Paris Bakery Cafe
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Paris Bakery Cafe

271 Bonifacio Pl, Carmel, CA

★★★★4.4(856 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This charming Carmel bakery captures the essence of a Parisian morning with genuinely excellent croissants and pastries that justify the comparison to the real thing, plus their chocolate-filled pommes are worth the trip alone. It's the perfect stop for a quick coffee and flaky pastry, though heads up that prices run a bit high and execution can be inconsistent—the croissants sometimes shine brilliantly and sometimes disappoint. The team is genuinely thoughtful (they'll call you if something's sold out rather than just swapping it in), making it feel less like a tourist trap and more like a neighborhood favorite despite its premium positioning.

What to expect

Quick grabLight foodFull breakfastTraditional drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Shane Mirey
★★★★★2 months ago

Great place for a coffee and light breakfast or pastry! The croissant sandwich and pomme chocolat are so good, very flaky pastry and crispy bacon. Absolutely some of the best I've had outside of paris itself! The iced sea salt caramel coffee is really good as well. Staff is friendly and service was quick.

Charles Scott
★★★★★2 months ago

Placed an order from North Carolina to be delivered to our kids out in Monterey. Quick and professional phone call when they realized one of the items i chose was sold out. They had options for me to substitute. The kids said all of the food was delicious.

Joel
★★★★★3 months ago

I've been to this bakery a long time ago and their baguettes were quite wide which is odd for a baguette. I've been to France, baguettes are usually about 2 inches wide. Very soft and melt in your mouth. Today I bought a baguette and it was a little too firm on the outside. It was soft in the middle but, not Paris Baguette soft. I also bought a Cherry Croissant, it was great, very soft and flaky and after the salesperson heated it up for me it was incredible. Great staff, I was greeted at the door by two young ladies and they were very accommodating. The one offered to heat up my cherry croissant which I've never had other bakeries ask to prepare it for me that way. The prices are great for Monterey area and I'm looking forward to returning for some of their other items Kid friendly and wheelchair accessible. Lots of parking on the street.

Xeliha
★★★★★3 months ago

Unfortunately, this bakery was very basic and quite pricey for what it offers. Nothing stood out as extraordinary, and the croissants in particular were disappointing—there was no noticeable difference between the freshly baked items and the day-old ones offered at a 40% discount. The interior feels tired and lacks any charm that would make it worth a special visit. The only real highlight was the staff, who were attentive, friendly, and welcoming, always greeting customers with genuine smiles. Their service was the best part of the experience.

Stefano Corno
★★★★★11 months ago

This is a cute little bakery/cafe, very enjoyable to be in with a great variety of baked goods to try. The food is good, but surprisingly underwhelming -- closer to what you'd expect from a spudnut shop than a fancy French bakery. The croissant is soft and quite buttery, more of an American style. The croque monsieur was a bit forgettable. The capuccino was very nice though, mellow in flavor with a well-bodied foam. I'd definitely like to try their bread and quiches next.

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