Their lounge is a hidden gem! It was cute and cozy! We did the Meze, which was $60 for 2! It came with crudites, whirled peas, tabouleh, babagadeesh, turmeric pickled veggies, and marinated Castelvetrano olives! We added some other dishes like the happy hens egg "grandma's style," hushpuppied ceci beans, and spicy sausage. For drinks, he chose a Pilsner. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I want to go back to see if they have other items on the menu! We also got some chocolate treats for dessert! Service was attentive and personable as well. read more

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This follow-up visit featured a sampling of some of their sweet pastries: an almond croissant, a monkey bread (soft apple cinnamon roll), and a cinnamon roll made with croissant pastry. Almond croissant: featured an almond filling that was nutty with the perfect touch of sweetness, and a generous amount of sliced almonds sprinkled on top. The texture was surprisingly very dense and not at all what one would expect from a croissant, so I suspect it was one of their many gluten free options. Monkey Bread: pillowy soft, and nicely diced apples, swirled throughout with cinnamon. Plenty of frosting drizzle without becoming too much. Cinnamon roll: This turned out to be the star of the show. It was heated at home. Made from a croissant dough. Super crispy and sugary exterior, with a soft, buttery interior, slathered with a luscious cinnamon filling. Light as a feather. Every morsel a bit of heaven. These pastries were absolutely delicious. Even though the almond croissant was dense and heavy, the flavor was excellent, and they deserve kudos for featuring gluten free treats for those who cannot consume wheat products. read more

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Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery is tucked away in a small strip center in the shadow of overhead I-5 in Sorrento Valley. While slightly difficult to find, it's well worth the drive. I particularly like their Sourdough bread (5/5 $9/loaf). It's crusty, has a nice crumb, tastes great, and is quite versatile. Service here is great. There are a handful of indoor and outdoor tables. read more

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I was excited to try good wholesome bakery place this am but was kinda disappointed. I came here around 910am and the parking lot was packed. It seems like the coffee shop next to bakery is popular. Around 940am the parking lot emptied. I thofhth the service was just ok. The cashier lady seems annoyed when I asked for salsa for my burrito and she just wasn't that friendly. Also the pastry and burrito were just ok nothing outstanding. There were barely any avocado in the burrito and barely any mushrooms. Also there is island area to eat but it's dirty and not clean at all. I won't make my way to come out here again read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Mushroom pastry - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious croissants! Very buttery and flaky. They have a nice selection of fun drinks as well. Service is fast and friendly!

First of all shout out to Summer! She was awesome and provided incredible customer service and knowledge about the different options at Luckybolt Kitchen and Bakery! We ordered: - Strawberry vanilla cream: (5/5) one of the best pastries I've ever had. I would buy the strawberry jam if I could and spread it on all the bread in my house! - Chicken salad sandwich: (5/5) incredible I was very shocked how good this was. The bread was knock your socks off. Ask for it to be toasted it'll be much better! - Chocolate croissant: (3/5) didn't have sufficient chocolate filling so I was eating mostly a regular croissant. - Chili cheese bun: (3/5) was one of their most popular pastries but I was disappointed. Was expecting a heartier pastry to reflect the name. There's a few bench seats inside and tables outside. I would 100 percent come back for another strawberry vanilla cream pastry and chicken salad sandwich! Also super cool that this bakery sources its ingredients from local farmers! They have an entire wall dedicated to showcasing which local farmers the ingredients are sourced from. read more

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If it's sweet and extravagant pastries you fancy, there's a chance you'll get lucky and get struck by a bolt of lightning at this kitchen and bakery. I love how ingredients are sourced from Local farmers. Staff helps out at the pastry counter and kitchen in this cozy spot. 5/5 Apple Fritters: sticky (ginger molasses?) with apple fritters is sweet and divine 5/5 Croissant Danish: Berry Jam, vanilla cream is a sweet dream in a crispy and buttery layered croissant Danish 4.5/5 iced muffin: tangy sweet and poppy seed read more

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I stopped by Lucky Bolt Bakery while picking up some Zumbar coffee beans, and I'm glad I did. The beautiful sourdough on display immediately caught my attention, so I had to give it a try. The sourdough was perfectly baked with a hearty, wheat-like flavor, a wonderful crust, and that fresh artisan quality that's hard to find. I also picked up a croissant, which was buttery, flaky, and pleasantly layered without being overly airy. It was satisfying and filling. One suggestion: I regularly use Kerrygold butter from Ireland with my sourdough at home, and the rich, creamy flavor is incredible. I highly recommend trying it with Lucky Bolt's sourdough--it makes an already excellent loaf taste even more amazing. There were so many other pastries that looked delicious, so I'll definitely be coming back--probably early in the morning--to get the best selection. If the rest of their baked goods are as good as what I tried, this place is going to become a regular stop for me. read more

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Had a little mix-up with one of our pastries that ended up being more on my side than theirs, but they were still super nice about it and handled everything really well. They got back to me, explained what was in it, and still went out of their way to issue a refund. Really appreciated how chill and professional they were about the whole thing. We've always liked coming here because everything is fresh, and this just made me appreciate their customer service even more. read more

One of the best croissants in San Diego. Wayfare in La Jolla is another old place that knows how to make croissants. But this one is a local gem in sorrento valley. I also like their sourdough bread. They know a thing or two about baking read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here to just to see what they had and decided to get the last chocolate chip cookie on a Saturday morning. Man -- that was the best cookie I've ever had and it was gluten free! It wasn't tiny and every bite was perfection! I returned the next day to see if they had any more and I was too late. Unfortunately I live way up North so I'll be thinking about this and look forward to when I can come back! read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Chocolate Chip Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Best scone I ever had. Scone perfection. Bakery items are among the best in San Diego. Absolutely delicious. read more

Lucky bolt used to be my go to when stopping by to grab a coffee and pick up lunch. Today I was blown away when I went to get a breakfast burrito. $13 for a breakfast burrito that is closer to $16 after tax and tip - I expect a good sized burrito that is fresh and tasty. We are in San Diego. The burritos are now no longer made to order, and they are tiny. The one I had this morning was a little bigger than a pack of cards. It tasted fine but the shrink flation is real. I also used to get the chicken soup because it was fresh and tasty but they are charging $25 for a takeaway container. This isn't Erehwon. Needless to say I am going to skip in the future. read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Breakfast burrito - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Lucky Bolt is seriously one of those places where you can actually taste the difference. Their ingredients are fresh and truly farm-to-table, and honestly... it's worth the extra cost. I'd rather pay a little more knowing I'm supporting local farm workers and getting clean food that isn't full of processed junk. The bread is made fresh daily, and they have a great assortment of bagels and sandwiches. The Focaccia bread is AMAZING! Everything tastes fresh, not pre-made, not frozen, not fake. Also--get the app. The bagels sell out fast, and the app makes it super easy to order ahead so your food is wrapped up and ready to grab and go. And let's be real... we all go places for the food, but we go back for the service. Lucky Bolt nails that too. You're greeted with smiles and you don't just feel welcomed... you feel VALUED. read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Ham & Cheese Sandwich on focaccia bread. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

We visited right after a morning hike for some breakfast, and there was a great breakfast selection! We tried the breakfast danish, ham and cheese croissant, and zucchini muffin while also picking up their sourdough. Everyone absolutely loved the breakfast items. The zucchini muffin was delicious and not too sweet and the ham and cheese croissant was crispy and flaky and well balanced in flavor. We were especially pleasantly surprised by the breakfast danish which had potatoes and a whole egg and something akin to a tomato salsa in danish form! Highly recommend the breakfast danish as I don't think we've ever come across a breakfast item like this that felt familiar yet surprisingly unique. We really liked their sourdough bread as well! Will definitely be stopping by for more bread and breakfasts! read more

Secret hideaway gem. Honestly, the best sourdough bread in all SD. Hands down. Pastries are beyond. The attention to quality ingredients is really impressive. Everything here is a flavor bomb. Love love love that it's all local and often organic. Must tries...Italian sandwich (OMG), chocolate brownie, every croissant, lentil soup (trust me!) , hippie veggie sandwich. They turn into a gourmet pizza pop-up in the chill and gorgeous lounge with deep blue walls and great music on Wed/Thurs eves and Mediterranean on Fri/Sat eves. Wine & Beer, too. read more

The Ham and Cheese sandwich is the best sandwich in San Diego. There, I said it. Absolute freshness and perfection. The best part: the ingredients are so healthy and good that I don't feel tired or full after eating here. Ps- the bakery and breakfast burritos are delicious. read more

I love coming here! I have been here twice and both times enjoyed it. Both times I had been riding my bike for a long ride. Both times I got a pastry; the first time I got a lemon pastry and it was absolutely divine: creamy and delicious. The next time I stopped in, I got a ham pastry, it was also tasty and I loved the layers in the pastry. Perfection! I greatly appreciate the helpful friendly staff! Last time I was in the gal offered to fill my water bottle when she saw me walk in and look for a filling station. Kindness matters. I'll certainly be back here! read more

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We ate at the recently opened Lounge on a Saturday night. We had the mezze platter consisting of hummus, baba ganouche, an amazing salad with exotic local greens, lettuce wraps (calling it that doesn't do it justice) and a wonderful fresh pita bread roll. There was sourdough bread, focaccia, lots of olives and some pickled veggies to nibble on before the mezze came out. Our mains were spicy lamb "meatballs" with marrow as a topper and boneless chicken with yummy crispy skin. Thanks for offering Athletic Zero beer! That's my go to beverage nowadays. Great service. read more

Wow! Found this place on a quick search as I needed to wait for a friend and decided to grab a quick bite for breakfast. The bacon breakfast sandwich is WINNING here! Service was quick and friendly, and food was ready in minutes. Everything in this sandwich was well prepared, fresh, and filling. The bread was very fresh and perfectly grilled/toasted. Tomato and arugula were fresh and tasty. Now, the main event of this is obviously the bacon, egg, and melted cheese (on both sides). I enjoyed every bite and was very satisfied. I will be back, and told my friend who lives very close she must give this place a try. read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Breakfast sandwich with bacon - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I had a good breakfast sandwich from this kitchen and bakery in Sorrento Valley. The breakfast sammy comes with locally pastured raised scrambled eggs, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, aioli, and bacon. You can have on your choice of bread. I went with cracked whole wheat for $13.50. They put a great toast on the bread. It was crunchy and very tasty. I thought the scrambled eggs were okay. They were not made to order but were of the pre-made variety in trays and cut into rectangular portions. The sandwich would be better served with made to order eggs. The caramelized onions were delicious, and so was the aioli. It was a good breakfast sandwich. I also had some black iced tea, which was very good. The young lady who took my order was very nice and friendly. I ate inside the place on the high table along the window. They also have a few tables outside on the sidewalk. read more

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Very good bakery and friendly service. Fresh awesome food. We even received a desert ad gift when they realized my daughter's graduation.

Average and not necessarily unique in flavor, technique, or style. Subtlety of any flavors out of the norm were simply too light to detect. Came here as part of a set of bakery reviews I was planning on doing. Shop is small and unassuming, at a good juncture right off of a very popular bike trail and the highway. The place wasn't very busy on this very random, early weekend morning. Ham & Cheese Croissant - good initial flake. Layers are acceptably separated. Good flavor. Well filled with contents and spices. Savory and hearty. Chocolate Croissant - clear traditional construction with good, distinct layers. Clearly based on standard croissant dough as flavor leans more towards buttery. Chocolate is just a tad strong, causing a difficult juxtaposition to the dough. Monkey Bread - needs a bit more flavor per cluster but remains consumable. Few raisins - could use many more per serving. Good flavor and construction overall, but otherwise standard. Cinnamon Roll - flavor profile is far too light and often feels absent. Tastes just like coiled, laminated dough with a sprinkling of sugar. Not satisfying for a French cinnamon roll. read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Monkey bread, cinnamon roll, ham and cheese croissant, chocolate croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

So I thought the quality of the food was nice, but they did not heat up our quiche which made it taste really block-like. Additionally, the service could've been more prompt and accommodating. The place is simple, but I didn't think it was superb read more

The Wookie Cookie is a good enough reason to visit Luckybolt. It's a perfectly moist oat bar with gooey chocolate and creamy peanut butter that also happens to be gluten free. All the baked good look delicious and the ingredients taste fresh. Can't wait to try more items! read more

Obsessed with the selection of pastries!!! I had only tried their ham croissants but I would love to come back and try the different quiches. Service was lovely. I told the cashier that it was my first time and she recommended me a variety of options depending on my likings and mood. It's also next to Zumbar Coffee so you can kill two birds one stone by buying extremely good pastries here then stopping by high quality coffee. read more

Best croissant in San Diego HANDS DOWN. I work right by here and it's one of the few things that's keeping me from quitting my job. It's a bit pricey but it's worth every cent. A must try! read more

this is a small shop right by the highway with a lot of parking and seats outside of the bakery! i wish the baked goods were a little warmer but overall good and flakey! the staff are super nice and there are also free samples of the sourdough! read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - kouign-amann & ham and cheese croissants - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing service. Got a pastry and some water. Highly recommend. Pastry was delicious, perfect for biking.

Maple scone, maple scone, bring it back, it's absolutely 100% delicious. I normally buy 2-3 when they are available.

Delicious sourdough bread, my favorite in San Diego, and they have other high quality food choices too!

I have been here in years.... Now that im working close by again, it was nice to visit some old lunch places. So glad they are still here!!!! I had sandwiches in the past and they were good. I wanted something light since it's holiday party time... :) thank you for being there! read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Cobb salad! So fresh :) - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Place has been going through shrinkflation recently. When they first started out there was a decent serving size for the price and decent quality. Taste has always been so/so. Mostly eating here for the peace of mind that the quality was valued. As menu changes prices go up, menu items shrink. Even for a business marketing farm to table it's still overpriced. read more

Excellent pastries!! My husband picked up breakfast from this bakery everyday while we stayed in La Jolla. Their breakfast burrito and hot sauce is great. Loved their orange cinnamon rosemary morning bun and their almond croissant the best, but all of their pastries are great! Staff was welcoming and so kind!! Highly recommend!! read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Excellent pastries!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is a hidden gem! Best croissants in San Diego. There's a lot of overhyped bakeries in SD but lucky bolt is the real deal. Try the cinnamon roll if it's not sold out. read more

This is my favorite bakery. Their baguettes are my favorite, I usually get 5. The breakfast sammy is delicious too!

The baked goods are out of this world delicious and the rest of the menu has fresh and wholesome farm to table ingredients. If you want to enjoy every bite, go there and dig in. You'll make it one of your regular meal options. read more

Such a hidden gem! I am so grateful I work closely to this bakery. I have had a number of things off their menu and everything is spectacular. Quality is top notch. Best baked goods I have ever had! read more

Luckybolt has been offering baked goods for the last year or two, to my knowledge, and this is some of the best bread in the county... If not the best. I believe the baker has some kind of ties to Wayfarer bread in Birdrock - as in worked there once - and this bread is crusty, dark brown, sourdough levain, and quite similar to wonderful Wayfarer but still unique to Luckybolt. Unbelievably good toasted or for sandwiches, the crumb is not too fine or cakey, but not too airy either. Only available in sourdough white. Eat it fresh the first day or so and be sure to slice up and freeze the rest in a ziploc for sandwiches and toast anytime you want. ...but wait - let me tell you about the BAGELS. Available only on Sunday morning from 8 AM on, these are the best bagels in San Diego county. Honestly, nothing even comes close and I've had them all. (Some of my bagel credentials trace back to making my own -- the full-on water-boil and malt etc tradition -- and visits to NYC, Jersey, and Montreal, where of course, they consider their bagels the best. LuckyBolt bagels are very crusty, chewy, absolutely perfect when toasted and then schmeared with some of their house mix chive cream cheese. At four dollars per bagel they'd better be good!!! But I gladly pay it and it sure as hell hurts to flip out a $20 bill for five bagels but... I gladly pay it. Don't buy all the jalapeño cheddar variety before I get there each Sunday or there will be trouble. I hate to even post this review because they only seem to make a few dozen TOTAL includIng plain and "Everything" so demand is growing week by week. read more

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Got a breakfast burrito and the croissant. The croissant was decent, a little doughy for my taste. The burrito was extremely over salted that I had to throw it in the trash. The place is definitely too pricy for the small portions that you get. In the inside dining counter feel sticky and need to be cleaned. read more