So to set the scene, I drove down from carlsbad in the rain to pick up a few things from a cool local bakery (the baguettes are solid and the English muffins are worth the drive)It’s STORMING. (Not their fault.)Parking absolutely sucks (not their fault)They were busy (couldn’t be happier for them)Monitors outside in the rain for about 10min and gave up.Fast forward, I still wanted a sandwich, baguette and muffins so I went over to google to see if I could grab their number to call and make sure that they weren’t sold out before I schlepped back down.No number.I went to their website…..No number.I jumped I the car and drove all the way back down there, spent 15min looking for parking, waited in line and got to the counter….Sandwiches were sold out (I get it, it happens)I said “hey, I couldn’t find a phone number for you guys online”.The guy helping me (short, dark hair) said yeah, we don’t have a phone. (It’s 2024 and this is a service business)I said, I drove all the way from carlsbad in the rain twice. I would’ve liked to be able to call to find out if you had what I wanted.Guy: it’s first come first served anyway, we don’t take reservations….Me:….Here’s the thing, if I’d been able to call & they had what I wanted in the first lace, I would’ve still made the drive. If it were sold out before I got there, no harm, no could, I’d rolled the dice and lost. No biggie.The fact that he didn’t grasp that and that he seemed to have a really shvtty attitude about it really sucks for a small, local business. It’s too bad, there are half a dozen other local bakeries that I drove past to get there that I’ll patronize in the future instead of this one.Kicker: they take pre-orders but only online…. So, they DO allow “reservations.”Remember when the service industry involved….service?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries
Tyler “TylerC” Chan
My favorite bakery in San Diego! I live nearby and get the ham and cheese croissant many times a week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries, Sandwiches
Erika Zulawski
Really delicious and worth the (very short) wait. Honestly the best almond croissant I’ve ever had. Friendly staff and a great chill atmosphere. Wish I didn’t live so far away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond
Aven Liu
Pizza and croissant are good. Cozy ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olga Kats
Unprofessional and rude !!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Grace Anderson
Was lucky enough to get a ham and cheese croissant fresh out of the oven - outstanding! Worth staying in line at 8am
Food with Eumi
Food 5/5I love their pastries. Here's everything I've triedPlain Croissant 5/5Almond Croissant 4.5/5Chocolate Croissant 4/5Strawberry Pistachio Croissant 4.5/5Kouign Amann 5/5Ham & Cheese Croissant 5/5Sourdough 3.5/5Although they are on the pricey side, it is worth it. Preferred their pastries over Izola.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Adams
A friend wanted to go here since he'd been here before. I was a little surprised there was a line since I was picturing an average bakery, but the line went pretty fast. After trying all my goodies, no wonder people wait in line for this. They are all excellent and interesting, unusual flavor mixes. I got a citrus vanilla scone, chamomile kumquat cream bun, and an Earl grey bergamot cookie. All delicious. I'd certainly go here again when I'm in the area. Yum!
This is the best bakery in San Diego. The line moves pretty quick, seating is available outdoors but it's first come first serve. Parking is a bit of a challenge. Beat the line by ordering ahead the day prior and pick up at the top go window. Sandwiches are available at 1100 daily.Vegetarian options: Two sandwiches daily. One is vegetarian and the savory pastries always have an all veg option. Few items if any were vegan.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries, Baguette, Ham & Cheese, English Muffin, Chocolate Croissant, Cinnamon Bun
There was a long line to order. You can order ahead the day before for pick up! Everything was delicious. Our favorites: cinnamon roll and the rhubarb
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Pastries
JT Klepp
Best bread. Anywhere. Their cinnamon loaf is ridiculous. There's a line down the street for a reason.
jesse
Waited 30 minutes in line to find out they don’t have any gluten free offerings. We’re rude about it too, come on.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Garden Love
The absolute best croissants, quick friendly service. This is the place to satisfy your urge for a buttery plain croissant. 5 stars! Try this place, you won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Rosenberg
I owned a bakery on the East Coast for 40 years. I can say that the Monkey Bread and croissant I picked up at Wayfarer is just about the best I have ever . There is no way that I will not return before my trip back to Boston sot hat I can load up on things to take back with me; thesis as good as it gets!!
Really good pea soup ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So to set the scene, I drove down from carlsbad in the rain to pick up a few things from a cool local bakery (the baguettes are solid and the English muffins are worth the drive)It’s STORMING. (Not their fault.)Parking absolutely sucks (not their fault)They were busy (couldn’t be happier for them)Monitors outside in the rain for about 10min and gave up.Fast forward, I still wanted a sandwich, baguette and muffins so I went over to google to see if I could grab their number to call and make sure that they weren’t sold out before I schlepped back down.No number.I went to their website…..No number.I jumped I the car and drove all the way back down there, spent 15min looking for parking, waited in line and got to the counter….Sandwiches were sold out (I get it, it happens)I said “hey, I couldn’t find a phone number for you guys online”.The guy helping me (short, dark hair) said yeah, we don’t have a phone. (It’s 2024 and this is a service business)I said, I drove all the way from carlsbad in the rain twice. I would’ve liked to be able to call to find out if you had what I wanted.Guy: it’s first come first served anyway, we don’t take reservations….Me:….Here’s the thing, if I’d been able to call & they had what I wanted in the first lace, I would’ve still made the drive. If it were sold out before I got there, no harm, no could, I’d rolled the dice and lost. No biggie.The fact that he didn’t grasp that and that he seemed to have a really shvtty attitude about it really sucks for a small, local business. It’s too bad, there are half a dozen other local bakeries that I drove past to get there that I’ll patronize in the future instead of this one.Kicker: they take pre-orders but only online…. So, they DO allow “reservations.”Remember when the service industry involved….service?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries
My favorite bakery in San Diego! I live nearby and get the ham and cheese croissant many times a week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries, Sandwiches
Really delicious and worth the (very short) wait. Honestly the best almond croissant I’ve ever had. Friendly staff and a great chill atmosphere. Wish I didn’t live so far away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond
Pizza and croissant are good. Cozy ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unprofessional and rude !!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Was lucky enough to get a ham and cheese croissant fresh out of the oven - outstanding! Worth staying in line at 8am
Food 5/5I love their pastries. Here's everything I've triedPlain Croissant 5/5Almond Croissant 4.5/5Chocolate Croissant 4/5Strawberry Pistachio Croissant 4.5/5Kouign Amann 5/5Ham & Cheese Croissant 5/5Sourdough 3.5/5Although they are on the pricey side, it is worth it. Preferred their pastries over Izola.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friend wanted to go here since he'd been here before. I was a little surprised there was a line since I was picturing an average bakery, but the line went pretty fast. After trying all my goodies, no wonder people wait in line for this. They are all excellent and interesting, unusual flavor mixes. I got a citrus vanilla scone, chamomile kumquat cream bun, and an Earl grey bergamot cookie. All delicious. I'd certainly go here again when I'm in the area. Yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seasonal Cream Bun, Bakery, Pastry, Pastries, Seasonal Scone
This is the best bakery in San Diego. The line moves pretty quick, seating is available outdoors but it's first come first serve. Parking is a bit of a challenge. Beat the line by ordering ahead the day prior and pick up at the top go window. Sandwiches are available at 1100 daily.Vegetarian options: Two sandwiches daily. One is vegetarian and the savory pastries always have an all veg option. Few items if any were vegan.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Pastries, Baguette, Ham & Cheese, English Muffin, Chocolate Croissant, Cinnamon Bun
Restaurantji Recommends
There was a long line to order. You can order ahead the day before for pick up! Everything was delicious. Our favorites: cinnamon roll and the rhubarb
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Pastries
Best bread. Anywhere. Their cinnamon loaf is ridiculous. There's a line down the street for a reason.
Waited 30 minutes in line to find out they don’t have any gluten free offerings. We’re rude about it too, come on.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The absolute best croissants, quick friendly service. This is the place to satisfy your urge for a buttery plain croissant. 5 stars! Try this place, you won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I owned a bakery on the East Coast for 40 years. I can say that the Monkey Bread and croissant I picked up at Wayfarer is just about the best I have ever . There is no way that I will not return before my trip back to Boston sot hat I can load up on things to take back with me; thesis as good as it gets!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5