A chocolate chip cannoli (left) and cookies & cream cannoli (right) from Mike's Pastry in Boston, MA — illustrative photo
Cannoli in a box — illustrative photo
Milan Montenapoaleone 14 — illustrative photo
Venice - Pastry and sandwich shop - 4004 — illustrative photo

Prendi E Vai

An Italian bakery at 801 West Hawthorn Street in San Diego, CA.

Italian bakery Hours listed
Get directions (619) 695-9117 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 5 PM
Thursday7 AM – 5 PM
Friday7 AM – 5 PM
Saturday7 AM – 5 PM
Sunday7 AM – 3 PM

64 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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801 West Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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Address801 West Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone(619) 695-9117
StyleItalian bakery
Time zonePacific Time
From city center4.3 mi south

About Prendi E Vai

You will find Prendi E Vai at 801 West Hawthorn Street in San Diego, 4.3 mi south of the San Diego city center.

It is one of 336 bakeries and sweet shops we list in San Diego, roughly one for every 4,180 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Devil's Dozen Donut Shop, less than 0.1 mi away.

Doors open from 7 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 5 PM, for about 64 hours across 7 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

What to order

Typical items at an Italian bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pastries

  • Cream Puff (Bignè)Light, airy choux shells split and filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, dusted with powdered sugar or glazed on top.
  • NapoleonStacked sheets of caramelized puff pastry layered with vanilla custard, topped with a feathered white and chocolate fondant icing.
  • CannoliCrisp fried pastry tubes piped with sweetened ricotta cream, often studded with chocolate chips and finished with pistachio or candied orange at the ends.
  • SfogliatelleShell-shaped Neapolitan pastry with dozens of crackling, flaky layers wrapped around a semolina and ricotta filling scented with orange peel and cinnamon.

Cookies

  • Anise BiscottiFirm, lightly sweet twice-baked cookies flavored with anise seed, offering a licorice note and a snap well suited to morning coffee.
  • AmarettiCrackly-topped almond macaroons with a bittersweet apricot-kernel aroma, chewy inside and dusted with powdered sugar.
  • Sesame Seed Cookies (Reginelle)Sicilian finger cookies rolled in toasted sesame seeds, with a crumbly, lightly sweet interior and nutty, toasty exterior.
  • Butter CookiesPiped spritz-style rings and swirls, some dipped in chocolate or sprinkles, with a crisp bite and a rich vanilla butter flavor.

Breads

  • Semolina BreadGolden durum wheat loaf with a slightly sweet, nutty taste and a tight, buttery-yellow crumb, often topped with sesame.
  • FocacciaThick, olive oil-rich flatbread dimpled by hand and topped with rosemary and sea salt, crisp on the bottom and pillowy above.
  • CiabattaRustic, flour-dusted slipper loaf with an irregular, holey interior and chewy crust, made from a very wet, slow-fermented dough.
  • Pane di Altamura-Style LoafLarge round loaf of remilled durum semolina with a thick, dark crust and a dense, fragrant crumb that keeps for days.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
Full hours

Photos

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A chocolate chip cannoli (left) and cookies & cream cannoli (right) from Mike's Pastry in Boston, MA — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Cannoli in a box — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Milan Montenapoaleone 14 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Venice - Pastry and sandwich shop - 4004 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Prendi E Vai

What are Prendi E Vai's hours?
Prendi E Vai's listed hours are Mon–Tue: 7 AM – 3 PM; Wed–Sat: 7 AM – 5 PM; Sun: 7 AM – 3 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Prendi E Vai open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 3 PM.
What time does Prendi E Vai open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Prendi E Vai located?
Prendi E Vai is at 801 West Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Prendi E Vai?
The listed phone number is (619) 695-9117.
What should I order at Prendi E Vai?
As an Italian bakery, typical picks include Cream Puff (Bignè), Napoleon, Anise Biscotti, and Amaretti. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Prendi E Vai?
Nearby options include Devil's Dozen Donut Shop (less than 0.1 mi), The Mini Donut Company (0.2 mi), and Panetteria (0.3 mi).

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