Pavel's Backerei

219 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove
(831) 643-2636

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himanshu bafna

Very long lines for what? All the three pastries we got were so below average. Almond bear claw too sweet, chocolate eclair the bread is so chewy, cheese danish too chewey bread. Cafe has no espresso coffee and only takes cash. There is no seating as well.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Russ

My wife had been here before and insisted we stop by during our recent visit to PG. I was not that excited to make the trek there and I did not look forward to patronizing this bakery. We got there a little late, around 10am and they were out of a few things, but standing in the short line and chatting with the other customers was delightful. As far as the baked goods? They are very good and the chocolate eclair? The eclair is almost life changing. :-) Hands down, the best eclair I have ever enjoyed. 😋😋😋😋😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Georgia Moon

Best pastries ever. Their chocolate croissants are my favorite

Marshal M

Everything we tried was outstanding. We loved the sesame bread and butter horns.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anastacia Cruz-Tokar

Authentic pastries, friendly staff

F Martinez

Awsome ,awsome, awsome

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kimberly Williams

They only take cash…no sign! And not very friendly. Went to the market across the street and got delicious pastries….with our Visa!!!

JoAnne Roth

They have the best pastries ever!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

L B

I waited 25 min for what was a below average cinnamon roll. It was bready, and dry. The service was almost intentionally glacial. People love it apparently, but I've had way better baked goods. Also, no sign to say it's cash only until you're already done waiting half hour.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Tammy Falk

It's closed 6 days a week 😞

Carrico Family

There is no better place on the west coast for baked goods!

Dominic Nicandri

We were excited to try this place and figured the line out the door was a good sign. We got a cookie and a scone. The scone was very dry and disappointing. The cookie was fine. Maybe the bread is better.

Oscar Portillo-Meza

I visited this gem and had their magnificent chocolate croissant. I haven't stopped dreaming of it since. If I could give it five Michelin stars, I would. Cash only!

Tim Cunha

You all know this is the best bakery on the peninsula! You must go.

Tami Nguyen

Loved the sweet pastries. Tried the savory farmers breakfast brotchen. It’s just an egg baked into the bun… not much flavor honestly. Partner and I were impressed by their sweets though. The pastry bread was more firm than your typical ones but not in a bad way. I hadn’t tried something like this yet. They’ve got great crunch if you like that. Don’t expect soft and fluffy except for the cinnamon bun.

My first tier recommendations:
-peach apricot danish (the best one and we tried everything except the berry one)
-cinnamon bun (huge! soft and fluffy. not very sweet)
-chocolate croissant

Second tier (good and I would eat again but would rather buy the first tier again over these):
-fauxnut
-apple danish, berry cream cheese danish
-biscotti

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