mmm-yoso!!! continues to be written about food and by Cathy over this Independence Day holiday weekend. Kirk is in the midst of a great vacation with His Missus.
This post is about one of the reasons I write other posts. An errand.
Since 1948. Cash Only. The signage.
A simple storefront. Park in front.
This is the view from the doorway. 
Depending on the time of the day you arrive, or maybe just the day of the week, the shelves will be filled…or already empty.
Over to the right is a small refrigerator. I usually also pick an item from here. 
The round Squaw bread ($4) is a craving that The Mister has had lately. The molasses sweetened, rye and wheat flour based bread is soft, chewy and has a thin, chewy crust, topped with oats. This size and shape allows for various uses at meals (breakfast side toast, a smaller sandwich, or several small sandwiches). It also seems to stay fresh a day or two longer than most breads. The fig cookies ($6) (from the refrigerator) are one of my favorites. 
The baguette shaped Squaw bread ($3) allows for more consistent slices. The cheese Danish ($2) is soft and delicate and sweet and wonderful to share for dessert at home.
Same with the Bear Claw ($2).
The walnut cranberry bread is unsliced and the flavors are an excellent compliment to a simple ham and cheese filling. Toasted with a bit of cream cheese is a nice treat.
The pignoli Cookies ($6)-soft and chewy interior with a lightly crisp exterior are *very* almond flavored. Traditional recipe- almond paste, sugar and egg whites, topped with pine nuts, these are a special treat some weeks.
The rye bread ($4) here is an especially good version, filled with seeds and surrounded by cornmeal. I appreciate that it is already sliced.
Everything here is fresh and an adventure to try.
Frank's Bakery-Gibaldi's Italian Bread 9935 Campo Road Spring Valley 91977 (619) 296-0245 Open Sun 1-6, Mon-Fri noon-6, Sat 9:30-3:00 Website CASH ONLY!!!
Just realized I neglected the Italian bread (also $3 or $4) it can be plain or topped with sesame seeds and is a quality White bread. The above Italian rolls also available ($4/dozen). A good size for small sandwiches or burgers.
everything looks delicious!
This is a great little local place, Kat! Just good quality baked goods; not hipster, no seating, no coffee…get your bread and sweets and go.
Looks like a good spot to visit after a trip to Valley Farms Market.
Exactly, Soo! It is just down the street (as are many places I’ve posted about)without having to get back onto the 94.
The pignoli cookies look so good; my husband would love that danish and bear claw. Time to do a visit to this legacy bakery.
Frank’s is a great little spot, cc. Some people have rice or tortillas with every meal; The Mister and I have bread, and this is a great little spot. Yes, Bert would enjoy any of the sweets from here.