I am so happy I found this bakery via Yelp so we could stop here before visiting the Elfin Forest when we spent a weekend in nearby SLO. Location- available free parking in the small lot shared by a few businesses; no frills in the decor with an old-school vibe but everything looked clean Staff- very welcoming, friendly, and efficient Bakery- plenty of options and all 3 items we got were delicious, especially the squash bread Drinks- got a hot and iced coffee and the hot coffee was amazing read more

Please change the grease!!!! Rancid oil will never produce a tasty donut. Once again, I was tempted and am now regretting being seduced by the memory of the original Carlocks bakery. read more

Great selection and food quality. Friendly service. Good selection of gluten free as well as regular items.

On our week long Birthday trip to the Central Coast, the wife and I must make a stop to get old favorites to take back home. Unfortunately the sweetness and purity of what we have been used to getting, did not happen this time. We purchased several items, chocolate chip cookie, snickerdoodle, snowball, brownie and other assortments, with plans to come back in the morning to get the best egg and bacon croissant this side of the Colorado River. So it was to our dismay that the some of the sweet treats were not so sweet after all. Some cookies were dry, chocolate chip, snicker doodle... crumbled when taking a bite, and white chocolate macadamia had the taste of a pan that sat "2 minutes" too long in their own.... So when returning the store the very next morning and attempting to get reciprocated for our patronage, we were met with defensive, rude, emotional eye rolling, employee behavior. To make matters worse, the "Newish" owner decides to intervene as he should and correct the issue "not problem" at hand. After our conversation it was said by the owner, "The items may have been in the oven "2 minutes" too long. I questioned why put less quality merchandise to sale, knowing that they were burnt.. the reply, "just because one person makes a complaint in YEARS" why would we change anything! read more

This little local spot does everything right. The donuts? Probably the best I've ever had--fresh, soft, and packed with flavor. My kids are obsessed with the boba drinks, and I love that there's something for everyone: pastries, cookies, cakes, bierocks, fresh bread... the variety is unreal. Everything is made fresh daily, and it shows. The staff is always friendly, patient, and helpful--even when there's a line out the door. I honestly don't know how they keep up, but I'm glad they do. Carlock's is hands-down the best-kept secret in Los Osos. We're lucky to have them. read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS vegan hand pies! Thank you so much for providing an actually yummy vegan dessert on the central coast, and for a great price too! read more

I was brought here by a local to grab a variety of pastries after getting coffee nearby. I love the old time feel of walking into the bakery and everything being right there in front of your face. We ended up getting a handful of items all which were delicious and the service was, friendly and helpful. Had to get a chocolate cronut, of course. read more

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Asked for the turkey because I can't eat pork and they put ham on there really sucks that I had to throw the whole thing in the garbage. read more

Carlock's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Los Osos, California

My friend and I went here yesterday after a nice nearby hike and was greeting with great service and the prices for coffee were excellent. This is a must to go read more

Good blueberry scones. They have a wide variety of pastries. I'll be back to try more.

I've frequented Carlocks for many years. And I have watched as ownership has changed hands 3 times. Always, quality remained great, and prices stable. But this last visit I was schocked to find prices have at least tripled from what I've paid in the recent past. Shocking! I'll never go in and get what I want again without checking the prices ahead of purchasing and not purchasing what I believe to be unfair price gouging. read more

FOOD: Never misses! Pastries are so good; flaky, buttery and savory. Plenty of choices from sweet, decadent and savory treats. Breakfast croissants are filling and yummy. I haven't tried their cold sandwiches yet but when I'm in town again I will most definitely give it a try. They offer bobas, coffees and teas. I tried their quarter sheet strawberry filled cake with cream cheese frosting and it was delicious and moist. It was amazing. SERVICE: Always had very nice and welcoming staff. Even when they are slammed they were still very attentive, patient and kind. We loved to see it! They were quick with the service and helpful. AMBIANCE: Cute mom and pop shop. Nothing too crazy or decorative. Clean and no funky smell. Good enough space for quick buys. It is more of a walk-thru type of place rather than a sit down coffee shop nonetheless good eats. Highly recommend in Los Osos. Worth the 30 min drive from Oceano just have to do a little haul each time lol. Try it for yourself. There's something for everybody. Also, their olive rosemary loaf!!! So good for chicken salad sandwiches! Support local! read more

The counter service was fast. I enjoyed slice of German chocolate cake, which was delicious especially the chocolate icing. The inside reminded me of vintage bakery yet they had a creative display of baked goods and themed cookies. read more

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Carlocks has boba teas! And they're pretty good. I'm also a huge fan of their savory pastries, quiche, and fresh baguettes. Their iced coffee is also legit for when the line at Starbucks is outta control. Around the holidays I preorder their very pretty cookie tray and giant danish. All in all this is a lovely neighborhood bakery! read more

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The food here is fantastic. So much so that if I come within 30 miles of this bakery I will go out of my way to stop in and buy several things every time. My most recent visit the other day was a bit different compared to usual. Normally the service is great, but not this day. The young woman who helped me this Saturday afternoon was so unfriendly that if it had been my first visit, I'd have turned around and left empty handed. I decided to brush it off and ordered anyway since I knew what I'd be missing. If you stop in and find that the person who is helping you seems to resent the fact that you walked through the door, don't let it stop you from buying something, because the minute you take a bite of whatever you ordered, it will put the smile back on your face. The food is a solid 5 stars, but I eliminated one star because dealing with a person who hates their job so much that you can feel it makes the experience pretty awkward. I hope whoever does the hiring gets this sorted because bad customer service will eventually cause a business to go under and I'd hate to see that happen. read more

Always get great customer service and everything I've bought here is incredible! From their tea buscuits to their cookies, cakes, etc. Excellent all the way around. read more

My favorite bakery EVER! Carlock's has the best croissiant sandwiches, cookies and everything else. Great staff also. Support local! You won't be disappointed. read more

Fantastic custom cake for a friend. Couldn't have worked out better, the owner and his wife did an amazing job bringing my idea to life. The yellow cake was really moist and the buttercream frosting was delicious. Thanks again guys read more

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Carlock's has greatly improved over the years, both in its menu and its customer service. The latest team is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. During my latest visit, there was a large crowd. The team worked together seamlessly, managing the line, effectively communicating orders, and building rapport with every customer, including myself. The team member who assisted me asked useful questions to build an order that suited my personal needs. I felt very welcomed, and I could tell that the rest of the customers felt the same way by their smiles. Thanks to the team member's expertise and efficiency, I was in and out in a few minutes. The environment itself is comfortable and cozy. There are a wide variety of pastries, breakfast items, and drinks, including some that I have never seen at other bakeries. I ordered a strawberry boba and a mint brownie. Both were delicious and affordable. I will definitely be returning and recommending Carlock's to my family and friends. read more

I forgot that I was here a couple weeks ago, fried pies, I think the best was the cronuts, they were freaking great! I only get to come to Los Osos every once in awhile, but now I know that when I come here I will definitely get some cronuts. read more

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I grew up in Los Osos and Carlock's the place to get your before school donuts. I worked at Williams Bros. as a box boy many years ago and one of the perks was to help carry over what ever supplies they needed that day a get a free donut for the appreciation for the help. I recently went in to relive those year childhood days but was extremely dismayed at what Carlock's has become. It's like they're not even trying to make a quality product anymore, the donut just looked sad in the way they looked and taste. The counter help were not very friendly and when I was help, they just piled in all my donuts into one bag instead of recognizing that maybe they should have boxed instead. So sad to see what a Los Osos iconic business is today read more

Amazing bakery! The Danish was unlike anything I've ever had! The Angel cookies, meringues, and macaroons were incredible too. Wish I lived closer to come here more often. read more

Fantastic selection of really fresh and delicious pastries. Their cheese danish is truly del sh. I highly recommend them.

The pastries and cakes are very delicious. I've been very happy with the items they serve and at a reasonable price. The service on the other hand could use some serious work. Many of the girls that work out front are definitely NOT very friendly or pleasant. Not sure if they're related to the owners, some are probably not. But they act like they just came from a funeral. The ambience can vary depending on how busy or crowded the place is. I've met the owners and they're very nice. If they just gave some attitude adjustment to the girls out front, the place would be much, much better. read more

We celebrated a graduation while vacationing in Morro. For the graduate we wanted a custom order cake with Squidward graduating on it. Carlock's knocked it out of the park. Not only was the hand drawn Squidward exactly like we wanted but the cake was straight up delicious. Thank you Carlocks!! read more

The owners are amazing people and really care about their products. Everything tastes like you would expect to find in a European bakery! Try the sourdough bread; once tasted you will come back for more!!! read more

Good little bakery. They do have a small seating area, so this is the place where you can take your coffee and pastry sitting. We learned that you have to come in early, well before noon to have a good selection to choose from. Locals are there early, so you should be, also. There were three women working there. The older woman, who was most likely the owner or could be the baker, stayed away from the counter. The other two were very different in attitude. One was taciturn, somewhat checked out and a bit inpatient. It was all business, no doodling around. Make your decisions, order your stuff and move on. The other woman was very helpful and friendly. She answered your questions as to what was inside or what other options were similar. Much more personable. Nice selection, good goodies. A nice place to take a break. read more

Carlock's Bakery has a great selection of pastries and breads. I've found something new to try each time I visit. I recommend the savory fritters (bacon & cheddar, jalapeño cheddar), the sweet cronuts (plain or chocolate glazed, various fillings on offer), and donuts. Looking forward to future visits! read more

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I give them four stars since we only had a few goodies. They had lots of yummy choices, my favorite was this small raspberry tea cookie of some sort. My husband had a cinnamon roll donut he really liked the texture, very good. I'd probably give it a five not sure why I'm not . We totally will return, they had so many choices of sweets and such. It over priced like some other places... read more

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NEW OWNERS as of Sept. 2021, I just found this out now being July 2022 and I'M BACK! It was the husband and wife team working and I especially like their bread choices and prices! A changing variety from $4-$6 and they'll slice it if you ask.Cranberry pecan and olive rosemary to name a couple, great flavor and a good size loaf too . What's up with our other local bakers charging double that?! The couple is very friendly and polite unlike the former owners and that's what has kept me from going back. All the prices have remained very fair and the variety is good and the product looks better than ever. A nice big portion of bread pudding has my name on it for 4 bucks next time I go in. So glad we have some new owners who obviously really care. The Carlocks I use to love is back! And PS the day old bread rack is half off! John :o read more

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The best all-around bakery in the area. They offer everything from various types of bread and rolls to muffins, scones, cookies, and cakes. They also offer ethnic delicacies from time to time, including Chinese pork buns, Jewish hamantaschen, and Mexican tamales. I particularly like their ginger scones, cheese/onion bread, and "angel babies," a pastry guaranteed to delight anyone with a sweet tooth. Very reasonable prices and great hours of operation. read more

They made me an amazing Hawaiian Wedding Cake! Try it! Best cake ever. The staff is helpful and the bakery is great.

Carlock's is a new favorite of mine. A lot has changed over the year or so. Those changes are made with attention towards new, friendly, and invested staff paying attention to you want or need. Food: the scones, tea biscuits, crescents, breads, cookies, and sandwiches our outstanding, truly. I haven't tried the cakes, but I would imagine Carlock's cakes are back to a consistent standard of fresh, and delicious. read more

Ok I had to go back and try the blueberry scone and Yummmmm! Picked up a few other lovelies to try out next read more

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Carlock's is a classic bakery with great croissants, donuts, danish and a few unique items like the Bierock (meat filled pastry) lt has nice eclairs, large petit fours and sweets. Good coffee, excellent service, always clean. It is a staple bakery in Los Osos serving the community. read more

Ignore the bad reviews. This place is fantastic. My wife has brought me home pastries from here and they've been amazing each time. Their donuts are arguably the BEST donuts I've ever had. I find most donut shops more or less taste the same. And I'm not into the "gourmet" donut shops around here. The donuts I've had from here actually taste home made, rather than the standard quality/recipe you get from other donut shops. Do yourself a favor and show this place some love! read more

So Gross!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Bacon quiche was gross and the raspberry croughnut taste like old dirty oil... We gave this bakery 2x..... NOPE..... wont go back read more

Delicious food and friendly staff! So glad we went here, will definitely be back! Cookies, pastries and savory items galore

Had to write a review right away because I LOVED their spinach and mushroom croissant. I think it might have been extra tasty because we had just finished hiking so I might have to go back and try it again to confirm it's tastiness lol. Everything else was pretty standard including the ham and Swiss croissant. The Apple fritter had too much cinnamon in it for my liking. I also wanted a cream cheese danish but the person behind the counter grabbed something else and I didn't catch it. But they still get 4 stars despite all of that because that's how much I enjoyed the spinach and mushroom croissant. read more

Carlock's Bakery - Apple fritter, Hamentashen, Ham and Swiss Croissant, and the other thing was the wrong order so idk what it is - Bakeries Near Me - Los Osos, California

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Carlock's is the best hometown bakery around. They do cakes and special orders for occasions but have donuts and just about every other kind of Viennoiserie you could ever want. Cream puffs, Napoleon, rolls and twists, and crisps and cookies. All super fresh! Try the Bierocks or the jalapeño fritters, or stuffed croissants for a savory treat! Yum! read more