Lovely little grocery store in downtown Pescadero. My friend recommended we stop here. She mentioned the sandwiches were amazing. I will note that there is no parking lot, and there is basically some street parking. If you a see a spot, take it! We got there around 1:15 on a Saturday afternoon, and there was a huge line at the deli to get sandwiches. I got the chicken club which was chicken, bacon, and veggies on fresh focaccia. Even with a huge line, they move pretty quickly. I also grabbed a gigantic chocolate chip cookie to take home for later, and we got a big loaf of artichoke bread. They have a few tables in front and also an area in the back with a lot of tables. This is a great place to stop for a casual bite. read more

Pescadero Local: "You have to go to Arcangeli Grocery." Me: "Yes, that's the plan...I'm going to grab their Garlic Herb Artichoke Bread before heading home." Pescadero Local: "No, no no.... you have to get a sandwich! They toast their garlic herb bread and with the melty cheese...BEST sandwich ever!" Said Sandwich ($14.95): https://tinyurl.com/4zbnrr5k IDK whether to laugh or cry - the pic of the "hot pastrami" sandwich speaks for itself. After several bites, we tossed it. OK, their famous Garlic Herb Artichoke Bread ($9.99 x2) has to be bomb, right? A few on socials say it's the "Best Bread in the World". They even have a placard highlighting their feature on "The Best Road Trip Food Stops" (FoodNetwork.com). With all the mad hype, it was sorely disappointing...even tearing into it fresh out of the oven and still warm. Lightly crisp crust with a fluffy soft interior like French bread that was surprisingly flavorless. It was studded with a few pieces of artichoke...some tender, others stringy...but noticeably less than what I've seen in other pics/reels/TT. And if "garlic" is in the name, I want my breath humming into the next day! Other than the dusting of garlic powder on top, the garlic itself and garlic flavor was MIA. Some may say I should've bought one of their creamy dips to go with it...IMHO, good bread shouldn't need a supporting actress to steal the show. I know Arcangeli Grocery is a beloved Pescadero institution and I may get hate for giving it anything less than 4-5 star but based on this visit, I don't get the hype and felt like I wasted nearly $40. =T read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Special: Hot Pastrami Sandwich ($14.95) - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

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Deli service - long line on weekends and VERY SLOW service because there is only 1 oven to toast the bread. We waited over 30 minutes in line to order the Godfather sandwich. We were so hungry we scarfed down the sandwich in the nice back garden seating area. The famous artichoke bread did not disappoint with lots yummy artichokes. It's freshly baked, still warm when got it. $10/loaf. You can also buy half baked to bake at home. Arcangeli also sell lots of own bottled pasta sauces and jams too. Street parking only along their little main street. Would recommend getting the artichoke bread to-go and buying or bringing own deli meats to make own sandwich next time. read more

We got sandwiches to take to the beach. They were okay. Good selection of other items. read more

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Arcangeli Grocery is literally the only notable place in Pescadero. However there was still a line outside waiting for them to open Friday morning. Most people got in line to order sandwiches but we only came to get their famous bread to take home. The bread is $10 a round and is partially cooked. You finish the bread at home 300 degrees for 15 minutes in the oven. The finished bread is crispy on the outside, soft and stuffed with artichokes on the inside. A perfect accompaniment to a meal. read more

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This is such a cute little grocery and deli in the charming town of pescadero. They have a wonderful selection of bakery items, drinks and other food items. We ordered the pesto chicken sandwich that came on homemade focaccia with pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and provolone cheese. It was delicious! I should have gotten a side of ranch or mayo because it was a little dry but still incredible due to the quality of the ingredients. What sent this review into 5 star is the little park behind the store where you can eat your food and relax in the shade. We will definitely be back to try more options next time we are in town! read more

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If you're in the area, you must stop for lunch. We split the Godfather sandwich. It's served hot. We grabbed some drinks and a bag of chips and sat out front just enjoying our lunch and the fresh air. There's plenty of seating outside behind the restaurant, along with port of John's. read more

This little town is probably 2 blocks long. Came across this grocery store. There's only one store on the block that sell sandwiches, fresh bread, varieties of fruit jams, varieties of bread spread, and other items. Saw people grabbing freshly baked artichoke garlic bread so I bought one too. It was the best fluffy and delicious bread I ever had. A must have! There's a deli in the back of the store. There was a long line so I figured it is good. So I ordered a turkey sandwich on Dutch crunch. The bread was light with a crunch. It was so fresh and good. I wished I bought more to bring home. Will definitely come back this little cute town again someday. read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Turkey sandwich with everything on Dutch crunch. So good. Bread was freshly baked. $14.99 - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

This is a cute little local store with a deli in the back. I had my dog with me, so I didn't have a ton of time to look around. There was an area with quite a large wine selection, ice creams, a nice area where you could grab packaged prosciutto, salami, cheeses, etc. to put together an impromptu picnic to take to the beach, a wide selection of different sauces and various other products (plastic utensils, red solo cups, etc.). I'm sure I am missing more but I had to just run on to grab the much talked about Garlic Artichoke bread and be quick about it. When I went in there were only two loafs of the Garlic Artichoke bread left, which I grabbed. They were both still nice and warm too! I did see a garlic artichoke cream cheese and some garlic butter. I grabbed one of each. I also wanted to try their Olallieberry pie in comparison to Duarte's, so I grabbed a slice of that. The store was nice and clean and the people working there were very friendly. We tried the bread later, once we made it home and it was so good. The artichokes are plain but I love artichokes, so that worked for me. The outer crust is good. It's not a super crunchy crust but it is just enough. The inside is so soft and fluffy. The artichokes are only in one spot, so it's mostly bread with the buttery, garlic seasoning which is really good in and of itself. It's definitely a unique bread but it's really good. And if you want a double whammy of artichoke and garlic the cream cheese with the bread is incredibly good. As for the Olallieberry pie, it is good but I personally prefer Duartes. It is a huge slice with a ton of yummy olallieberry filling. The filling is a little sweeter than Duarte's and not quite as tart. I wasn't a huge fan of the crust but I prefer a flaky crust in my pies. This felt a little more bread-y and dense but it was still good. It actually paired well with a Meiomi Pinot. Pricing wise, it seemed on par with what we pay everywhere in the area and surrounding areas. I definitely want to go back and try their sandwiches and get another loaf of the bread and cream cheese. It's worth stopping off and trying it especially if you are an artichoke fan. read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Garlic Artichoke bread. Still warm when I bought it. Unique and yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

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Taking a cruise on the 1- this is your stop! Wonderful sandwiches and so many yummy breads to choose from! Definitely the slight detour off the 1! The market is full of many homemade items, the staff are friendly, and the store is rustic and cozy! read more

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Great sandwiches! The bread is phenomenal, and my favorite is definitely the Godfather. I did call ahead, but it seems like they don't take phone orders, which I completely understand since they get pretty busy on the weekends. Definitely worth stopping by! read more

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With our goat cheese haul from Harley Farms, we headed into this store for their famous bread. We got some bread, a pasta salad, drinks, and settle into one of their tables outside. Had a great lunch spread eating the bread with goat cheese, the pepperoni, the fruits that I packed, etc. I also let my pup sample some cheese. He loved it. Service was friendly and the ambiance is an ole fashioned country store. Although we didn't partake, the hot item seems to be their sandwiches at the time of our visit. Located on Stage Rd., just around the bend from Pescardero Creek Rd. read more

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Too much hype, yes you get warm fresh bread but that's all. We drove more than 1 hour to reach there with excitement, the drive itself was great. It is a old store and were welcomed with great smell of fresh baked bread, inside the store. It reeks nostalgia , all cool to look around. We were hungry and ordered spicy cheddar and we asked them to make more spicy, quick service as it was not crowded. We got the sandwich, excited when we opened it was a sandwich made out of sliced bread and what more was we did know was extra spicy means more marinara sauce , that tasted like store bought. What a disappointment Then we got the famous artichoke bread, which was warm, we did not wait, which we when broke we had large pieces of artichoke nothing else. Bland tasting with big chunks and hard to eat, that to on one side of the bread only. Another big disappointment Not worth the trip, I won't bother if it is next door. read more

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Visited last month. Bit of a wait, but well worth it. Delicious sandwiches. Great selection of drinks, chips, etc. Only wish there was more seating outside. With only 2 tables available we couldn't sit & eat there. Went back and ate in our car. read more

Arcangeli Grocery came highly recommended, but sadly didn't live up to expectations. We stopped here for lunch, having heard great things about the sandwiches. I decided to build my own sandwich and asked the girl at the counter which bread she would recommend. She suggested the garlic herb, which I got with turkey, provolone, veggies, pesto, and garlic spread. Service was reasonably fast and they had the cutest back patio seating area with both sunny and shady spots. Unfortunately, the sandwich really fell short for me. The bread she had recommended was just sliced bread and the garlic herb flavor was pretty subtle. My friend had gotten his on dutch crunch, which was barely crunchy at all. We also got a freshly baked loaf of their famous Garlic Artichoke bread and this didn't even land for me. I expected the artichokes to be more integrated into the bread, but the loaf was just stuffed with whole artichokes - not the best. The best part of our experience was the barbeque sauce we bought at the grocery (they had a massive selection). It was spicy peach, and tasted amazing on some grilled chicken thighs the next day. Would return to shop, but would skip the sandwiches next time! read more

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Walked in early afternoon to grab one of their famous artichoke garlic herb bread $10. It lived up to the hype. Even though it is kept out in the open, it is somehow kept warm. It is a big loaf of bread, totally justifies the price. Very fresh. Crispy and garlicy outer crust, soft inside stuffed with artichokes. The artichokes are not distributed evenly inside but there is actually a decent amount. Artichokes are very fresh, but plain. They would be even better if flavored in some way. Definitely worth trying. If a low carb plus a does not care for bread person together can finish an entire loaf in a day, it's good lol. It's little market that sells a variety of groceries. Grab and go read more

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This is a perfect bakery and deli for a sandwich. We took ours to a local beach and it was the perfect afternoon. We also picked up some fresh made bread and it was warm straight out of the oven For sandos we got the chicken pesto and our FAV turkey chipotle!! The sauce and bread was a perfect combo. read more

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Fun little boutique grocery store in a cute town! Definitely worth stopping because there is something special for everyone. We came for the deli in the back but ended with $75 of groceries because of their selection of single can drinks, beers, chips, cheeses, and nuts. It was nice during our hotel stay in half moon bay! Definitely a pricy little spot but it was worth it. The godfather sandwich- SO good! With a side of their sriracha pasta. Cute little picnic area in the back too read more

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As a local, we love Arcangelis! Come here weekly for sandwiches and they have the yummiest bread and cookies! Not to mention they're homemade, just about everything! It is all so delicious, such great service and such cool history with their family and the building! Pescadero GEM read more

The warm, fresh garlic artichoke bread is reason enough to stop by this grocery store in Pescadero, but if you're shopping around lunch time be sure to grab a sandwich as well. The Godfather is big enough to share and loaded with freshly sliced deli meat on homemade bread. There is plenty of parking in the area and a couple of tables/benches out front if you want to eat there before heading to the beach. read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Deli Menu - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

Arrive when it opens, pick up some fresh bread still warm, the artichoke is my personal favorite. Grab some drinks, maybe some olives or pickles. Make sure you pack a bread knife and a cutting board if needed. Grab some drinks too. And then drive to Harley Farms visit the goats, grab some fresh cheese from their store and take a seat by the pond and enjoy your delicious food. read more

Arcangeli Grocery is located in a small country town called Pescadero. Pescadero, California? Where is that!?! Well it's "a beautiful coastal town two miles off Highway 1 between San Francisco and Santa Cruz." I was recently introduced to their bread at a dinner and then some good friends took my wife and I on a road trip to actually visit this place! Arcangeli Grocery is famous for their freshly baked artisan Italian and French style bread that they bake all day long! They also boast a deli that makes great sandwiches and pizzas. Quaint, unassuming grocery store with a lot of history and vintage pictures from the past. The cashiers and deli workers are all so friendly and helpful! They offer a few tables in front of the store but if you walk around to the backside of the building, they have a large picnic area with picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the surroundings. They do have three port-a-potties also. I ordered the... #1 The Godfather (grilled): salami, mortadella, prosciutto, provolone, lettuce, onion, pepperoncinis & garlic-herb spread on pesto foccacia. My wife went with the BYO (Build Your Own) Sandwich. Hot Pastrami: soft roll bread, Muenster cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, & mayo. Both sandwiches were piled high with meat and both equally delicious! The pickle was good too. Not too sour. I can see why people take roadtrips here and make a nice day out of enjoying the ocean, scenic views of the nice coastline, wildlife, etc. We brought home two loaves of artichoke herb garlic bread! If you are not local, they offer their breads online: https://www.goldbelly.com/restaurants/arcangeli-grocery They have been in business since 1929! Congrats to your longevity and continued success. Support your local business. read more

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What more needs to be said than fresh baked bread? Nice little neighborhood market that has an assortment of items including fresh half baked bread. Staff is friendly, store is clean. read more

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The garlic artichoke bread is always warm, flaky, and full of flavor. Grab a log of Harley's Farms goat cheese, a surprisingly lovely table red wine, and whatever fresh, seasonal produce they have in store that day, take yourself to the beach a mile down the road, and bask in the glory of the rural California coast read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Garlic artichoke bread - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

Holy! Probably the best bread I've ever had! Found this place through a friend's recommendation and I felt like this is the holy grail of bread. I always loved going to small town gourmet groceries. They had a pretty nice wine selection and other yummy items. I got the artichoke garlic herb bread as recommended by my friend. The bread is extremely fresh and baked to perfection. Outside is a nice crispy crunch and the inside is super soft like pillows. I would definitely come back! read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Artichoke garlic herb bread - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

The Godfather sandwich might be the best sandwich I have ever had. I have driven 2 hours each way to get one. And I will keep doing it. read more

If you're at all passing by the area, you have to come here for their famous Artichoke Bread. It's so fluffy and delicious every time! I love getting the half-baked loaves to bring home. Also highly recommend their Bruschettas! They have great sandwiches at the deli counter in the back as well. It's a little slow to get your sandwich (around 10 minutes for us), but there's plenty to look around at in the meantime. I got their chicken pesto sandwich, and the cheese pull on this warm sandwich was so beautiful, especially with the pesto. The sandwich was not too heavy and the chicken was decent. The focaccia it's served on is so airy and golden, it really makes the sandwich. Also huge conchas for $1.50! My friends and I split one, and I think I haven't had a good fresh concha until this -- it was so fluffy and lightly sweet. We loved the outdoor seating area in the back with all its tables to enjoy the sunny weather. Can't wait to be back! read more

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The artichoke garlic herb bread here is wonderful especially when it's hot and fresh out of the oven. They come out with them every 10 minutes and they get snagged fast, people are waiting. And it's worth the wait. Big chunks of artichoke inside and delicious bread and the crust is nice and crunchy. They also have a very good artichoke dip that we got to dip this in. That was double goodness! They sell ice cream, gelato, many different flavors of spaghetti sauces, there's a cold deli in the back, very cool grocery store. I picked up the artichoke Parmesan pasta sauce and I can't wait to cook with it. I also got the Meyer lemon gelato that was good and tangy. Such a cool little town to explore. The people who work here are very friendly and helpful. I called before coming by to inquire on the bread to make sure they had more, and the guy on the phone was incredibly nice and friendly and said they put this bread out on the shelf every 10 minutes and sure enough they do! I appreciate that. read more

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Hate to date myself, but I must. Been coming here since about 1988 and seen a lot of changes. For one thing, it's way busier. Another, the bread sizes have shrunk. They however still use a good amount of artichoke and garlic in the respective breads and it tastes the same. That's refreshing as a lot of places seem to go down in quality once they grow in popularity. read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Side view - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

We stopped at Duarte's nearby and after a filling and delicious meal decided to take a walk before getting back in the car. We chanced upon this wonderful country grocery store in beautiful quaint "downtown" Pescadero. Calling this a grocery store is a bit of an understatement. They have a lot of goodies and have a deli and several unique items including artichoke garlic bread and ... giant cookies which I had to get. They were delicious! Wonderful friendly staff as well. read more

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Just stopped in for some of their fresh bread. Picked up the chocolate milk bread that I turned into French toast the next morning...delicious! Also grabbed a loaf of artichoke garlic sourdough that will be used for meatball sandwiches. Great little old school market with a deli and lots of stuff to grab and take down to the beaches with you! Staff were very polite. read more

Arcangeli Grocery - Chocolate Milk Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Pescadero, California

Excellent grocery store with a wide selection of food, wine, beer, pastries and more! Stopped by this place first as part of a larger planned trip down to Butano State Park. It was the perfect option for lunch! My order was a Chicken Club sandwich (add avocado) and a Pesto Chicken sandwich (also add avocado). Both sandwiches were grilled perfectly and they were generous with the avocado which was great. I also bought a mini strawberry rhubarb pie as well as a few Naked coconut waters and a flavor of Dirty potato chips that I hadn't tried before. The seating area out back has a couple of picnic tables and a small lawn and is a fantastic choice for those that want to enjoy their meal outdoors! Pricing was fair and I definitely feel like I got my money's worth. Service was also very quick and efficient -- I would estimate both sandwiches were done in somewhere around 15 minutes, which is impressive considering the medium-long line that they had. Do make sure to get the Garlic Artichoke Herb bread that they have as well -- it's baked fresh and was still hot when we got there. read more

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If you're looking for a chill day by the bay area... Definitely drive down to pescadero... Pick up some Harley farms cheese and habanero jelly.. Then get some garlic artichoke herb bread at arcangeli. Plop down at pescadero beach and just let time pass you by. I love the bread here.. Everyone else here is just so friendly. Parking is crap though so hopefully you get lucky. read more

We stopped by while driving up the PCH for some much talked about artichoke bread. It did not disappoint. They had a ton of other food if you are looking for a quick bite or possibly a picnic if the weather is nice read more

A must stop when in Pescadero, come get yourself some local wine, fresh made to order sandwiches, and their famous fresh baked Garlic Artichokes bread. $8.99 each but it's hot out of the oven deliciousness! Bring all this back get yourself a picnic blanket, and go enjoy the ways at the beach. You can't go wrong. This is a must stop. read more

Cute little bakery/ sandwich stop shop in pesacdero. Artichoke bread was hot and fresh, the crust/ crispy outer shell tasted like a pizza/ focaccia, and the inside was soft and fluffy with some full artichokes. I haven't had anything like this before, it was good to try but I don't think I'd get it again. A lot of people were lined up in the back deli for sandwiches! It looked good, but we had already eaten. They also offer more baked goods like crossiants, cookies and other goodies in the display. read more

I overheard someone talking about their bread so I had to find out for myself. Tip: they actually sell their bread in a grocery store in Half Moon Bay but it may not be oven fresh. I got the artichoke bread and the garlic bread. My rational, I came a long way for bread! Both were warm to the touch, fresh from the oven. I didnt eat it till the next day. I toasted it and it was the crunchiest bread! How they do that? It's magic. I really didnt get the garlic flavor. Artichoke was interspersed and not very much. The flavor was good. I can see the hype. I feel like this is gold to them. A very small town with a famous bread. Amazing. Eavesdrop pays off. read more

We always make Arcangeli's a mandatory pit stop whenever we head out on the this side of the Bay! Delicious freshly baked breads, local groceries, and delicious deli sandwiches! Our favorites to get are their Godfather sandwich and their Artichoke garlic bread. Best enjoyed by the beach nearby! read more

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This little downtown doesn't have much, but what they have is worth a stop. There's a reason behind the hype on their artichoke garlic bread, was so good fresh! This little grocery store also has a deli, which we didn't get to try yet (perhaps another time), but there was a line during lunchtime, I bet it's a great spot for some sandwiches. read more

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I can only speak about their sourdough and (fully baked) artichoke bread. I am not familiar with artichoke. I've seen the fruit (apparently flower) but never had it. This was my first time having artichoke... bread. I thought it was great. It is crunchy-soft on the outside, tender inside, and there is some flavoring on the artichoke itself. If you get it warm, I think it is super worth getting. I ate it at the "park" behind the building, which was also swarming with cyclists and birds. It was truly a divine experience eating this bread while it is fresh. It is a big portion, so yeah unless you are breaking bread like Jesus during the last supper, or on that story where he split bread for a gazillion people, you won't be able to finish the bread. When serving this again at home, make sure to only warm the bread, do not toast it until it's crispy. Only then will you revive the fluffy interior. Same instructions for the sourdough. It was 4/5 stars, still pretty good but is significantly blander (duh!). Pro tip: get cheese from the goat shop and smother it on the sourdough or artichoke bread. read more

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