Mother's Day weekend, such a disappointing experience. I am a regular customer over 10 years at this location, and I can certainly say they are out of their minds ! Prices have rise, not only prices have rise but definitely selling bread that's old and not fresh at all such as almond croissants,cinnamon raisins rolls, and cinnamon twist and when you asked them if they are fresh they straight lie to your face and say they are fresh every morning I'm able to taste the texture and observe the way the bread looks and it definitely not fresh AT ALL! This place has gone down and not worth contributing to making them richer when the bread itself it's not good anymore ! read more

Friendly staff and pleasant interactions. There was a line to order that went all the way outside, but it's fun to chat with other customers and didn't take long. Ordered 2 almond croissants and I do not recommend. I like to order almond croissants at every bakery I go to and compare, these were closer to a danish than a croissant. Not flakey at all and it felt extremely undercooked. Filling was not flavorful as well. I ended up giving away the second one to someone in line instead of taking it home. Ham and egg croissant was good, I think the plain croissant were the best thing we tried. Buttery and flakey, wish there was more egg and my girlfriend had very little ham in hers. Portions were inconsistent but suitable for the price. Tiramisu is not a tiramisu. Has a chocolate base with chocolate moose and no flavor of espresso. Felt mislabeled as tiramisu but was not horrible. Wedding cookie was not great. Sticky bun was more like an apple fritter and was a letdown because it looked so tasty. Coffee was extremely watery and chai latte was basically cinnamon milk. Lots of customers were stopping by after their morning run and enjoying a treat in the sunny atmosphere. Personally don't think the pastries are worth the calories, but the sandwiches did look amazing. Would like to return for lunch but never again for breakfast. read more

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I have been coming here for years. I get an assortment of delicious pastries for every holiday!

I've been here a few times over the years, though pastries aren't a regular feature in my diet... only once before since the Pandemic. But I still experienced sticker shock when my Choc Almond Croissant ran up to $5.38 + tip. I think I paid $3 in 2020. It is really BIG, though, more than I can eat in one sitting. It is very, very sweet, even with my bitter coffee to balance it out. How will I keep it a secret from hubby? He doesn't like croissants, so I can't say I left hal for him! He will give me a hard time for treating myself, but if I bought him a Danish that he likes, I'd spend more than $10 for both, and I'd catch he'll for that if he looks over the credit card statement. I can't win! But sometimes I just have to rebel. read more

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Maybe it was a bad day (but l don't think so) but this place was very disappointing. Cappuccino was awful, and croissant was literally just bread shaped like a croissant. Like a packaged bread in a four-pack at Ralph's. And service surly and slow. Do yourself a HUGE favor and go the extra three blocks to Parker-Lusseau Bakery. Different world. Excellent pastries (flaky croissant) very good cappuccino. Service incredibly friendly. And charming patio. You won't regret it. read more

Service is always pleasant and the pastries are to die for! Also have great sandwiches and the quiches are great too.

If you're looking for a good bakery with decent quality and service. look ELSEWHERE. This place is nothing like how it used to be. The google review responses from the new owner is completely immature and ridiculous. Grow up and take the accountability that this place is a disaster because of your rash decisions. The feedback you're getting just proves that your tactics are not working. Prices and food quality is nothing how it used to be. read more

Can you stop at one bread? We stopped by for some sweets and coffee. I don't think the coffee was anything to write home about but the pastries were awesome and we took home some bread and buns and they were great. Service was also fast with a smile and the space is very cozy. Check it out! read more

i was hoping they had bread pudding & they had 2 left, i bought them both, 1 was for a friend, it was yummy, wasnt the best ever but still tasty, super thick & heavy read more

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The food, service, and ambiance were lovely. They were busy but not too busy to take my order. I waited a few minutes for my food to be warmed. It hit the spot. read more

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Fantastic bakery! Their almond croissants are essentials for a day stroll in Monterey. Make sure to come early to get the best pick of baked goods. read more

Went to Paris Bakery Cafe at 9 am on Monday morning October 13, 2025 and ordered a coffee which was in a jug that one self-pours - it was cold and weak, but to the cafes credit they made me an Americano instead. Next up, I bought a baguette which it tried a couple of hours later and it was definitely a day-old baguette. Not cool, and on top of that I could just tell that it wasn't a quality bread. Would never buy one again. I bought 5 pastries for $30 and they were average at best. Would not recommend this bakery to anyone who expects anything close to the pastries, coffeee and bread one would expect to find in Paris France where they really take pride in baking and food in general. This Paris Bakery in Monterrey is simply offers commercial grocery-store grade products. Don't let the name of the store fool you! read more

Used to visit often when in the area so stopped by for pastries last week. We tried the eclair, croissant and a slice of fruit crème torte. The eclair was coated with chocolate but the cream inside was also chocolate and way too sweet. We didn't think to ask about the filling first but thought it would be ok. The sweetness overwhelmed any chocolate flavor. The croissant was not flavorful. It was ok. The fruit torte was beautiful and the fruit was fine but the crème was gluey and again, too sweet. Couldn't taste any vanilla. The crust was very thick and a poor match for the delicate fruit and crème. Heavy. It's always busy and loud here and that's great. Folks were enjoying themselves! They were using a new checkout system and it needs work. After the person put our order in a box, they handed it to me to take to the cashier who was helping someone else. No one told me what to do and the man being helped kept backing up to give me the space because he was waiting for food but the cashier didn't seem to know how to proceed. Just when she decided to help me, the man's food showed up so she stopped to help him. All good but not efficient. There are now lots of tastier places to try so we will. read more

Been going there for the last 25 years. The thing I usually order, cost me about $6.00. Today, under the new ownership it cost me $14. Not coming back, dont need to. read more

Came here to get some croissants for the office. Got a dozen of different ones. I only tried the chocolate one and will say it was good. Gave 4 stars because staff was great. If I could do half would probable give 3.5 for the actual croissant. Would go back for sure. I do wish however they would do some sort of discount when ordering a dozen vs being rung up for each one individually. read more

Chocolate mousse cake is lovely in every way and the price is good too not overpriced like other bakeries lots of items to choose from and lots of seating read more

We've passed by this place plenty of time and have seen the line on the sidewalk for people waiting to get inside. Well, we finally decided to give it a try. Parking was a bit tricky as it was a busy Saturday morning. Curbside parking is metered and enforced vigorously and there are private parking for other businesses. We found a parking spot a block away, but since the weather was beautiful, we enjoyed our walk. The line went out through the door but the wait was minimal (10 minutes at most). The young lady that helped was tried her best but she seemed a little flustered with all the customers that were there. We had to repeat our order a few times to make sure she got them right. I ordered the breakfast bagel, but they were already sold out. I got the ham and cheese croissant instead. The croissant was flaky and delicious. The ham and cheese was not overwhelming and balanced the saltiness of the ham and sweetness of the cheese. I just wished I had asked for it to be heated. My wife ordered the creme cheese croissant. She throughly enjoyed it. The cream cheese was not sweet at all and the croissant was flaky and fresh. The atmosphere was upbeat and had plenty of positive vibe. The customers were friendly courteous with each other. We definitely enjoyed the vibe of this place. Do make a note that the seating inside and outside is very limited, but the turn around seemed to be quick, so we were able to find a table for two. We recommend this place! read more

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It's been a few years since I've been here, Saturdays are pretty busy but there's enough staff to handle people from every direction. It's a bit overwhelming for all the options! By far the best, best overall is the strawberry almond croissant! Worth coming by just for that! Of course attempted to be healthy and started with ham and cheese croissant, good, but nothing special. They do have a tiny list of gluten free options. But it wasn't anything exciting enough to want to try. read more

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Have always stopped here when in town. Went there at 8:30 this morning. Something was very wrong. My Pain an Chocolat was dry, firm without any flakiness at all. These were always my favorite, but today it tasted like it was at least a day old and seemed a bit cool on the inside. Also bought a Cinnamon Twist, same thing, firm, dry and no flakiness. For $14.63 for 2 pasteries I expect deliciousness and flakiness. So very disappointing. I'm going to have to find a new place when visiting in the future. read more

Stop in here every time we visit. Delicious pastries and coffee! Great friendly service.

I went to Monterey many times and I saw the Paris Bakery. This time I decided to get some of the stuff for my breakfast. I ordered an Almond croissant and Ham and cheese croissant. Both are delicious and crunchy but I liked the Almond Croissant more than the ham and cheese. The line was long but it moved fast. The service was good and the ambience was nice cozy with a little decoration on the walls. It is a French style bakery. It is a good place for the breakfast and lunch. Just stop by and have a cup coffee with family and friends. read more

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Well I had to see for myself and I did. Mon Dieu!! This place is everything BUT a French patisserie or boulangerie. The prices are ridiculous. The baked goods are stale and not flaky like freshly baked goods should be at that time of the morning. The coffee was disappointingly tasteless too light and cold!! Why am I buying overly expensive tea like cold brew!!!!!! Oh and the best thing about this whole experience was the horrible attitude the girl behind the counter had. She was huffing and puffing and snapping at customers. Lady if early morning are not your thing get another job!! I regret spending $29 on 3 croissants and 2 small coffees. What a waste of money. NEVER COMING BACK when visiting Monterey!!! read more

I have been a once a year visitor for many years. The ownership has changed and it is very sad. I was a fan of their scones now they are totally different and for the worse. This time they tasted like they had made an error and used way too much baking powder. I am so bummed - this was a favorite. Monterey has other options so I'll look for another next time. read more

I probably wouldn't return. Almond croissant: I wish I had read the reviews beforehand. Like others mentioned, it was gooey inside -- and I don't mean the almond filling part. The dough tasted undercooked. While the actual flavor was good, the texture was WAY off. Probably one of the worst croissants I've ever had. I mean, who wants a gooey croissant? Macchiato: Pretty good. Would get this again. Service was friendly. Ambiance was OK. A little dated, though I did like the mural on the wall. I would recommend taking food/coffee to-go. read more

The food was fresh and great. The London Fog did not taste like a London Fog. The customer service from the employees was good! But the manager Alma was very rude to them, she was correcting them loudly in front of customers and it was very unprofessional. Everyone was looking! You can see and feel the tension she was creating! You can tell the employees deal with that often from her which is sad! Nobody should come to work and be treated like that! Kindness goes a long way! If you need to correct, speak to the employee in the back, don't make a scene and do it in a nice way! Managers like that create an environment where nobody is excited to come to work! I read other reviews about her not being nice so it looks like I am not the only one seeing that. The owner should care about this and speak to her! People like that should not be managers! read more

Paris Bakery Cafe - Their quiche was very good! - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

3.5 stars but rounding up for their HUGE variety of baked goods at very reasonable prices. I saw the mixed reviews for Paris Bakery Cafe, but decided to stop by anyway since I was in the area a few months ago. They were crowded by not yet crazy busy at 9:45am on a Friday, and it seems like there were a lot of locals that stopped by. All items seemed to be available except for the cinnamon twists. In addition to pastries, desserts, and breads, they also have sandwiches, pizzas, coffees, and other breakfast items available. It took a while to decide what I wanted to try since they had so many items, and I finally decided on: [https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=q79ZcPK-2-fkdJfYiQ8rfg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg] -Almond Croissant ($4): Surprisingly solid almond croissant. As other Yelpers have mentioned, this croissant looks flat/limp, but it was still buttery, and I really liked their filling. -Cream Cheese Croissant ($3.50): Good, but not amazing. There was a good amount of cream cheese filling, but it didn't have much flavor overall. -Mini Cream Cheese Danish ($2.50): Solid cream cheese danish, and I loved that they had mini danishes available. I will be back to try more of their pastries (especially the cinnamon twist) as well as their cakes and breads. f you're looking for a no frills cafe with great prices, Paris Bakery Cafe is the place for you! They have indoor and outdoor dining areas, and all staff were wearing masks properly. Parking in this area can be limited, but there are street parking spots available. read more

Paris Bakery Cafe - Almond Croissant ($4)- 4/5 stars, Cream Cheese Croissant ($3.50)- 3/5 stars, Mini Custard Danish ($2.50)- 3.5/5 stars - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

The onion rosemary quiche was excellent. I enjoyed the spinach & broccoli quiche too, but not as much. The PB choc chip cookie was awful, I threw it away because it was so dry and tasteless. I would come back for quiche, but I would never buy any cookies there. read more

Went in to pick up a couple of cookies on Valentine's Day. At the register I was told that would be $27 and some change FOR TWO COOKIES. I did a double take. We're not talking about oversized novelty cookies - standard size cookies! Walked out, never to return. There are SUCH BETTER bakeries in town now - two of which are within easy walking distance. read more

What happened to the coffee? It is so weak that I asked for a refund, which they kindly gave. Possibly a broken brewer since it tends to be cold as well. FIX THIS I am not the only customer who notices. read more

Started going here 15 years ago. Began with the cream cheese croissants. Over the years less and less cream cheese. IS THERE A SHORTAGE OF CREAM CHEESE? See the pics. 2 for $9.90. I stopped coming due to pandemic. Remembered it wasn't worth it. I have been lied to about cookies being fresh. Had an over $100 order and all of them were STALE! left messages two times and no call back. Before pandemic. Not worth the fight. So decided to give another try the other day. Now I have left myself wondering WHY? It is dirty. Service needs update. Prices are too high. Food quality is inconsistent. Have some pride. People come from all over the world and this is what you show. Also, the locals are your steady profit. If we don't go, you miss out on our business and word of mouth - which is very valuable. Train your staff, clean the window sills/whole place, and make quality foods to make them worth the cost. read more

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Quiche Lorraine 4 out of 5 stars. Good crust and tasty, wish there was more ham. Chocolate Banana Croissant 2 out of 5 stars. My croissant I got looked like it got stepped on and had minimal flakiness. The "banana paste" filling inside was interesting but there was simply not enough chocolate so the banana taste dominated. Forest Cake Slice 4 out of 5 stars. Nice tasting cake that is on the lighter side and not overly sweet to put you into a coma. Right amount of frosting but could use more cherry flavor. Chocolate Eclair 5 out of 5 stars. Great chocolate glaze on top and also chocolate filling inside (was expecting white filling). I love how these eclairs were super filled unlike other places who skimp or barely have any inside read more

Paris Bakery Cafe - Top: Forest Cake Slice and Chocolate Banana Croissant Bottom: Quiche Lorraine and Chocolate Eclairs - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

I went in the bakery on Saturday 2-1-25 about 930 am and seen a rat run across the floor and then left right out the door . Needs floors mopped and properly cleaned . I'm sure health department will be notified.. read more

We went on a Saturday morning and it was pretty busy with the line out the door. Make sure to study the menu ahead of time because once you are called inside, you must order. We were not ready to order because we were looking at the pastry items inside the case/display and got skipped. We had to say that we were next because they kept taking other people's orders. They work and get through the customers very quickly to get the customers in and out of the bakery. We ordered the ham croissant (5 out of 5), chocolate croissant (5 out of 5), and an apricot pastry (2 out of 5). They had tables outside so we enjoyed the pastries with some coffee down the street! read more

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We LOVED the strawberry almond croissant. Get it heated up and eat in! Delicious baked strawberry and flaky croissant crust. Absolutely would get again. read more

Paris Bakery Cafe - Strawberry Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

This place was amazing, a huge selection of all the pastries and goodies you could want. As well as sandwiches and pizza and clam chowder. Many other items! You have to go here! Also right around the corner from captain stoker for craft coffee. read more

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Of all the bakeries I've been to, I'm in love with this bakery above all. This bakery has kept me coming back for what feels like a lifetime. An absolute must-visit, I come here anytime I am in or even remotely near the area. The service is fantastic. The staff members are not only consistently welcoming and friendly but also incredibly efficient. They've never once made a mistake with my orders over the years, an admirable feat considering I often leave with no less than two dozen items. Whether it's a quick trip for myself or a larger order for friends and family, I'm always met with the same excellent service. The pastries and variety is phenomenal, and I can confidently say that every single item is a delight. I've yet to taste something that didn't leave me craving more. That being said, I have a few personal favorite I always think anyone should try: the raspberry sables, Linzer pies, raspberry and almond croissants that are other-worldly. However, not everything sweet-the ham and cheese croissant serves as a savory breakfast among other savory options. I highly recommend to anyone who finds themselves in Monterey. read more

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Update to my previous review: Do you love chocolate? Have you ever been to Blois, France? In Blois there is a patisserie that serves up a very delectable chocolate eclair, I know I have partaken of that delicacy on more than one occasion. If you love chocolate eclairs but can't make it to Blois, no problem. The Paris Bakery has created an eclair that is just like the one in Blois; it is over the top appetizing, delectable, delicious, flavorsome and scrumptious. Buy an eclair, sit down with a cup of coffee and enjoy this spectacular moment in your life. read more

Paris Bakery Cafe - Sweetie - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

My family and I make it a point to stop here every trip to Monterey. Everything I have tried is absolutely amazing. We always take some to go for the trip home as well. read more

The majority of the clientele is local. We understand that change happen. Previous owners have sold the place. However, they had built something special with their recipes, a following and a community. How can we not compare the two businesses, they have the same name down to the bag design. Change the name to reflect your new business. Recipes changed, items sold changed, employees changed it's understandable change the name and you'll see less complaints. read more

Yet another bakery in the downtown Monterey area I wanted to try. Definitely the most affordable bakery with the most options for breads, cakes, pies, and pastries. Vry busy place with a huge line that goes very quickly. I got a little over-excited and bought a bunch of little treats. Recommend just coming in for all your drink and baked needs. read more

Paris Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California