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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

I ordered a the weeknight dinner special from Luckybolt, and it was spectacular. The week's menu was a vegetable ratatouille with polenta, fresh bread, and a salad. It was delivered by hand to my door in easy packaging. The ratatouille was the standout. So delicious! Especially with an egg on top as they had recommended. I will definitely order a weeknight dinner from them again. My husband and I have a newborn, so it made for a great and easy dinner at home. read more

Wow. Tried Lucky ally today and Met Chris. An amazing experience. The croissant that I had this morning reminded me of ones I had in Paris. - KUDOS. Am picky about baked goods and Chris did not disappoint. Will definitely be back often. read more

Best croissant ever and I have been searching actively for it. The service is great last time we went close to closing time and they made us a French press coffee because their coffee was cold. Love their food and attitude. read more

Our family gets the sourdough loaf here almost every weekend. It's soooo delicious! Crispy on the outside and super soft and spongy on the inside. It's incredible! We eat it plain, with sandwiches, make avocado toast, whatever you want! The bread makes everything taste top notch! read more

Great bread and pastries, one of the best bakeries in town! Love their sourdough and various croissants.

Came around 11:30AM on a Sunday and they were low on pastries, as to be expected. Staff were super nice and helpful. We ended up getting a blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese. There was a great crust to the bagel. Probably the best bagel I've had. There were samples of the sourdough bread and my son couldn't stop eating it. Will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area. read more

This bakery is such a hidden gem! Their bread is to die for. I toast it or use it for sandwiches. Absolutely amazing. I've also had their croissants, cinnamon rolls, and breakfast burritos. Everything is delicious and their service is top notch. Highly recommend. read more

I come here often for the hippie veggie sandwich, breakfast sando, and Greek salad. They also sell the most delicious pastry I have ever had in my life - the Kouign Amann. On top of having amazing food, they are also great caterers! I organized a small company event a few months ago and the owner, Kris, was super responsive, punctual, and easy to work with. My coworkers loved the parfait and egg bites. Also, big shout-out to Lilly at the register! She always makes my day with her friendly and positive attitude. read more

Very nice bakery that also serves simple savory eats. Limited seating, next to Zumbar. Great bread. Perhaps has the most flavorful veggie chilli that I have had in a long time. Not loaded with soy, heavy in beans and veggies. Highly recommend. Found their pastries to be a bit on the sweeter side, but this is a matter of personal taste. read more

Apparently, the bakery here will not be ready until October 2023. So, the only chocolate goodie that I could buy was a brownie. Brownie was small and cost around $5. There was a taste of espresso in this dark chocolate brownie which was wonderful. I would probably up the rating if there were more baked goods and larger portions. Even for San Diego, that brownie was quite small (size of 2 large bites or 4 small bites) for $5. read more

Really delicious, fresh and unique pastries. Also the coffee place next door is good.

The service at LuckyBolt was friendly and kind. They were very nice helping us choose a Hippie sandwich and a Breakfast Burrito. The sandwich was packed with veggies in a delicious focaccia square. The burrito was excellent on very fresh warm tortilla, eggs cheese and nice crunchy hashbrown potatoes. It's a cute shop nestled near the coaster station. A perfect pause for your trip up the coast in the morning! Definitely worth a repeat trip! read more

Ordered a salad Togo it was fresh, flavorful, filling. Perfect for a quick lunch on the go Cute little place, easy on the eyes and not overwhelming. read more

While working in San Diego area, I stopped in today for an iced tea. I tried the "Kouign-Amman (pronounced 'queen-a-mahn", a delicious pastry that's made similar to croissants but with a yummy layer of sugar. It was delicious! Buttery flaky, just the right amount of sweetness from the sugar, and a beautiful caramelization on top! Highly recommend!! read more

Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery - Kouign-Amman 'queen-a-mahn,' croissant-like pastry folded with delicious caramelized sugar. The perfect amount of light and sweet! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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