were a healthy amount of pastries left and we ordered the potato tile, tiramisu danish, pan au chocolat, and crunchwrap. Everything was so good. The Crunchwrap tasted like taco seasoning, cheese, and Taco Bell hot sauce. I'd get it again. The sausage egg and cheese muffin were also a highlight. Worth every penny. read more

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Wow, what a treat! Relic Bakery was highly recommended to us and I'm so glad we went! It was busy, even on a weekday morning, and a line formed immediately after we arrived. We had their Passionfruit Kouign Amann, Strawberry Ricotta pastry, and their Soy glazed Short Rib pastry. Each pastry we selected was unique and fantastic. Talk about high quality pastries! The crunchiness could be heard from the next table. The Passionfruit Kouign Amann was perfectly tart and sweet, the Strawberry Ricotta pastry had a lovely creaminess to it, and the Short Rib pastry had a delectable savoriness that was a nice contrast to the other sweets. We also got a pandan matcha which was delicious as well. I loved that it wasn't too sweet. We brought our baby in a stroller and found plenty of space out on their patio. We'd highly recommend Relic Bakery! read more

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A unique bakery with lots of creative options for baked goods, snacks, lunch, dinner, takeout, and dine in options. I had a pastry with lamb and it was super flavorful and savory and was good even with reheating in the microwave. I also tried the porchetta which was also very flavorful, soft and juicy with the perfect amount of fat. What is also cool is the variety of porchettas in rotation depending on the day. The one I tried was a Vietnamese style inspired flavors and they nailed it! Prices can be on the more expensive side, but it is worth the try especially with the creativity and variety of different baked and cooked goods here. read more

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The pastries here are delicious! Really buttery and flaky. This place has also been getting a lot of hype recently but the prices are pretty good IMO. I would definitely come back to try more things. The coffee was just okay though so I wouldn't be getting that again. read more

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Aesthetically pretty and deliciously creative, Relic Bakery is a spot you need to stop by at least once if you are around the area. I came here on a Friday afternoon around 12 p.m. with a group of friends to try out their baked goods. I heard a lot about their Crunchwrap Supreme-inspired croissant; however, they did not have it in their rotation at the time. That being said, they had a lot of other unique choices, and we got a little bit of everything to try between the 8+ of us. Standouts: * KFC-inspired Famous Chicken Bowl Croissant: This was surprising in how close it was to the original menu item. I did enjoy how, even though the center had gravy, it was thick enough to still be creamy without being too runny. The crispy chicken worked really well, and I loved the pieces of corn. * Blackberry Olive Oil Cake: Moist on the inside, with a nice brightness from the blackberry glaze. * Summer Squash Croissant: A delicious light option, balancing the flakiness of the croissant with the burst of zucchini. I did wish it had a bit more textural components in there, but that being said, it was a fan favorite at the table. *Short Rib Sandwich: While the sandwich itself was delicious with pull-apart meat, if you are not a fan of horseradish, this may not be for you. Overall, a cute spot. They have plenty of seating with good service! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Pastries galore - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Blown away by the variety of unique pastries ranging from savory to sweet. My friend and I picked a few to share and wow were they all equally scrumptious. My favorite was the summer squash tart that was so well seasoned, almost like a pizza. The tahini strawberry cookie is a work of art - an elevated pb&j. Banana miso cookie reminded me of a warm slice of banana bread. Lemon blackberry olive oil cake was moist and well balanced. Our server was patient with us as we had trouble deciding between just a few versus ordering the entire case. It was quite busy for a Friday morning but thankfully the line moved quickly! read more

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100% worth the line. This place is divine. Honestly, I think this is my favorite bakery in San Diego. Everything we had was delicious and everything looked amazing. My favorite was the croissant mashed potato thing. Blackberry olive oil cake was also amazing. Brought me back to my childhood going to KFC. I cannot wait to come back and try the cinnamon roll and honey cake. The staff were extremely kind and they had a dog-friendly patio. Don't hesitate to come here! Just be prepared for a line if it's a weekend. read more

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The options were so interesting!!!! I've never seen a croissant dressed up as a crunch wrap supreme! Parking was a bit of a challenge, but once inside, the decor was elegant and inviting. Service was fast and pointed. Even with a long line, it was quick to get in and out. The strawberry ricotta was everyone's favorite but there wasn't a bad option! Would return daily if I was local! read more

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$25 for a bowl and a strawberry. Spectacular bakery with amazing products! ​Counter service is simple: order, take a number, and grab a seat. Despite the minimal setup, the staff does a wonderful job checking in. The store had clean lines and is immaculate. ​Side bar: Saw the owner happily pour a cup of water for someone without housing who asked. Local business treating people with basic human dignity, very nice. read more

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The pastries here are unbelievable. I've been twice and I think about these pastries daily. I usually like my pastries toasted to give it a bit more of a flaky crunch. Here? You don't need that. The pastries are perfectly crispy and flaky. You will probably be waiting in a line but the service is great, it's absolutely worth it and the line moves fast! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - BlackBerry olive oil cake, strawberry sesame cookie, miso banana chocolate chip cookie, passion fruit kouign amann, squash croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been following their IG for months and was so happy husband brought me here to start off my birthday celebration! Top fav item - Tiramisu Croissant! 12/10 Crispy and flaky pastry with the vanilla bean mascarpone filling and espresso-soaked nilla wafers And the cocoa niba and dusting of cocoa powder! There was also a mini Easter egg nest on top since we went on Easter. What a phenomenal combination! 3 of us shared this one and it was all our favorite. And we could all have gone for more! Chicken Tetrazzini Chef's (chef's special) 11/10 My favorite among the savory croissants! It had leeks & chicken in fondue sauce + roasted red pepper hot sauce on top. It was actually the perfect balance of crispy and the right amount of spicy sauce and I think this this croissant set such a high bar that everything else in the savory menu felt to plain haha. Soy Glazed Short Rib 10/10 Wow!! Definitely was surprised by that whole chunk of short rib right in the middle of the croissant. Was actually cooked perfectly well and had a really lovely flavor! The herby topping was also really delicious and everything went well together. Summer Squash (spring special) 6/10 (summer squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, taleggio cheese sauce, and dill green garlic chimichumi) Honestly was not as much a fan of this one. I think the squash and fillings overall were a little too soggy for my liking. Nice flavors though. Sister in law liked it. English muffin sandwich with turkey 8/10 Swapped out the sausage in the sandwich for turkey to get some lean protein. I think the sausage would have added a lot more depth of flavor because the turkey made it a little plain but it would be lovely with a little bit of hot sauce. Big highlight though was the natural English muffin! So soft! Sourdough hot cross bun 8/10 Lovely flavor here! It had that spiced flavor and the dried fruit inside which was yum. Knocked off points because it was just fine. No wow factor to get it again. Crunch Wrap Supreme Croissant Very creative one! Had a flavorful beef filling and gave all the vibes you expect, but personally not my favorite. Caesar Salad 3/10 Honestly something was a little off here. Not sure if it was the actual lettuce leaves. Most of the bites felt quite bitter.. the grated Parmesan and black garlic dusting on top was lovely though. We had asked for the dressing on the side and dressing itself was quite tasty. So overall probably just the lettuce leaves themselves which were bitter. read more

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Earl grey pumpkin bread (top left) - extremely moist, not too sweet, good pumpkin flavor, very light earl flavor in the cream and tasted more like honey Kouign Amann - not too sweet, the herbs overpower the caramalized sugar, soft doughy texture inside Everything croissant - very salty! good layers of cream cheese inside Chocolate croissant - not a lot of chocolate. the chocolate to bread ratio was off. it was a bit disappointing that the chocolate wasn't melted and was more thick paste-like consistency Service is amazing. Everyone is super nice and patient. The ambiance is very cute for dates and families! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - chocolate croissant, earl grey pumpkin cake, kouign amann, everything cream cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Never...never...ever...I mean...ever...go to a bakery when you're hungry! Cako and I just finished our walk and I thought since I was on spring break, I'd give myself a treat. Typed in "bakery near me" and Relic popped up. I had never heard of them, so why not? They were really busy! I mean, almost every table inside was full. So not only a bakery but other foods as well. Heard a friendly hello and I'll be right there. Lots to choose from! And some of the choices are unique. When the young man finally came to help me, I had decided.. I'll take a plain croissant, double pain au chocolat, cardamom bun, lemon poppyseed loaf, earl grey pumpkin loaf, banana miso cookie, dark chocolate chip cookie. The croissant was buttery and crispy, so good! Loved the poppyseed loaf. The cardamom bun was delicious. I only tasted pumpkin and maybe a hint of earl grey, so not my favorite. The banana miso was interesting. The double pain was really good! Kind of cakey in the middle. And the dark chocolate cookie was amaaaaaazing! Really loved what I picked! Definitely worth coming to and I can't wait to try breakfast or lunch. Really nice atmosphere and the staff is really friendly. They have outside seating that's dog friendly...although, Cako did not approve because she had to wait in the car. LOL! Street parking only. read more

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This was a great experience. I met my best friends here for lunch and the place was not packed at first. I arrived first at approximately 12p, and there were about 4 parties enjoying pastries, beverages, and/or lunch meals. As soon as I ordered my beverage and food: 1 Hot Matcha drink and 1 Cobb-like Salad, the place started to get packed. The young lady who took my order smiled and was very customer service oriented. There were initially about 7-9 pastries in the case when I arrived, but now there were only 2-3 pastries left. I found a nice half booth and half table right next to the front door and settled in with my order number table card. My besties each arrived and by then the place was packed with a line at the door to order. We all enjoyed our time here. Our lunch food was good. This is a great spot in East Village downtown to enjoy lunch, pastries, and well made beverages. read more

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9am Friday, there was a line inside They take your Pastry order first and then anything else you order at the register The seating is inside and outside- i was pretty comfortable while waiting for my sandwich There is street parking and you pay at the meter. The spots are pretty valuable. I saw cars circling constantly looking for a spot. Everything was overall delicious. These are my critiques: The fried chicken one was just a bit salty for the mash potato that sat under the chicken but is otherwise fun to try once. The taco bowl one was also a bit salty for the ground meat used. The strawberry ome was great. I wish the cinnamon roll frosting was thicker, sweeter, and more cream cheese flavor. Great spot for a breakfast brunch. I would totally come back. read more

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I was stoked to discover that Relic would be operating a storefront on my vlock block The team is warm, friendly, and patient as each guest marvels o er fhe savory and sweet options in the display case. There is also a menu filled with options we are still working our way through. Current da write is r heir spin on taco bells. Crunchwrap Supreme!! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Cookies, charcuterie pastry, crunchwrap supremes!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

The savory pastries are extremely salty. The sweet pastries are just OK. Another "more hype than substance" establishment.

I've heard about Relic Bakery and had to try it. It opens at 8am and came around 7:50 am. There was a short line of 10 people. By 8am the line was so much longer. It smelled so good outside as I could smell the butter. Heads up this is a cashless establishment. There was a nice selection of savory and sweet items. Everything hit hard. The Crunchwrap tasted even better than Taco Bell. The beef cheeks was really good and the meat was tender. The potato cheddar had good flavor too. I started to get full and had one of our sweet items. I tried the Cardamom bun which wasn't overpowering and was combined inside a cinnamon bun. There is a lot of tables inside and at least 6 tables outside. Highly recommend this bakery. read more

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Hurray finally made it to Relic Bakery's brick and mortar location. The place is new and modern. The bakery also has savory dishes that you can have brought to your table. You stand in the line and choose which pastries you want from the case. If you want any of the savory items from the kitchen or coffee drinks you order them at the register. I got a pan au chocolate (chocolate croissant) to go and a Sausage egg and cheese English muffin. They gave me a table number and brought me water while I waited. When the English muffin arrived its was PERFECT! The egg was so soft and runny, the English muffin was so soft and fluffy, the cheese was nice and melty and the homemade sausage patty was delicious. It comes with a skewer inside to hold it together I suggest you leave it in. I took it out and after the first bite the ingredients started sliding out. I immediately put it back to hold it together, it's much easier to eat that way. I ate the pan au chocolate after lunch and it was still crisp, light and flakey. I think Relic is the best bakery in San Diego. The new space has seating both inside and out and a beautiful open kitchen. Service was very friendly and the baked goods are among the best I've had anywhere. Parking is all on the street, but the metered stalls are free on Sundays and holidays. read more

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My husband mentioned that he wanted to take me to Relic Bakery and he's not usually one to try new places so I knew that I would thoroughly enjoy this. We ended up coming on a Friday and had to pace myself because I am definitely one to eat with my eyes. We ended up picking up the five spice sausage roll and the jalapeno, cheddar and speck croissant. Ummm where have these pastries been all my life because they were definitely life altering. The flakiness of the pastries tasted so buttery and delicious, I think about it now as I write my review. The five spice sausage roll packed so much flavor and the sausage isn't some measly little thing, it is girthy! Everyone was so friendly and the cafe itself is really inviting and you can look into the kitchen where the chefs are baking away, it's really cool. I definitely want to come back on the days they do matcha, I bet it would be delicious with the honey cake. Please check them out and try the sausage pastry it is a definite must for me. read more

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