The best bakeries & sweet shops in San Diego

Ice cream shop offering a variety of flavored paletas that can be dipped in chocolate and topped with extras.

4230 Bonita Rd Ste b (Bonita)

Longstanding donut shop offering many flavors & varieties, plus sandwiches & drinks.

7550 El Cajon Blvd (La Mesa)

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

8807 1/2 La Mesa Blvd (La Mesa)

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

2295 Otay Lakes Rd Ste 113 (Chula Vista)

Supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more.

9643 Mission Gorge Rd (Santee)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

9955 Mission Gorge Rd (Santee)

Deli offering a wide range of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and smoothies made with organic produce.

235 Town Center Pkwy H (Santee)

Shaved-snow & -ice desserts (plus an assortment of boba teas) served in a bright space.

8423 Paradise Valley Rd # B (Spring Valley)

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

9868 Mission Gorge Rd Ste A1 (Santee)

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

5500 Grossmont Center Dr Ste F16B (La Mesa)

Bustling, down-to-earth daytime eatery making classic American breakfast fare, sandwiches & salads.

8751 La Mesa Blvd (La Mesa)

Supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more.

8011 University Ave (La Mesa)

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.

9665 Mission Gorge Rd (Santee)

Cash-only frozen yogurt shop featuring a daily menu of flavors in a building with a leaning tower.

935 Broadway (El Cajon)

When your sweet tooth wants something actually worth the calories, Bonjour Patisserie has you covered with elegant desserts, classic…

320 W Cedar St Unit 101

Beach Sweets brings full-on kid-in-a-candy-store vibes with bulk classics, Jelly Belly, salt water taffy, sugar-free picks, plus handmade…

5022 Newport Ave

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

2650 Jamacha Rd Ste 129 (El Cajon)

Casual eatery serving coffee & hearty portions of traditional Turkish entrees.

131 Jamacha Rd (El Cajon)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

3225 Sports Arena Blvd Suites 102-3

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

5624 Mission Center Rd Ste B

Bakery turning out baklava, cookies, and cakes, plus Middle Eastern desserts.

1183 E Main St # A1 (El Cajon)

Popular bakery offering croissants, buns, biscuits and other baked items. sandwiches and seasonal creations.

845 15th St

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

8825 Villa La Jolla Dr (La Jolla)

Cozy cafe offering a variety of Turkish-style items like baklava and pastries, plus coffee and tea.

165 E Main St (El Cajon)

This shop with a range of sweets, including 20+ kinds of homemade fudge, also sells espresso drinks.

859 W Harbor Dr

French bakery serving classic pastries & light cafe dishes in sophisticated, welcoming surrounds.

555 G St

Casual counter-serve featuring sweet & savory baked goods, including bread, pastries & custom cakes.

11639 Duenda Rd

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

9836 Mission Gorge Rd Ste C (Santee)

Relaxed specialty shop for cupcakes and muffins, as well as cakes.

3795 Fourth Ave

Friendly bakery, serving Middle Eastern pastries and sweets, plus gelato and ice cream.

110 S Mollison Ave (El Cajon)

Family-run candy store selling old-school favorites alongside toys.

839 W Harbor Dr Ste C-2

Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.

643 Fifth Ave

Bakery selling an array of cupcakes, including gluten-free options.

9225 Carlton Hills Blvd (Santee)

Bakery dishing up pan dulce, cakes, cookies, and other pastries, plus breakfast items.

5006 El Cajon Blvd

Buzzy cafe known for its array of gourmet desserts, including flower-topped cakes & cupcakes.

2870 Fourth Ave

Fluffy bakery, plus a lunch menu, milk tea and other drinks; also has outdoor seating.

634 14th St #110

Lofty bakery specializing in croissants and house-baked bread such as sourdough , plus morning buns and pastries .

1429 Island Ave

Teen-oriented retail chain for a large assortment of games, snacks, jewelry, room decor & more.

335 Parkway Plaza Ste M20 (El Cajon)

French-style bake shop, known for croissants and sourdough loaves for sandwiches.

5525 La Jolla Blvd (La Jolla)

Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921.

395 Parkway Plaza (El Cajon)

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

872 Eastlake Pkwy Suite 414 (Chula Vista)