It’s a rainy Sunday afternoon, and a little bakery in Point Loma Village is packed with hungry diners and people stopping in to buy fresh bread.The name of this bakery, Con Pane, literally means “with bread.” Although the days of shopping at a local bakery are nearly extinct, its artesian bread will have you making an extra stop during your weekly shopping.When you walk into the café the smell of freshly baked bread fills the restaurant. From the dining area, customers can see into the kitchen where bakers make traditional eats such as sourdough and French baguettes to more creative items such as the Cranberry Orange Walnut bread and the Garlic, Tomato & Cream Cheese Focaccia.While waiting to order your sandwich, a shelf displays a selection of Con Pane’s bread to accompany your order. With the bakery’s savory smells, long list of choices and fluffy breads inside the case, choosing a slice of bread has never been so difficult.The Rosemary Olive Oil bread is an ideal compliment to the Turkey Cobb Sandwich. The slightly bitter taste of the fresh rosemary balances the sweet roasted roma tomatoes on the sandwich. Also included in the sandwich is crumbled gorgonzola, giving it a salty taste. Mix this with roasted turkey, smoked bacon, avocado, mayonnaise and romaine lettuce and you have the recipe for a delicious gourmet treat.Other sandwiches include the Almost Grilled Cheese, Seasoned Roast Beef, Italian Salami and The Ultimate PB&J. Con Pane also serves cinnamon rolls, scones, cookies and a selection of coffee and tea. Bread prices range from $1.85 for the Traditional French Baguette to $4.95 for the Gruyere & Chive bread. Sandwiches cost between $4 and $7, depending on whether your order is for a half or whole sandwich. Come prepared with cash because this bakery does not take credit cards. Con Pane will remind you that bread is a culinary art. As the bakery says, “Bread, as the foundation of the meal brings people together ? The perfect companion.”

Con Pane1110 Rosecrans St., Suite 100San Diego, CA 92106