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    4.2 (906 reviews)
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    Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ Salad
    Merrick C.

    I will go out of my way for good bread, and this place is one of my favorites along the 101.. in the morning, they offer delicious pastries and a hearty drink menu. For lunch, they have a wide variety of sandwiches that can be ordered with a side salad. I always love sitting outside under the trees. Staff is friendly and service is quick. Don't forget to grab a loaf of bread to go!

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    Jose R.

    First time here and will make this a routine stop while traveling the 101. Bread is the star of each meal and it does come through. Mushroom toast with a flavorful gravy, on a thick biscuit- hardy and delicious. Avocado toast had pumpkin seeds, giving it a crunchy texture. Tons of outdoor seating to accommodate families of different shapes sizes. Service is quick and attentive. Line goes by quick. The atmosphere is of a California vibe, diverse folks coming together for a great meal.

    Father's Day special. Tri Tip breakfast burrito.
    Shaun A.

    Stopped in on Father's Day for a nice breakfast. I went away from my usual and tried their Father's Day Special which was a tri tip burrito. It was simple and delicious which is exactly how you want your food to be if it is not complicated. The limited ingredients and quality shined through and I highly enjoyed my meal. The person at the register was enjoyable and nice making the entire trip a great experience.

    Alex A.

    I love bread in all its beautiful forms -- and Bob's Well Bread is truly the master of bread‑making. I found this place on social media and knew I had to try it, especially the "egg in a jar" with purple potatoes and toast soldiers (I can never resist a purple potato or a fun name). The space is small and charming with plenty of outdoor parking. They have a lovely outdoor dining area with lots of seating. You order inside at the counter, get a number, and they bring everything out to you. The menu is full of delicious, bready dishes, and I loved that they offer a wide selection of coffee drinks -- even matcha. You can find macchiatos, cortados, and more here. We ordered the egg in a jar with toast soldiers, a baguette sandwich, a matcha latte, a cappuccino, and of course a chocolate croissant to go as a sweet treat for the road. If I could afford the calories of eating bread every day, I'd be here daily. Every bread item we tried was incredible. The croissant was buttery and flaky, exactly as it should be. The baguette sandwich had the perfect balance of crunch and softness. And the toast soldiers were the ideal size and texture for scooping up the cheesy, creamy, eggy goodness in the jar. We visited on a Monday and it wasn't too busy. Staff was very friendly. If I lived closer, I'd be grabbing fresh bread from here all the time. A must‑stop for any bread lover exploring the area.

    Glazed bun
    Paige H.

    I ordered the Eggs in a Jar and I'm still thinking about it. I never would have expected mashed potatoes to be the highlight of a breakfast dish, but this completely changed my mind. The potatoes were rich and comforting, topped with a perfectly poached egg and crispy bacon that blended together in every bite. It was indulgent without feeling too heavy, just incredibly satisfying. The grilled bread served on the side deserves special mention because it was honestly some of the best bread I've had. It was grilled beautifully with great flavor and texture, and it was perfect for scooping up every last bite. I also had to try some of the baked goods before leaving, and they were just as impressive as the savory food. You can really taste the care and quality in everything they make. The service was efficient and straightforward. It wasn't overly warm or chatty, but it also wasn't unfriendly. They seemed focused on getting orders out quickly and keeping things moving. The ambiance really made the experience even better. We sat on the covered outdoor patio, which was comfortable and inviting. There is also plenty of uncovered outdoor seating, while the indoor space is limited to one large communal table. The patio is definitely the way to go. This place has high reviews for a reason. The food is truly amazing, thoughtful, flavorful, and absolutely worth the visit. I will definitely be back

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    Kevin K.

    second time i came into flies on the food- idk what the deal is but if they could fix it and I could come in and get a sandwich without being grossed out that would be cool

    Breakfast Sandwich with housemade Turkey patty, arugula, egg and provolone. The cheese was too pungent for me. I couldn't finish it :-/
    Angela R.

    I love stopping by Bob's Well Bread whenever I'm in the area. Located in the quaint town of Los Alamos. It makes me feel like I'm driving through a western movie set each time. Get here early! It can get pretty busy. There's not much room standing in line waiting to order. There is no menu posted, so come prepared by looking them up online. Paper menus are available at the cash register though. While standing in line you get an opportunity to check out all the delicious sandwiches, pastries and cookies tempting you through the display. Each made with the finest ingredients. No added preservatives here! As for the food, on my latest visit I tried the mushroom toast. The name might fool you unless you looked at the menu. Sautéed seasonal mushrooms in sherry vinegar, crème fraiche, bacon lardons and shallots cover two large house-made biscuits. Not toast as we know, but I'll take homemade biscuits any day! This is a savory, hearty meal that will leave you full and satisfied. My son tried the Egg-in-a-Jar. It's a smaller portion, so just be aware if you have a big appetite. The small jar contains purple potato purée topped with Gruyère cheese, sans the bacon lardons, poached egg, chives and crème fraiche. Served with perfectly charred toast soldiers. He thoroughly enjoyed this! On my previous visit, I tried the turkey breakfast sandwich. It sounded good, but unfortunately it wasn't to my liking. I don't know if it was the turkey or cheese, but it had a weird taste and smell. I just couldn't get passed it. Luckily, I also ordered the chocolate croissant which was delicious! I also enjoy the drip coffee here. Overall, a great spot to check out if you're visiting nearby.

    Glazed pastry
    Sarah H.

    This cafe is an absolute gem! We stopped there for brunch during the week and had an enjoyable experience. While we didn't feel like they were eager to take our order, they didn't have attitude...it was just not a typical friendly welcoming. We ate our food there on their patio adjacent to the cafe, which was a cute area. They have additional patio seating completely outside that also looked cute. The wait time was average, so that's a plus. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant, which came room temperature because it was made previously in the day. They did not offer to warm it up, so I'm not sure if they are able to or not, but next time I will ask because at room temperature it was less than desirable. I feel the same about their glazed pastry; not desirable at room temperature. However, my wife ordered the Egg in a Jar and we are both OBSESSED. That dish alone is what is bringing us back there. I think their freshly-served items are delectable. It was so good I'm still thinking about it a week later. Overall, 4 stars because the food served at room temperature were a bit disappointing, however the cute patio seating and Egg in a Jar is what sold us to come back for more.

    Eggs Benedict
    Carina E.

    This little bread bakery doubles as a light restaurant as well as a bakery. We normally have a great experience here. Rose wine check Wait in line check check Order breakfast or lunch check check check Pay for said fun-well, you get it. And now we wait. And wait. And wait. Longer than usual, but that's ok. We have conversations galore to catch up on. We noted that the lady who placed her order behind us was walking to her car with a to go box. Wait, huh? . Ok, no biggie. Let them be late. Thanks #MelRobbins Our order finally arrives. My husband's looks great! Mine--I requested salad rather than the potatoes. The cashier had told me no substitutions, but I explained I get migraines from eating eggs and potatoes in the same meal. I never order that. It's considered an allergy for me. I even offered to pay for the salad. "No no" I was told. Ok, thank you very much. My next move would have been telling them to keep the potatoes. Instead I was told I would get the salad. As you can see from my picture, no salad, potatoes on my plate. I am pretty unhappy about this. So when I asked him about this later, him being the cashier. He told me that the kitchen had told him that they were going to do the potatoes and there would be no substitute. The kitchen needs to understand one thing. If people have allergies, the kitchen needs to take it seriously. I have to carry an EpiPen with me for a reason. So do other people with allergies. The kitchen may not believe in allergies, but those of us who suffer for them certainly do. So if someone in the kitchen needs to take a review page on what happens with people who have allergies and what can happen. That was a very bad call on their end. And when the cashier may mention that all of our plates were clean, I told him that my dog could finish the potatoes for me. Gave him a sweet smile, and walked away. Thus is my review of Bob bread.

    Lunch menu

    Their outside patio was perfect for enjoying lunch with our dog. We ordered inside and the service is great. We ordered the LINE COOK'S PÂTÉ (Grilled Pain au Levain served with brandied chicken liver pâté, onion bacon marmalade & cornichons) and the REUBEN (House made Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Grandma's Dressing and Swiss Cheese on Rye Bread). The bread is phenomenal. We were heading to Cambria for the night but stopped here for lunch because it's that good. Glad we did

    Today we had a blonde staff who silenced the poor reviews on bad customer service. She was all smiles, overly friendly and chatty and took time with each customer despite the long line. So glad we had a great experience! Giant chocolate croissant, strawberry danish, sausage breakfast biscuit and the infamous purple potato dish. Whole party was happy and full. Plenty of seating inside and out. Nice place to stop on our drive back to OC.

    Stacy H.

    Our daughter-in-law told us about this place. And we told her that we will check it out on our way home. Bob's Well Bread did not disappoint. The pastries we shared were flaky and tasted great. We both got latte's and they were also good. We were the first ones there when they opened at 8am. And the got busy. We would definitely recommend Bob's Well Bread when in Los Olivos, CA.

    Gina M.

    I'm giving this place five stars because I think of 4.2 is a little harsh. I thought this place was pretty good. Gossip on the street is that the owner is not nice, so maybe that's why? That said, the employees were all really sweet and they did not seem like they had a mean boss, so whatever he may or may not be doing, seems to be working. I hope he's not mean! That would be sad. We ordered avocado toast, and a smoked salmon/bagel platter, a latte and a cappuccino. I ordered an egg poached hard with my avocado toast, and I was pleased. They actually did it right because people have a really hard time getting that one, right. The avocado toast was not over seasoned, it was avocado, not avocado spread, and the sunflower seeds on top threw me off at first, but they were actually a nice touch in the end. The bread was extra good. It was kind of a big avocado toast. It felt more like avocado toast for two, but I crushed it. All by myself. The smoked salmon and bagel seems hard to mess up. They did a good job. I thought it was weird that they didn't toast the bagel though. The coffee was good. Not super memorable good but good. My pet peeve is ordering a cappuccino and it taste like warm milk. This tasted like coffee and foam... The way of cappuccino should taste. We also ordered a baguette for the drive home. It was a little tough, but it was good.

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    5 months ago

    Great food and good service. Turkey and cheese and the morning bun were both really fresh and tasted great. Easy 5 stars.

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    Excellent Service. Amazing coffee! I recommend the mushrooms on a biscuit breakfast.

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    Everything was perfect! Friendly staff who wanted to share their passion of baked goods. Food was delicious and large serving!

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    Super cute and amazing food / baked goods! An absolute must visit if you're in the area!!!

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