Sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, and single-origin coffee — crafted from scratch every morning at 401 Brew Street.
Since 2019
Downtown SD
At 401 Brew Street, we believe the best bread starts long before the sun rises. Our bakers arrive at 4 every morning to hand-stretch, fold, and ferment each loaf using our 4-year-old sourdough starter and stone-ground organic flour.
What began as a weekend pop-up at the San Diego farmers market has grown into a neighborhood destination — a place where the smell of fresh croissants pulls people off B Street, and every cup of coffee is pulled to order.
50+
Artisan Breads
4AM
Every Morning
100%
From Scratch
Everything made from scratch, in small batches, with ingredients we can trace back to their source.
48-hour fermented, stone-ground flour, crispy crust, open crumb. Our signature loaf.
French butter, 72-hour laminated dough, 18 layers of flaky gold. Made every evening.
Rotating selection from micro-lot roasters. Espresso, pour-over, or cold brew — always fresh.
Pain au chocolat, almond croissant, cinnamon roll — rotating seasonal fillings and flavors.
Quiches, focaccia, stuffed baguettes — made with local produce and artisan cheeses.
Birthdays, weddings, events — order 2 weeks ahead. We bake it, you celebrate it.
Menu items rotate seasonally. Call ahead for custom orders and large gatherings.
No shortcuts. No frozen dough. Just time, technique, and ingredients we trust.
Flour and water rest together for an hour — developing gluten structure before anything else touches the dough.
Our 4-year-old starter is folded in at 4 AM. The dough rests, folds, and ferments for 24–48 hours at cool room temperature.
Each loaf is hand-shaped, scored, and proofed in banneton baskets — never rushed, never pressed into molds.
Deck ovens at 480°F. Steam injected. Baked until the crust sings. Warm bread hits the counter by 7 AM.
Address
401 B St, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone
(619) 764-5472Hours
Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat–Sun: 8 AM – 2 PM
Stop by 401 Brew Street or give us a call — we'll have your loaf ready and warm.
