THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! We got a huge sheet pan and picked out a ton of new to us pastries. Plus…read moresome more stuff in the counter. The lady working there was so nice and helped answer our questions. Our favorite thing was the chocolate flan cake. So damn good. 10/10

We saw them on social media featuring a Dubai chocolate croissant. So we knew we had to make a…read morestop. We went about 3 o'clock and I was a little nervous thinking they wouldn't have any selections available, but they had plenty. They offer your typical pan bread selection. But then they have the creative side, which was the Dubai chocolate croissant that we got, which was delicious. The filling was super crunchy a lot with these Dubai chocolate recipes the filling has to be perfect crunch and creamy, and that's what it was! They also had other selections like homemade pop tarts, which were hit and various flavors of cupcakes! Next time we stop, we definitely have to try to taqueria side because that looks delish!!!

Not going to lie, the exterior is rough around the edges. Also, you will find signs that point you…read morein the correct direction to the entrance but that still didn't stop me from telling my husband, " this doesn't feel right" and forcing him to walk all the way to what appeared to be the front to try that first. The real entrance is a back door that looks pretty uninviting but trust me, you want to enter it. When you are inside you will be met with racks of freshly baked bread ready to go home with you. If no one is around just holler out and someone will be with you promptly. Palermo's is a commercial bakery that you can find in nearby grocery stores but why not go directly to the source and support local. We picked up a sourdough baguette, a sweet baguette, and a few sandwiches rolls. Overall, my favorite was the sourdough baguette. I can't wait to come back here and order more bread to share. *** cash only ***

I'm a sucker for a good baguette. I wanted it to be slightly crispy on the outside so that you hear…read morethe crunch when you lightly press it between your fingers, but I also want it to be dense enough that it springs back... all while retaining a soft and airy interior that isn't TOO airy that, when you slice it to make Crostini, the air pockets are too large to hold anything on top of it. Is that too much to ask? All jokes aside, their sourdough baguette was excellent. A bit firmer than I like, but an even texture on the inside, and the tanginess was exactly right. The sweet baguette was a bit undercooked in my opinion, and did not have the crispier texture or color on the outside that I was looking for. The interior had the density I was looking for, but the sweetness was missing. I also ordered a sandwich bread And it was "fine" but not anything special. I'm excited to come by and purchase more sourdough and other bread options, but I'll pass on the other two that I tried. Remember to bring cash as this is a very casual walk up spot. There was one gentleman working in the bakery when I arrived, and he had to stop what he was doing in order to help us. He was friendly and informative and made us feel welcome. Finding the entrance is a bit confusing at first but they do have plenty of signage to direct you to the right door. Even so, when you walk up the steps, you feel like you are entering through the back entrance of a restricted employee only area. Don't let the grimy exterior fool you. Inside is very clean and this is a working commercial bakery. You won't find a counter or register in sight. Just say hello when you arrive and someone will be with you shortly. Enjoy!

Calidental staff they keep buying from this bakery and we all love it…read more We devoured like lions. Always fresh.

Love this Bakery! so many pastries and they are always bringing pastries and bread fresh on racks…read morestill warm- right out the oven. I always come here when I visit. friendly staff.

Enjoyed a killer Empanada from here today for breakfast. It was actually like a light pastry with…read morea sweet mango colored filling. I've never had a sweet empanada before. Delicioso!

I beg you not to go here. It is completely filthy inside. You can see the dirt and dust…read moreaccumulating everywhere and there were live beetles crawling over the bread. The owners didn't even greet us when we walked in. It was hot and smelly. Im not even exaggerating that you feel dirty and sick when you walk in. I have never seen a place so dirty. I dont know how they are still in business. I rarely write a bad review but this one needed to be written.

The service is very friendly. I bought canela buns, pineapple strudel and guava strudel. 4 nice…read morepastries for $5. All were light and tasted great.

I first came to Zimatlan in 2021 and have been finding excuses ever since to make the 2 hr drive…read moreto Seaside just to get the memelitas. They are one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten and I have yet to find a place that makes them quite as well as Zimatlan. I have also tried the pan dulce and a couple other pastries here which are all quite good. The service and ambience aren't the best I've ever had but honestly the food is so delicious it's 100% worth making the trip to

I visited at the recommendation of a friend. I was headed to Carmel and decided to stop for…read morebreakfast. There was quite a line early Saturday morning. It didn't look like it died down which is awesome for this business. I believe I waited 20-30 minutes in line before I reached the display case. There were so many delicious things to choose from, it was a challenge to decide! I opted for a croissant sandwich, a blue corn cookie, and some sweet treats for the beach. I also ordered a seasonal latte, I believe it was cherry chocolate with oat milk less sweet. There's a nice outdoor seating area with many tables in chairs. Since the weather was nice we decided to stop and eat for a bit. The ambience was very nice and calm. The food was delicious and their house made pickles were fantastic. They were crisp, fresh, and complimented the turkey sandwich so well. The blue corn cookie was very interesting and reminiscent of a tortilla chip. I'd definitely come back here if I were in the area.

Charming bakery and cafe with plenty of outdoor seating in the back connecting garden…read more Nice flaky, buttery dough on their pastries. Latte was decent, not too bitter or acidic and it was creamy They try a lot of variations for pastries, both savory and sweet! The savory danish was really tasty and there was some pickled / citrus component that added more depth and made it super interesting to eat! The salmon croissant was alright, had a really nice flaky crust but the filling tasted kinda gamey , would've been nice to have another component to balance it out. Cookies were niceeeee the buckwheat choco cookie had nice amounts of sea salt and was like a brownie texture on the inside. Choco chip cookie was thin and crispy on the outside with chocolate blobs spread around, quite sweet though There was a line going out the door but only had to wait around 15 min!

10/10 Ordered the…read moreapple fritter and ube donut, plus they threw in some freebies, blueberry donut and donut holes! The apple fritter was easily the best I've ever had. Absolute perfection, crispy on the outside with that caramelized, slightly charred sugar, and packed with soft apple pieces inside. The texture balance was unreal: crunchy edges with a soft, sweet center. The ube donut was good too, definitely on the sweeter side. If you love sweet treats, you'll enjoy it, but I personally wished the ube flavor came through a bit more to balance it out. The blueberry donut was another standout. Super soft and muffin-like with plenty of blueberry flavor throughout, plus a nice outer layer for texture. Honestly way better than a typical chain version. Donut holes were solid as well, simple, fresh, and satisfying. Overall, everything tasted fresh and high quality. Service was fast, and the baker was super friendly, hooked it up with extra donuts, which made the experience even better. The vibe was welcoming, and it's definitely a spot worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

donuts are amazing, young girls working there…read morethere are so rude, however the owners are awesome!

Ashley and the barista team made total 5 star worthy drinks. The service and atmosphere also an A+!read more

The shop is delightful. The quaint decor and bright white doors makes for an inviting shop. Despite…read morethe long line, the staff work hard and move quickly. The shop is very dog friendly and even provides treats for your loved one. There are limited seating but you'll manage to find a spot somewhere. Their coffee is good. The hot latte was bright and not bitter. The iced latte was not bitter and strong. They also have seasonal drinks which are also not too sweet and the flavors work well such as their Vanilla Cardamom Latte and Kiss of Carmel. I also really enjoyed their Special King Charles Cider drink which reminded me of fall. Elisia (I apologize if I've spelt your name wrong), who headed the Espresso drinks, was exceptional. Despite the tremendous pressure of endless drink orders, she pulls the shots expertly while timely steaming the milk to ensure the best quality for the espresso drinks. She also kindly greets customers picking up their drink and manages remakes very professionally. I appreciate her efforts and applaud her dedication to craft while ensuring a lovely experience for her guests.

Parker Lusseau Pastries is an absolute hidden gem! The ham and cheese croissant (warmed up) is the…read morebest one I've had! Also love their macarons, apple galette, and croissant- whether it's butter, chocolate, and almond, you can never go wrong! Great service is always happily provided by the staff. Cozy little patisserie alongside the postal service. They have outdoors tables and chairs and street parking.

We were recommended this bakery by a friend who visits Carmel often and really loves it, so we were…read moreexcited to try it while visiting from Texas too. It's a small shop, and since I wasn't sure yet if I wanted a pastry, I ordered a coffee first while my husband looked at the case. One of the women behind the counter told me, "Usually you order pastries first and then we get the coffee at the end." The way it was said immediately made me feel uncomfortable, like I was somehow doing something wrong. I apologized and explained we weren't from here and I wasn't even sure yet if I wanted anything else. Their tone changed after that and became much friendlier, which honestly made the interaction feel even more awkward. My husband ended up ordering pastries, including a chocolate croissant for me, and both the latte and croissant were good. Sometimes the experience matters just as much as the food. It's hard to fully enjoy a place when your first impression made you feel unwelcome. I truly wanted to love this spot because it came so highly recommended as she visited it daily, but I left feeling more embarrassed than excited to return.

I have no idea why this only has 3 stars.... it is the same food as the one in Monterey.... the…read moreworkers are awesome and have a great attitude, it is clean.... I love this little gem. Today was a ham quiche! Flavors were amazing. I am not typically a crust guy, but theirs is good. the "egg/crust" ratio was perfect The "egg/ham" ratio was perfect. I loved every bite of this quiche!

The Seaside location only gets 3 stars??? But the same business Monterey location gets 4 stars…read more Chalk up the difference to location location location. Let's just call the Seaside one a "locals only" place. Right, this place was built up by French expats (before retiring/selling in 2023ish). Nothing's changed. It's still fantastic.