Limited options here. The baked goods were ok we tried a lemon bar and granola bar. The coffee was just ok. It's self service and the cups are pretty small. They don't have any espresso drinks just plain coffee. There are no decorations inside just some plain chairs and tables. They weren't kept clean and a few had crumbs all over. It's cash only and they can make that more clear instead of just a small sign. read more

Fournier's Bakery Cafe - a sign in the window - Bakeries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

We returned to this bakery just recently while staying in town for a 4 day vacation. I can honestly say the quality of their pastries (flaky,moist & not too sweet) and cookies were outstanding. The marion berry cheese danish, cherry danish, lemon square and chocolate chip cookie did not disappoint. The ham and cheese sandwich on rye bread was also very good. read more

We walked in and waited for ten minutes while the owner was talking to another customer about their dog and his problems getting customers in his cafe. He NEVER ACKNOWLEDGED WE WERE THERE. We left. He said absolutely nothing to us. No wonder the place is always empty read more

Great little spot with nice ambiance and open airy windows. Pastries are all great. You can tell they're made with care and the baker is very talented. My son loves the cinnamon rolls and my mom loves the cherry danishes. read more

I don't typically leave bad reviews but this was particularly a disappointing experience for us. Empty cafe, very rude service. Not sure if the man there was the owner but I would avoid this place and try a different place. Pastries are good but not worth the bad service. Felt like we were inconveniencing him by wanting to buy pastries. We observed his interaction with someone after us thinking he just didn't like us for some reason, but his service was the same. I get having a bad day but you shouldn't take it out on paying customers. read more

Love their soups and the Grove cookies! All homemade and when they run out they run out so get your chicken soup and tomato soup before lunch or they run out! read more

I hate to tell you how amazing the bear claws are, it's already hard to get one because they sell out so fast! The muffins, bars, and pies are also delicious. Homemade chicken soup, with homemade noodles, is always a go-to. And the Grove Cookie is my favorite indulgence. Sandwiches are yummy and very filling. I can't say how much I love this place. read more

Every baked treat I've had from here is delicious; from the Marion berry tart to the apple danish to the giant cinnamon rolls. They are all drool worthy and have me returning whenever I'm craving a sweet treat on a workday. The sandwiches are classic and delicious. Can't go wrong with the turkey sandwich. Thank you! read more

Nice owner, no frills bakery, he loved my dog and the pastries were delicious. There was nothing to complain about. I would get the cherry danishes again. read more

Didn't buy anything. And neither should you. Walked in, saw a big 'ol rat, was confused for a sec wondering if maybe that was their hamster pet on the loose or an actual rat roaming around so comfortably while the person sitting on a chair inside the kitchen who seemed to be on his phone let it as if it was NORMAL... This same person didn't even bother to greet me or anything. Anyway, turned around and walked right out gagging and in shock.. Didn't take a photo because I was too grossed out by the rodent just nibbling on the crumbs on the floor. I'm usually not one to write a review but this... U N A C C E P T A B L E read more

You know when you ask to take a bite, and you end up eating almost the whole thing? That's me and the raspberry bar at Fournier's Bakery Cafe. We were walking around and my fiance wanted a snack. Me perpetually being on a pseudo diet, I said I'm good and would wait for lunch. I waited around and looked at the pastries, which did look enticing--fluffy croissants, giant cinnamon rolls, handheld pies, large cookies. When I saw my fiance's raspberry bar, it looked good but didn't seem like anything out of the ordinary. I was curious and took a bite, and I must say, it's the best raspberry bar I've ever had. The base is yummy like a pie crust and complements the fruity jam filling so well, topped with a deliciously crunchy streusel topping. Although it looks like something you could make from following a recipe, it tastes like something worth going out of your way for. This is definitely going on my Monterey staples list. The bakery has a very local small business feel. Prices were good, service was great, and COVID precautions were followed. I wouldn't be surprised if the gentleman who helped us at the counter was none other than Kevin Fournier himself, the baker and owner. read more

Great pastries and a nice place to gather, indoors or out. Owner Kevin loves dogs so bring your pooch along for a treat.

Went in to get some baked treats and what we got were some mediocre baked goods and no service from the person behind the counter who actually seemed angry that we were there. When we walked in it took quite a while for him to come out of the back because he was busy watching movies on his phone. Terse one-word answers, and the longest responses we received were "anything else?" and " cash only". My mother in law was picking out a cinnamon roll and he ignored her and grabbed the closest one to him even though she had chosen another one. I sincerely hope the gentleman was simply having a bad day and isn't like this all the time. I really I try to support small business as much as possible and unfortunately I will no longer be supporting this one. read more

You must try the Keylime pie! It's one of the best I've ever had. Also, the pecan rolls. Where can you get pia pecan rolls in Monterey... Only at Fournier's Bakery. read more

Rude staff. Bad service. Cash only with a tiny sign. I was with my little brother who wanted a cookie. The cashier/baker told me it was cash only very coldly. I walked 1/2 a mile down to pull out cash and when I came back to purchase the items that were still out to the side the cashier told me he'd help me after he was done making a sandwich. I don't even know why I went back to be honest. Save your money and support another local business with better service. read more

Best Chicken Noodle soup on the peninsula by far, pastries are on par with all the heralded bakeries in the area.

They only accept cash and don't have any plant milk options. It's 2021- carry something other than cow milk

We stop here whenever in Pacific Grove. The baked goods are excellent, and the coffee is very good. The owner has never been rude. He is a man of few words, but that's ok, not everyone is a chatty person. read more

Went early for a cinnamon roll that people rave about online. The one person in front of me in line got the last one. Kind of annoying if they know it is a star item that they don't make more. Got the bearclaw instead. Ate two bites - I think the baker knows what he is doing and is talented but unfortunately it tasted like a cheap fat/oil was used and I couldn't get past that taste. Later I offered it to my kiddos and they wouldn't eat it. Too bad as I was excited to learn about this place and to support a local business. We're flooded with amazing, high quality bakeries in Monterey so we'll keep going to those! read more

Buyer beware. Cash only no signage of such. Poor customer service. I would choose other places before here

Fournier's Bakery, thank you for the delicious lemon bars and raspberry bar. I look forward to consuming more next time!

We are giving a 5 Star Review to Fournier's Bakery for their tomato soup. It has become our favorite lunch when we are in Pacific Grove. It comes with good bread too that is great for dipping. read more

So hard to find a Key Lime Pie in SF Bay Area and this was a good one! I kind of regret not buying more slices. The Marion berry pie was also great. A local told us to try the pecan sticky buns but I didn't want to over buy like I typically do an local bakeries. read more

While planning for my wedding we tasted A LOT of cakes. Both my husband and I were pretty set on having carrot cake as the main flavor so we were on the hunt for the best on the peninsula (or even outside the peninsula if we had to). Fournier's has quite a bit of competition in the area. I've had great cakes from Bechlers, Whole Foods, Layers and Peninsula Pastries but Kevin beat them all when it came to the carrot cake. No one else can touch that cake! It was a smash hit on our wedding day and he decorated it to my very exacting demands in detail. I was so happy when I saw it and still proud of it when I look at the pictures. Kevin is a class act. Did you know he used to be the head pastry chef for Pebble Beach? Nice Resume. You can trust him to deliver the cake of your dreams on your dream day or just for a nice buttery croissant and coffee when you're out strolling Pacific Grove. It has to be the most reasonably priced bakery for the quality you get as well. This very much pleased my accountant husband after I showed him all of the designer cakes I'd picked out in every bridal magazine. All I was interested in was the razzle dazzle and he was interested in dollar signs. Props to Kevin for starting us down the path of marital bliss and not post-wedding debt and regret :) It was a win win. Go give his goodies a taste test pronto! read more

Fournier's Bakery Cafe - My Vintage Buttons and Bows Wedding Cake- the best carrot cake ever!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

I stopped in for something chocolate. The display cases were very almost empty and the only chocolate items were brownies so I bought 2. They were the worst! They were refrigerated so I knew they weren't fresh. I will never ever buy anything there again! read more

I've found myself in this little bakery café for lunch at least once a week for the past month of so. I'm a big fan of the half sandwich and soup combo--usually pairing the ham and Swiss panino with the tomato soup--at under $10, it's a great deal for lunch in PG. And let's not forget the cookies--the Grove cookie is a must every time I'm here! Maybe one of these days I'll finally try the chicken noodle soup (which looks and smells fantastic, with large pieces of chicken and homemade noodles) or the cold sandwiches. Maybe next week? read more

I walked in and immediately ordered 2 mochas took a seat inside at first while waiting I had to use the restroom and in order do that you have to walk through the kitchen area (didn't care for that) but once there the restroom was clean and neat smelled nice and had fresh paper towels to dry my hands. Once finished I made my way back out to pick up my mochas and ended up outside at a table having them in the wonderful sunny ( not too hot ) day.... The mochas were so good I had to go back in an tell the lady who made them "Totally the best I've had in Pacific Grove." She Smiled so BIG ,,,, so for those who don't like the Service or greeting try paying a compliment and you may get what you are wanting in return. Bring CASH they don't take cards.... I will be back no doubt! read more

Fournier's Bakery Cafe - Best wall table seating... - Bakeries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

My wife and I stop in for lunch just about once a week. The food is always terrific and fresh and the focaccia bread that comes with the soup is ridiculously good. We ordered a berry pie for thanksgiving and it was legit the best pie I've ever had. Cash only but a fantastic spot in Pacific Grove! read more

Such a good bakery I've been eating there since I was in the womb! So tasty and the soup and bread is the best along with amazing pastries Just the best! read more

Wow, the owner is SO rude, and seemed to be very bothered for our business. Granted it was just him working and who knows how much of that is not being able to staff appropriately due to COVID. But even waiting inside while he made our sandwiches was very awkward. I love to support small local business, but you have to at least be semi-courteous to your patrons. The sandwiches and cookies were good, though! read more

I love this place. Sure it's in pacific grove but worth the drive if you're in Monterey. Great morning food like wonderful cinnamon rolls pastries and muffins. Great coffee without the price of Starbucks They also have lunch stuff like soup sandwiches panini's and salads.. All made to order. read more

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The most delicious pastries! I highly recommend this place for a wonderful breakfast treat!

I'm a soup fan, hence the 4-stars. otherwise would be 3.5 if possible. 5-stars for their soul-satisfying soups, 3.5-4 stars for sandwiches & 3-stars for service. Great place to go in PG on a cool day for delicious homemade soups. Equally nice on a sunny day to sit outside and people watch. Not my favorite place since pie is NOT my favorite bakery item and that seemed to be their focus (when I've been there anyway). Never tried their croissants or cookies so I must do that, based on the others' reviews. I've been waiting FOREVER for their addicting carrot cake to re-appear but I've given up. Certainly worth a "go". read more

Fournier's Bakery Cafe - Fournier's melt-in-your-mouth Carrot Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Our savory and sweet foods ranged from so so to excellent. Cream of tomato soup was very tasty. Gf liked her chicken noodle soup and half a salami sandwich. My half a tuna salad sandwich was very uninteresting, and the white bread a bit soggy. (Why not serve it on herb focaccia, like the other sandwiches?) Service was okay, if unenthused. it was a cold, rainy day, and the staff kept opening the door (I assume so the kitchen would be comfortable). Kind of annoying. Pastries were good, but not great. We had a Grove cookie (with chocolate chips and walnuts), a slice of strawberry-rhubarb pie (this was VERY good!), a decent lemon bar, and an okay apricot-cheese Danish. Not bad, but not great. read more

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Best bear claws I've ever had & awesome carrot cake cupcakes. Will be going back when I'm in town.

Oh yes. Lovely chicken noodle soup with gorgeous homemade noodles. An unpretentious place with a friendly staff. read more

Fournier's Bakery Cafe - Chicken soup. This'll cure my flu. - Bakeries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Best Deal in Monterey County for a delicious and affordable wedding cake! They actually moved to Pacific Grove: 650 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Phone: (831) 655-1447 Kevin is very talented, with reasonable prices and delicious flavors! I originally went in to inquire about a Red Velvet cake for my wedding, but was sold on his Raspberry Marnier Cream Cheese Cake. Imagine a layer of soft yellow cake, covered in a sweet and tangy raspberry marnier sauce, with a layer of cheesecake, more raspbery and yellow cake. Just hearing him describe it, my mouth was watering, and I couldn't wait to try it! The day finally came, and our guests we're enamored with the cake- we almost didn't get to take home the top. It was truly the most delicious cake I ever had! Our reception was local to Pacific Grove, so they were able to delivery, but you may want to check about delivery options. Fournier's is the best deal in Monterey county for a gorgeous and tasty wedding cake!! Thanks Kevin! Shannon and Alex Morrison Married October 10th, 2009 at Lover's Point Reception at Gatherings (www.montereycatering.com) read more

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Came into have a light lunch and relax on my day off in downtown Pacific Grove. Punctuated by cute Victorians and family-run establishments, Pacific Grove is always a nice place to relax and enjoy many small town comforts. I agree with a prior reviewer, Naomi K, that the service was rather brusque. Upon entering, we received a half-smile and a lukewarm greeting; not rude but not very pleasant. This being a long-standing bakery, I decided we should give it a try and sample some of their offerings. We ordered a couple panini's and coffees and sat inside. The panini's were made to order and quite tasty with a nice melding of meat, cheese and spices (comes with a side of chips). We both ordered the ham and Swiss and were both pleased with the size and good staying power (we were full for a good part of the day). The coffee here was very good with bottomless refills. They serve coffee from the Sonoma-based Taylor Maid Farms and it is certified organic. Coffee fixings like chocolate powder, honey and cinnamon are available for your coffee adornment. Delicious coffee! The dessert selection looked pretty good....fresh-baked cookies, bear claws, cinnamon rolls, brownies. Took a peek in the kitchen and saw the pastry chef crafting all kinds of yummy-looking desserts. I'll definitely have to try out some selections from the dessert section and some of their homemade soups. Fournier's is a good choice for fueling up before a day at the beach (only 2 blocks away) or a good choice to read a book and catch up on some work over some tasty treats. They also design cakes and sweets for special occasions. Cash only establishment. read more

Horrible service... Went in on a wednesday morning place was empty. The man who helped me when i went in was rude and impolite. Think he was the owner. Asked for ice coffee and he giggled in my face. Then asked what type of hot coffees they had and he just stared me down and sayed black. RUDE.RUDE MAN. Not a nice person.... Dont go there to eat or drink. read more

We went to this restaurant to surprise a friend and it started out really well. The location is bright. There are picture windows to watch passers-by, the restaurant was clean and the pastries looked terrific. This would be a terrific place deserving of a terrific rating if you did not have to meet the owner. The owner clearly has two personalities. If you are a regular he acts like a "five" on the hospitable meter. If you are new, as we say in New York, fuhgeddaboudit! I do not need restaurant to play "Hail to the Chief" when I arrive but I work hard for my coin and would rather spend it in restaurants that appreciate the fact that I came there. There is no welcome in this restaurant, the place does not accept credit cards and the owner seems to take great joy in saying "we don't take cards," and the owner clearly does not like dealing with the public. Suggestion to the owner: get a job as a bakery chef in a restaurant where you do not have to deal with the public. Suggestion to the public: Until there is a change in ownership go somewhere else. Since Momma said "always try to say something good son," I will end by saying the pie was good. read more