Rolling Out Cafe

Rolling Out Cafe

690 1st Ave, San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.9(289 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Rolling Out Cafe is a hidden gem where pastry chef Bruno crafts uncommonly good croissants and inventive laminated creations like blueberry mochissants that taste far better than their modest prices suggest. Recently relocated from the Bay Area, this downtown spot blends Asian-inspired bakery items with traditional café drinks in a casual, no-fuss streetside setting that invites lingering with your coffee and something flaky and perfect. The devotion in reviews speaks volumes—people don't just return, they plan their San Diego trips around it.

What to expect

Specialty coffee. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu.

Traditional drinksSlow sitSpecialty drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Jess Ma
★★★★★a month ago

INCREDIBLE! Bruno is an out-of-this-world talent! 3 thoughts go through my mind when I’m eating these pastries that food has never inspired: 1) This should be way more expensive; 2) I need to go back and change all my other 5-star Google reviews to be 3 stars because this is…

King Yao
★★★★★2 months ago

Really unique bakery items. We want to go back and try other things we didn’t try yet. I had the blueberry mochissant. Crispy on the outside, super soft inside. Not overly sweet. Also had a mango Kouign-amann. Just all very nice. Will definitely go back when in the area…

Erin Coleman
★★★★★2 months ago

Wow, wow, wow! Literally the BEST croissants we have ever had! One of our most memorable meals for our trip to San Diego! The croissants were flaky, melted in your mouth, warm. It tasted as if they could’ve been from France. They had a variety of savory and sweet croissants. We…

VT
★★★★★6 months ago

One of my friends who lives downtown recommended this bakery, and I was drawn in by the Asian menu and reasonable prices, so I took the first opportunity I got to try it. I am so glad I did! I was so pleasantly surprised by the large variety of items which is impressive for…

Dan
★★★★★6 months ago

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…

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