We stopped at Wayward while visiting family after seeing some pictures of Croissants on Yelp. It was so good that we stopped by twice in the same weekend! Coming from the Bay Area, the bread and pastries rivaled some of the best we have had in San Francisco (for the foodies out there, I would put it up there with Tartine, b patisserie, Arsicult). The croissants were perfectly layered, fluffy on the inside with a nice flaky exterior. The chocolate filled croissant was on point with just the right amount of chocolate! We also ordered several pastries which included a very delicious kruffin filled with banana cream and a solid danish with a nice crunchy texture. In addition to the pastries, the seeded bread toast with salmon was an instant classic. Fried in olive oil, it had a crispy bite, that when paired with the savory nutty flavor of the seeded dough and the light tang of cheese spread with lox, was irresistible. In addition to the awesome food, everyone working there seemed very engaged with their work, but were friendly and passionate when asked to identify certain baked goods or explain parts of the goods-making process. It certainly seemed like the owners are detail oriented, because everything seemed to have a great deal of intentionality behind it. Though you won't find a ton of seating options, the place has a hip vibe and a couple of seats inside and outside. It's just enough space to drink down a small cappuccino and eat a pastry or two while listening to indie rock and watching the line of eager patrons grow. read more

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Fantastic bread, delicious pastries, and friendly service. Wayward Bakery is a great bakery - just needs a bigger space, in the best possible way. Be prepared to wait in line, but it's totally worth it! read more

Everything here is amazing!!! I've had various croissants, sandwiches, quiche, toasts, and other pastries whose names I don't remember lol. The quality of everything is consistently OUTSTANDING! The owner and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Super cute place with great vibe. My boyfriend and I make a point to go here frequently!!! read more

Only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The lines can be long. But, oh what delights you will find. Pastries you will ooo and awe over. Croissants, scones, danishes, toasts with all kinds of toppings, fresh bread and heavenly desserts! Strong Coffee. This a small place a couple of places to sit inside and a few tables outside. This is very special place! read more

Get there earlier in the day before they run out! Asparagus pastry...was skeptical but thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Every bite is perfect. The croissants are the perfect blend of flakey and soft. Looking forward to every weekend here.

I've been to a lot of bakeries and Wayward Baking is one of the top tiers bakeries I've tried! I cannot emphasize how delicious everything was and how it was just at the perfect texture and sweetness!! I tried the pistachios choux puff and it was out of this world, I had to order more just to bring back home! The canele was really good too (I was surprised by how they were even better than SF bakeries). The line wasn't long and it moved pretty fast on a weekend morning. I would definitely come back when I'm in down for more sweets!! read more

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Delicious array of pastries to choose from! Loved the hot dog special that they did around July 4th. Check them out on Instagram to see the specials! read more

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Awesome and fabulous. Never a disappointment Wayward always has their " regulars" and extra surprises

I served the most fabulous Quiche Lorraine that I'd ordered from Wayward Baking in Los Osos to family from out of town, and everyone raved about two things: One, it was a beautiful masterpiece, and two, it was so very delicious. I ordered a week in advance through email. Prompt service, questions happily answered, and worth every penny! We picked it up and couldn't believe how substantial it was, already cut, and a breeze to serve. The high quality ingredients and seasonings were amazing. Thank you, Wayward! Our new jewel in Los Osos! read more

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Would I sell my soul to the devil for one of Wayward's cookies? No...but I'd be open to a long term lease. They are that good.

All of the pastries here are A+ The service is friendly and there's always a line, but it's worth the wait. There are a couple of tables inside, but it's really meant to be a takeaway place where you bring all your treats to your friends, family, or picnic. The toasts are my favorite, and their daily quiche is fluffy and savory. read more

Literally the best crossiants I have ever eaten. As a crossiant fan I have had many in my llife time, but these far surpass them all. Great breads, I have had the olive, sourdough and pan siciliano. Also their Ham sandwich was top notch as well as everything honestly. Go, you will not be disappointed at all. read more

Fantastic pastries and sandwiches. Line can be long on the weekend due to popularity, but the staff are sweet and efficient.

We love Wayward and we visit every time we are in Los Osos! All pastries are delicious! We actually got the white bean toast last time and it was out of this world! Highly recommend. read more

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Amazing service and the most amazing croissant I've ever had. Their croissants are the perfect mixture of flakey and buttery. They are soft and fluffy on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. We go back at least once every time we're in town! One note--only a few tables outside, so be prepared to stand or take your goodies with you read more

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The five star rating applies to their bread, but *not* their pizza. The bread ranks up with the best sourdough bread I've tasted! Really good! The pizza might get two stars; three at BEST. The crust is good, but the topping is unpleasantly spicy. They might consider "toning it down." I wouldn't order it again as it is now. read more

Woaw!! Fantastic. Every single item is...fantastic. I actually can't wait to come back. We ordered a plethora of items from the Amazing toast variety like Lox and open-faced egg with whatever spread and oils they topped it with, to latte's, to pastries to desserts. It was smashing baby! We savored every bite. I watched a line gather from the opening, then drove by towards closing time, still a line out the door. Not because staff was not wonderful, but because they have excellent customer service, people love this place, and the space is primarily used for act of baking (with a decent-sized staff!). This maybe my new, all-time favorite bakery ever. Like ever ever. read more

Line formed before I got there and I arrived 10 minutes before opening. The food was worth the wait! read more

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Still amazing! It's so good every time I go in. I recently tried the garlic croissants and honestly I should have bought 6 they were so good! I love all the things here and I LOVE the quality and attention to detail. It's beyond 5 stars quality and taste! The staff are so lovely and make great recommendations and it's a lovely place to sit and have a coffee and a treat. They even have a little kids area that my son enjoys to play in. Please consider opening in the week! read more

Parking on premises can be an issue but there's street parking available. We arrived near closing time so items available were limited. Inside was very clean and there are a few seats available. They bake everything from scratch and have a variety of sweet and savory options. The apricot scone was full of flavor and the croissant was very flaky and baked to perfection. I'm so happy to have a second bakery in town that bakes things from scratch and sells fresh items. read more

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You've got to understand the funky hours, and overall it seems a little pricey, but there's no denying the awesome flavor and delicate displays of their goodies. It's a treat for us to go pick up a box of delicious pastries when we've got family visiting from out of town. read more

Food was great!! Staff was cordial and friendly!! Music selection for a Sunday morning was questionable for a family oriented environment. Loud rap music w/unedited lyrics, not my idea of good vibes for a beautiful Sunday morning pastry & coffee!! read more

PHENOMENAL! I almost didn't post this cause I want to be able to get food here still and scared they will run out now. The croque monsieur is the beat thing i have ever eaten breakfast wise. I ate it 2 months ago and still think of it often. The quiche Lorraine was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Everything at this bakery is amazing read more

This place's food, literally everything on the menu is to die for. They have weekly specials that are absolutely amazing. The coffee is done in an instant and tastes so good. There is plenty of seating despite the small look and there are a ton of cute decor all around read more

Food is good, staff friendly. Yeah Wayward. Lots of parking, I kid myself. Let's say it's always busy. Try it.

Omg! This bakery is amaaaazzzingggg!!! First, we went & it was almost closing time but the owner let us in... he was soooo kind to us. Then we bought the pistachio meringue and it was the mostttt delicious meringue I've ever, ever tried in my life!!! I'm going back just to get 20 of those!! Then my hubby tried the oatmeal raisin cookie & that, too, was truly delicious!!! I live in Orange County but I'm going to come back once in a while just to buy from this beautiful little bakery. You should definitely try the Pistachio Meringue it is truly a uniquely delicious and unforgettable taste. Thank you and kudos to the owner for treating us so kindly when we got there. Update: we went back on Sunday for breakfast and had the lox on rye bread and it was truly amazing!!! It was a great breakfast! We were so impressed by this little gem in Los Osos. read more

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Really good bread, great pastries. The main drawback to this place is the hours - who's driving down the freeway before noon on weekends just to get a croissant fix? Well, me obviously, but not nearly as often as I'd like. And they're on the whole quite pricey, but worth it since you can't come regularly enough to be ruined. The croissants are as good as you get between San Francisco and Los Angeles. I even like the meringues, which I had one day at 12:15 because bankers' hours and that was the only thing left. I love their financiers. I've had a couple pies and they're just fine, even though I'm not usually likely to pick pie over other options. Did I mention their croissants are top notch? Let me just specify that I'm French and grew up near some of the best bakeries in Paris. read more

Amazing bread and pastries. Tim, the owner, is so nice and helpful!! The coffee is great too. We bought 2 loaves of sourdough bread, and multiple pastries- also the raspberry meringue. EVERYTHING is super full of flavor! Try this bakery out while in Los Osos!! read more

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The Kouign-Amann was to die for! The coffee cake was good too. I wasn't a fan of the mocha but didn't mind that because the pastries were so amazing and it is a bakery after all. read more

Service is excellent and food delicious. Pierson takes time with every customer, so they feel personally taken care of. Get there early to avoid long waits!!! read more

Devoured our croissants...and then had a few pieces of the Sicilian bread. Fantastic!!! Great ambiance, a legitimate bakery.

Just had a two mochas, ham/cheese croissant, chocolate croissant and a loaf of the Sicilian rustic bread. It was all amazing and delicious. So flaky and was so tasty. The service was great and they were very friendly. read more

The most delicious pastries and everyone there is kind and welcoming, if you'd like to experience the best treats of your life definitely go here. They have delicious buttery danishes and the best tarts. read more

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Great bakery. Very nice choices. Can get busy but worth the wait. Nice staff. Ok space but great to go. Prices are a little high but worth it. Needs a bread slicer. read more

Wayward is everything!! They have the best peanut butter cookies that just melt in your mouth. I'm dying to try their pizza On Mondays but they're always sold out. read more

Oh holy cow! Kouign Amann (aka fattiest pastry in Europe), oui s'il vous plait! I recently had a pastry chef staying with me and I sent her there to try this and she was blown away. This is something that I rarely encounter in a bakery in the states. It's just such a special pastry. I took one of my friends there for a treat and she chose the Croque Monsieur. I had order envy, she was in heaven, and the thing was large enough that she ate half for her breakfast and the other half for her lunch. Her eyes were almost rolling back in her head. I love this place. I love that it's here in my little hamlet. Merci mil fois Tim and Co read more

Delicious take on avocado toast! Yummy French pastries I don't pretend to know the names of! Always busy but fast service! The atmosphere is that of a genuine Parisian Bakery! read more

Drove a little out of our way to visit this adorable place my daughter raves about. It was so worth it, the owner, Tim, very outgoing also this is more than just a bakery! I had a delicious sandwich on Ciabetta bread, my friend had a dessert I had never seen before. Very pleased.... read more

I crave their sourdough bread. It is perfect in every regard. Crunchy crust with delicious soft middle. Now part of our regular Los Osos routine! read more