Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
Bakery · San Diego ·
French-style bakery with flaky croissants & sourdough
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French-style bakery with flaky croissants & sourdough
"A destination bakery and cafe in the Bird Rock area frequently selling out of exemplary baked goods, from croissants and English muffins to loaves made with heirloom grains." - Kelly Bone
"When it set up shop in the quiet coastal community of Bird Rock in 2018, Wayfarer brought the beach its first modern artisan bakery. Established by owner and master baker Crystal White, the takeout-only spot has become a destination for its flaky pastries sweetened with local produce and sturdy-crusted, naturally leavened loaves made from heirloom grains. Popular favorites include the kouign amann, baguettes, and croissants that come in a variety of flavors, including plain, almond, chocolate or ham and cheese. At 11 a.m., Wayfarer offers meat or veg grab-and-go sandwiches on their own bread with ingredients from nearby farms. On weekend nights, pizzas are available by pre-order only. Know before you go: If you want to skip the long weekend lines, pre-ordering is a good option so you can dive right into the pastries." - Candice Woo
"Expert baker Crystal White leads this small-batch bakery in Bird Rock with iconic bread and pastries, starting the first batch at 3:30 a.m. every morning. Sandwiches are served daily (its popular breakfast sandwiches are available for weekly pre-order), pizza is available on weekend nights, and a taco pop-up is available on Tuesday nights. Don’t leave the counter without tasting Wayfarer’s legendary salted chocolate chip cookie. The space, while small, is still ideal for a quick daytime meet-up with friends." - Helen I. Hwang
"Known for its stellar breads and pastries, this Bird Rock bakery’s take on pizza is equally terrific. Find a monthly meat-topped pizza and a seasonal vegetarian pie offered alongside classic cheese and pepperoni; due to demand, pizzas must be pre-ordered for pickup between 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, To round out the meal, take home a salad made with local greens and some pizza-friendly wine, beer, or cider." - darlene-horn
"When it set up shop in the quiet coastal community of Bird Rock in 2018, Wayfarer brought the beach its first real-deal bakery. Established by owner and master baker Crystal White, the takeout-only spot has become a destination for its flaky pastries sweetened with local produce and sturdy-crusted loaves made from heirloom grains." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang