Matteo

Local resident - finally tried the new cafe ...passed this time on a coffee, but picked-up two croissants (butter, nutella) ...for $7.50!!! ...which is crazy expensive! No prices listed ...and pushy staff. A plain butter croissant should be $1.75, maybe $2.00 ...tasty pastry, but not planning on returning anytime soon. Lots of other local options.

This Non profit business gives to various youth organizations throughout San Diego. Their homemade bread bring in the dough (pun intended).
I have been wanting to go there and finally did today!
I tried to find their menu online before we left home but was not successful on Maps, their website, or FB. I found out it was on INSTAGRAM.

I had no idea that they made more than breads pastries, and artisan pizzas so I am excited to go back and try their breakfast with their various coffees, I'm sure are from Italy.

I love how they opened the windows welcoming the community inside. The San Diego breeze giving a welcoming hug.
There are tables outside set far enough apart for social distancing and to enjoy their lavender lemonade if you choose.

Good food, great atmosphere even with limitations, and it feels good to know the profits go to our community youth.

SENSATIONALLY BRILLIANT ! My wife and I made a short visit here last Saturday afternoon to check this new place out and buy some fresh baked Focaccia Bread, Ciabattas & Panini Rolls. My wife liked the look of the breakfast menu so we made plans to come here early for breakfast yesterday (Saturday). Of course it's a bit of a hike from Solana Beach ( 23 miles ) so we didn't turn up until 9.45am. And even in South (No) Park we miraculously snaffled a parking spot without a meter straight across from Matteo. The restaurant was very packed out when we walked in....not to our surprise because we had seen diners salivating over their delicious looking meals last Saturday. A lovely smiling lady named Joanne...(the Restaurant GM we found out later) handed us menus while we stood in line. So it's a stand in line to place your order and they will bring everything to your table model. We were served rather quickly.....the line moved fast. We ordered 2 x double shot Lattes with 2% milk , 1 x Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, 1 x Cheesy Porcini Mushroom on Toast and 1 x Classic Eggs Benedict ( hard poached eggs ) and paid by credit card. While near the service counter we checked out what varieties of fresh baked goods were on the shelf and had a lovely chat with Evelyn (Floor Manager)...we needed more of their yummy bread but would wait til after our breakfast before choosing. Our Lattes arrived courtesy of barista / server Baran and looked fabulous. My big glass of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice hit the table soon after. A bubbly server named Valentina delivered our breakfast dishes. Gee they looked great......just $12 & $11 each and substantial serves too. My Classic Eggs Benedict tasted absolutely perfect.....and the roasted potatoes / mixed veggies was divine. My wife loves Porcini Mushrooms and there was a big stack of them sitting on top of her huge slice of Italian Country Bread toast...2 big fat slices of fresh red Tomatoes and a side of delicious roasted potatoes / mixed veggies. I know when my wife is really enjoying a meal. Our double shot Lattes tasted rich, flavorsome & invigorating. My Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice tasted sweet and natural as it should. All this culinary enjoyment while sitting in the middle of a large airy dining room packed with happy diners...many of whom were here for the first time. Our amazing breakfast cost us $32 before tax & tip and remember this is a non-profit restaurant which helps school children in need. We headed to the service counter to buy a bunch of bread & stuff.....4 x Focaccia, 2 x Ciabattas, 1 x Filone ( Italian Country Bread ), 2 x Almond Croissants, 2 x Butter Croissants and a Spinach & Cheese Croissant ( which I had later in the afternoon and it tasted superb). All the while we were there we could see the owner / head chef Matteo busily directing proceedings in the kitchen. I gave him the thumbs up...good job mate !

Very excited that these guys have opened! This will definitely be my go to weekend brunch spot. The drip coffee was a little weak for my taste, but the food was delicious! I was particularly taken with the mole chilliquiles. Great flavor and a good crunch on the chips. Be sure to add a poached eggs to get some of that runny yolk goodness. I will be back to try their house baked pastries and breads.

Italian Bakery that has an inviting, friendly, community atmosphere that offers a delicious assortment of hand made pastries, breads & pizzas. They also have an exceptional breakfast menu that uses naturally grown, locally sourced ingredients combined with the finest italian sauces & spices as well as some super savory desserts. There is even an Italian mini market where you can pick up some unique ingredients that are directly imported straight from the heart of Italy.