DECADENT SLICE OF CAKE (5 stars)…read more Better than Extraordinary Dessert's slice of cakes. If you see this vendor, do make the effort to secure yourself a slice, or two, or three. I discovered them in Oceanside although their kitchen is in Sorrento Valley area. It's an independently operated "mom and son" kind of business! CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE (~$9?) - this was the perfect decadent slice of cake. Moistness, texture, fluff, sweetness, to presentation. I enjoyed every bite and wish I had another slice right after. The moistness, fluff, and bounciness of the cake's texture showed proof of freshly baked, n point baked times, and the magic touch of Nora. It wasn't too sweet yet carried that chocolate ganache sweetness through and through without nerving a person from getting tired of the flavor. To be honest, this would pair well nicely with a glass of milk! I cannot wait to buy another. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Will mosdef be back for more.

The service and chocolate ganache cake were both impressive and I'm told absolutely delicious. I…read morewanted to thank the staff at my medical provider in San Diego for their excellent care with something special and Nora's delivered literally and figuratively. Thank you so much, Naji!

This bakery is in between Ross and Mitsuwa. Parking is tight in this plaza where you'll need to…read morefold in your side mirrors and suck in to get in and out of your car. Super cutesy vibe and pretty delicate desserts. Almost reminds me of Nothing Bundt Cake interior with merch, candles, gifts, flowers. Things you can pick up last minute if you're on your way to a party. They offer cheesecake, cupcake, cookies, cakes and few others. Lattes, matcha, Hojicha, teas and lemonade. I got the earl gray lavender cupcake and black sesame matcha Hojicha drink and lychee hibiscus tea drink. The cupcake was moist, not too sweet, had some grittiness to it from the seeds. Tasted the earl gray and lavender combo. It was delicious, I could have ate the entire thing but had to share the other half. There were a few tables outside but none inside.

I'd been seeing Atelier Flour all over Instagram, so I decided to stop by and see what the hype was…read moreabout. I ordered the Island Girl Coffee, a macadamia latte, and asked for it less sweet. To me, it tasted very similar to a flavored hazelnut latte from Starbucks. Even with reduced sweetness, it was still sweeter than I prefer and had a slightly artificial flavor. If you enjoy flavored Starbucks-style coffee, you'll probably like it, but it's just not my personal preference. I actually didn't finish my drink because the flavor wasn't for me. That said, the cashier was very sweet, and the dessert display looked beautiful and tempting. While the coffee didn't win me over, I'd still come back to give their desserts a try since they looked much more appealing than the drink I ordered. Overall, a nice spot with friendly service, but next time I'll be skipping the flavored coffee and trying one of the desserts instead.

Wide and unique selection of bread that cater to a variety of tastes…read more They have good drinks that they share from Happy Lemon. Egg tarts are always yummy. Their buy one get one free deals are always great when they appear. Friendly staff and nice storefront.

Stopped in to pick up a birthday cake for a friend, stayed for the variety of breads, cakes and…read moreteas we wanted to pick up to accompany our dinner. Parking was easy to get in and out of with how large the shopping center is. The staff were all super friendly and very informative to help us make a decision for our group. Cakes are decently priced, $40 for an 8" cake to feed around 6 of us. The bread variety is probably better earlier in the day, we definitely came late and many items already picked through. We also picked up lemon green tea and a couple slices of cake, all of which were perfect. Definitely a spot to come check out!

I had the ape donut strudel thing! Maybe I just love all things apple fritters and turnovers but I…read moreenjoyed this! Its a small bakery but conveniently in lion market and next to a tesla charger! Cashier is quick and easy. However, the atmosphere, I don't feel like im in Paris or anything and I went to Paris as a kid! Lol! This place has good pastries and variety!

Not sure what her name was but the cashier that has her nails done with black decal on them should…read morebe trained better on food safety. I watched her open pastry bags by sticking her hands in them and then using the tongs. Your nails look nice but that is more surface area for germs. Tongs should be used to open pastry bags prior to putting pastries in them, not your hands. Pastries are left in the open, uncovered for anyone to walk by and just sneeze.

This location was clean, organized, the service is quick and friendly, and there's also a…read moreridiculous amount of pastries staring at you while you try to convince yourself you're only getting one. We clearly failed at that. We tried the Caramel Apple Streusel Waffle, Jumbo Twisted Donut, and Blueberry Fruit Bite. The waffle was easily a fall favorite, a chewy Belgian-style waffle covered with cinnamon apples, buttery streusel, and caramel. The Jumbo Twisted Donut was soft and chewy with a crunchy rice topping and cinnamon sugar, while the Blueberry Fruit Bite was light, fruity, and a nice change of pace from the richer options. For drinks, we went with the Pumpkin Chai Latte and Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew. The chai had those warm pumpkin-spice flavors that immediately taste like fall, while the cold brew was smooth, coffee-forward, and balanced nicely by the vanilla and sweet cream. This location is conveniently inside the H Mart shopping area, with plenty of parking, and the pastry selection makes it dangerously easy to leave with more than you planned. Everything tasted fresh, the drinks were great, and there's enough variety that I could come back several times without ordering the same thing twice.

Today, I went to the dentist and then I took my mom to Hmart in Mira Mesa. We walked around and…read morethen we dropped by the Paris Baguette that's located inside of the HMart... LOW CHOLESTEROL DIET: 5/10 It was very challenging to find anything low in cholesterol here but, I just wanted to find something soft as well... DINNER BUNS: 10/10 Very fluffy! The dinner buns were really soft. I tried a bite but, I had to stop because I was still numb... HOT DOG: 7/10 The flavor was good but, the texture was too hard and chewy. My mom is a senior with dentures and she can barely finish it. Since she was so hungry she tried her best to finish it... SERVICE: 10/10 A+ Excellent! My mom wanted me to ask for a Spoon and Napkins. The cashier was very friendly and patient with me and my mom... AMBIANCE: Very open air concept. A small bakery that can be seen easily at the exit of Hmart... LIFE IS BUTTER AT PARIS BAGUETTE!!!!!

Not to be dramatic: There's good chocolate cake, and then there's really good chocolate cake. This…read moreis the latter. This is the place to go in San Diego if you want a slice of luxury without the guilt. In short: get Le Signature, Le Noisette for a nutty flavor, and if they have it, The London Cake (think chocolate and caramel; currently obsessed with this one!!). Tip: Store cakes in a cold/cool place if not eaten immediately especially during a heatwave summer or you'll learn the hard way. Best eaten with unsweetened hot coffee. Here's the long review: Parfait Paris has been consistent with their cakes; I've been visiting them every time whenever I'm close to one for about 2 years. There are multiple locations; I've been to Carmel/Del Mar; Coronado, and Fashion Valley. I don't really stay to eat; I usually grab a couple of slices (avg price is $13/slice) and slowly savor it at home with black coffee. All I can say is that this bakery knows their flavors and textures. The bakery offers pastries, macarons, and other desserts but if you're undecided, get the cake. Esp if you love (like really love) chocolate. I've stuck to 2 cakes: Le Signature- has a light chocolate mousse filling with a shortbread crust and dark chocolate glaze. Le Noisette- an employee there once told me it was like a Ferrero Rocher but a cake version. Accurate description but so understated. The mousse filling is chef's kiss. The monthly special: The London Cake: it's definitely an upgraded version of a dark chocolate cake. Filled whipped caramel filling and chocolate cream; it was balanced and sweet but not in a way that makes your teeth scream. This is the cake that had me question all the chocolate cakes I've had in my life; and the one where I go back the next day, like literally drive the extra mile(s), to get another slice. A little bias here but I've tried the mango bliss cake in the past. Decent flavors and texture as described but not as impressed as their chocolate ones. I've had my fair share of eating lots of (chocolate) cake in SD and LA; this place is def always on my list.

This is a bakery stand inside the food hall. There are some general seatings inside the food hall…read more I got the Le Noisette (hazelnut dessert). It was delicious!! It has real hazelnuts, hazelnut cream, and dark chocolate mix with hazelnut at the bottom. 10/10! And it's not too sweet either. Then I tried the savory croissant. It's a September special. Chicago croissant. Which is basically a pizza filling inside a croissant crust. It was delicious! I love the croissant crust! The staff was friendly as well!

We loved our wedding cake from Heritage & Co. Yesterday was our first wedding anniversary, so we…read moreenjoyed a frozen piece of cake that we had saved for a year. It was still good! Our cake on the day of our wedding tasted great too of course. We loved the look of it as well. Lots of our guests also told us how much they liked it. Planning was very easy. We worked with Aubrey, and she answered all of out questions without issue and made sure we had the flavors and designs that we were happy with. She even helped us work with our florist for the flowers to arrange on the cake. Take a look at the photos and you'll see how beautiful the cake turned out, and how happy we were to cut into it.

I wanted to commission a cake for my best friend to celebrate her divorce, and Aubrey truly…read moredelivered! Ordering was easy - I emailed her from her site with a few questions, picked a flavor, and told her some back story. Really, all I needed to say was that my bestie and I love Legally Blonde, then gave her a picture and a (somewhat personalized) quote to use, and let her take it from there with the design. She did SUCH a good job. My jaw dropped. It's perfect. And it was DELICIOUS. Most importantly, my best friend loved it and she had such a great time. Everyone loved the flavor (dark chocolate truffle) too, and we got some laughs on the quote. Thank you Aubrey for bringing the vision to life and executing it so perfectly!

Delicious breads that come fresh every hour or so (if you can time it right). Drinks are pretty…read moregood and affordable, especially considered against other places and their pricing. Cakes are good (not my favorite among Asian bakeries but one of the cheaper options) and great for special occasions. The staff are friendly and helpful! My favorites are the marble taro, garlic cheese bread, and bacon & cheese, and brioche. Salted cream coffee is also up there, a good balance between creamy, sweet, and a little savory.

I had a last minute request to bring a cake at a restaurant for a birthday celebration. Sunday…read moreafter church and the bakery was bustling with people. I checked first for a cake and spotted a strawberry cake that would work. I stood in a line that was moving along. The cashier Alex was friendly and immediately went to box the cake. Offered me a Happy Birthday chocolate decor for the cake. He also added a cake server and candles all at no extra cost which makes the $38 cake reasonable. I got to the restaurant just in time. Everyone loved the cake!

Laura was so wonderful to work with! She made our wedding cake, as well as our dessert table, and…read moreall of the items were absolutely delicious. When we were having trouble deciding which of the many yummy-sounding cake flavors/desserts we wanted, Laura was more than willing to provide samples whenever possible to help us make our decision. She was always available via email or phone call when we had questions as well. On the big day, Laura set up a beautiful dessert table display for us and our guests. She is so kind and easy to work with, and I highly recommend her to anyone planning a big event. Thanks so much, Laura!

Kuba Kreations did a wonderful job on our cake and dessert table!  We had cupcakes and mini…read morecheesecakes for our dessert table. Everyone loved the mini cheesecakes! Laura was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process.  We picked the stand to use for our cake then asked her to do whatever she thought would look best for the rest of the table and it turned out amazing!  I would definitely recommend Kuba Kreations!

Oh truly a top competitor for best bakery in San Diego!! I…read morevisited on a Thursday morning right at 8 to grab breakfast for my coworkers. there was already a line forming!!! So get there early. Service is great, they don't rush you at all. All of the pastries are laid out for whatever you want them to grab. I got regular croissants, chocolate croissants, and their seasonal raspberry croissant. I personally only had the raspberry one but my coworkers LOVED the others! I also got an iced vanilla latte and it was DELICIOUS - very bold and strong! I would definitely visit again.

I've had Relic Bakery on my radar for a while, and signed up to be notified when they do their…read more"drops". When I saw one that worked with my schedule, I clicked in to see what they had to offer. Prices are quite high, $7-9 per pastry on average, and they had a good mix of sweet and savory, classic and unique flavors. I ordered three pastries: charcuterie danish, Kenyan chicken stew croissant, and lamb rillette spiral croissant. There was a fast turnaround for pickup, as I could only select dates from the next day. Their kitchen is located in a more commercial part of Mira Mesa, and parking was easy. When I walked in, I was a bit confused by the setup, as I stepped straight into a room full of baking supplies. I located the cabinet with pickups and grabbed my goodies. Very quick in and out. Overall, the pastry dough itself was fantastic across all three pastries. I air fried my pastries to warm them up before sampling them. My least favorite was the charcuterie pastry. The cured meat on top was very tough, possibly from being over-baked. I didn't really like how it paired with the apricot on top. Additionally, the top layer of the pastry was adhered to the toppings, and came off when I tried to cut or bite into it. The cheese rosette on top was cute but didn't add much to the flavor for me. The Kenyan chicken stew and lamb croissants were absolutely stunning. Both were not soggy and suuuuper flavorful. The ground lamb was tender and buttery, Since it is rolled throughout the croissant, you get some in each bite, the distribution is perfect. The Kenyan chicken stew is bold and spiced. There is a good amount of stew in the croissant cup, and the chicken was not tough. Paired with the buttery pastry, this was incredible. Overall, I enjoyed the pastries I ordered at Relic! They are incredibly pricy, and definitely an occasional treat, but worth it in my opinion.