Score 90/100 · Order: Sourdough boule · $
Prager Brothers mills much of its own grain and bakes the loaves you'll find on tables at good San Diego restaurants. The sourdough is deeply fermented with a dark crust, and the whole-grain loaves are the best in the county.
Local tip: The Encinitas cafe location has seating; the Carlsbad bakery is more of a pickup counter.