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    The Best Bakeries in North Park

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    Izola is the best bakeries in North Park — scored 89/100 in our citywide ranking. The most exciting pastry program in San Diego, with rotating specials that sell out fast. Also worth the trip: Nomad Donuts.

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    The Best Bakeries in North Park — comparison
    PlaceAreaWhat to getPriceScore
    IzolaNorth ParkCardamom bun$89
    Nomad DonutsNorth Park / Bankers HillRotating seasonal donut$86
    #3

    Izola

    North Park
    Order: Cardamom bun$

    The most exciting pastry program in San Diego, with rotating specials that sell out fast.

    Izola is a small North Park bakery doing creative, technically strong pastry with a Scandinavian lean. The cardamom bun is the anchor and the rotating specials are the reason people line up. Availability is the only knock.

    Local tip: Follow their daily posts — the menu changes and the best items are gone within two hours.

    89
    Taste
    93
    Consistency
    84
    Value
    84
    Atmosphere
    86
    Uniqueness
    92
    #7

    Nomad Donuts

    North Park / Bankers Hill
    Order: Rotating seasonal donut$

    The most inventive donuts in San Diego, with brioche and sourdough bases.

    Nomad treats donuts as a pastry discipline, with laminated and naturally leavened doughs and flavors that rotate constantly. Some experiments land better than others, but the base doughs are the best in the city.

    Local tip: The menu changes weekly and the specials sell out before noon.

    86
    Taste
    89
    Consistency
    84
    Value
    82
    Atmosphere
    84
    Uniqueness
    92

    Full profiles

    IzolaNomad Donuts

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    How we score

    How we scored it

    40%

    Taste

    Flavor, technique, and execution of the signature dish.

    20%

    Consistency

    Repeatability across visits and service times.

    20%

    Value

    Price relative to portion and quality.

    10%

    Atmosphere

    Room, service, and whether the setting fits the food.

    10%

    Uniqueness

    A signature element you can't get elsewhere in San Diego.

    Bread and laminated pastry are judged separately in the taste score. Bakeries that sell out by 10 AM lose points on consistency, not quality.

    FAQ

    What is the best bakeries in North Park?

    Izola is our top-scored pick for bakeries in North Park (89/100). The most exciting pastry program in San Diego, with rotating specials that sell out fast.

    How many bakeries spots in North Park made the list?

    2 North Park spots scored high enough to make our citywide bakeries ranking. Every pick is scored with the same criteria we use across San Diego.

    What does it cost?

    Expect roughly $, $ across these North Park picks.

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