Saturday morning Salinas Farmers Market. We noticed a line about twenty feet long wrapped around…read moreSecret bakery. Sure I'll bite...worth it. The twenty minute wait was nothing compared to the delicious flavors of the pastry's sold here. We tried four maybe five different pastries. Croissants, and buns with a handful of vegan options. From sweet to savory. All were delicious and just fine on their own but paired with a nice cup of coffee, I'd say "dreamy ". Get in line and let's support Secret Bakery there to good to see them fade away. Last words...carb heaven.

Love Love Love the Secret Bakery! (shh.. ) Every Saturday at…read morethe Salinas Farmers Market you will see a line already forming before 9am, it's totally worth the wait. We've tried sweet, we've tried savory and loved them all. Definitely come check it out, you won't be disappointed! Staff has always been nice and pleasant, happy to answer questions even though they are busy. You can pre order larger orders and pick them up there Saturday at the Farmers Market. They are also on Instagram.

Enjoyed a killer Empanada from here today for breakfast. It was actually like a light pastry with…read morea sweet mango colored filling. I've never had a sweet empanada before. Delicioso!

I beg you not to go here. It is completely filthy inside. You can see the dirt and dust…read moreaccumulating everywhere and there were live beetles crawling over the bread. The owners didn't even greet us when we walked in. It was hot and smelly. Im not even exaggerating that you feel dirty and sick when you walk in. I have never seen a place so dirty. I dont know how they are still in business. I rarely write a bad review but this one needed to be written.

I had a delicious cherry croissant and clam chowder bread bowl at this cafe. My boyfriend…read morethoroughly enjoyed the free hot coffee they had at this location! The cherry croissant was perfectly buttery and flaky, with the acidity of the cherry adding just the right kick to this breakfast pastry. I was initially hesitant on getting the clam chowder at a bakery and was thinking of getting it at a seafood restaurant on Cannery Row, but the reviews were glowing and the price was reasonable. I'm glad I took a chance on it, because the bowl was chockful with clams, potatoes, celery, and a briny creamy seafood broth base. The ambiance in this bakery is great- there's a beautiful wall mural on the back wall of this bakery and lots of inside seating. Don't miss out on this spot!

This used to be my favorite bakery in Monterey. Their almond croissant was amazing, and they were…read morethe only place around that made a simple ham and cheese sandwich that reminded me of the ones I had in Paris. Something has definitely changed. I don't know if it's new ownership or a change in management, but this visit was incredibly disappointing. I paid $14.95 for a ham and cheese sandwich that had just two slices of ham, two slices of cheese, and what tasted like day old bread. It was dry, underwhelming, and nowhere near the quality I remembered. It's disappointing to see a place I loved go downhill. I really hope they can get back to what made them so special. Very simple but high quality ingredients.

Super fresh made daily,I know this is as I can smell it at 5am nearby. Come here for donuts or…read morelunch they now have a full menu with the best bagels. Burritos or bagel sandwiches all are excellent. I love they now accept card payments instead of cash only. Big staff turnover but always friendly..

Came in today for a mapke bar but decided on a maple raised donut. It was just ok. I wished it was…read moresofter and had more maple glaze, especially at 1.95 for a raised donut. Service was great.

Very cozy place, pastries are excellent. Bought blueberry…read moremuffin, raisin roll, pistachio roll, very delicious. Very good price compared to other French bakeries.

Cute little bakery in Monterey/Pacific Grove. We had lunch nearby and I wanted to grab my mom…read moresomething sweet for her birthday. I got her an almond raspberry croissant. It was really very tasty and good sized. They had a lot of other cute desserts that looked good. Service was friendly and efficient.

Got here on a Sunday morning at 8:30am and there was a line out the door. Didn't take more than 20…read moreminutes to walk away with our coffee and pastries though. Lots of different merch to look at while waiting for order- coffee beans, olive oil, delicious looking bagged cookie, biscotti, hot dog buns and kitschy toys. Pros- service was friendly , helpful and patient! Pastries were top notch. We've been hitting bakeries all over Carmel and Monterey and liked these the best. The cream bun and earl grey bun were our favorites with the cardamom bun and chocolate croissant a close second and third. The dough on all these had great layers which has been missing in a lot of the pastries we've had while bakery hopping. The sun-dried tomato and cheese scone was the best savory scone I've ever had. Coffee- I got a latte with half serving of the miso caramel bc I was worried it would be too sweet (I'm a flat white gal). It tasted perfect and went well with the sweet pastries. My family got iced lattes with the miso caramel and the tonka vanilla. They liked them but thought they were light on flavor. If fancy lad coffee is your priority then probably not the place for you lol. Cons- parking is of course challenging but same for every business around there. Seating is very limited so prob have to plan on to-go if there's a crowd. Nice that they have a few outdoor tables. We couldn't find seating for three so we dipped and crashed at a table outside a restaurant that wasn't open.

Pros: - the line moves very quickly, but can get very busy!…read more- the breakfast sandwich is just absolutely ridiculous - other pastries and breads to purchase - coffee was amazing - open window so you can see the things being made, which was so great for my toddler to see Room for improvement: - some standard breakfast items would be nice as it's not very kid friendly with all the unique, specialty foods (great for adults tho!) - customer service has room for improvement, the people aren't friendly and even the people behind the glass making food look miserable Tips: - get there early to avoid heavy lines - look at the menu and the pastries before hand as the workers assisting don't really take the time to explain anything and kind of rush you through the line - parking can be tough because it's on the main street - no modifications can be made to the food Overall: very cool, casual spot in the main part of Monterey. Excellent food and pastries and drinks! Very hip

Really small neighborhood Pandaria with a small selection. A little on the pricy side. We got…read more cookie, a cream cheese jalapeño roll and a piece of bread pudding for 8.00. Their cookie was large and fresh, the bread pudding was just basic meh. The cream cheese jalapeño roll was good, fresh roll lot's of filling. We'll stick to La Fortuna here in Castroville.

Stumbled on this place coming from Moss Landing looking for dessert. Hole in the wall place with…read morebakery shelves on 3 sides. The owner was super friendly and gracious, pointing us to her recommendations. The conch and elephant ears were perfection! While I was debating additional items to get, a regular came in and straight away got a tray of 7 conch, so I knew folks loved it besides us! We also got some very chocolate chip muffins (chocolate chips were topping, not mixed in) and a bread/cookie covered in chocolate chips. And only $14 for all of it!! I couldn't believe it. Brought it back to our room for a sunset snack. Highly recommend!!

I stopped by Lafayette Bakery on Memorial Day morning and there were only a few people in line. The…read moreselection of pastries and breakfast items made it so hard to choose because everything looked amazing! I ended up getting the ham and bacon quiche and it did not disappoint. It was flaky, light, and had the perfect crunch. I paired it with a vanilla latte with almond milk, and as a barista myself, I have to say the latte was a 10/10. You can tell it was crafted with care. I enjoyed my breakfast in the patio where they had outside seating, it was clean and very spacious! The service was also great! The barista who took my order was super friendly and made sure I got my items once they were ready. I'll definitely be coming back to try one of their sweet pastries next time!

Sometimes a place has such great reviews that your expectations end up being much higher than the…read moreactual experience. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to us here. We stopped by while driving along the coast and ordered a cappuccino, a latte, and a tiramisu. The café itself is small and has a nice atmosphere, but it definitely feels like it could use some renovation. The biggest disappointment was the coffee. Both drinks were watery, bitter, and tasted more like regular drip coffee than something you'd expect from a café with such high ratings. The tiramisu was also much smaller than expected and much sweeter than a traditional tiramisu. There was also a small outdoor patio, which could be really charming, but it also looked tired. The wooden tables were weathered, dusty, and in need of some care I know this café is known as an old French café, and I really wanted to love it. I truly hope they invest a little into both the space and the coffee because the location has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, this visit just didn't live up to all the amazing reviews.