One of best bakeries not just in San Diego but all of California and somehow this is still a secret Mochi everything! The obvious star of the show is the biscuit! But everything I meant everything here is amazing. It's so unique that tbh I don't have anything to compare to. The mochi pastry has a unique texture of both crispy and chewy. They got it down to a science even with the flavors. Sticky rice mango kouign-amann is def a must have. A (good) kouign-amann is already hard to execute but let's just take to the next level with this flavor profile And the man and his staff is so welcoming, exceptional service. The only negative is if you don't make it in by 9am some of the stuff could be sold out already. This an absolute gem and a must have every time I visit San Diego! read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Rolling rolling rolling. Love this Asian inspired bakery downtown. They have both savory and sweet options, and sandwiches and coffee too. Bruno, the owner, is a self-taught baker and he runs the bakery pretty much single handedly. I really liked the ham and cheese croissants, so flaky and the ratio of pastry to filling is perfect. My friend who got the sandwiches loved them. I'm curious about the breakfast sandwich on a mochi biscuit. That sounds so delish! read more

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Low-key quite refreshing entering such a no-frills spot in the Gaslamp vicinity lol. Don't let the interior deceive you though. Definitely some pastries worth trying here! - Mango sticky rice kouign-amann: starting off really strong. This one is popular for good reason. Sooo flavorful with the sweetness and tartness of the mango along with subtle coconut flavor notes. The light and flaky crust just brings it all together! My fave pastry that I tried here. - Mochissant: another signature pastry here.....but I dunno, not fully on board with this one. I prefer croissants to be airy so it kinda throws me off that the center of this is really dense and slightly greasy because the center is butter-mochi-esque lol. One and done pastry try for me. - Mochi biscuit: pretty good snack muffin. Coconut-y and has some sponginess to it. Honestly kinda reminds me of Filipino bibingka lol but in bite-size form. Recommend if you want something here that's less heavy and decadent. - Hawaiian sticky roll: not the most pillow-soft sticky roll that I've had but still quite tasty. Wished there were more pineapple bits on it since the hints of pineapple flavor are far and few between. - Portuguese egg tart: pretty decent rendition! Love the flaky and crispy crust. Egg tart filling is more flan-like; I prefer egg tart fillings that are lighter and silkier, but I'd still get this tart again. - Black sesame croissant: wouldn't say that the black sesame flavor really elevates the croissant and it's more like if you want a nicely crispy croissant accompanied by a black sesame spread. - Apple (lychee) croissant: I requested an apple lychee croissant, but my receipt pulled up as just an apple croissant.....so I guess it makes sense that I didn't notice any lychee? Lol. Either way, the apple filling could've been cooked a tad more as the apple chunks are a little al dente. Super friendly gentleman at the front counter. All-smiles and sociable. I arrived 30 min into opening and staff were still ~rolling out~ a few pastry varieties into the display case. read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Black sesame croissant, mochissant, mochi biscuit, egg tart, mango sticky rice kouign-amann, apple croissant, Hawaiian sticky roll - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Happened to find this cafe on our walk back to the car and so glad we tried it out. Their signature mochissants live up to the hype. I got the chocolate mochissant but they also had blueberry, strawberry and original. Staff were very friendly as well. Hoping to come back and try more items next time we are in SD. read more

Rolling Out Cafe - chocolate mochissant! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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After a year of missed connections with this place (by sheer coincidence, every time I passed by it was off hours or closed lol), I FINALLY made it there and am ecstatic. Immediately upon walking in, I was greeted by a super friendly member who was so willing to help me with recommendations. The array of pastries, sweet and savory, is exceptional and I cannot wait to go back and try more. I got the strawberry mochissant and the black sesame croissant. Wow! Both were divine and somehow so balanced -- not overpowering in sweetness but still a delicious treat. I'm so eager to try the rest of the flavors over time since I live so close. And I love how friendly and efficient the staff is. Such a rarity these days. The place has a few outside tables but it's mostly just a takeout style bakery. read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Strawberry Mochissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Since Cako and I were downtown, we thought it would be great to stop by here again. I really love their mochissants! The crispy outside and doughy mochi are a great combination! This visit, I ordered the...the..I'm just going to call it the Hawaiian sticky bun...pineapple and coconut, and not overly sweet! Of course, I also had to have a plain and chocolate croissant for the next day. But again, it's all about those mochissants. There are a number of other pastries to choose from. I guess I'll just have to eat my way through them! As always, the staff is very friendly! read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Strawberry and blueberry mochissants. Hawaiian sticky bun...pineapple and coconut! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

OMG LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Was in the area of of course I had to search for a new place to try. I love that I was able to text to preorder for the next day to pick up. I of course had to order several things to try especially the mochissants. Here is my order below: 1 Black sesame croissant, 1 apple lychee croissant, 1 Hawaiian sticky roll, mochissant 1 of each flavor (strawberry, blueberry, chocolate, plain), 3 Portuguese egg tart, 1 ube egg tart, 1 ham and cheese croissant, 1 chocolate croissant, and 1 mango & sticky rice kouign Amann. I ordered a lot since I'm not close and wanted to try all the goodies on the menu. He said that they freeze well so if I didn't get to all of them I could put it in a ziplock to freeze and just heat in oven when I wanted to eat it. He was so friendly and nice. Seriously great service. I wanted to add a cinnamon roll to my order last minute this morning but he apologized that they already sold out. When I showed up to pick up my order, he said he saved a slice of apple pie for me on the house. So nice of him. I can't believe it's just him baking and running this place with these amazing pastries. The cafe is located on the corner of a one way street. Parking situation is a little complex but that's for all the places in the area. It wasn't too bad though as we were able to turn at the follow light to loop around and find a parking spot on the street. Places in this area, I think are more intended to walk to and enjoy the outdoor city vibes. Which the outdoor seating is perfect for where you can enjoy your pastry, read or people watch lol Anyways, definitely recommend checking out the home of the mochissant!! So far I've only tried the strawberry one and it's flaky on the outside with that soft chewy mochi on the inside. I am a fan of mochi so it definitely hit the spot for me. My kids gobbled up the chocolate croissant and ham and cheese croissant. I got a small bite of the ham and cheese. That was delicious too. Can't wait to try to the rest. read more

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Too many yummy things to want! Had a ham and cheese croissant which was delicious. The star was the black sesame croissant. I was in heaven. Cute little place. Smells delicious. Service was great. read more

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I still come here periodically to pick up the mochissants. I've tried all the flavors: strawberry, blueberry, chocolate, plain. Chocolate is really the best most flavorful one. Strawberry and blueberry are weak in flavor. The plain one tastes like a lightly salted butter croissant and was pleasant. The owner is nice and can usually be seen working his craft. I'm so glad we have this bakery in SD read more

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I first experienced Brunos's mochi hybrid pastries up in San Francisco at his old location on Taravl, and unfortunately I discovered them just as he was in the process of moving back to San Diego. Luckily, I finally found my chance to come back to visit San Diego and Rolling Out Cafe was naturally on my to-visit list. Despite only having met us twice, Bruno immediately recognized as we entered and warmly welcomed us back in. I'm glad to see that his space here seems much larger and spacious, and that his pastries must still be very popular - we got there around 11:30am and a few things we were hoping to get - namely the mango sticky rice kouign amann - were already sold out. No problem though, everything at Rolling Out Cafe is a delightful treat! We got an apple lychee croissant, strawberry and blueberry mochissant, and a key lime mochi egg tart - and Bruno threw in an extra strawberry mochissant for us too! -apple lychee croissant: this is one of my favorites, the combination of apple and lychee is just so tasty and unique and Bruno does not skimp out on the filling! -mocchissants: delightful as always - I'm glad ingot to introduce some friends to it for the first time and we all marveled and tried to guess how he gets those nice flaky crisp layers while still keeping the soft butter mochi-esque inside. -mochi egg tarts: these are new to me, and I really liked it too! Definitely a unique texture, and it's a little unexpected biting into what looks like a regular egg tart and getting a nice tart key lime with the richness of an egg tart and the chewiness of mochi. Super fun and tasty to eat! If you haven't been to Rolling Out Cafe yet, definitely come visit and try some of the most unique mochi pastries around! Bruno is such a sweetheart and San Diego is lucky to have him here :) read more

Rolling Out Cafe - apple lychee croissant, strawberry mochissant, and a key lime mochi egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Do yourself the favor, grab one of the best sandwiches & pastries you'll have. Don't let the appearance fool you, the food is amazing! Wish I lived closer, I'd stop by weekly for the bread alone. Great service too, Enjoy! read more

Really yummy! We tried the apple lychee croissant and the mango sticky rice kouign amann. The apple lychee croissant is what you'd expect, but still really good; lots of apple slices, a little cinnamon, and some lychee mixed in. The mango sticky rice kouign amann was the standout! Fresh mango filling and a thin layer of sticky rice inside the pastry. Would definitely get again. They were sold out of a good amount of pastries by 1:30pm (as expected since they close at 2) so we'll definitely need to stop by again to try their other goodies! The owner was super sweet and kind as well. read more

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This downtown corner suite used to be the longtime home of a chain sandwich shop. With roots from the Bay Area, Rolling Out Cafe is the new business that has taken over the space. If you can't find a nearby curbside spot, then perhaps park across the street within the structure at Ralphs and walk over. Some tables were placed outside on the sidewalk for seating, however the inside was only large enough to order and take your food to go. On the awning were the words "Home of Mochissant." It's the signature product and was made up of laminated layers of mochi and pastry dough to form a croissant. I arrived late in the day so the choices of baked goods were not as plentiful as during the morning. Several types were on display behind the plastic shield at the service counter. Menu boards were posted high above listing other offerings such as breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pot pies, and coffee. Three Mochissant flavors were available... plain, chocolate, and strawberry. I chose the last one for my order along with a Mango & Sticky Rice Kouign-Amann which was also a laminated pastry. The Mochissant was slightly chewy compared to a traditional croissant, but that was the point of including mochi into the mix. A strawberry slice was included inside the product. I loved the mango and sticky rice combination in the second item which was sweet but not cloying. The worker who assisted me looked like the owner as he was running the shop all by himself while I was there. The prices were reasonable given the quality of the products. If downtown parking wasn't so challenging, then I would return more frequently to try other stuff like the egg tarts, cinnamon rolls, and Hawaiian sticky rolls. My experience at Rolling Out Cafe was an easy four star rating. read more

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So flakey! So fluffy! So crunchy! The perfect pastries! I wish i could have this every morning it was so good! I had the goat cheese croissaunt and the strawverry mochisant. Both were fantastic and i would definitely order again! Glad i stumbled across this amazing bakery! And to top it off, the service was nice and friendly! 5 stars! read more

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A bakery that became popular in SF has migrated to SD! The cafe itself is no frills but the pastries speak for themselves. They are all fresh made and reasonably priced. Super flaky and buttery but my favorite was the coffee mochisant. Such a unique concept of combining mochi textures in a croissant. I loved that none of the pastries were too sweet. Great for the Asian palette and you can tell people are noticing it too because I believe they are still operating through their soft opening and it was quite busy! read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here while walking the dogs, and decided to get the mochi strawberry croissant, and it was the perfect mix of the flakiness of a croissant and the squishiness of mochi 11/10. It was also just the right amount of sweetness. But for the size, it was a bit over priced. I expected it to be bigger. Though the food tasted amazing, I removed a star because the place is a bit messy and needs a decor revamp. I know they just opened within the last 2 months, so I'm sure they're still figuring out some things, but the ambiance needs some work. I would love to come back to try out their mango pastry. read more

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Came here on Thanksgiving morning to try new Asian-inspired pastries combining mochi with flaky, buttery croissant layers, recently relocated from SF. I think their specialty is the mango sticky rice kouign amann so made sure to get that but their other offerings were so tempting (and reasonably priced) that I couldn't resist! Overall, I love the combinations of textures and how the pastries are not too sweet :) Parking is limited since it's in Downtown San Diego. Chairs and tables are plentiful outside. read more

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This place just relocated from the Bay Area and we heard about it from a friend. It's located in downtown on the corner of 1st and G street. There's only street parking and there's no indoor seating. It's just a pick up and go bakery. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions. We got there around 10am on Saturday and half of the baked goods were already gone. We bought almost one of everything and pretty much loved almost all of them. Compared to other Asian inspired bakeries nearby, these baked goods are far superior in taste and quality. The croissant is flaky, buttery, with plenty of filling. The mochissaint actually has a mochi center! The kouign amann had a mild mango flavor with actually bits of sticky rice in it. The ham and cheese croissant could use a bit more ham and cheese though. For the price, we definitely recommend this bakery! read more

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Some of the best pastries and one of the best sandwiches you can find in downtown. Service is great and can't wait to go back

This bakery has recently rolled into downtown San Diego. I came in for some croissants but they were already out of the ones I wanted so I settled for a slice of zucchini and corn quiche for $7. I found the corn inside the quiche to be interesting but it worked. Both the zucchini and corn were abundant in the quiche and tasty. My favorite part of the quiche was the pastry crust. It had that great texture and flavor. The egg portion was well seasoned and baked. They offer a variety of pastries and baked goods, including a mix of croissants, cinnamon rolls, sausage rolls, sticky rolls, biscuits, and much more. They also offer breakfast sandwiches. There is some outside seating, but none inside as of yet. The service was welcoming and friendly. read more

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I have never had baked goods like this before and I mean that in the best possible way. Our family visited on vacation and after trying some, they were so good we bought bough to last us several days breakfasts. Mochissants are perfect! Mango sticky rice kouign amaan, just... wow. The owner Bruno is a humble genius and honestly I don't understand why this place doesn't constantly have a crazy line out the door. It's that good. read more

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I really love everything I tried there, but mango sticky rice danish is my favorite. There is no seat inside so be prepared to just get to-go. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Will go again and try more if I can read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Mango sticky rice danish, ube egg tart, mochi croissant, and black sesame croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

The ham and cheese croissant was our fav (see pic for center). The Mango sticky rice kouign aman was so delicious, krispy edges and great flavor. The texture of the strawberry and blueberry mochissants were also great (I wish they were a tad sweeter for me). Service was friendly and quick and prices were fair and didn't break the bank! Street parking and there are a few tables outside with umbrellas. I'll have to go back for the ube tarts which were sold out when we got there mid morning on a weekend. Clean shop and they have grab and go drinks and coffee too. read more

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Wow ! What a great find! We are visiting San Diego and are staying in downtown. As we head out to LA day trip today, we drove by and saw a sign for mocha croissant and mango sticky rice croissant, Portugese egg tarts. We pulled over right away! We were greeted by a very friendly guy dressed in a muscle tee and an apron! We could tell this is the master mind and the one baking all these wonderful treats! We had the Portugese egg tarts, mango sticky rice croissant, and the apple lychee croissant. They were THE ABSOLUTE BEST thing I've ever had! The croissants were perfectly flaky and soft inside with a sweet crispy on the outside. The flavors are very unique and Asian inspired. Let's say we finished it in 15 min and wanting more already! We will be be sure to bring some back to share with family at home! read more

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Rolling Out Cafe is a hole in the wall bakery that offers unique pastries, such as their signature mochi croissant. I tried an assortment of items including their mochi biscuit, strawberry mochisant, hawaiian roll, and black sesame croissant. My favorites were the mochi biscuit and mochisant. The mochi gave the pastries more chewiness, and I found them to be less dry than typical biscuits and croissants. I got there around 1 pm on a weekend. While there was no line, they were out of many items already, so I recommend coming earlier. The gentleman who helped us with our order was very kind in walking us through the items available. Im already planning my next visit to check out their mango and sticky rice kouign amann and ube tart! :) read more

Rolling Out Cafe - hawaiian roll, black sesame croissant, strawberry mochisant, and mochi biscuit - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Phenomenal. Super creative, extremely flavorful, and perfectly executed. The Hawaiian sticky roll was soft, gooey, and addictive. Further, the mochissant, a mochi + croissant hybrid, mine being strawberry is a genius idea. It's trademarked but this absolutely needs to be available everywhere. Crunchy on the outside/crust and then you get the chewy interior. This place is legit. Service was friendly and immediately welcomed me in. read more

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Grabbed a lil bit of almost everything they offered, they did not disappoint. Everything was absolutely delicious. Mochi croissants were flaky on the outside, chewy on the inside side, so addictive. The crust on the tarts were to die for and the filling was flavorful and creamy. Hawaiian cinnamon roll were soft, perfectly sweetened. Their mango sticky rice kouign amann were chefs kiss. We also got their sausage roll, ham and cheese croissant and a spinach corn quiche that was pretty amazing. read more

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Really delicious pistachio croissant!! The employee (owner?) who waited on us was very helpful and friendly! When we walked in they were almost sold out and he added a little biscuit to our bag as an extra treat. Look forward to coming back early another day to see a larger selection of baked goods! read more

Maybe the best mochi based pastry's I've ever had. I only wish I had bought more to take home. Everything was fresh, some things sytill warm, nicely flaky and not overly sweet. Simply put - Delicious!!! Owner baking/working/serving was extremely nice and obviously very talented. This is a "MUST GO" destination in Downtown San Diego. 15 minute walk from Seaport Village. read more

By the time I got there it was an hour before closing, and almost everything was sold out. From what was left, I got the ube tart, Portuguese egg tart, and the mango sticky rice kouign amann. Get the Mango Sticky Rice Kouign Amann! You will not regret it! Sweet mango custard with small mango chunks on top of sticky rice mildly flavored with coconut cream in a sugary crust. Yum! The ube tart didn't have much ube flavor to me. The Portuguese egg tart was sweet but not too sweet. Both had a nice buttery crust. Looking forward to visiting a bit earlier next time to have more variety to choose from. read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Loving this new addition to the neighborhood, I highly recommend stopping by here! Most of the pastries have Asian inspired flavors and everything I've tried so far has been amazing (black sesame mochissant, egg tart, cinnamon roll, mango sticky rice kouign amann to name a few...) I was even able to sample the sandwich bread one day and that's also another bakery item to not sleep on. They've even started baking pumpkin pies, so I'll definitely be ordering that for the holidays! read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Cinnamon roll, mango sticky rice kouign amann (that I already started eating) - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

the man working here was soo sweet. i just maybe wish i would've come here for pastries instead of the vegetarian sandwich! their homemade bread is yummy and fluffy but its large so i just wish the filling of the sandwich was spread out more, otherwise a lot of bites are pretty much just bread. there was only one very small piece of avocado. the cilantro sauce was good. the eggs (might be microwaved?) are a small disk that you only get in a few of the bites in the middle, the sauce also only in the very middle. but he was so kind, the pastries looked and smelled amazing! the sandwich was just missing something. read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Vegetarian breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Come to Los Angeles!! Was visiting for a conference and was happy to see such a well-reviewed spot close to my hotel. I rarely leave reviews but these pastries w/ a spin on traditional croissants and other bfast favs (the Hawaii roll looked insane) are so lovely and perfectly flavored and lightly sweet. The sesame croissant is delicious, the Portuguese egg tarts are delightful, and the mochissant makes me want to find a similar item in LA! The "deli sandwich" with turkey was also yummy with fluffy bread and fresh veggies. I think the bread is made in-house- it was a nice surprise. Delectable and unique concept. Loved it. read more

Amazing pastries, some with unique flavor twists Friendly owner! Try it Today I tried the Apple/lychee croissant See photo below but better to try it read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Apple/lychee croissant- delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Mochi croissant is such a great idea! Loved the chocolate one. The ham and cheese was huge and delicious. Will be back!

Woooow. My first time here and I walked out with several pastries: mango sticky rice kouign amann (the last one!), pistaschio croissant, mochi biscuit, and sesame croissant. I got there at around 11:30am on a Sunday on Mother's Day and half of the display case was gone :( Seems like Ube was really popular so I'd have to grab that next! They also had quiches, a beverages case, too and seating outside. I just finished off the mango sticky rice kouign amann and it was excellent! Definitely returning. read more

So happy to have this new bakery in the neighborhood! Everything we tried was excellent, starting with the ham and cheese croissant--perfectly flaky, buttery, and generously filled. The chocolate croissant was just as impressive, with rich chocolate and a light, crisp exterior. The egg tarts were a standout too: creamy, perfectly baked, and not overly sweet. On top of the great pastries, the owner was incredibly kind and personable, which made the experience even better. You can tell there's real care and pride behind the baking. Prices are very fair for the quality, especially for a brand-new spot. The shop was very clean and tidy too. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend checking it out! read more

Amazing Pastries! My wife and I shared a Portabella Mushroom Quiche, an Apple Lychee Croissant and the Mango & Sticky Rice Kouign-Amann (butter cake). They were all delicious. We will definitely be back to try the other pastries they roll out. read more

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Delicious pastries and really wonderful service. I really enjoyed the unique selection! read more

Rolling Out Cafe - Mango sticky rice kouign amann, mochi biscuit, and a sausage roll - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped by for a quick lunch and was impressed. My sandwich was delicious and the chef was so friendly. I will definitely be back to try the pastries! read more