What It Takes to Run One of the Best Bakeries in the U.S. — The Experts

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Published 2024-05-06
Wayfarer Bread in San Diego is proud to be a neighborhood bakery that produces only small batches of bread and pastries. After 16 years of developing her craft at top bakeries, owner Crystal White opened Wayfarer in 2018. By keeping the operation small, White and her team can give the dough the attention it needs, making some of the best baguettes, sourdough, croissants, and pastries in the U.S.

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Credits:
Producer: Daniel Geneen
Directors: Daniel Geneen, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, John Simms
Editor: Josh Dion

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Director of Production: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao

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All Comments (21)
  • @gamimcguire8222
    That’s my son making those croissants! This bakery is amazing. Nothing beats those English Muffins!
  • @phucyfillk5535
    One of my favorite trends in food businesses recently is people being openly hostile to unnecessary expansion that would hurt their product. Love to see it.
  • She explained everything in detail while being in full hustle mode!!
  • @NickShepherd1
    would happily watch a netflix series about this woman and her bakery
  • (I type this while actively eating one of their baguettes) This video didn't even touch on their incredible pizzas! Rotating monthly menu of meat and veggie pies with ingredients sourced from local farms that are always absolutely delicious. It's a date night favorite to grab one and walk two blocks over to watch the sunset over the ocean while enjoying the pizza.
  • @stuart.whiting
    Dang, she is IMPRESSIVE! I'd definitely watch a long-form deep-dive on Wayfarer.
  • @ak-northman726
    Gotta love the smile as she’s baking. She’s in the right place doing the right thing.
  • @cstar54
    I’ve never seen someone work so hard and do such a great job of explaining what she’s doing and about her business!!!
  • @richardf6932
    Bakery work is no joke. This is everyday. Amazing work.....
  • @judegoldstein64
    as a home baker who usually bakes one loaf at a time, maximum two, i am in awe of how crystal moves through her morning producing such brilliant loaves. and yes, kudos to her for keeping it small, authentic and of the highest quality. we need much more of that.
  • @joe1882
    I am blessed to work a minutes walk from Wayfarer. Always a line out the door. Bread is clearly amazing...Weekly top notch sandwiches with local ingredients and pizzas that change monthly on the weekends. This place is no joke. I always grab a croissant with a meat sandwich. If you are ever in Bird Rock, check this place out!
  • @matthewkang
    Truly a destination worthy bakery. Crystal is such an incredible baker but also a generous and kind person. I first met her years ago when worked at Proof Bakery in LA. So proud of her journey and what she's established in La Jolla. Now please open a bakery in LA!
  • @proudlakerfan
    San Diegans who live near that bakery are incredibly lucky to have a passionate baker like her making their breads everyday. The crunch on that baguette is amazing.
  • @larrycanepa
    Blown away by not only the technical quality and ability, but the love and passion for what they're all doing. Crystal is a genius!
  • Moral of the story is, "Don't get greedy, live and enjoy life."
  • @rilkeanheart
    i met crystal YEARS ago when she was working at proof in LA -- such a bright spirit, always had passion for her craft. so awesome to see her getting props on eater!
  • @proudhavenot
    I've done this, it's such a structured process, one slip and lookout! I don't think customers fully understand the level of work that goes into it. She is amazing..
  • I was FIXED to this video for its entirety. This woman has PASSION for baking and it’s visibly seen with her bread. Cannot wait to try her bakeries art one day. 😊