This isn't a typical bakery with a storefront but a giant bread factory that bakes a lot of bread…read moreto sell to retail clients and to fulfill commercial order deliveries. Just head to the back entrance (there really isn't a "front door") and grab whatever bread you want off the cooling racks! My mom has been wanting to try out this place ever since we discovered Palermo Bakery's ciabatta at a local European food shop where we asked for the name and address. Since we were in the area, we stopped by to buy some of that delicious bread that we've been dreaming about. I guess we didn't come early enough (we came around 7:30AM). I would suggest 5AM-7AM before they head out for deliveries or call in advance. We managed to buy 4 loaves of ciabatta and the last two rolls of Dutch Crunch (which is a must in NorCal -- it's such a rarity in SoCal to find freshly baked Dutch Crunch). In total, we paid $9 for fresh bread!! Make sure to bring cash! The staff gave us freedom to pick and choose our bread and gave us a quick tour of the bakery which was cool. They give you sturdy paper bags to hold your bread and sleeves that are freezer-friendly. Definitely recommend for quality, authentic Italian and traditional bread. Don't be deterred by the lack of storefront and BRING CASH!

Not going to lie, the exterior is rough around the edges. Also, you will find signs that point you…read morein the correct direction to the entrance but that still didn't stop me from telling my husband, " this doesn't feel right" and forcing him to walk all the way to what appeared to be the front to try that first. The real entrance is a back door that looks pretty uninviting but trust me, you want to enter it. When you are inside you will be met with racks of freshly baked bread ready to go home with you. If no one is around just holler out and someone will be with you promptly. Palermo's is a commercial bakery that you can find in nearby grocery stores but why not go directly to the source and support local. We picked up a sourdough baguette, a sweet baguette, and a few sandwiches rolls. Overall, my favorite was the sourdough baguette. I can't wait to come back here and order more bread to share. *** cash only ***

Calidental staff they keep buying from this bakery and we all love it…read more We devoured like lions. Always fresh.

Estoy muy decepcionado(a) con nuestra experiencia reciente aquí. Lamentablemente, nuestro pedido no…read moreresultó como esperábamos. Habíamos solicitado fruta dentro de nuestro pastel de tres leches en lámina, pero no la tenía cuando lo recibimos. Además, el pastel de tres pisos tenía un sabor residual químico inusual que no nos agradó. Lo que lo hizo más frustrante fue que el problema era conocido, pero no se atendió ni se corrigió. Realmente esperábamos una mejor experiencia, especialmente para una ocasión tan especial. Recomendaría no venir aquí o considerar otras panaderías para asegurarse de que todo salga bien. No bueno. I'm really disappointed with our recent experience here. Unfortunately, our order didn't turn out as expected. We had requested fruit inside our tres leches sheet cake, but it was missing when we received it. Additionally, the three-tier cake had an unusual chemical aftertaste that didn't sit well with us. What made it more frustrating was that the issue was known but not addressed or corrected. We were really hoping for a better experience, especially for such a special occasion. I'd recommend not coming here, or considering other bakeries to ensure everything comes out just right. No bueno.

The service is very friendly. I bought canela buns, pineapple strudel and guava strudel. 4 nice…read morepastries for $5. All were light and tasted great.

I first came to Zimatlan in 2021 and have been finding excuses ever since to make the 2 hr drive…read moreto Seaside just to get the memelitas. They are one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten and I have yet to find a place that makes them quite as well as Zimatlan. I have also tried the pan dulce and a couple other pastries here which are all quite good. The service and ambience aren't the best I've ever had but honestly the food is so delicious it's 100% worth making the trip to

Absolutely stunned!! We were took excited to take pictures…read morebefore eating!! Special Sandwich: 10/10 This sandwich was amazing. Definitely worth the two hour drive. It had freshly cooked bacon to perfection, butter lettuce, the freshest tomatoes, an aioli sauce, on perfectly toasted sourdough bread. Would 100% get it again and I hope it's not seasonal because everyone should try this sandwich!! Flourless Brownie: 8/10 It definitely is a flourless brownie the texture of it is almost like fudge. It melts in your mouth instantly, there's not really much of a structure to the brownie. If you're a texture person this might not be for you as it's not a traditional brownie it's extra gooey. However, absolutely love the flavor of it. It's a rich chocolate flavor with powdered sugar on top. As a dark chocolate lover this was pretty good!! Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips: 6/10 It's nothing too special, it was more on the dry side but still strong banana flavor! Overall experience: 9/10 Customer service wasn't the greatest while waiting for our sandwich we didn't really know we had to wait, where to wait, and when I changed my mind on a pastry someone gave me a face. However, the ambience of the restaurant and food made up for it. I loved sitting outside, an amazing way to sit down and have a chat.

Holllyy. The best bakery I've ever had! &…read moreI'm that person that sees out bakeries everywhere I go! - get there by 10:30/11 for the best baked goods! - try: fruit tart, almost croissant, chocolate croissant Cute, homegrown, very nice staff!

10/10 Ordered the…read moreapple fritter and ube donut, plus they threw in some freebies, blueberry donut and donut holes! The apple fritter was easily the best I've ever had. Absolute perfection, crispy on the outside with that caramelized, slightly charred sugar, and packed with soft apple pieces inside. The texture balance was unreal: crunchy edges with a soft, sweet center. The ube donut was good too, definitely on the sweeter side. If you love sweet treats, you'll enjoy it, but I personally wished the ube flavor came through a bit more to balance it out. The blueberry donut was another standout. Super soft and muffin-like with plenty of blueberry flavor throughout, plus a nice outer layer for texture. Honestly way better than a typical chain version. Donut holes were solid as well, simple, fresh, and satisfying. Overall, everything tasted fresh and high quality. Service was fast, and the baker was super friendly, hooked it up with extra donuts, which made the experience even better. The vibe was welcoming, and it's definitely a spot worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

donuts are amazing, young girls working there…read morethere are so rude, however the owners are awesome!

Great service and I loved one of the baristas, Paige! She provided excellent customer service and…read morekept the work environment so positive and uplifting. My coffee was amazing as well!

This review is for the Carmel guided bike tour. Our guide was Leslie who was very knowledgeable and…read morelively which made the experience memorable. She was also very helpful and patient in setting us up with the proper equipment and going over the functionality of the electric bike before the tour. Having been to Carmel and 17 Miles before I had not expected much, but experiencing it on the bike with a guide was much much better and rewarding and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour! My wife and I had a blast! And don't worry about not being able to handle the heavier electric bikes over the hilly terrains, you'll get use to it and the boost from the electric motor makes the climbs simple!.

Holllyy. The best bakery I've ever had! & I'm that person…read morethat seeks out bakeries everywhere I go! Super cute decor inside & such nice welcoming staff! - get there by 10:30/11 for the best baked goods! - try: fruit tart, almost croissant, kouign-amann & rectangle shaped filled cream puff pastry (forgot name but incredible, in top R of last pic) Cute, homegrown, very nice staff!

We were recommended this bakery by a friend who visits Carmel often and really loves it, so we were…read moreexcited to try it while visiting from Texas too. It's a small shop, and since I wasn't sure yet if I wanted a pastry, I ordered a coffee first while my husband looked at the case. One of the women behind the counter told me, "Usually you order pastries first and then we get the coffee at the end." The way it was said immediately made me feel uncomfortable, like I was somehow doing something wrong. I apologized and explained we weren't from here and I wasn't even sure yet if I wanted anything else. Their tone changed after that and became much friendlier, which honestly made the interaction feel even more awkward. My husband ended up ordering pastries, including a chocolate croissant for me, and both the latte and croissant were good. Sometimes the experience matters just as much as the food. It's hard to fully enjoy a place when your first impression made you feel unwelcome. I truly wanted to love this spot because it came so highly recommended as she visited it daily, but I left feeling more embarrassed than excited to return.