Gio's Bakery & Cafe
3805 Ocean View Blvd, Montrose, CA
Crema's Take
“Gio's Bakery & Café feels like a neighborhood institution where the pastries genuinely deserve the attention—those eclairs with their delicate citrus-touched crème pâtissière are the kind of detail that shows real care. It's the sort of place where you settle in with a traditional coffee and a flaky pear-almond pastry, letting the cozy, lived-in atmosphere do what it does best: make you feel like you belong there. The welcome is genuine and unhurried, perfect for meeting a friend or just sitting with your thoughts over a really good cup.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I had really good experience with gio’s bakery. Foods are great, ppl are nice, cozy place to have pastry and coffee 💕
Very nice place for lunch and coffee. Would definitely go back again soon
This seems like a nice spot for pastries, though it seems a bit understaffed. The poor guy behind the counter was making drinks, getting pastries, and taking orders all himself. We got the pear-almond tarte and a creme brulee. They were both alright, but the tart wasn't as…
Classic Comfort, Montrose Style Gio’s has that lived-in charm - the kind of place that feels like it’s always been there, even if you’ve only just discovered it. There’s a quiet nostalgia in the air. It’s not trying to be trendy - it just is what it is. And that’s the magic. …
Love this place. The eclairs are really great. It’s a really nice shoe pastry, flakey but never soggy. The creme patisserie is very nice. A hint of citrus zest in the custard makes it excellent. Of course there are lots of other tasty treats made fresh and are available. I’m…
Crema Reviews
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