Pavel's Backerei
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Pavel's Backerei
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About
Features
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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4.8
351 reviews
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Adrienne C
New York City583 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
This place was out of this world! We got the cinnamon bun and bear claw and both were to die for. The pastries are huge but soft and so yummy. Honestly some of the best pastries I’ve ever had.
We didn’t realize that it’s cash only but the staff were so nice and let us take the pastries, write down our name and number and then return with the cash. So lovely all around. Wish we had stayed longer in Monterey so we could have had more delicious pastries!
Written 22 January 2025
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Jensfamily
Visalia46 contributions
Apr 2022 • family
On vacation and heard it mentioned by some locals. I went on a weekday morning and it was not crowded
We got the cinnamon roll, berry danish, cheese danish and croissant, bear claw. Wow! kids loved it. I loved it. It’s going to be hard to eat pastries back home now that I have tasted the ones from here.
Written 29 April 2022
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sutrotower
Montbello686 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
Cash only. Big pastries. Arrived at 6:50am for a 7am opening and we’re 7th in line. Ordered a sampling of Things we wanted to try and after ordering and paying we waited outside for our order. We got the cinnamon roll, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, cream cheese danish, and farmer’s brioche. All We’re good, but the pleasant surprise was the cream cheese danish which was my favorite. I don’t like danishes normally and was surprised by the crust on this pastry and the cream cheese was not overly sweet. It was amazing! I would hands down enjoy that again. The farmers brioche was hearty with seeds and wheat flour with two eggs in the middle hard cooked. Not sweet which is good after all the other sweet things we were trying. They are currently open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 7am until they sell out. I have arrived my only other time eating here at noon to find nice breads and some good sweets still available so it’s always good to try.
Written 16 February 2022
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Silvia S
Mount Shasta8 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
Absolutely worth standing in line. A must visit on Tuesday and Saturday for delicious breads (can freeze and then warm up in the oven at 200F when needed) and pastries that are SO big!!! A bit of Italian flavor on both breads and pastries. What a treat!!
Written 13 January 2023
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Yevette
7 contributions
July 2021 • none
We loved the almond bear claw and the cinnamon roll. Next time I would like to try the chocolate croissant it looked delicious! There were so many choices it was hard to pick. Make sure you bring your appetite because the portions are huge, biggest baked goods I had ever seen. There is always a line so get there early to make sure you get the bakery goods of your choice.
Written 31 July 2021
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Eddwarm2013
Marina37 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
I've lived on the Monteey Penisula for over 50 years and have gone to most of the bakeries that prevail in the area. In my sampling the goodies that are offered by the various venues, I've concluded that Pavel's is definitely my favorite.
I've enjoyed the cakes, the almond rolls, the various breads, and yes, their cookies.
I've also become partial to Pavel's, for I do like their overall business ethic. Everything that's provided daily has been baked fresh for that particular day. Yummy, yummy indeed!
Written 5 November 2021
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Shannon H
Oroville2 contributions
June 2022 • friends
Went here on a whim while visiting Monterey and zero regrets! Best chocolate croissant I’ve ever had and my best friend has not stopped raving about the chocolate eclair. (I think it might have changed her life.) Extremely reasonable prices and very friendly staff. There was a long line, but for a reason. They kept it moving however, and everything inside this bakery is worth the time. I can’t wait to try the sourdough loaf I brought home as well. Highly recommend this great bakery and will make it a point to visit whenever we’re on the peninsula.
Written 25 June 2022
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alexngm
El Dorado Hills124 contributions
June 2020 • family
We stayed at an inn on the same block just so we could walk here every morning. People were social distancing and wearing masks outside and they still waited to try their delicious pastries and breads. We tried each item and you won't be disappointed. If you get the cinnamon roll maybe warm it up to get the full affect of the flavors.
Written 27 June 2020
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Rainee Daze
Vacaville25 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Amazingggg! Fabulous little bakery, great for grabbing some pastries before your day of activities. The apple Danish tart is delicious and the bread was so buttery and flavorful. I don’t live in Monterey but it’s a new must for whenever I visit!
Written 28 April 2021
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David B
New Orleans9 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
You'd think a donut the size of a small throw pillow couldn't be soft as a cloud inside, but it was. Everything was delicious. Lined up before 7 on a Saturday morning and the line was already 20 deep. That's all you need to know about a place.
Written 10 August 2021
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510GrantH
Burbank18 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
I like bear claws so I have to try them wherever I see them. These are the best bear claws I have ever had. The dough is light and tender and the almond paste is so smooth. The apple fritter was HUGE but also light and tender. The next time I'm in Pacific Grove area or the Monterey area for that matter, a for sure stop will be Pavel's Backeri. There is a reason that there is a line out the door in the morning and cash only during a pandemic. No one comes out of this store with just 1 item. Go early for selection and before they run out and they do run out because they are that good.
Written 7 April 2021
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928BonnieC
Sacramento739 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
One if my favorite bakeries anywhere. Great sweets (amazing chocolate croissant or cream cheese beery danish) and savories and breads. Hoped theyd be open during Pandemic and they are!!! Clearly marked spots to wait outside & inside. Wear your mask & brung CASH! Cash only
Written 27 August 2020
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ProTravelr
Monterey69 contributions
Mar 2022 • family
The best chocolate croissants that I’ve had anywhere. Better than my experiences in France. Better than Thomas Keller’s Bouchon. These are amazing and a must try if you go to Pavels. Be sure to get in line early as they do sell out.
Written 5 March 2022
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momtraveler123469
Stockton20 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
The bakery has so many amazing looking pastries. My kids love the giant donut! Everything we tried tasted great.
Written 3 October 2023
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Companion758647
San Jose12 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
They are open only 2 days a week. Check out their web page for days and times. Wonderful pastries that sell out fast then they close the door. Bring cash, no credit card.
Written 9 February 2023
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