What a location! I didn't know it was there right next to Planet Fitness. Buy your pastries then…read moreearn them by working out! The sign is worn out but shh don't tell anyone else about this place because they do sell out. My favorite was the almond croissant!! I will for sure get that again. And maybe the cheese blueberry danish. Prices are so reasonable for these!

Wonderful pastries and service. Fresh and so full of texture and flavor-This is a go to for…read moredecades now.

Stopped by on my way to pick up dinner. It's cute inside, very IG worthy. I wasn't sure if the…read moredesserts would be good bc sometimes pretty food isn't that great, but I had the lemon cupcake and it was pretty delicious. The girl who helped me was very nice and explained all the flavors to me. If you haven't stopped in, I would definitely indulge.

Very welcoming and desserts are sweet,soft and delicious and a bonus they are very prettyread more

Tres Leches cake was delicious, fresh, and beautifully decorated. We were greeted with such…read morekindness! We are so glad we sought out this lovely independently owned cake shop. Thank you, Cake Express! Our friend loved his birthday cake!

Called into the business the day after Thanksgiving to find out if they had premade cakes to…read morecelebrate a birthday that same day and was given many options. I reserved a cake which was chocolate flavored with fresh whip and strawberries. Once at the establishment I paid and the baker decorated as requested in under a few minutes. This bakery is small yet neatly kept with an area that has decorative options and party extras. The service was quick and pleasant and I hope to return soon as the cake was delicious! Definitely our new favorite place for a good cake at a reasonable price.

Very friendly service. Everything is to go and self serve. I tried the tres leches cake. It was…read moresublime.

CONCHAS! 8:30 am Wednesday. Fresh baked every morning. Still warm. Nice and soft. THE BEST I…read moreEVER HAD!! Sorry La Plaza. This place knows what I want! PRICES are kept fair and don't rob your wallet. Plenty of parking. They also sell tortas ham, cheese. Fresh juices. Vampires! Jello in individual cups. Milk. Tortillas. Sodas. Hot chocolate. Coffee. I blame my weight gain on the conchas!! Lol

We were driving through Salinas, CA, and stopped for a quick nosh at Subways which happened to be…read morenext to Emmas's Bakery and Cafe. I noticed Emmas as I was walking back to the car. And I luv pastries and baked goods especially if they're authentically fresh made from local bakeries not franchises. So even though we were on a time schedule, I made time to check out this place. So glad I did. Delicious baked items at reasonable prices. Right when I walked in, I was greeted by a young woman that had the best smile and attitude. She was super helpful. I chatted her up a bit and found out they opened in 2021 and it's a family business. The recipes are family recipes. Luv that! Also I had to ask about the prices, there are no prices marked for the baked goods. The case had cookies, cream pies (whole and slices), croissants, muffins, scones, cream puffs, eclairs, mini fruit tarts, cheesecake (whole and slices), and danishes. They all were just so gorgeous. Sitting so pretty in the case. We bought a carrot cake muffin, slice of banana cream pie, a Grandpa David's peanut butter cookie, and a chocolate chip cookie. The cashier packaged everything carefully and provided napkins and forks. The muffins were big, fat and hefty sized. The carrot cake muffin was moist but not so much that it fell apart. So darn good. The frosting was heavenly, not too sweet and just the prefect consistency. I devoured that right away in the car. While I was inhaling the muffin, Hubs scarfed down the banana cream pie slice. The cookies were nice "biggish" size. These cookies were moist, which I prefer over crisp crunchy ones. Grandma Dave's PB was one of the best PB cookies I've ever had. They are also have breakfast menu and lunch menu (burgers, sandwiches, and salads). The place is very small with few two person tables. It's more of takeout place.

Customer service was great. I had a tuna melt and it was amazing. Perfectly toasted, full of yummy…read morealbacore tuna. Ot was accompanied by delightfully crispy fresh-cut fries. I also ordered a couple pastries to go - a twice baked almond croissant and a strawberries and whipped cream-filled croissant. The strawberry croissant was perfect. Huge mound of yummy whipped cream with chunks of strawberries in it and more sliced strawberries pressed into the outer edge. The croissant was deliciously flaky and buttery, as it should be. The almond croissant, sadly, was super dense and soggy. Full of what may have been an almond custard, given the texture and flavor. It was still tasty, but not at all the crispy croissant with the crunchy toasted almond topping that I was hoping for, given the twice-baked name.

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.

Wow, we found this bakeries bread at the Salt Wood Kitchen at The Sanctuary in Marina…read more Otto's bread was served on a brad board. OMG the pairings and the breads were outstanding. We had to ask about Otto's bread and was told a local place in Salinas. Had to make this a stop on our way home. Purchased two loaves and cut in half and froze when we got home. A week home and only have half a loaf remaining. Walking in smelled like an old school bakery. Believe the baker/owner was at the counter. Welcoming and friendly. Included in our pictures is one from Salt Wood.

This is a tiny, tiny, absolutely wonderful artisan bakery. I stumbled upon it and just was looking…read morefor a light breakfast. So small the baker moved some sacks of organic flour off a table so I could sit and enjoy. Amazing craftsmanship! The pastry was wonderful- just what I was looking for. The Baker was friendly, welcoming and made suggestions where to visit in the area. It's awesome places like this that deserve the support of the community!

9.5/10 Tried the…read morefish and asada tacos, along with the Chile verde burrito overall, everything was very good! Starting with the tacos, the homemade corn tortillas are definitely a highlight. You can taste the freshness, and they add a lot to the overall experience. Both the fish and asada tacos were packed with flavor. The onion and cilantro toppings were the perfect additions, and I loved the purple cabbage on the fish taco for the extra crunch and freshness. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either option. The Chile verde burrito, though, was my favorite. The Chile verde was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It's also a bigger burrito, stuffed with rice and beans, making it a very satisfying meal. The tortilla isn't homemade, but it still held everything together nicely and tasted great. Overall, a great spot with strong flavors and quality ingredients. I'd definitely come back, and the Chile verde burrito is something I could see myself getting all the time!

This is my absolute favorite panaderia anywhere near the Bay Area!! I make it a point to stop here…read morewhenever I am driving down the 101. First of the cafeteria has a wide range of lunch option that are all delicious! I normally get the burritos or tortas but my partner has also tried some of the salads they offer and everyone has been amazing. But the baked goods are really where this place shines. I'm always impressed with the large variety of options that the bakery has. And while I haven't tried them all, every single one that I have had has been absolutely amazing! I would have to say that my top pick however would be their Tres Leches cups. It is absolutely divine and is hands down the best Tres Leches I have ever had no contest. They also do wedding cakes. I had my wedding this year in Monterey and they were able to provide an absolutely beautiful two layered cake with a perfectly spiced carrot cake as the bottom layer and a wonderfully moist Tres Leches cake as the top layer. Absolutely everyone was raving about how good the cake was!