Good selection of European breads and pastries. There are a…read morefew tables but this should not be considered a dine in venue.

nice to have an artisan bakery with a high enough profile their goods are conveniently stocked by…read morelocal grocery stores. BREAD & CIE's OLIVE BREAD is one of our household staples. great for grilled cheese sandwiches or just toasted or grilled with a little olive oil. their fabulous BAGUETTES are regulars at our charcuterie dinners and are great for sopping up the broth/gravy when we've eaten all the steamed mussels or spaghetti or eggplant parm. for CHRISTMAS day dinners (steamed king crab, drawn butter and caesar salad) they're perfect for (FISH MARKET-style) cheesy, garlic bread. dense and chewy, their breads are the stuff of life.

I adore this bakery!…read more As a vegan for many years, I love that Hazel & Jade allows me to enjoy a variety of pastries that I typically am unable to when dining out. I have tried quite a few things here and I genuinely enjoyed all of them! However, I think the Sausage Roll and Breakfast Croissant are my favorites! I wish I lived closer and start every morning off with Hazel and Jade!!

I hate writing anything less than 5 stars for vegan businesses but I recently visited and ordered a…read morerose latte with their made in house almond/cashew milk. I have to admit it was bland and tasted watered down. I didn't enjoy it very much and ended up returning it at the end of my lunch not too far away. They did seem initially reluctant to refund me but I've found rose lattes to be hit or miss, unfortunately. The barista informed me that the almond/cashew milk is a bit watery and I should have ordered it the oat milk. We also ordered a lavender lemonade and two pastries. The lavender lemonade was okay, not too sweet and tasted natural. You could taste the lavender in it. We got a PB brownie pastry and a lemon bar. Both pastries were pretty dry and did not taste very fresh. The top of the lemon bar was good but the cookie base was very dry and hard. The PB Brownie was really sweet and similar to the lemon bar, the top was good, but the base was hard. My husband liked the brownie bar but said it tasted a few days old. We had taken the pastries with us to enjoy once we got home. Although edible, I don't think I would order that again. I would have preferred to try their croissant style pastries but we were limited when we visited around noon. Maybe they had better, fresher options earlier in the day. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll return. The bakery has no indoor seating but limited patio seating.

Love this place! She goes to the Saturday Little Italy Farmer's market and love that basque…read morecheesecake, and the Alfajores (cookies). I tried to order online but seems the timing is never right or the order gets cancelled so I stuck with just going on Saturday's to pick up what she has in stock. For sure will be back.

I have to say, Valery the owner of this bakery has some unique talents. Not only does she make some…read morebeautiful Alfajores, ranging from the more traditional Alfajores de Maicena, to those rolled in coconut, brown butter walnut alfajores, to a vegan chocolate & sea salt alfajores; however, did your know that she also makes amazing cakes like a Basque Burnt Cheese Cake and Medovik or Russian Honey Cake? I do, because I have had both of them. Both cakes offered great flavor profiles and textures. I was truly impressed with both and look forward to trying more of her baked goods. You can find her at the La Jolla Open Aire Market on Sundays and on Saturdays at the Little Italy Mercado! You can also order from her website.

I stumbled upon here thanks to TooGoodToGo app. I got a bag of muffins (total of 5). While I was…read morethere, I ordered a Jalapeño breakfast burrito because it sounded delicious. Well, sadly I will be the one to not give this place a 5 star review because the burrito wasn't good. The tortilla was very chewy. The egg (basically the burrito itself) had an odd texture. It almost felt dry. I working order the burrito anymore. The muffins were great though. They are tasty and moist. Very flavorful. Apparently this place sells their pastries wholesale to other coffee shops. The guy who attended me was very friendly. I do feel bad I can't give 5 stars but I also can't ignore the food, which is usually what I rate about. This place is located in an industrial type location. It's almost hidden. It's a small shop but it has a small area to sit. I would never had known about it because of its location.

Lulu has great buns! Not those kinds of buns, the buns that require a labor of love and some great…read morebaking skills! This place is off the beaten path, but if you search for it, you will find it. They are located right off Alvarado Canyon Road and Basilica Place Drive. It's behind Grove Church and Connect English San Diego. I had an almond croissant and a house drip coffee. The almond croissant not only looked amazing but tasted very good as well. The croissant was soft, buttery, and crispy in all the right places; furthermore, the almond cream and paste inside the croissant was delicious. Lulu's Buns offer wholesale and retail baked goods and pastries. They also offer small breakfast items, such as breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Lulu, the owner is super nice.

As good as I remembered…read more This time I got a goat cheese and peach focaccia, which was very pretty -- almost too pretty to eat, the flavors were great as well. I also got an egg and bacon breakfast sandwich which was also very yum and sexy looking (see pics). We carried these on board a boat charter and it was a vibe staring out at sea and also eating. Butterscotch coffee was also a great pick me up. Service was nice and friendly and fast! Got our order in under 20minutes. Can't wait for the next time!

The space is cute and clean, and there was a line when we got there but it moved quickly. Our…read morecashier Anna was so sweet and helpful. She guided me to try the hazelnut twist over the almond croissant bc the almond croissant does not have almond paste in it. I asked if the organic coffee was also mold free (iykyk) and she could not confirm but said it was good so I got a black drip coffee as well. I got a bread bowl bc I'm only in town for a couple hours, and I got a slice of sourdough with jam and butter. They also sell dog biscuits and beer/wine so if you want to have a little euro moment you can. My drip coffee, slice of bread, small loaf, and hazelnut twist with tip (she was so nice) was nearly $30. That is the positives, minus the price. I was really shocked by what unfolded. These items that were already baked took 20 minutes to prepare. Twenty. Including the drip coffee. I asked the server if she could check on my order after 15 minutes of waiting, and she told me they get a lot of large online orders and they prioritize those and that's probably why my order is delayed. (...?????) So with this extra time, I'm showing them my receipt so they can see what I ordered. That's when I realize they charged me $1.25 for butter. Butter. To go with the bread. Extra charge. I also saw that they charged me a "5% supplemental fee" coming to $1.18. Small numbers, but what on earth?? So I asked about these charges and they said you only get one side with the bread and the second side is à la carte, ok annoying but I get it. The cashier should have told me. The second supplemental fee the manager-esque person told me that it was there to keep the business going, but that she could remove it. To keep the business going?? That's why you set prices, not add on a percentage fee. And if it can be removed so easily, why not remove it for everyone else?? Absolutely insane. Had to leave for work, so I did not receive a refund. I get to the car and look in the bag and MY EXTRA A AL CARTE BUTTER IS NOT THERE. They charged me extra for a side I did not even receive. Tastes good-ish, but I'm sorry to report it's a complete scam. Two stars are for the general taste and the very nice server Anna, but I cannot recommend this business.

SD's version of Crumbl... but better? The cookies are smaller in a good way! You can tell they're…read moremade with so much care and attention to detail. I even met the owner, who creates the flavors and bakes them herself! She was so kind & took the time to explain all the unique flavors. My favorite was probably the butterbeer one inspired by the Harry Potter land at universal! Definitely gives quality over quantity vibes. Such a sweet local gem!

I recently stopped by Schmackary's in Hillcrest. Parking was surprisingly easy. I found a spot…read moreright in front and walked in. The first thing I noticed was that they have way more than just cookies. Banana pudding, brownies, ice cream, milkshakes, coffee, cookie cakes, Rice Krispies treats. If you have a sweet tooth, this is heaven. There were so many cookie flavors too. The Colors of Pride cookie caught my eye immediately along with the Cookies & Cream and Cookie Butter Bliss. I was also super intrigued by the Sweet Corn cookie because anything corn related immediately has my attention. The shop wasn't busy when we went so we had plenty of time to look around. I will say I felt a little awkward while deciding because there wasn't much interaction while we were browsing and there are SO many flavors to look through. Not a huge deal. I'm also the type of person who takes forever to decide what I want. We ended up getting the Cookies & Cream cookie, the Sweet Corn cookie, and a banana pudding because banana pudding is my favorite dessert of all time. Now let me talk about this banana pudding. This might actually be the best banana pudding I've ever had. I don't know if it was the cookie pieces on top or what but this stuff was incredible. It had fresh banana slices, this rich creamy pudding, and so much texture from the cookie topping. Everything tasted fresh. Nothing tasted artificial. Nothing tasted like it came from a box mix. I was genuinely sad when it was gone. The Cookies & Cream cookie was exactly what I wanted it to be. Chocolatey, Oreo packed, and topped with cream cheese frosting. My only complaint is that I wish it had been warmed up a little. I think the frosting would've been even better that way. The Sweet Corn cookie absolutely broke my heart. I was probably most excited for this one because I love corn flavored desserts. Cornbread. Corn fritters. Sweet corn ice cream. Give me all of it. The flavor was actually really good. I could taste the sweet corn and I liked where they were going with it. The problem was the salt. It was SO salty. Every bite just kept hitting me with salt and it completely took over the cookie.

OMG, can't tell you how happy I am to have discovered this stand!!…read more 1) Most courteous owner, who knows his products and cares about his customers! (some of you might be wondering why I say that he knows his products, since he should -as the owner, but you'd be surprised how many people I've met that aren't knowledgeable about what they sell) 2) I LOVE CARBS, but it doesn't love me back, so more often than not...I'm on KETO. This stand makes a great crust on their pies & quiches....BUT more importantly, he's got KETO QUICHE (crustless)(not displayed, but in a cooler, so make sure you ask for it) 3) Ordinarily, I LOVE SUGAR. Period. However, I practically never eat pie these days unless it's A LA MODE, and it usually becomes icky sweet with vanilla Häagen-Dazs on top...here's where CJ's pies win all around: Pies were very low in sugar, which made them perfect for my elderly parents, and me accessorizing with a whole pint of ice cream, LOL. Side note: you can freeze the quiches and pies, then defrost in the fridge for a day before reviving in the oven for about 20 minutes on 300°F. Considering this is a stand at the OB Farmers Market on Wednesdays, I'm surprised how many items he lugs in -but then again, it sells fast. Excellent variety, simply displayed, well organized and clean. Say "Hi" to CJ, he's super friendly! Highly recommend!!!! Support local Support small business and feel good after!

We bought 3 packs of cookies tonight at the Farmers Market tonight and they are gross! they are…read morecompletely tasteless Gross what a scam What a waste of $20 No stars at all Yuck

Great restaurant! How are there not hundreds more reviews?! I loved everything about it. Food:…read more as close to perfection as you can get we shared (thank you for not charging for sharing!) a Croque madame. The egg was cooked to perfection. The white was cooked but creamy and even a little crisp edge like I like. The egg yolk was runny like a velvety sauce but not gooey. I appreciated that it was not drenched in hollandaise sauce, but just enough to add flavor and creaminess. The ham was light and thinly sliced to add a nice flavor. The added perfection was the fresh green crispy tart romaine salad to cut the creaminess of the sandwich and add a crunch. Our drinks were likewise delicious. The Mexican Mocha with Abuelita chocolate was the best I've had in a while--chocolatey but not in an oversweet way. The creamy iced caramel latte also was delicious without being too sweet. Finally the fruit tart had a buttery crumbly crust and fresh natural tasting (not overly sweetened) fruit was yummy. The decor is so fun. I love all the antique touches, blue metal based carved tables, cafe chairs, funky light fixtures, wooden counters and coffee station, etc. The corner location huge glass windows and doors light up the place. The staff: friendly and constantly serving, cleaning, refilling. LIVE LOVE LOVE IT ALL!!

Ahhh, I love Cafe Madeline! I've been meaning to visit the North Park location for ages and now…read morethat I've finally gotten around to it, I'm kicking myself for taking so long! The vibes are great and eclectic, it's almost homey. You order at the counter and can sit inside or on their patio. Plenty of smaller tables and I wasn't the only one to pop in alone. Staff were friendly -- especially to the regular I saw come in. While it's definitely a coffee shop in feel that serves food, the food that they serve is incredible. I had a delicious chai latte and the Madeline Benedict, both were incredible. After ordering I remembered how much I love the lie dirty chai from the South Park location -- next time. It didn't appear there was a parking lot so you have to find street parking. It's on the north side of El Cajon Blvd and there was street parking on Ohio that wasn't metered. That said, it was a Monday morning. I'll be back though, yum!