Great place the food is delicious! Great service too, the staff were friendly. I ordered two sandwiches, and a watermelon slushie, I really recommend the slushie it's so yummy!! Tasted fresh. read more

Great service, the food it good and its convenient especially with all the things to do in the area. After a long day of hanging out on cannery row, its a very nice place with the large selection of food and drinks. Only negative is a lack of seating but given the location, thats not the companies fault. Would reccomend! read more

A perfectly located tourist trap with just enough crowd-pleasing options that the lack of atmosphere won't even register -- because honestly, the only reason to stop here is that you're on your way in or out of the aquarium and need some calories. You could airlift this cafe into most tourist spots around the world and no one would notice it had moved. It's truly a generic cafe, in the best way possible. read more

The name is misleading because when I see it's a patisserie I think of fresh croissants, chocolate and ham and cheese croissants, long loafs of baguettes, quiches, etc. Stopped by before the aquarium for a bite and got one ham and cheese quiche, and a vegetarian one. It wasn't good. The ham was thin deli sliced ham, crust was soggy as if it were microwaved. Had ice tea and it tasted like yesterday's tea and the powdered kind. Wasted money and calories! read more

We came here to grab a quick bite before heading to the aquarium, which is merely a minute (walk) away. Its convenient location draws people in but let me just say this, it's a trap! Save your money and your appetite and go elsewhere. The staff were nice but that's probably the only positive thing I can say about this place. Hence, the 2 stars. It wasn't busy when we went. In fact, aside from an old couple eating at the table outside, we were the only ones in there. However, it took a little while before our food arrived. My husband said his burrito was decent. My ham omelet was an abomination. The ham tasted old and disgusting. My son's "Belgian" waffles were soggy and tough at the same time. Their flimsy plastic utensils couldn't even cut through the waffles. Their pastries did look good but the quality of their breakfast menu is definitely inexistent and not worth the price. read more

Had stopped by to enjoy some food after spending some time at the aquarium. The chopped ham sandwich was great and was the ice cream. Got some macarons and the owner was nice enough to add some extras. Had a really great time here and the food everyone else ordered was also really good. Definitely coming again! read more

Austino's Patisserie - One of the amazing folks working at Austino's Patisserie! - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey,, California

Made a trip out to the Aquarium and we asked a few of the employees for a recommendation before leaving. They all suggested Austino's Patisserie, which is conveniently located across the street, so we decided to try it out. It's a nice little cafe with a good amount of seating outside. I had the Reuben sandwich on sliced sourdough bread, which was super flavorful and delicious, definitely would get it again. My wife had the turkey club, a great option as well. Nice amount of turkey breast meat with crispy bacon and fresh veggies. To drink we also had a Vietnamese coffee and Austino's Signature black milk tea with brown sugar and boba, on point and up to the standards we're accustomed to in San Jose. We loved it all and would definitely recommend this spot for a post-aquarium adventure meal. read more

Austino's Patisserie - Reuben Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey,, California

We stopped for a quick bite before visiting the aquarium and I'm glad we did. My son loved it so much we stopped in again before our way back home. Friendly staff and yummy food! Try the teriyaki chicken bowl. read more

Picked up a salted pretzel and cheese dip, churro, chocolate donut, and Gatorade for kids as a snack. The interior had a couple of tables and a few tables outside. They have pastries, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and precut fruit in cups. The pretzel was okay but the churro was too dense and overdone. Another patron approached the front counter to return their fruit cup as the fruit had mold. The employee apologized and offered a refund. read more

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Service was good, helpful. Food was good: turkey club sandwiches were tasty. Bread was fresh. Ambiance, its small. Not a lot of seating. This is more of a pick up your food and take is elsewhere, like the beach or park for a picnic. read more

Austino's Patisserie - Turkey club - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey,, California

Located right across from the Monterey Bay Aquarium entrance, it's the the first thing you see when you arrive early and are standing in line and it's the first thing you see when you leave when you are hungry. We were trying to make it to the aquarium by 9 am so my wife skipped breakfast and was hungry by the time we made the drive down. She remembered somewhere close to the aquarium and skipped a crepe place, Starbucks, and cinnaroll place to come here. They had a nice glass case with some fast small bite food options and also advertised pizza, ice cream, and clam chowder in a bread bowl. Turkey croissant: this was $15 with tax and ultra basic, the ingredients were fine but I couldn't get over the fact that it was really cold, so cold it hurt my teeth when I took a bite. If I could go back in time I would ask for this heated but would be annoying and ask for the tomato and lettuce to not be heated with it. read more

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You cannolis are fantastic and service was fast and the ambience was cute. Sadly I wasn't hungry lunch.

We got a strawberry matcha and it was WAY TOO OVER PRICED. It was just about $10 for a small drink which is outrageous. It was not sweet at all so we had to add multiple packs of sugar and the size is so small I was shocked when he gave us our order. At that price you would be better off going to another shop to grab a drink. They're pricing themselves more than a Starbucks and the taste isn't there to try to justify it. Definitely do not recommend coming here. The ambiance inside is nothing special at all and everything looks outxatwd read more

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Looking for a breakfast and coffee place we stopped here and were very happy with our choice. The worker was so nice and the place is small and cozy. Sat inside enjoyed our food and watched people walk by. Loved my latte perfectly made. And the breakfast burrito was huge and full of eggs. read more

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Love the coffee that we had here. The workers took their time to make it exactly as we wanted it. They were kind and patient. The macaroons looked scrumptious and it smelled delicious:) It was a cute little place with a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee on cannery row read more

Austino's Patisserie - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey,, California

This is a cute mom & pop cafe. With all of the fancy cafes and bakeries, sometimes you just something a bit more simple and nostalgic. Well, Austino's is that! One morning I just wanted a yogurt and fruit, and I saw the had parfaits. The portion size was filling, the yogurt was vanilla, it had a good amount of granola and fruit. The following day, I ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese, plain glazed doughnut, and a Thai iced tea (yes, they even have that). All were great! I've never had my doughnut warmed up, so that was a nice surprise. The servers were friendly and the orders were given to me quickly. If you're in the area, stop by! read more

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Just stopped in for ice cream which was good. Salted caramel. In a cup. Very generous scoop.

Overcharged. Looking at the menu and adding prices was definitely overcharged by $15-20. Ordered sandwich, sign says freshly made, was given from display. I come here everytime I am in town and this time they've lost a customer and future people. read more

Austino's is a solid stop for breakfast/lunch in the Monterey Bay Aquarium area. I stopped by on a Monday afternoon, after spending my morning at the aquarium, coming here after recommendations from friendly aquarium staff. They have a decent menu with breakfast and lunch favorites such as pancakes, belgian waffles, quiche, as well as deli sandwiches and their famous clam chowder. I opted for their Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl - service was prompt and attentive. The serving of clam chowder was great - the clerk asked if I wanted it in my bread bowl or separately, since I was taking it back to my hotel to eat. It's a thoughtful question - I like my bread soft, not crisp - so opted to have it served in the bread bowl. There is a display case with macaroons and other sweets, as well as another display case with quiche. Limited seating inside and outside of cafe. Minus one star since my bread didn't get the garlic butter option that a few of these other reviews mention. Wasn't an option, nor was it offered to me. It sounds tasty tho - I'm a fan of garlic butter, and it would've made this meal even richer. read more

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From the moment I walked in, the service was so fast and friendly, and everything was fresh and perfectly made. The quality of the food is honestly amazing -- you can tell they put real care into everything they serve. The pastries are unreal (soft, flavorful, and not overly sweet), and the breakfast was seriously one of the best I've ever had. Everything tasted homemade and high quality. If you're looking for a place with incredible food, quick service, and a great overall experience, Austino's Pastries is the place to go. I'll 100% be coming back! read more

Great location, but very sad food and unimpressive atmosphere. Definitely don't order the food. The ice cream is good. It's a decent place to grab a quick ice cream. read more

Austino's Patisserie - Front of restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey,, California

Quick and easy stop for lunch. Nice location, fast service, as you order inside. The food was good, nothing exceptional. They didn't give out tap water for free like most restaurants do. read more

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Had a breakfast burrito here and it hit the spot. Yummy! Later went back and tried the hot dog. It was grilled well, simple and tasty for a quick last minute bite to eat. read more

Very simple, very clean, friendly staff not more than one or two tables inside but simple basic food

I'm so conflicted. The person who took our order and served us our food was great. The cafe looked adorable and is conveniently located right across from the aquarium. We were super hungry and arrived before the aquarium opened so we thought: how perfect! We can grab breakfast and coffees. The food behind the glass LOOKED so appetizing so I'm super confused how the food was nearly inedible. We ordered the German soft pretzel, the croissant breakfast sandwich, and a latte. Everything tasted as though it had been microwaved, which gave the pretzel a hard and chewy texture. You could really only eat any of it within the first couple of minutes before the whole thing hardened into a rock. The croissant sandwich was soggy and lacked flavor. The latte was the best of the meal but it was just alright. Such a bummer! Restaurants like this rely on location so it's almost like they don't have to be very good. People will come. read more

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Today my husband & I walked a lot and we were hungry so we decided to go here. We got a Turkey Croissant sandwich and I tried their Tomato Mozzarella sandwich along with their pasta salad and a strawberry smoothie. The smoothie was good so no complaints. The pasta salad was good too. But the Tomato Mozzarella sandwich made me feel so yucky and I couldn't finish it because there were raw tomatoes in there and the Mozzarella was cold and it tasted as if the sandwich had been sitting there for a while. My husband did not finish eating his croissant sandwich either because he did not like it. The first time I tried this place was a year ago and it was pretty good then but I don't know what happened with their food today. Definitely not going back again. read more

Austino's Patisserie - Strawberry Smoothie - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey,, California

It's a nice place! Employees are nice, food was good, and overall, it was a cute coffee shop feel!

If you don't want to pay the exorbitant prices for food inside the aquarium, this is right outside. Very tasty and super fast service.

Gourmissant, as the French say, and scrumptious, as the English say, Monterrey's little patisserie is all that and a baguette. With a Philly cheesteak flair and a side of frittes - French fries - their offerings are flavourful and satisfying. My Philly cheesesteak meat was cut to perfection, nice mozzarella cheesiness, and perfectly fixed red peppers shut flavor. Italian and French offerings fill the store with the perfectly tempered scent of cheese, sauce and garlic. The beef was slightly chewy but overall a flavourful and pallete-plasaint experience! read more

when i was a child, stayed home from school one day and watched TV. i watched an episode of curious george and it was about when george had his first canoli and was like obsessed with it. that episode stuck with me for literally decades lol and i never had a canoli. every time when i see or hear canoli lol i think of that curious george episode and his love for canolis. well i had my first ever canoli! it was not was i thought but it was pretty good! i dont think i could eat two though! the filling was semi sweet cream and the cherries were complimented well. the pastry itself was like a crunchy and crumbly waffle texture. im so glad i had my first ever canoli lol made my childhood dreams come true. the service was prompt and nice. the ambiance is like a small down town airy family owned business type of vibe. which i think fits the town. i took off a star because idk how i feel about the food being displayed and just sitting there at the window. like those sandwich's can totally be made fresh right before your eyes instead it's just sitting there which i don't like i wanted pizza and was going to order some but it was just being displayed in the glass all cold and crusty lol i know they probably warm it up but the appeal loses my appetite. i just saw canoli on the sign and was like gimme a canoli lol it was like in the early afternoon with 1 other customer. i won't eat here again but it was nice to experience a canoli just like curious george read more

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The food was decent, the place was clean, and the service was kind. My turkey croissant was simple, pre-made and chilled. My friends freshly made egg sandwich was also good. I do not recommend their lattes. The price itself is insulting to the quality of espresso they served. read more

The food here does t taste fresh at all. My wife and I ordered a strawberry shake, a turkey croissant and a tomato cheese sandwich. The sandwich's taste terrible, no flavor, like they just get the food from 7/11. The pasta salad was good. Only thing I would go back for. Not worth $50 read more

We ordered pizza. They forgot our order. After we asked for it and showed the receipt, they started to make it but were rude. Both workers were wearing gloves that they changed the garbage with, took money, touched their faces, hair, clothing, and then proceeded to serve our food with same gloves. Gross and rude. We don't recommend this place for your safety. read more

Great Food ,service,amazing place to go for, nice hot drinks, also they have boba drinks too, everything fresh made

The drink I got I asked to have it with less ice. Guess what?? THE DRINK HAD MORE ICE THAN DRINK! I feel ripped off and it was for $11... Someone asked for less ice and they got it. NOT ME! read more

I didn't spend much time here, just a quick pop-in as I was dropped off at Austino's doorstep early one morning before most of Cannery Row was open, so I cannot really speak to the service. The ambiance was just a general cafe, and really felt like a generic mom-and-pop donut shop. What caught my eye (besides that it was open) was that they had freshly-made cannoli. I have only had cannoli one other time, and it was incredible, so my curiosity was piqued. It looked like they had a variety of baked goods, but I didn't look to closely since the cannoli was my focus, and then I have a weak spot for macarons, and they had some really nice-looking ones right by the cannoli. I went on my way with one cannoli, one strawberry, one blueberry, and one pistachio macaron. None of it disappointed. It was not too sweet, but just sweet enough. If I had a place to put them, I would have gone back to get more to save for later. In any event, I will be back the next time I am on Cannery Row. read more

Had a very delicious meal here after spending a few hours at The Monterrey Aquarium. Saw they had a clam chowder (Old Fisherman's Grotto Clam Chowder) and I had to try it, I love clam chowder and I am going to be frank here, this was the creamiest clam chowder I have ever had outside of San Francisco Fisherman's Warf. They had a hot pastrami with chips as well, it was the best I have had, sliced pastrami, every bite was simply amazing. I should have taken one for the road. This place is a destination in of itself. Stop by here, get your fix of great tasting pastrami and clam chowder. You will not be disappointed! read more

Austino's Patisserie - Amazing Clam Chowder - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey,, California

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Great service! Very friendly once I walked in with my family. Great pizza after long day at an aquarium ! Would back for the service next time I'm town read more

Avoid at all costs. Rip off prices - 2 x greasy almond croissants and 2 x regular coffees $40. Adjacent to Monterey Aquarium does NOT allow such insane greed. read more

Ordered some teas and a cheese pizza, was underwhelmed. Teas came out sweater than soda, it needed to be poured over a quart of ice water Za was like cafeteria Za, some of your little ones might like it, but some of their other choices might be better read more