Our Bakery
As a young girl, Debby never dreamt of marriage, wedding bells, or the perfect dress — Debby dreamt of one day running her own bakery. As a single mother, Debby worked as an optician for 35 years to financially support herself and her son. In 2009 Debby was let go of her job. In some divine way, this was a blessing. Debby finally took the risk, and began to pursue her dream.
Hotti Biscotti hosted their grand opening on April 1st, 2011 in cozy Westdale Village. Initially starting with a family biscotti recipe, Debby began to find fun and delicious ways to add innovation to her biscotti. Gaining praise over her softer biscotti, new desserts began flooding out of her tiny 200 square-foot bakery and into cafés and restaurants throughout Hamilton. In 2015, Hotti Biscotti made the move to Hamilton’s booming James Street North. On April 2, 2020,
Hotti Biscotti began their new chapter when they moved into the historic Hamilton Farmers’ Market. Now, you’ll be able to find Debby happily baking away in her bright little corner of the market.
Fun Facts
When Oprah was in Hamilton for her inspirational tour, we supplied her VIP room with all our desserts and I presented her with a gift box filled with our treats.
Steve Schirripa (Sopranos) was filming a movie in Westdale and I went to his trailer and gave him some biscotti as a welcome gift. He later popped by our store to thank me
People are talking!
When it comes to spots popular among the sweet-tooths in Hamilton, Hotti Biscotti has cemented itself as an outstanding one for all sorts of handmade desserts; including the baking business’ signature biscotti, which are much softer to the bite than your standard version of the Italian treat.
For founder and owner Debby Stroud, however, a career in the food industry felt like little more than a pipe dream for so many years.
“I always loved baking but never thought I could make a living,” says Stroud, who already had a well-established career as an optician when the initial seeds of Hotti Biscotti were planted in her mind.
About us
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Levine, our place is proud to be one of San Diego, California’s finest cake, and pastry bakeries.
Our cake bakery adds only the freshest ingredients to make our baked goods taste a fresh-out-of-oven like experience. An experience, that simply melts in your mouth.
For instance, when we bake our famous whipped cream cakes, we use only pure cream and the best brown sugar on the market. Also, we always buy the freshest fruits to make our pie fillings or our pastry menu items…
Our Mission
Confetti Cake with Vanilla Frosting
A childhood favorite made larger than life, our celebration sheet cake features delicious homemade sprinkles.
Flat Marshmallow Shapes
Layers of shaped marshmallow candies — bunnies, chicks, and simple flowers — make a memorable gift in a beribboned box
Pistachio Cannoli Cake
This dramatic four-layer cake is inspired by the flavors of Sicilian-style cannoli, which is stuffed with ricotta
Spicy Chocolate Cookies
Everything’s nice about Mexican hot chocolate, which is why we dreamed up a cookie that showcases its signature qualities.
meet our team
Jessica Priston
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Levine, our place is proud to be one of San Diego
Patrick Pool
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Levine, our place is proud to be one of San Diego
Gloria Mann
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Levine, our place is proud to be one of San Diego
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Enjoy Our DESSERTS!
meet our team
BAKERY OF THE YEAR
2010 - 2012
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Le
BAKERY OF THE YEAR
2010 - 2012
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Le
BAKERY OF THE YEAR
2010 - 2012
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Le
BAKERY OF THE YEAR
2010 - 2012
Owned by a famous Vermont baker, Denise Le
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Cakes We Have!
Confetti Cake with Vanilla Frosting
A childhood favorite made larger than life, our celebration sheet cake features delicious homemade sprinkles.
$5.45
Flat Marshmallow Shapes
Layers of shaped marshmallow candies — bunnies, chicks, and simple flowers — make a memorable gift in a beribboned box
$5.45
Pistachio Cannoli Cake
This dramatic four-layer cake is inspired by the flavors of Sicilian-style cannoli, which is stuffed with ricotta
$5.45
Spicy Chocolate Cookies
Everything’s nice about Mexican hot chocolate, which is why we dreamed up a cookie that showcases its signature qualities.
$5.45
