Phenomenal, the baked items are all FIRE, and the customer service is TOP TIER, super attentive and…read morefast ! My guy Will took care of me and my date, my man thank you ! Definitely coming back here soon!

Food/Drinks:One of the best bakeries I've tried! After a few weekend visits, the bibimbap croissant…read moreis the standout for me. Such a unique combination of flavors, with beautiful presentation. Absolutely a must-try! I also tried the carnitas croissant when it first joined the menu, and it was okay, but the bibimbap is the one I'd order again. The mini croissants are adorable and absolutely delicious. Both the minis and the signature croissant are so light and airy! Highly recommend grabbing the minis if they're available because they do sell out. When they're gone, I happily default to the full-size signature croissant. If you have a sweet tooth, the s'mores croissant is another must. They torch the handmade marshmallow right in front of you, so you get to watch it melt before digging in. Such a fun presentation! The iced coconut cream latte is small but tasty and on the sweeter side, so a good choice if you like sweet coffee. Personally, the pastries and treats are what keep me coming back. Service:We've gotten lucky with fairly short lines on our weekend visits. On our first visit, a Saturday, the owner stopped by each table to ask how everyone liked their food and hear their thoughts. That personal touch really stayed with me. You can tell how much care goes into this place! Ambience:Lots of seating, both indoors and outdoors, plus live music on Saturdays! It's a lovely spot to sit and enjoy your pastries. I live nearby and walk over, so I can't speak to the parking. An easy five stars and a must-try when you're in San Diego!

Asa is my cafe dream come true. I've never been anywhere with a selection quite like this: cinnamon…read morerolls, donuts, chicken katsu sandwiches, Hayashi rice (a Japanese comfort dish I'd never tried before), hojicha lattes, soft serve, and on and on! We snagged a four top for the two of us and it served us well as a workspace for the morning. I wish I lived nearer so I could visit often and sample every single thing on the menu.

My family loves this place for desserts and drinks. We miss Japan, so this was the closest thing to…read moreus in location and taste. The ambiance is great because it has a fair amount of seating, but it gets taken up quickly. Lots of people here to study, work, or go on dates. Service is cool and hospitable and if they've ever made a mistake, they were nice about fixing it. Everything there is worth trying. We have gone overboard most times and got most things there.. We usually make sure to get the egg sando and my brother loves the dark curry rice which we recommend highly for both!

My first time at Wayfarer and I wanted to try everything. A friend of mine from Hawaii was visiting…read moreand the line to order was about a 30 minute wait. Parking was very difficult to find however once you found it, you were able to relax. There are many small boutiques and coffee shops to visit. We shared the Pistachio Crème and Pear pastry and the Kouign Amann, the Almond Croissant and Apple Croissant. Delicious! Flaky and not too sweet. Just perfect with our Chai Tea and Flat White drinks. Ambiance was casual. All orders are Togo and Seating is limited.

Long line around 8:15 Sunday. Took about 20 minutes to get to the front…read more 1. Strawberry corn scone 2. Plum vanilla scone 3. Jalapeño cheese tile 4. Almond croissant 5. Strawberry pistachio croissant 6. Baguette 7. Cinnamon bun 8. Ham and cheese croissant 9. Salted chocolate chip cookie Overall, everything was okay. Not worth a long wait. 15 minutes would be okay. Would come back to try some of their other items.

Locals and foodies know about this place. The only challenge here is finding parking…read more There is a paid parking lot south on Union street and that is only a 5-minute walk including the wait at the stop light. This place sells itself. If you want to have an amazing dessert experience this is the place! There is another location north of this location about a 7-minute drive but there are not as many tables. The same inventory but the parking is even more limited. The ordering workflow can be confusing at this location but here's how it works. The line on the left lets you view the dessert display that line will get you to the cashier but patrons think the line starts at the cashier. It does not, it can be confusing. I recommend having one person in your party stand in line near the register and have another party stand in line near the dessert display case on the left side. Swap places with your party if they want a better visual of the desserts. The coffee, tea and lemonade are good here, just be patient with your order it's a process here but the wait is worth it. Enjoy!

Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a simple and enjoyable sweet treat turned into a really…read moreunpleasant experience because of the extremely poor service we received. This was not our first time visiting Extraordinary Desserts, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Sadly, every time we come back, the service seems to get worse. The waiter's attitude and level of attention were unacceptable, and the overall customer service was simply not there. For a place that is supposed to be about enjoying beautiful desserts and having a nice experience, the quality of the service completely ruined our visit. Service, attention, and hospitality were all a zero.

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.

Small bakery in Convoy next to Mitsuwa that does Western style desserts, many with an Asian…read moreinspired twist. We ordered a bunch of desserts to share at work so I got to sample a good selection. Pricing is in line with other fancy dessert places. Presentation is beautiful. Some items were to my taste, others not so much. Creme brulee cheesecake - The brulee is very slight, not enough to form a sugar top or anything. More just like a good slice of cheesecake. Cookie - This was my favorite, strong vanilla flavor from the icing, a pretty densely baked cookie. Very large, worth the $4.50 in my opinion. Carrot cake tres leches - Not for me, the cinnamon was overpowering and I would've liked to taste more of the other spices. Pandan cake - The texture is slightly different, almost bouncy like some tapioca or rice flour was used. The pandan flavor is very present; I enjoyed it, reminiscent of some Southeast Asian desserts. A bit on the sweet side. Mango cupcake - Very delicate whipped frosting, overall good but nothing standout to me Passion fruit tart - Very good. Can be a bit sweet for some, I think some of my coworkers didn't enjoy the gritty sugar in the center filling, but I thought the flavor was excellent. Coconut cake - Also not very popular among my coworkers; for me it was a little sweet but also a little one note. Not my favorite. Hojicha cheesecake - Good! Strong tea flavor which balances out the sweetness, and possibly the most unique flavor out of all the desserts. If I were to return here for something, it would be for this. Pavlova - The eggy smell is too strong. Least popular item among my coworkers. The custard inside is decent and the dessert itself is beautiful, more of an instagram dessert.

Best tasting mochi everrr. They have mochi in diverse flavors -- mango, strawberry, Oreo, red bean,…read moreand durian. And the workers were accommodating and so nice!

We stopped by Yiko Yiko around 4 pm on a Sunday and noticed it was pretty cold inside…read more Dessert: We ordered the Matcha Mochi Balls and Strawberry Mochi using the self-ordering kiosk. The Matcha Mochi Balls were good, but they weren't necessarily a standout for us. The Strawberry Mochi, though, was amazing! It was served cold and was so refreshing. I'd honestly come back for that alone. Seating: Plenty of seating available inside. Ordering: Convenient self-ordering kiosk. I really enjoyed the Strawberry Mochi and would definitely return to get it again!

Such a unique place! We went on Tuesday and the bakery is shared with other local bakers! Star for…read morethat! On Friday we went again... now it was mucho Michi!! Presentation lovel, taste great!

Some unique options, but quite overpriced. Limited seating and parking. Items run out very early…read more Ultimately the items looked better than they tasted and I found the prices steep. I don't plan to come back again. There is normally a line but it moves quite quickly. $18 for the chicken croissant. The one on display was WAY bigger which I found deceptive.

I'd been watching ASMR videos of these pastries for a while, so it was finally time to give them a…read moretry, and they did not disappoint. We had the ghost dessert (maple mousse, hazelnut praliné crunch, and brown butter cake), the pumpkin mousse layered with pumpkin caramel and pistachio sponge cake, and the Frankenstein monster roll, a croissant stuffed with pumpkin pastry cream and pumpkin salted caramel. We also tried the vanilla bean flan parisien and the vegan mango dessert. For drinks: the fig and pistachio matcha, fig and pistachio latte, pumpkin spice cold brew, and banana cold foam latte. Good to know: Indoor seating plus a few small outdoor tables Vegan and gluten-free options available It gets very busy, and some pastries sell out by noon, so go early Closest parking is the State & Cedar lot (1616 State St.), a very short walk away, with another lot at 1620 Union St. A perfect stop for a cafe date or a seasonal treat in Little Italy. Will absolutely be back!

Whenever Cako and I go for an early morning walk, we like to pick up some baked goods as a…read morereward...for ME! LOL! I told her if there was parking close by, I would go in, and of course there was one right across the street! Always a friendly hello or good morning when I enter. I had to have my favorite pistachio cream filled cronut(?) Tightly would croissant dough baked crispy with delicious, and generous, filling! I also got a plain croissant, because I love theirs, and a crookie...a chocolate chip cookie baked in a croissant hug. Everything was all so good! I only stop here when I can get close parking. Otherwise I'd be here everyday if it was that easy. Not that that would be a bad thing!

At first I walked into the store and thought I was lost. I double checked the address and realized…read moreit was inside! Pretty neat how the store shares a space with the bakery. It's a small little place with a few tables outside its doors - still within the store. We came on a random weekday afternoon and it looked like most things were in stock. There were still quite a few people who were in and out. I brought home some pastries and my whole family loved everything! They said everything wasn't so sweet, which is a very good thing for when coming from Asian adults. I concur, the pastries weren't too sweet and the fillings/cremes were generous. I love pastries with filling and all of the ones I got did. I really enjoyed my selection. My favorite from most to least was: crème brûlée, pistachio, mango, almond, and fig. They were very close in ranking though. None of them were disappointing! Only thing was it was a bit pricey, but what isn't anymore... I would highly recommend.

When people talk about the magic of La Jolla Village, this is exactly what they mean. Nestled among…read morethe walkable, sun-drenched streets lined with palm trees and ocean breezes, this boutique café captures that rare blend of upscale SoCal charm and effortless European sophistication. It's an absolute staple of what makes exploring the Village so special. Walking through the front entrance, you're greeted by a curated retail space that feels like Crate & Barrel met a boutique shop in the heart of Paris. It's packed with unique home goods, chic trinkets, and aesthetic lifestyle items. Be sure to wander all the way to the back shelves--there are so many hidden gems worth taking home! The staff upfront and on the floor were incredibly warm, welcoming, and happy to chat while you browse. As you head toward the back, the space opens up into a dream of a café. One of the cutest touches is being able to actually watch the bakers rolling out fresh dough and crafting pastries right before your eyes. The smell of rich espresso and buttery pastry crust filling the air is irresistible. I grabbed a coffee and a fresh pastry, waited a short bit for a table on the patio, and pulled out my journal. Listening to the ambient music and ocean breeze in the courtyard while writing was pure heaven. Whether you're stopping in to shop for home decor, grab a top-tier espresso, or just soak in the slow, luxurious rhythm of La Jolla, this place is perfection.

Hinar is one of the most recommended spots in San Diego, and it lives up to the hype. The drinks…read moreare sweet and dessert like, but the cakes are what really stand out. If you're waiting in line or making the trip out, I'd highly recommend adding a cake or pastry to your order. We came on Saturday around 11:30am and there was a line outside that took about 30 minutes to get in. While we were waiting, we saw parking enforcement come around a few times so make sure that you pay the meter! The inside is soo cute! We ended up staying here for a bit and studying because it was super spacious and cozy. There is a lot of seating in the front and back and even outside too! A lot of people were there working as well. There are plenty of outlets available so that was nice. If you do plan on studying/working, just bring noise cancelling headphones cuz it does get loud. The biscoff matcha latte was pretty sweet and the matcha flavor was not that strong but it was definitely a dessert more than a drink. Their cakes are pretty great too, I don't like cake but their cakes are worth trying. I liked the banana dessert the best though, it was like a banana pudding. My bf did say it was too sweet and he has a big sweet tooth, but I preferred that over the cake!

Rating matcha at Hinar * very cute interior with more…read moreseating in the back, could be nice for a study spot * so many desserts/pastries to choose from although I didn't get to try Earl grey matcha 7/10 - very creamy and smooth but the earl grey was strong overpowered the matcha flavor so I couldn't taste much