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    Prager Brothers Artisan Bread

    4.5 (191 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    So good I couldn't wait (ham and cheese croissant)
    Rico M.

    One of the best ham and cheese croissants ever. Great service, she was so sweet. Beautiful bled bread everywhere. Delicious!

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    Bridget B.

    Love this spot! This is definitely one of my favorite bakeries in SD. They supply a ton of the local cafes and are a community staple. Coming here on a Sunday afternoon you'd usually be worried about items being sold out but they are always stocked. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a sweet treat (i love the morning bun) or a fresh loaf!

    Ryan M.

    Came and got a loaf and a few croissants. I originally wanted the Olive rosemary sourdough loaf, but they said they couldn't slice it because some people are allergic to olives so I went with the multi-grain sourdough so I could get it sliced. The bread was fresh and had a nice crust. The croissant was light and flakey and buttery and the inside fluffy and airy. Service was nice and quick, they also make soups and sandwiches which I didn't try. Its a small shop that puts out a good product. The bread is fresh and nicely done. Service is friendly and helpful. Parking is all on the street. Another go to artisan bread place.

    Bobby D.

    Both of my kiddos visited over the Thanksgiving holiday and my wife and I were blessed to spend quality time with them. One of them left Saturday and the other one wanted to eat breakfast Sunday morning. Wifey suggested a bakery, so we focused on finding a bakery in Encinitas since we wanted to take our kiddo to another establishment that has some of the best cookies in San Diego, which I'll talk about in another review. We decided on Prager Brothers Artisan Bread, which was a tasty bakery to start our day. There are several Prager Brothers locations throughout San Diego. We visited their Encinitas location, which was me and my kiddo's first visit, but the wifey had visited this location with some of her close friends. The bakery is located in the heart of a charming row of shops and restaurants, specifically on South Coast Highway 101 and in between D and E streets. If you're familiar with where the Encinitas arch sign is, then you're a few steps away from Prager Brothers. It is next to Encinitas Cafe, next to Bliss 101, and across the street from The 101 Diner. There is free parking on either side of the main throughfare. As you enter the shop, you are immediately greeted by a glass case of bread, baked goodies, and sandwiches. They are known for their bread, which you'll see their bread selection on their shelves. There is no seating inside, but there are uncovered table and chairs outside. Inside the shop, they sell bagged product and other baked items. The young man behind the counter was friendly and answered our questions. The display case of baked goods and sandwiches were filled to capacity and were very enticing. The breads on the shelves were hearty and inviting. As I perused their offering, I gravitated to their one and only jalapeño cheddar bagel and I also ordered a Bavarian pretzel. The young man asked if I wanted my bagel toasted and if I wanted cream cheese. I highly recommend that you toast your bagel and have the employees spread the cream cheese on the bagel. That jalapeño cheddar bagel was toasted just right, it was savory, and coupled with the cream cheese, my family and I enjoyed each satisfying bite. One of our close friends who regularly visits Prager Brothers told us that one of her favorite breads is their seeded baguettes. When we got home, we toasted the seeded baguette and she was spot on about that bread. It paired really well with cheese and salami. The Bavarian pretzel was not fresh and a little hard, but I enjoyed the taste. If you want mustard, you have to pay 50 cents and it seemed to be homemade, but it was just okay. We loved spending quality time with our kids during the holiday. Being able to spend more time with one of our kiddos enjoying some tasty baked goods from Prager Brothers made for a great start to our Sunday.

    Irena T.

    Popped in for a morning pastry fix. Service was quick. I recommend their butter croissant. Simple yet full of flavor and tasty flaky layers. And at a decent price. On the flip side, the blueberry scone didn't do it for me.

    spicy italian sandwich
    Alyssa N.

    Was in the area and wanted to grab lunch to take to the beach. Small shop and pretty busy, but the staff was so friendly! Got a spicy italian sandwich and chocolate croissant. Sandwich was so good, the bread was delicious. We were able to share the sandwich among two people. The croissant was average, the chocolate was cold so it felt like a chocolate bar. Would definitely visit again.

    Caprese sandwich
    Susie L.

    I first saw this shop/brand at Carlsbad Farmer's market. I sampled their bread, it was good. I happened to walk by the storefront while doing errands and decided to stop in. OMG so delicious! I enjoy caprese here n there. This sandwich! The bread had so much flavor, texture, equal parts crunch n fluff. I'll definitely be going back!

    Pretzel (was really hard though)

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    Lovely neighborhood spot with great brands & affordable pricing. The service is commendable as well

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    Love this place. Some of the best sourdough around. Really nice people working here and reasonable prices

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    1 year ago

    It's time for Hot cross buns again! They only bake them for a week or two. They're delicious!

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    Always fresh- whole loaf multigrain is terrific. Scones are perfection. Bagels are OK.

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    3 months ago

    They make great bread .. great great bread .. great great great bread - you get the idea

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    Thats a GREAT Review!

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    Great bread, rolls and breakfast sandwiches (on weekends). Go to spot for my favorite type of carbs.

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    My fav bread, sammys, and toast!!!! Its the best in san diego, I promise you! Its so tasty and made with love on the coast.

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    1 year ago

    Best bread on my opinion. Nice environment, friendly people. Highly recommend to visit.

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    6 months ago

    Great breads and pastry! Great quality enjoyable atmosphere. I highly recommend this neighborhood bakery

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    The phone number listed here is for the Carlsbad location. What is the phone number for the Encinitas location?

    Call the Carlsbad number and they will connect you with Encinitas.

    Anyone know if Prager Brothers will be open on Memorial Day? Thanks!

    Hey Sarah, Sorry for the late response. We are open every day of the year except for Christmas. Hope you had a nice Memorial Day.

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