Carmel Bakery is a quaint 1906 bakeshop on Ocean Ave in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, offering a welcoming destination for European-style pastries, pretzels, coffee, soups, and sandwiches. Whether you are looking for a satisfying breakfast, a freshly prepared bite, or a simple coffee stop, the bakery brings together convenient choices for different moments of the day.
Its bakery selection and café-style offerings make it a natural place to enjoy something sweet, savory, or warm during a quick visit.
Customers can choose from in-store shopping, in-store pickup, takeaway, dine-in, delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy Carmel Bakery in the way that best suits their plans. Coffee is available, and the bakery is known for breakfast.
Guests can also find a restroom on-site, while the wheelchair-accessible entrance supports a more convenient visit for customers with mobility needs. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Rated 4.30 out of 5 based on 2,117 customer reviews, Carmel Bakery is a well-regarded stop in Carmel-By-The-Sea for pastries, pretzels, coffee, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast. Visit at Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, United States, or call +1 831-626-8885 for more information.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
Best coffee and bakery in town. My husband tried 3 in one day and we came back here a few times! Line goes by fast! Worth the wait. Lobster tail was my favorite pastry!
Our favorite breakfast place in Carmel and the best mocha latte I've ever had! We stayed in Monterey a week and went here for breakfast FOUR times while there!
We had the lobster tail, both pistachio and chocolate chip cannoli, chocolate eclairs, strawberry, key lime, chocolate and stracciatella gelato. Favorites were the lobster tail pistachio cannolo and all of the gelato flavors. Highly recommend the lobster tail. The line behind us got a little long but there were 7 of us and we had a hard time deciding which things to try. Definitely worth the wait.
Stopped in to get some baked goods to take with us for a drive. We bought two of the pretzels (everything and Parmesan) and two cannolis. The everything pretzel with chipotle sauce was delicious as were the cannolis and hit the spot while hiking.
This bakery is a must-visit when in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The pastries are fresh, beautifully made, and full of flavor, and the coffee pairs perfectly with everything on the menu. The atmosphere is cozy and charming, matching the vibe of the town, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. It’s a great spot to grab a sweet treat, relax, and enjoy the scenery. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this bakery is definitely worth stopping by.
THE BEST SFOGLIATELLE I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!!! It was huge but i almost finished it cuz it was so so delicious. The pastry was so flaky and the cream inside doesn’t taste like it was made with traditional ricotta cheese but with mascarpone (what you will expect in a tiramisu) made my dayy
Well worth the stop! We took a quick stop here to have dessert while driving the Pacific Coast Highway. The line moved very fast despite the crowd. We tasted their different flavors of gelato and really loved them. It boasts natural, muted colors, a smooth, matte texture, and intense flavors.
Great pastries. We were going to eat breakfast so didn’t want to get full on pastries so we split the danish roll. It was so flavorful! You should see their cinnamon rolls. They were huge and looked so airy. They brought out fresh pretzel bread while we were in line. Oh my did it smell and look great! Looked like square bagels but it was pretzel! Will need to try them in the future.
Line moves fast and the canoli is the best I've ever had!! Lobster tail is my #1 though! I love it, it's unlike anything you've tried. If you like flaky filo dough (puff pastry) and vanilla cream, then you'll love this thing.
Absolutely loved visiting Carmel Bakery at Carmel-by-the-Sea! The bakery is stunning and the moment you walk in, you instantly want to try everything. The display of cookies, croissants, pretzels, and fresh bakes looks so beautiful and enticing that it’s impossible to pick just one thing. You can truly taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients in every bite. The bread was incredibly soft, flavorful, and perfectly baked. The Caprese sandwich was the yummiest, and the croissants practically melted in the mouth. Everything tasted unique, fresh, and thoughtfully made. A must-visit spot if you’re in Carmel-by-the-Sea and love good baked food!
Common questions about Carmel Bakery
Carmel Bakery is located at Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, United States, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States.
You can reach Carmel Bakery by calling +1 831-626-8885.
Carmel Bakery has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 2117 customer reviews.
Carmel Bakery features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Carmel Bakery features the following service options: In-store pick-up, In-store shopping, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Carmel Bakery features the following offerings: Coffee.
Carmel Bakery features the following dining options: Breakfast.
Carmel Bakery features the following amenities: Restroom.
Carmel Bakery features the following crowd: LGBTQ+ friendly.
Carmel Bakery features the following planning: Quick visit.
Carmel Bakery features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Carmel Bakery features the following parking: Free street parking.
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