Inside the Vons grocery store at 1702 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach (92109), the in-store bakery operates as a full-service department turning out custom cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cookies, and fresh-baked breads daily. This Vons location, store number 2116, is one of the busiest in the neighborhood and sits at the commercial heart of Garnet Avenue where it intersects with the main residential blocks of PB. Vons is a banner of Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating across 35 states under 19 brands. The Pacific Beach bakery department employs in-house decorators who personalize cakes for birthdays, weddings, graduations, and other celebrations, with online ordering available through the Order Ahead system on the Vons website and mobile app for scheduled pickup. Beyond custom orders, the cases stock donuts, muffins, bagel platters, brownies, and seasonal pies baked fresh throughout the day. The bakery section is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, though the broader store runs from 5 a.m. to midnight. Other grocery options along Garnet Avenue include Ralphs, which carries its own bakery department a few blocks east. This particular Vons also houses a Starbucks cafe, a growler station for craft beer fills, a full deli counter known for its fried chicken, and services ranging from Western Union to a Coinstar machine. DriveUp & Go curbside pickup and same-day grocery delivery make the bakery accessible to customers who prefer not to navigate the often-crowded parking lot. Residents looking for artisan or specialty baked goods beyond the supermarket selection can visit The French Gourmet on Turquoise Street in North PB.