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    Gourmet Central Bakery

    4.6 (114 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Charise W.

    Super cute bakery! Lots of sweet and savory options. My daughter and I tried the biscoff roulette, super flaky yet buttery and moist. It was filled with biscoff cream. The strawberry tart was perfection. The crust was buttery and firm. The cream had vanilla seeds, light and not too sweet. Lastly, the French press was perfectly served in cute mug. I will definitely be back to try other baked goods.

    maria l.

    Such a cute spot ! I got a cajeta latte & a fruit danish. The staff there were friendly and fast as well, so you're not waiting a long time to get your order.

    Absolutely delicious pastries and such a pleasant little coffee shop !! The ambiance is modern bistro yet cozy with cute outdoor sitting area. The staff is welcoming you with kindness and ready to guide you through the various choices available. Last but not least, the pastries are as appealing visually as delicious all with a beautiful flaking technique. The Pain au Chocolat topped with a fine layer of chocolate with the hint of orange flower is absolutely delicious, and the Croissant filled with vanilla cream and fresh strawberries just divine!

    Dubai chocolate croissant
    Michelle A.

    Hidden gem alert! Absolutely amazing pastries, quick service and attentive staff and adorable ambiance. I bake personally and not only is the lamination top tier, but its design and flavor combinations are out of this world. We got the discord roll, chocolate croissant, Dubai chocolate croissant. The strawberry vanilla with meringue on top was fresh and light. The real vanilla bean pastry cream was delightful. You could see the trademark specs throughout! It's hard to get pastries that aren't tough or go soft mid morning, but these pastries are even better than some I've had in Paris!

    Outdoor seating, dog friendly
    Gina K.

    Excellent vibe, would have given 5 stars except veggie sandwich needed more balsamic/salt but otherwise good was great service and lots of options for a bakery. Very nice outdoor seating and dog friendly.

    A selection of baked goods.
    Emily C.

    AMAZING bakery with the best selection of baked goods, artfully decorated and delicious!! I'm a huge almond croissant fan, and it did not disappoint. It's just off 101, making it easy to get off, get in, and get back on the road. There is no need to go to Starbucks in the same shopping center when the food and coffee are 100% better. They don't have espresso, but they have fantastic drip and pour-over coffee. I will go out of my way to stop in every time I am in the Prunedale, Salinas, Monterey, or Carmel area. You can box baked treats to bring home or give as gifts too. Highly recommend!

    Such a sweet little spot! Welcoming service and friendly staff the pastries were great and delicious. We got a strawberry danish, almond croissant, and a pistachio croissant roulette. Strawberry danish had yummy strawberry mouse on top. The almond croissant was flavorful and just the right amount of sweetness. The pistachio roulette was filled with a pistachio filling which added to the pastry The coffee was good as well. We got a mazapán latte and a cinnamon lechera latte both with oat milk. Both delicious and the mazapán had prices of the treat at the bottom. Every thing was great! Stop by if you're in the area or coming down from Monterey. will be making this a stop for sure

    Patty C.

    Wow!!! I got there right when they opened and the selection was amazing (as you can tell in the video). Everything I tried was so fresh and delicious. Definitely worth the drive. Such high quality.

    Burrata veggie croissant
    Sophia L.

    Super delicious! A very cute bakery with a really nice selection of pastries and drinks (tea AND coffee). Nice outdoor seating as well.

    Hazelnut croissant wheel
    Leslie Q.

    Came to Gourmet Central Bakery to get myself something sweet as a treat for my birthday :). I chose to come here as it was on the way to the beach I had mapped out. Located in the Prunedale shopping plaza, Gourmey Central is tucked away in the very right-hand corner next to Stevie's restaurant. Walking through the door, I felt transported to a trendy coffee shop vs. a dingy shopping plaza. Neon signs, soft overhead lighting, upbeat pop music, wood accents and cute tiling on the floor. It's an IG influencer's dream backdrop lol. I ordered: - Iced latte with mint - super refreshing and reminded me a of a knock-off Mint Mojito form Philz. - Fruit tart - loved the glazed fruit and the custard. Very nice thin crust as well. YUM. - Hazelnut croissant wheel - I was hoping to get the pistachio, but they were out. This was crispy, chocolatey, and had a chocolate cream filled inside. There was no one else in the store, so service was quick and easy. I wished they had bags as I was juggling everything while walking back to my car. Will definitely be coming back on my next beach trip. I will get my hands on that pistachio croissant wheel!

    Chai & Matcha
    Christina W.

    Been wanting to try this place! The croissants were so good and so were the drinks. Everyone was so nice and the shop is so cute!

    Hot medium salted caramel coffee. The medium is actually rather large.
    Monique W.

    This quaint bakery did not disappoint. The flaky strawberry croissant had a refreshing filled center not too sweet and my salted caramel coffe with almond milk paired perfectly with it. My husband had the ham and cheese croissant warmed with a pepperoncini on top gave it a savory aftertaste with an iced Nutella coffee. We also shared a key lime tart with meringue topping. Can't wait to try this place again for other treats.

    They have such great desserts and are always welcoming! Would definitely recommend! My favorites are the Biscoff roll, the Madeline's & the Dubai Chocolate croissants (only weekends).

    Plain butter, croissant, homemade peach, jelly, and citrus syrup

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    Excellent specialty baked goods selection. I love their flakey buttery plain croissant and their Dubai croissant.

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    So so good! Great atmosphere, delicious pastries, and kind and helpful staff. A true gem.

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    The staff is so warm and welcoming. The pastries are beautiful. It's a secret hidden gem.

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    Good food, good service and friendly atmosphere. Have very good pastries and coffee. Hidden gem in Prunedale!

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    Stunningly delicious pastries and friendly staff. Clean and neat as well. They have wonderful pour over coffee too.

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    Current menu

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    A nice balance of tri-tip, veggies and Frito Lays Chili Cheese corn chips

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    Another arrangement from class!

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    The Farm

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