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    Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

    4.5 (107 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Belle D.

    We tried this place out and it was pretty good. It was fast and friendly service.. there's a few tables to sit at but it's not a lot.. we went and it was pretty calm and quiet. We o my tried the pastries and they were delicious. I ordered the strawberry croissant and I highly recommend. Éclair was delicious however it was a bit too dry. Will definitely be back..

    The best peanut butter cookies and bday treat ever yummmm
    Michelle C.

    The best peanut buttah cookies are the best!!! Consistency keeps us coming back and satisfying our peanut butter cravings!!

    Cindy R.

    Found this place because of my coworkers. They were big fans and one time I tagged a long and boy, were they right. So many yummy pastries! But also, salads and other food options good for lunch. Everything I've tried has been super tasty and full of flavors. My absolute favorite thing from them is their ALMOND CROISSANT - the best I have ever had. I can't even describe how good it is. It's just all around perfect! I've made it a thing to treat myself to one every birthday. Otherwise I'd want one every day. I Highly recommend it!

    I've been a regular and love their cookies. They're so soft and worth the price.. I would buy their sandwiches and salads often, once a week at least.. things have changed with the quality in their sandwiches, especially their bread. Their croissants sandwiches, the bread has been hard.. far from fresh considering they make croissants, they should be fresh. Also twice they didn't put bacon in my croissant lunch sandwich. I noticed it was missing bc I had it frequently.. so I know what's in it. So I started buying more salads since the sandwiches failed me. My favorite has been the Asian salad. Now, with my recent purchase, there was a bug on my salad. Grossed me out to also see the liquid at the bottom of the salad being so dark. I've never had liquid at the bottom of my salads, it was disgusting. + Some leaves were not fresh at all. When I was picking out the brown leaves that didn't look fresh.. that's when I found the bug. I loved their salads but I can't go back after this. Bye Emma's

    So many choices, so little time
    Lisa S.

    So many desserts so little time. If you only have time for one item get the almond croissant. Although pricey, worth it's weight in gold. Delicious, flaky, buttery, with the perfect amount of almond. Service is always quick and pleasant. Quiet eatery, tables to eat inside or get your order to go. They also serve a whole host of food, sandwiches, pies, cookies, to name a few.

    The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes!

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    I love Emma's but I think they are way over priced. They close early, closed Sunday so if you want something plan to pick it up early.

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    Great pies, every time I come to Salinas, I have to go by Emma's. Their banana cream pie is out of this world!

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    Best salads in town! I live in Prunedale and drive into town just for Emma's. Highly recommend the beets salad! So good!!!

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    Great fresh made food!!! Excellent customer service! Pastries are also freshly made and delish!

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