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Azucar

4.4 (1.4k reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Kim R.

Checked out the famous guava patties this week and they did not disappoint. I didn't eat them right away and the pastry stayed fresh for sitting for a day. Service was good. The line wasn't too bad but it seems pretty popular.

Katherine K.

I came here about 15 minutes before they were closing and I was surprised to see how many items they had left. I was happy I got to have soo many options, but I also had a really hard time deciding what to get because everything honestly looked soo good! I ended up getting a few different goodies to try and while they all weren't "to die for" persay, they were all very yummy and enjoyable to eat! Only one of the items was a bit too sweet for me, but I thought the other ones had a perfect balance of sweet and tarty/sour. I would honestly come here again!

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Melissa F.

Walking by, looked in the window. Whoa, I gotta check them out. It's Sweets, prettiest pastries I've seen in a minute. Not only are they lovely to look at but really good. Cuban style savory meat mini like empanadas. Wish I could've gone back the next day.

Queen S.

Adorable little bakery with an impressive variety of sweet and savory options, along with coffee drinks. We tried the chocolate chip cookie, toffee cookie, cornmeal strawberry cookie, peanut butter and white chocolate cookie, and key lime square, and everything was delicious! Each treat had its own unique flavor and was packed with flavor. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, great prices, and friendly service. Street parking is the only option, but it's worth the visit for the quality, variety, and delicious treats!

Emmi D.

Highest recommendation of all the places I've tried in OB so far! We got the Cubano and latte for drinks. Pastries included the meat pie, florentine, coconut cake, passion fruit caramel, guava cheese pastry, and sweet corn scone. Honestly they were all pretty impressive and I can't wait to come again. Total cost was about $37, super affordable for the quantity and quality. Lively and loud inside, they had a small line out the door so we waited for about 30 minutes but it's worth it I think - people taking too long to decide with the many many choices available inside. After ordering received the order in about 5 minutes. Limited seating inside, about 8 seats with two larger benches outside.

Luigi C.

Friendly staff and even better pastries! We ordered the guava and cream cheese and the Cuban pastries. They were both so delicious that I wished we ordered more! We definitely need to try the cookies and other items they have there next time

Caroline P.

So glad to have found a go to Cuban coffee spot in San Diego! All the locals will tell you about this place, and I thought it would be overhyped until I actually got the chance to try it. It was outstanding and the coffee was super authentic and yummy. There were so many options of delicious looking pastries to choose from, and I didn't know what to pick. I chatted with the staff and they recommended the quiche for me so I ordered that and got to sit outside, do some work, and do some people watching while enjoying my treats. I always recommend this to other friends now that I've gotten a chance to go. Sometimes there's a really long line, but it's definitely worth it. No, I can probably say I'm one of the locals who will recommend azucar to others!

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Thuy T.

Tried their new coconut cake, DIVINE!!! Not too sweet & super moist & fluffy. And of course their Divina cake (moist white chocolate soufflé cake w/ passion fruit & raspberry curd & toasted marshmallow IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE, if you're a passion fruit fanatic like me.

Jordyn J.

Brought a friend here for some pastries last week and we absolutely loved everything we tried. The corn scone was a fave, and I enjoyed trying an assortment of sweet and savory treats this time around.

Bobby D.

I can't believe I'm actually saying this after my very first visit and amongst my family, friends, and fellow foodies, what I'm about to say might be sacrilegious, but after eating the pastry, scone, and savory item, I might be scorned and shamed. I've got to be true to my foodie self and boldly make this claim. Azucar is a better Cuban bakery than Cuban bakery institution Porto's. Yep, I said it and I'm sticking by it!! Brought my better half here and we spoke effusively about what we chowed down on. We glowingly raved about Azucar that my wife, who works in the patisserie business, took the time to let one of their employees know that she enjoyed every item she ate. 5 stars for their baked goodies, but their white chocolate latte with hazelnut was okay. Azucar is located in Ocean Beach (OB), which is a laid-back, bohemian neighborhood in San Diego known for its authentic surf culture, independent shops, and dog-friendly atmosphere, especially at Dog Beach. It's a short drive from Sea World and Mission Beach. OB with it's eclectic Mom and Pop small businesses interspersed with name brand retail shops appears to be a fun place to walk around. Azucar can be found amongst these shops next to the Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Newport Ave. intersection, next to Newport Avenue Optometry and Speedway Express gas, and across the street from Sourdough & Moore. Parking is 2-hour street parking. Azucar has a small footprint with a few tables inside and a couple of tables outside. As you wait in the long, fast moving line, you'll see the blue and white palm tree wall with the different languages for the word sugar; the blue decorative lighting and cylindrical wooden artpiece hanging over the register; and there are framed pics of Cuban life. The gentleman who assisted us was friendly and worked fast. My life partner was familiar with Azucar and wanted to indulge in their scones for her early Mother's Day treat. Apparently, Azucar's owner has Cuban roots and has Cuban-inspired food, but it serves a variety of desserts, pastries, cakes, and confectionary delights. Besides their sweets, they also serve barista style coffees, teas, cold drinks, and sandwiches. Please don't be deterred by the long line flowing out the door because Azucar's staff hustles. Plus, it gives you time to ogle at the beautifully crafted desserts and pastries. I haven't eaten everything we purchased, but solely based on the three items I ordered, I made the lofty claim that Azucar is better than Porto's. These three pastries are Must Order items if you visit this bakery: Cuban Cheese Roll, Cuban Meat Pie, and Sweet Corn & Honey Scone. That Cuban cheese roll had a salivating, sweet, and creamy filling and the pastry itself was flaky and addictively tasty. I savored every single bite of the meat pie that packed a lot of yumminess in that small package. I just wished it was bigger. Make sure to ask for their hot sauce to add spice to that meat pie. The sweet corn & honey scone was like a biscuit, golden yellow, had a balanced taste, and it ate really well with my white mocha hazelnut latte. We also ordered the following: raspberry and passion fruit scone, peach scone, blueberry coconut scone, tiger butter cookie, salted toffee oatmeal cookie, and chocolate chunk cookie. I'm sure they will be as delish as the three items I raved about. We've visited Porto's in Orange and Los Angeles Counties and I've always questioned why there isn't a San Diego location. Welp, after my first visit to Azucar, we don't need a Porto's in San Diego any more.

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Sarah C.

cuban cafe with delicious pastries! the beef pie was the best, followed by the guava cheese then pork pie. overall very reasonable prices though, and very fresh. the pastry was flaky and crispy even without heating up. would recommend!

Ken C.

Located in Ocean Beach, San Diego, Azucar is an amazing spot for Cuban Pastries. It trumps even the best cuban bakeries we have in Los Angeles! Despite having a small footprint with limited indoor seating, they pack incredible flavor. We had a banana cheesecake that was light and delicious. Their guava pastry on puff pastry was delicate and delicious! They had addictively good toffee oatmeal cookies, their meat pies were flavor bombs, and their cheese roll was crispy, gooey, and wonderfully chewy. I couldn't pass up getting a half "Espana" sandwich, which had a Spanish omelette with Manchego cheese. It was made to order and when it was out of the panini press, it was deliciously hot and crispy. What a great bite! Overall, this patisserie was one of my favorites of this year and I know that I'll be back when I come back to SD!

Courtney O.

I had to reread my old review to figure out why I'd ever give this place 4 stars. Looks like I was less than pleased with the service, but gosh, the pastries are such a hit here, it deserves nothing below 5 stars. I'd also say that people have been friendly the last few times I've come, so I'll chalk it up to a bad day! Azucar is one of San Diego's best bakeries. They truly make some of the most delicious treats. At this point, I've tried almost everything and it's all a hit. The scones are so incredibly and they always have such interesting flavors whether you want corn or passionfruit, peaches or chocolate. I love the guava and cheese pastries and the sour cream cake is to die for. My husband recently got me a full sized cake for my birthday and it was so incredible. Beyond the taste, it was so beautifully decorated! I'm not a caffeine drinker, but indulge in the occasional decaf latte. They make an outstanding one. Everything about this place is the best!

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14 years ago

I've only had the pastelitos and they are legit and delicious. Hard to find good Cuban food after living in Miami but this place I like.

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BEST cafe con leche and Cuban sandwiches I've had in the west coast!

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14 years ago

I had the Cuban coffee and the quiche of the day (tomato basil) and they were both amazing! Got a to-go box of sweets.

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Best cupcakes in the PL/OB area! I highly recommend the red velvet :)

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We LOVE the Cuban cafe' con leche. We always stop for our caffeine fix here when we're in OB.

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10 years ago

I absolutely love azucar! Amazing quiches, and their desserts are decadent and delicious.

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18 years ago

Love, love, love, this place! The mojito cookie is absolutely divine!

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I love this place. I drive all the way from Chula Vista just to have the cafe con leche.

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Señor Peanut is super peanut buttery rich with a choco cookie bottom! Meant to be shared!!!

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11 years ago

Great place. Nothing like a café cubano and a guava-cheese pastry. Perfect afternoon snack. Hits the spot.

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Two must haves: Cuban meat pie and guava/cheese pastry.

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This place is perfect. Never had anything I didn't love here. Lots of unique flavors.

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8 years ago

I love this place!!! It's like a dream come true :)

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Do they offer any Gluten Free pastries?

I believe they have at least a gf scone and maybe cookie? I remember they had a few options.

Do they make sugar free cakes?

Any dairy free options?

Drinks yes !

Are they better than Portos?

Are WHAT better than Portos, which I know well? I would give the highest scores to Portos for virtually anything, with the added bonus that Portos' pricing is much more advantageous and are probably 50% less at Porto's. The guava/cheese pastries… 

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