Glen N.
10/5/2025
Best pretzel ever--- KNOT!! First, the big chocolate pretzel you see on Instagram. It's not good. Why? It's not a pretzel. It's a Danish shaped like a pretzel. Next time I'll look for the...
Carmel Bakery
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Lincoln St
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Carmel Bakery, owned by the Pepe family since 1986, has deep roots in Carmel-by-the-Sea, established originally in 1899. Chef Pepe, who began his baking journey at 14, emphasizes his passion for baking, stating, "I'm a baker first, a chef second."
Renowned for its Italian country cooking and warm hospitality, the bakery is part of Chef Pepe's broader culinary legacy that includes various acclaimed Italian restaurants on the Monterey Peninsula. The establishment reflects the family's rich Italian-American heritage, celebrating traditions and recipes passed down through generations.
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Michelle M.
9/29/2025
SOLID. This bakery is great for morning pretzels and pastries, which my family loved. They have a gorgeous little display window, but careful--not all items are sold (because they are seasonal,...
Candice F.
9/20/2025
Carmel Bakery is located off the main street in downtown of Carmel By the Sea. It was hard to resist given the beautiful arrangement bakery goods in the exterior window for passerbys. It was a...
Alex C.
9/11/2025
We stopped for a bite to eat during our visit to Carmel. Attracted by the beautiful window display of fresh pastries as well as the long line out the door, we knew we could not go wrong. And...
Julienne P.
8/23/2025
This place is crowded! Oh my! People love whatever they are selling here. We got macaroons and a peach mango gelato. The macaroons were large and and delicious with chocolates bits. The peach...
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