Bread & Cie

4.6(1,362)

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Location & Hours

Address

350 University Ave
San Diego, California 92103
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 7:30 AM

Monday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Contact Information

(619) 683-9322

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About Bread & Cie

Cafe/bakery offering artisanal French breads & pastries, plus sandwiches, salads & breakfast fare.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on October 10, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 1,362 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Annalee Sasahara

3 weeks ago

Bread & Cie is truly a local gem! I don’t know how they do it, but every time I walk through the doors of this place I feel like all my problems melt away. They’ve got amazing breads, pastries, and d...

Teena Malicsi

2 weeks ago

I really don't have anything negative to say about this place... oh wait, I do have one small thing – it's a bit too far from me! 😁😁😁 But whenever I'm in the Hillcrest area, I always make it a poin...

Mama Shrek

2 months ago

Locals love this place, so I checked it out. There is a line on Saturday mornings. I love the Saturday special -- fougassé for $8.95, which can be shared by 2-3 people. I also like my home-squeeze...

Beullah Escalante

5 months ago

Pastries are superb! I've had their strawberry croissant for the first time today and fell in love! Paired up nicely with their cafe drink items. They also have seasonal cafe items like orange blossom...

Christopher Gorrie

2 months ago

My friend and I came to Bread & Cie for breakfast today. I’ve been here once before but it was years ago. We ordered an imported mozzarella sandwich, avocado toast with poached eggs, and orange juice,...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners consistently report a highly positive experience, praising the freshness and quality of the food. The restaurant is considered a local gem and a worthwhile spot to visit.

Customer Favorites

Popular menu items include the fresh bread, especially the Saturday special fougassé, and the half sandwich/half soup option with tomato soup and chicken salad sandwiches. Other favorites are the avocado toast with poached eggs, imported mozzarella sandwich, strawberry croissant, and watermelon lemonade.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere that makes customers feel welcome. While often busy and a bit loud, the care taken in making the dishes and drinks is appreciated.

Value & Quality

The restaurant uses high-quality and fresh ingredients in its dishes. The Saturday special fougassé is noted for its value as it can be shared.

Areas for Improvement

The restaurant's distance from some customers and parking costs in the surrounding area were mentioned as potential drawbacks.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the freshness of the bread and ingredients, the enjoyable lunch options, and seasonal drink specials. Customers are drawn to the spot for quick bites and pastries.