Blown away by the variety of unique pastries ranging from savory to sweet. My friend and I picked a few to share and wow were they all equally scrumptious. My favorite was the summer squash tart that was so well seasoned, almost like a pizza. The tahini strawberry cookie is a work of art - an elevated pb&j. Banana miso cookie reminded me of a warm slice of banana bread. Lemon blackberry olive oil cake was moist and well balanced. Our server was patient with us as we had trouble deciding between just a few versus ordering the entire case. It was quite busy for a Friday morning but thankfully the line moved quickly! read more

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Relic Bakery is one hell of a bakery. And I'm not even really a pastry person. Don't get me wrong, I love a good croissant, but usually these hyped-up spots end up being "pretty good" with a side of disappointment. This place actually lives up to it. The summer squash pastry and honey cake were ridiculously good. We also tried the sausage breakfast sandwich and honestly... perfect. The coffee was great too, but the food completely stole the show. If you're looking for some of the best bakery food in San Diego, this place deserves a spot at the top of the list. Don't skip it. read more

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Earl grey pumpkin bread (top left) - extremely moist, not too sweet, good pumpkin flavor, very light earl flavor in the cream and tasted more like honey Kouign Amann - not too sweet, the herbs overpower the caramalized sugar, soft doughy texture inside Everything croissant - very salty! good layers of cream cheese inside Chocolate croissant - not a lot of chocolate. the chocolate to bread ratio was off. it was a bit disappointing that the chocolate wasn't melted and was more thick paste-like consistency Service is amazing. Everyone is super nice and patient. The ambiance is very cute for dates and families! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - chocolate croissant, earl grey pumpkin cake, kouign amann, everything cream cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

100% worth the line. This place is divine. Honestly, I think this is my favorite bakery in San Diego. Everything we had was delicious and everything looked amazing. My favorite was the croissant mashed potato thing. Blackberry olive oil cake was also amazing. Brought me back to my childhood going to KFC. I cannot wait to come back and try the cinnamon roll and honey cake. The staff were extremely kind and they had a dog-friendly patio. Don't hesitate to come here! Just be prepared for a line if it's a weekend. read more

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Wow, what beautiful pastries! They have so so many to choose from that it's difficult. They have a large selection of savory pastries too. I tried various sweet pastries and they were all fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and quick. I'd definitely return. read more

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9am Friday, there was a line inside They take your Pastry order first and then anything else you order at the register The seating is inside and outside- i was pretty comfortable while waiting for my sandwich There is street parking and you pay at the meter. The spots are pretty valuable. I saw cars circling constantly looking for a spot. Everything was overall delicious. These are my critiques: The fried chicken one was just a bit salty for the mash potato that sat under the chicken but is otherwise fun to try once. The taco bowl one was also a bit salty for the ground meat used. The strawberry ome was great. I wish the cinnamon roll frosting was thicker, sweeter, and more cream cheese flavor. Great spot for a breakfast brunch. I would totally come back. read more

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I've been following their IG for months and was so happy husband brought me here to start off my birthday celebration! Top fav item - Tiramisu Croissant! 12/10 Crispy and flaky pastry with the vanilla bean mascarpone filling and espresso-soaked nilla wafers And the cocoa niba and dusting of cocoa powder! There was also a mini Easter egg nest on top since we went on Easter. What a phenomenal combination! 3 of us shared this one and it was all our favorite. And we could all have gone for more! Chicken Tetrazzini Chef's (chef's special) 11/10 My favorite among the savory croissants! It had leeks & chicken in fondue sauce + roasted red pepper hot sauce on top. It was actually the perfect balance of crispy and the right amount of spicy sauce and I think this this croissant set such a high bar that everything else in the savory menu felt to plain haha. Soy Glazed Short Rib 10/10 Wow!! Definitely was surprised by that whole chunk of short rib right in the middle of the croissant. Was actually cooked perfectly well and had a really lovely flavor! The herby topping was also really delicious and everything went well together. Summer Squash (spring special) 6/10 (summer squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, taleggio cheese sauce, and dill green garlic chimichumi) Honestly was not as much a fan of this one. I think the squash and fillings overall were a little too soggy for my liking. Nice flavors though. Sister in law liked it. English muffin sandwich with turkey 8/10 Swapped out the sausage in the sandwich for turkey to get some lean protein. I think the sausage would have added a lot more depth of flavor because the turkey made it a little plain but it would be lovely with a little bit of hot sauce. Big highlight though was the natural English muffin! So soft! Sourdough hot cross bun 8/10 Lovely flavor here! It had that spiced flavor and the dried fruit inside which was yum. Knocked off points because it was just fine. No wow factor to get it again. Crunch Wrap Supreme Croissant Very creative one! Had a flavorful beef filling and gave all the vibes you expect, but personally not my favorite. Caesar Salad 3/10 Honestly something was a little off here. Not sure if it was the actual lettuce leaves. Most of the bites felt quite bitter.. the grated Parmesan and black garlic dusting on top was lovely though. We had asked for the dressing on the side and dressing itself was quite tasty. So overall probably just the lettuce leaves themselves which were bitter. read more

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Never...never...ever...I mean...ever...go to a bakery when you're hungry! Cako and I just finished our walk and I thought since I was on spring break, I'd give myself a treat. Typed in "bakery near me" and Relic popped up. I had never heard of them, so why not? They were really busy! I mean, almost every table inside was full. So not only a bakery but other foods as well. Heard a friendly hello and I'll be right there. Lots to choose from! And some of the choices are unique. When the young man finally came to help me, I had decided.. I'll take a plain croissant, double pain au chocolat, cardamom bun, lemon poppyseed loaf, earl grey pumpkin loaf, banana miso cookie, dark chocolate chip cookie. The croissant was buttery and crispy, so good! Loved the poppyseed loaf. The cardamom bun was delicious. I only tasted pumpkin and maybe a hint of earl grey, so not my favorite. The banana miso was interesting. The double pain was really good! Kind of cakey in the middle. And the dark chocolate cookie was amaaaaaazing! Really loved what I picked! Definitely worth coming to and I can't wait to try breakfast or lunch. Really nice atmosphere and the staff is really friendly. They have outside seating that's dog friendly...although, Cako did not approve because she had to wait in the car. LOL! Street parking only. read more

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This was a great experience. I met my best friends here for lunch and the place was not packed at first. I arrived first at approximately 12p, and there were about 4 parties enjoying pastries, beverages, and/or lunch meals. As soon as I ordered my beverage and food: 1 Hot Matcha drink and 1 Cobb-like Salad, the place started to get packed. The young lady who took my order smiled and was very customer service oriented. There were initially about 7-9 pastries in the case when I arrived, but now there were only 2-3 pastries left. I found a nice half booth and half table right next to the front door and settled in with my order number table card. My besties each arrived and by then the place was packed with a line at the door to order. We all enjoyed our time here. Our lunch food was good. This is a great spot in East Village downtown to enjoy lunch, pastries, and well made beverages. read more

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I was stoked to discover that Relic would be operating a storefront on my vlock block The team is warm, friendly, and patient as each guest marvels o er fhe savory and sweet options in the display case. There is also a menu filled with options we are still working our way through. Current da write is r heir spin on taco bells. Crunchwrap Supreme!! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Cookies, charcuterie pastry, crunchwrap supremes!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

The pastries are phenomenal! I've never dined in because of the long lines and wait times, but we've picked up pastries several times and have never regretted it. The staff is super kind even if they're swamped. The place looks really great and chic. We live about two blocks from it so it's our go to pasty place. read more

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Was in the downtown San Diego area and needed a quick breakfast before exploring Balboa Park. Stopped by Relic Bakery since I had heard good things. It was honestly so hard to choose because all the pastries looked amazing. We ended up going with the Nutella babka, raspberry lychee rose twist, and the lamb rillette. Lamb rillette was a staff recommendation and ended up being my favorite. Highly recommend asking them to heat it up. The pastry was buttery, flaky, and light, and the lamb was savory and full of flavor. Nutella babka was my second favorite. Rich and chocolatey without being overly sweet, which was a nice surprise. Raspberry lychee rose twist I am usually not a fruit pastry person but gave this a try since it looked so pretty. It was not really for me. It leaned more tart and I did not get much lychee flavor. Highly recommend the bakery overall though! read more

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Hurray finally made it to Relic Bakery's brick and mortar location. The place is new and modern. The bakery also has savory dishes that you can have brought to your table. You stand in the line and choose which pastries you want from the case. If you want any of the savory items from the kitchen or coffee drinks you order them at the register. I got a pan au chocolate (chocolate croissant) to go and a Sausage egg and cheese English muffin. They gave me a table number and brought me water while I waited. When the English muffin arrived its was PERFECT! The egg was so soft and runny, the English muffin was so soft and fluffy, the cheese was nice and melty and the homemade sausage patty was delicious. It comes with a skewer inside to hold it together I suggest you leave it in. I took it out and after the first bite the ingredients started sliding out. I immediately put it back to hold it together, it's much easier to eat that way. I ate the pan au chocolate after lunch and it was still crisp, light and flakey. I think Relic is the best bakery in San Diego. The new space has seating both inside and out and a beautiful open kitchen. Service was very friendly and the baked goods are among the best I've had anywhere. Parking is all on the street, but the metered stalls are free on Sundays and holidays. read more

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We came around 11am on a Saturday & there was a line out the door. Once we got to the front, there was a limited amount of pastries for us to choose from as they were almost out. If you decide to try this bakery, make sure to go early. However, with the pastries that we got to try, we thought they were nothing special. Glad we got the opportunity to try this bakery out, but we would not wait in line & pay as much for this spot again. * Almond Croissant - 7/10 (the almond flavor grew on us a bit as it is not usually our first choice. we enjoyed the frosting on top which added a nice sweetness to the pastry, but we wish it was more evenly distributed. the pastry itself was pretty dense, & we wish it was more airy & crispy) * Jalapeño, Speck, & Cheese Croissant - 6.8/10 (when we did get a bite with the filling, the croissant itself was pretty yummy. it felt like a standard ham & cheese croissant with a couple jalapeños. our complaint is that it does not hurt to add more filling. this pastry was also not as airy as we would like, similar to the almond croissant. it did not have the shiny texture we were looking for, & felt stale) * Apple Butter & Cream Cheese Danish - 6/10 (don't let the picture fool you, the pastry is about the average size, & thinner than expected. the apple butter was very tart & we wish it was a bit sweeter. the cream cheese also did not leave an impact. it is aesthetically pleasing to have the two fillings separated, but i think it would've tasted better together. also with how thin the pastry was, it tasted stale as well) read more

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My husband mentioned that he wanted to take me to Relic Bakery and he's not usually one to try new places so I knew that I would thoroughly enjoy this. We ended up coming on a Friday and had to pace myself because I am definitely one to eat with my eyes. We ended up picking up the five spice sausage roll and the jalapeno, cheddar and speck croissant. Ummm where have these pastries been all my life because they were definitely life altering. The flakiness of the pastries tasted so buttery and delicious, I think about it now as I write my review. The five spice sausage roll packed so much flavor and the sausage isn't some measly little thing, it is girthy! Everyone was so friendly and the cafe itself is really inviting and you can look into the kitchen where the chefs are baking away, it's really cool. I definitely want to come back on the days they do matcha, I bet it would be delicious with the honey cake. Please check them out and try the sausage pastry it is a definite must for me. read more

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Relic Bakery & Kitchen, I've heard so much about you. I saw that it was considered one of the top 10 bakeries in California, so I had to visit. According to its website, the pastries are made with organic flour from Central Milling, local eggs from Hilliker's Ranch Fresh Eggs, organic dairy from Strauss Family Farms, and butter from Normandy, France. The flavors rotate monthly and seasonally, depending on the produce and ingredients available locally. Parking is mostly street parking, which is free on Sundays and holidays. There is also a parking lot diagonally across from the location that was free for a limited time. We arrived on a weekday around 10 AM, and the line was inside the doors. They offer a wide selection of pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, and savory breakfast and lunch options. FOOD: 1. Double Chocolate Croissant (4/5): You can't go wrong with this. Simple. 2. Black Sesame Kouign Amann (5/5): This was all of our favorites due to its unique profile and savory taste. Savory pastry winner! 3. Crunch Wrap Supreme Pastry (4/5): My friend said this is better than Taco Bell! Interesting concept, but I wish it were served warm. 4. Raspberry Lychee Rose Pastry (5/5): This was all of our favorites due to its unique profile and slight fruity taste. Sweet pastry winner! 5. Mexican Milk Pastry (3/5): I would pass; it did not stand out. 6. Cardamom Bun (3/5): I would pass; it did not stand out. Would I come back? Yeah. read more

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Relic Bakery is located in Downtown San Diego and they have a rotating menu of sweet and savory pastries that changes seasonally. I came here after having a savory breakfast, so I focused on their sweet offerings; however, their savory items looked really unique and interesting. I hear great things about their potato cheddar garlic confit croissant. Their lamb rillette croissant sounded amazing. But, given that I was looking for sweets, I got their blackberry scone, their banana miso cookie, and their cinnamon roll. I find that cinnamon rolls can have textures that can be hit and miss for people. I felt it had a bready texture that wasn't my favorite; however, I'm sure that they have tons of people who do love it. I did enjoy their blackberry scone as it had a delightful chew and great fruity flavor that was balanced by a white chocolate drizzle. Their banana miso cookie was thick, and the banana flavor was definitely present. There were so many other things that I wanted to try; however, I just have but one stomach. Overall, when I do come back, I definitely need to be ready to try some of their savory pastries and their seasonal offerings. It's a unique place and I understand why they have a strong local following. read more

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Saw they had some great pastries and decided to pop in! The staff here is super friendly and helpful. We ordered the chocolate hazelnut babka, the lamb rillette, and the raspberry lychee rose twist. Our favorite was the lamb. It was so fluffy and tasteful, and the lamb isn't gamy. The babka was a good second, it had a great chocolate hazelnut taste that wasn't overly rich. The raspberry twist was a letdown. Flavor wasn't all there for us, but maybe we started the order wrong. Would try this first before the other two do it doesn't get overpowered read more

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I stopped by around noon to try the bakery I've heard so much about. When I arrived all the pastries were room temperature. I didn't realize a majority of their pastries were savory. I was not a fan of the items I selected.. Service was great, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Overall, loved it! I came in on a Friday morning and there was a short line before they opened. I ordered the French omelette croissant and hot Americano coffee and dined in. The breakfast sandwich was amazing. The croissant was buttery and flakey and the highlight was the poblano hash brown which was savory with a subtle peppery taste. I took the raspberry lychee twist home to eat later in the day. It was the right amount of sweetness and a creative combination. My hot coffee was strong and a bit bitter, but still tolerable. Service was welcoming and friendly. The place is beautiful. I loved the blue interior and fresh flowers on the tables. I enjoyed my breakfast for an hour and it did not get busy. There was metered street parking only, but that was expected in downtown San Diego. I am looking forward to returning. read more

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Swinger by to pick up some pastry for the road. Server was friendly and chatty with each customer. The potato pie is nice and creamy and savory. The kouign amman was quite interesting though with the blend of herbs, I would prob just stick to the normal one going forward. Would be interested in trying their breakfast and lunch menu! read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Potato pie and kouign amman de Provence - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been wanting to try this place for so long and we weren't disappointed at all. The sourdough loaf and croissants were baked to perfection & very savory. Alik helped us at the counter and was very helpful and kind. You can definitely see how much love they put into these baked goods. I will definitely be back :) read more

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2026 San Diego. Breakfast review. Pastry shop. Chinese Five Spice Sesame crusted croissant stuffed with a pork sausage seasoned with chinese 5-spice. (Highlight - Best) Lamb Rillette Prime Australian Lamb shoulder stewed with rosemary, roasted garlic, & caramelized onions (Highlight) Potato Cheddar Tile Our croissant dough topped with garlic confit, baked potato, and sharp cheddar cheese. On the menu for 5 years running! *Add Karanchi Chili Oil Kenyan Coconut Chicken A coconut stew with caramelized shallots, Thai chili, tomatoes, turmeric and Mary's chicken, and finish with cilantro baked inside our spiraled croissant (Highlight) Raspberry Lychee Rose Twist Raspberry whipped mascarpone, lychee jelly, rose meringue, organic berries, and lychee fruit top this multicolored spiraled danish Banana miso milk chocolate chip cookie Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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Carrot cake is worst dessert items I've had in this life time. Imagine an ancient soccer ball soaked in water for a month and then hung out to dry for another month, that's what the texture was like. read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Carrot cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I really enjoyed my almond bear claw, English Muffin with butter and jam, and cortado here. First of all, all their pastries, baked goods, and cakes look phenomenal. The almond bear claw I had was one of the best I've ever had. The pastry dough was very well made with a rich butter texture with a nice flakiness and softness in all the right spots. It came with almonds and a tasty almond orange glaze as well. Inside, the almond frangipane was delicious. The English Muffins were amazing, too. They were super fluffy with a nice light crispy exterior and that traditional flavor they have was great. I can't wait to try them with one of their breakfast sandwiches. The cortado was made from a local roaster known as "Torque," who makes great coffee by the way. It was smooth and rich with subtle notes of fruits and nuts. The service was super friendly and welcoming. I was impressed by how polite and helpful everyone was. They offer plenty of seating inside and outside. read more

Can I give this bakery a 6 star rating? My boyfriend and I came here after his friend recommended the raspberry lychee croissant. When I walked in, I immediately fell in love with the interior. The blushed pink accent wall with the dark blue and brown furniture was so pleasing to the eye! We saw a bustling kitchen behind the pastry counter and it made the whole space feel so full of life! We were immediately greeted by a sweet barista and she helped us pick out our pastries by telling us what her personal favorite ones were. We chose the raspberry lychee croissant and crunchwrap supreme (big Taco Bell fans here) and went back to order the heirloom tomato pastry. The pastries were so incredibly flaky and crisp. Normally, I like eating the part of the pastry that has more filling or flavor, but I found myself gravitating towards the "plain" bites with more croissant in them which speaks to the quality of their pastries. Each bite had us going "ooh" and "ahh" and we really had to take a moment to cherish each flavor. Our favorite was the raspberry lychee croissant. They rotate flavors monthly, but the barista told us that the raspberry one is so popular that it may stay on the menu indefinitely. This one had two different creams? frostings? that were so light and not too sweet. There were bites that had lychee pieces, which blended beautifully with the buttery flavor of the pastry and the two creams. The crunchwrap supreme was a fun choice! It smelled like taco bell and tasted like an elevated version of it. I was so impressed at the balancing of flavors and it made me want to go get taco bell immediately. The heirloom tomato pastry was not impressive on the first bite but my second had all of the sauces and my mind was blown. My boyfriend is a tomato lover so this was such a delight to enjoy! It is safe to say that I will be back here. They seemed to have delicious coffee and food options as well! read more

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What a FANTASTIC bakery and cafe this place is. Every baked good we got was amazing! For savory we got the potato danish - garlicky well flavored, crispy on the edges. Koughinaman - PERFECT caramelized crisp and excellent vanilla cream with those lovely Vball's specs. Apple butter danish - some of the best apple butter I had. Jasmine mandarin pastry blew us away with the favor of the cream just the nicest infusion of floral jasmine. We want that cream inside kouginaman haha to go with the crisp. Excellent service and a solid place to come back to. read more

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I've been here twice so far. The first time, I grabbed a few pastries to go: the chicken pot pie, cinnamon roll, and hazelnut cardamom bun. They definitely offer more unique pastry flavors compared to other French-style bakeries around San Diego. The hazelnut cardamom bun was really good, but the chicken pot pie was a bit too salty for my taste. The second visit was for breakfast with my husband. We ordered their popular muffin breakfast sandwiches, but they weren't my favorite. I'm not really into the airy muffin texture and prefer something more dense, like sourdough. There was also barely any arugula, which was a bit disappointing, and for the price, it felt overpriced. That said, the atmosphere of the café is nice. I liked the outdoor seating, especially the fire pit--it makes the space feel cozy and inviting. Overall, I'd give this place 3.5 stars. With so many new pastry spots popping up around San Diego, it just didn't fully stand out for me. read more

Relic Bakery & Kitchen - Large and flat white - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

We came on a Sunday around 11:45 am and there was a short line to order. They have lots of unique pastries! -Vanilla bean kouign amann (4.5/5): not too sweet, nicely crispy and moist, not overly filled with vanilla bean cream which I liked -Chinese 5-spice sausage croissant (3.5/5): tastes like Vietnamese pho so not Chinese spices imo lol, thick sausage, crispy and flaky croissant, pretty heavy with all the flavors and meaty sausage, was cold so I would've enjoyed it more if warm There's a decent amount of indoor seating but it was pretty packed as we got the last table. There's some outdoor seating and cutlery already on the table. A line constantly formed as we were there but they still had most if not all options available. Cute interior and friendly service. read more

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This place has a huge variety of croissants, desserts, and sandwiches, and everything looks so tempting! We tried the Kenyan coconut chicken croissant and the almond bear claw croissant, and both were amazing - very fresh, full of flavour, buttery, and flaky. I'd absolutely come back for the almond croissant and to try more of their offerings. For coffee, we had a cortado and macchiato, and both were really good. The servers were knowledgeable and very kind, and the ambience is inviting, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. read more

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HOLD THE PHONE, while I eat this pastry! Thursday morning with only 5 people in line, yes please. First time in and super stoked. Ordered Butter Croissant, Selma Bun, Cookies n Cream Selma Bun, Double Pain Au Chocolat, Gingerbread Croissant, Apple Butter Cheesecake, and Eggnog Tiramisu. My favorite was Gingerbread Croissant, the filling was subtle sweet and just hit. Eggnog Croissant was a roller coaster of taste and texture with custardone of the smoothest things I've ever experienced. Don't sleep on the Apple Butter Cheesecake. Way too excited this place exists. Looking forward to my next visit read more

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One of my fav bakeries in SD (especially in terms of creativity as well as execution). My fav is Pain Au Chocolat and all the savory vegetarian options. They are also situated in a lovely neighborhood where parking is much easier in that part of town. Nice bright spacious space along with incredible service !! Always warm smiley faces. read more

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Relic Bakery & Kitchen is officially on my must-return list. Walked in for "just one pastry" and somehow ended up trying half the menu -- zero regrets. The, jalapeño, speck & cheese croissant as well as Texas Tile hit that perfect savory-spicy-cheesy balance, and the holiday lineup was next level. The Matcha wreath was beautiful and delicious, gingerbread and peppermint bark croissants felt festive without being overly sweet -- all the cozy holiday flavors done right. The hazelnut & cardamom bun was warm, fragrant, and dangerously easy to finish. Wrapped it all up with a fantastic espresso that tied everything together perfectly. Love how they blend classic techniques with creative seasonal flavors -- breakfast pastries, but make them fun. Can't wait to come back and "accidentally" order too much again. read more

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4.5 Relic's pop up has been my go to and my vice since Covid! Now that they've opened a brick and mortar bakery, I must come! We stopped by on Saturday morning during their soft opening. They have caffeine and alcohol!! Apart from their pastries, bread, and baked goods, they also serve some hot breakfast and lunch items from the kitchen. The ambiance is cozy inside and relaxing outside. We sat outside and I think we heard a rooster crowing from a neighbor. In East village? lol. We ordered a few pastries, sourdough, and latte. I was a bit disappointed the coffee came in kind of small. The taste is acceptable. The waiting staff are helpful but still need to work on the kinks such as making sure the tables are cleaned promptly and setup with utensil and water glass. Our table didn't have any utensils or water glass to start. Otherwise, it will be easier for patrons to just self serve. Relic always delivers on their savory pastries so we thoroughly enjoyed the poached egg and sausage pastry! I hope they do well! read more

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So happy that they opened their permanent storefront! Loved their Miramar pop-up. I wanted to try their seasonal matcha wreath but sadly they didn't carry it today :( so my sister and I split 2 pastries: Vanilla bean Kouign Amann (5/5): I love a good Kouign Amann and combined with my favorite vanilla bean made it even better. Flaky, crispy and not too sweet. Def my favorite of the 2! Chinese 5-spice sausage croissant (3.5/5): I am Chinese and my sister said the spices reminded her more of Vietnamese pho which I agree lol. Good nonetheless, but the sausage was pretty cold and I was wished it was warmed up. The flavor was also a bit too strong for me There was a slight line Sunday morning around 11:30AM. A good amount of street parking which is free on Sundays FYI! The interior is nice and indoor seating was pretty packed but we snagged the last table and there's cutlery on each table! Service was quick and good. Their pastries are a bit pricey but unique and of good quality! I would come back to try other items or their matcha pop-up read more

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I thought I wasn't a pastry person until I started eating Relic!!! Turns out I haven't been eating the right pastries until here! Having been a regular at the Miramar location, it is such a thrill to see passionate bakers and chefs follow their dreams and do amazing things. Even in early days of decor/set up - Relic has heart and personality. Staff is SO helpful, accommodating, and personable. I will definitely continue to come here and see all the beautiful ideas and energy evolve!!! So happy the San Diego community has a place like Relic! Can't wait to see the boundless creativity that we will see in the future!! Congrats! read more

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Great quality pastries, they are more high end pastries with a bigger price tag than regular bakeries, but I thought the pastries delivered. I would not recommend the pesto cheese one, but the other croissant based ones were delicious. read more

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Relic Bakery & Kitchen has expanded its operations by taking over another local bakery's former location in the East Village section of downtown. The business is still maintaining the Miramar facility for industrial production of its baked goods. Parking in this area was all curbside metered spaces as there was no on-site lot. The inside had about ten tables and a countertop bar area for seating. On the patio to the north of the suite were another half dozen tables for outside dining. Multiple glass cases displayed the various savory and sweet offerings. A separate menu was also available if you wanted to order preset breakfast and lunch items and/or beverages like coffee, juices, and wines. I arrived late in the day so the choices were not as numerous as earlier in the morning. My picks were the following... * Pandan Danish * Honeynut Squash & Balsamic * Potato Cheddar & Garlic Confit The pastry dough was very light and flaky, probably some of the best I have tasted in a while. I appreciated the flavor combinations used in the two savory choices. The balsamic vinegar provided acidity to cut through the sweetness from the squash. The garlic added an herby component to contrast the cheese and potatoes. All of their products were photogenic and made for great pictures. If Relic Bakery & Kitchen was closer to where I live, then it would certainly be in my rotation of places for breakfast indulgences. read more

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I think this place has amazing bread and wonderful pastries but there are some reasons why I won't be returning unless it's a weekday. First of all, all parking in the area is paid parking. I arrived at around 11 am on a weekend and there was a line of around 10 people out the door. While at other bakeries this would be quick, here it took about 45 minutes. Also, they had run out of most of the pastries except cookies (and they were still open for three more hours).... There was only one savory and one sweet pastry to choose from. I don't think that a bakery should be out of all of their stock at 11 am, otherwise they should just close at that time. read more

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Glad I finally tried this place. Delicious french pastries and a few desserts. Bakery items were reasonably priced for the high quality. Nice indoor and outdoor seating areas with pretty flowers on each table. Efficient service. We got there at 1:00 pm, an hour before they closed, so most of their pastry items were sold out. So get there early! read more