When I was a kid we drove by on weekends on the way to Shelter Island. I wondered what it was like on the other side of the barbed wire fence. This spot was Naval Training Center San Diego and off limits to civilians. Now it’s Liberty Station and there are many historical buildings you can view. Con Pane is located in one of those old buildings. Inside I’m greeted by the scent of fresh bread. I picked up a Pan de Muerto to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
Pan de Muertos had a light layer of sugar on top and was light and fluffy. Loved the fresh flavor of the bread with a strong star of anise flavor and some sweetness.
On previous visits I’ve tried:
Small french baguette was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Flavor like La Brea Bakery french baguette. Nice and mellow.
Ciabatta loaf was not as a crunchy and a bit sweeter than the french baguette.
Orange sugar bun was like a cross between a cinnamon roll and a sugar raised donut. Instead of cinnamon the predominate flavor was orange zest. This is likely an acquired taste as I’d prefer a cinnamon roll. I do love the sugar sprinkled on top like a sugar raised donut.
Vanilla shortbread cookie. Mix of sweet and buttery flavor. I love shortbread cookies and this one was fresh and delicious.
I enjoyed everything I tried here but Bread & Cie remains my go to spot for french baguettes.
2750 Dewey Rd #105
San Diego, CA 92106
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 224-4344
They have a nice selection of bakery items.
Con Pane has some great tasting treats!
Their pan de muertos looks tasty, and I love the card explaining the history. I was always a fan of their rosemary olive bread, and I used to stop by often for one of their lunch sandwiches when I worked in the area!
The Pan de Muertos was tasty! I’ll have to try the rosemary olive bread next time.