Excellent experience! The donuts were fresh, and the coffee was on point. What really stood out was…read morethe outstanding customer service. The employee noticed I had my hands full while putting my toddler in the car, so she kindly brought my egg sandwich out to me. That thoughtful gesture meant a lot and went above and beyond. Great food, great coffee, and even better service. I'll definitely be back!

Solid and cheap spot for a quick donut! Good maple flavor but I thought the old fashioned was a…read morelittle too skinny so it made it a bit dense/dry! Great prices though

We ordered the iced Dirty Chai Latte ($5.45), a hot Mocha ($5.75), and a vanilla glazed donut…read more($5.50). The drinks were solid! Nothing to write home about, but they came out quickly and definitely hit the spot. The highlight was the vanilla glazed donut! It took a couple of minutes since it was made to order, but it was absolutely worth the wait. It came out piping hot with a perfectly crunchy, sweet glaze. The donut itself had a crisp exterior and a light, pillowy interior. Easily one of the best donuts I've ever had! The service was great as well. The person who took our order was kind, attentive, and enthusiastic. There was also plenty of seating, making it a great place to relax with a drink and a snack. The space was clean, bright, and filled with cute decor. Overall, Dutch Door Donuts is a great spot to satisfy your sweet tooth and grab a pick-me-up if you're visiting the area. The donuts are an absolute must-try!

I got the brown butter glazed donut ($5.50) and the cinnamon sugar donut ($5). The brown butter…read moreflavor wasn't super prominent but it was still enjoyable. The cinnamon sugar donut was good but it's fried dough coated in cinnamon sugar so of course it was. The donuts were moist and chewy, it was definitely more doughy than the average yeast risen donut. They were shaped by hand but I didn't love how the donuts were on the smaller side and misshapen. Overall, it was fun eating a freshly fried donut but it wasn't good enough to make me want to come back. I think the donuts are too small considering the price point. The customer service was perfectly fine and I appreciated how the donuts didn't take too long to finish frying. There's a good amount of indoor seating and a few tables right outside too.

Someone I met at the airport recommended Alta bakery. I tried to go on a Sunday, but there wasn't…read morea long line out the door and down the block. I decided to go the next day, and the line was more manageable and I found street parking nearby. The pastry counter is the first thing you see when you enter. You can also order food and drinks from the counter. There was seating throughout the space which was in a historic building. I got a few goodies to try which included the blue cornmeal cookie, almond financier and an orange blossom tea cake. I also ordered their seasonal coffee which was a honey saffron latte. The cookies, financier and tea cake were all delicious. The latte wasn't overly sweet and was even a bit savory. It grew on me. There were a few sandwiches ordered by other patrons that looked scrumptious. If I hadn't eaten breakfast already, I would've ordered something substantial. Hopefully, I'll return to Monterey again. If so, Alta will be on my list.

Line is longgggg! Staff is super sweet and help with explaining everything. It sucks that they…read morecan't keep up with having all bakery items in stock to choose from since it's very busy. So basically it's a hit or miss if what you can choose from by the time you get to the front of the line. I heard from previous reviews that these Blue Corn cookies are great. By the I got to the front of line, fresh batch came out. They are delicious and highly recommend! Avocado toast was also phenomenal! The seating area is a huge in outdoor area and super beautiful! I'd definitely come back.

Cash only! Traditional establishment with large pastries…read more - Muffin : was a blueberry flavor that day, very soda bread scone tasting. Enjoyed the crumb top and plentiful berries! Very moist - Berry danish : the pastry itself was a little chewy for my taste, but overall not bad!

Pavel's is a Pacific Grove institution! Be prepared to wait in a long line right when they open--it…read moremoves fast, but the crowd confirms how fantastic their European-style pastries are. The four of us grabbed croissants and sandwiches, and the quality was superb: flaky, rich, and clearly made with care. The dedication to artistry is evident in every bite. The only real snag is the payment: Pavel's is strictly cash only. While the baked goods are four-star excellent, the need to remember physical currency keeps it from a full five. Come prepared with cash, and you won't be disappointed by the treats!

Food: Soft, fresh and quality donuts Service: Fast and…read moreFriendly Ambiance: Old-school vibe! Even has the option to sit at the counter or at one of the few tables too! We will be back anytime we are in Monterey!!

First time trying the donuts here. I ordered a plain sugar round donut ($1.50), which is a fair…read moreprice for Monterey, and a cake donut with white frosting and coconut ($1.75). The cake donut was described as a "premium" option, which surprised me because it felt pretty standard. The coconut topping was minimal, just a light sprinkle, and the frosting was unusually heavy and thick. It didn't taste like a typical glaze or bakery frosting--instead it reminded me of the dense, processed frosting you'd find on packaged snack cakes. I ended up peeling most of it off and wouldn't order it again. The sugar donut itself also didn't stand out. It had an odd aftertaste that reminded me slightly of cinnamon, though I'm not sure if that was from the oil or the dough. Overall it didn't taste very fresh, and I didn't enjoy it enough to finish. Overall, the pricing is reasonable for the area, but the quality didn't match expectations. I actually ended up throwing the sugar one away and eating the cake donut after peeling off the frosting. The shop itself feels more like a small diner counter than a dedicated donut shop, with a few donut options alongside a basic counter setup. I wouldn't return based on this visit.

2 stars Just ate an…read morealmond croissant made by Lupita at a marina coffee shop. It is nothing like a traditional almond paste croissant that you can expect to find in Paris. Everything about it was wrong. The dryness of the bread, the apparent lack of butter, the use of powdered milk, the overly sugariness of the almond paste itself. The marina coffee shop used to carry an almond croissant from another bakery, which I was really looking forward to. So when I bit into this one, I was immensely disappointed. Taste is subjective so I can't say that it's terrible, but I really wanted to throw out the remainder of what I was eating.

My husband and I clearly fell in love with this place. We were back in our hotel room and needed…read moresomething sweet. I punched in bakery and this place caught my eye instantly. I love pan dulce.. As soon as we opened the door I was in Pan Dulce heaven. We selected a few, enough for the evening and for the morning with coffee. Conchas were amazing, not dry at all. We also had blueberry muffins for the morning and those were moist and tasty. We ended up going the next evening for a refill as we were headed back to the Bay Area the following morning. Welp, it was sooooo good we went again in the morning. We had to share with our family. We went three days in a row!! I look forward to my next trip out there!

We stopped by Lilly Mae's Cinnamon Rolls while walking along Cannery Row, and it's a cute little…read moreshop in a great location. Service was quick, and they had a nice variety of cinnamon roll flavors to choose from. We decided to keep it simple and ordered the classic cinnamon roll. They warmed it up in the microwave before serving, which made it nice and soft. While it definitely satisfied our sweet tooth, we were a little underwhelmed overall. The roll was smaller than we expected for the price, and it didn't quite compare to the soft, gooey, over-the-top quality of a Cinnabon. If you're craving something sweet while exploring Cannery Row, it's a convenient stop with plenty of options. Just don't go in expecting a giant, bakery-style cinnamon roll.

The most disgusting cinnamon roll I've ever had. On top of that they charge 3.85 for toppings…read more... For toppings ? You can't be serious. The cinnamon roll itself is barely cinnamony... the frosting is grainy. Nasty nasty nasty. I also got funnel cake fries but I've been waiting for about 10 minutes for them. Update, got the funnel cake fries. They had a hair in them. Not surprising considering all the staff are netless and have long hair. Shocker, she gave me my refund with hair in it as well.

HUGE fan of this place. their croissants are always so delicious, and their coffee is good too. so…read moremany tasty pastries and they're always fresh beautiful location but not very many seating options

Holllyy. The best bakery I've ever had! & I'm that person…read morethat seeks out bakeries everywhere I go! Super cute decor inside & such nice welcoming staff! - get there by 10:30/11 for the best baked goods! - try: fruit tart, almost croissant, kouign-amann & rectangle shaped filled cream puff pastry (forgot name but incredible, in top R of last pic) Cute, homegrown, very nice staff!