Omg! Go. Small and hidden, so worth it!!!!!! Best cinnamon roll- flaky and sweet but not overdone. This isn't a sugar fix- it's a journey.

Empanada was decent. The cookies leave a lot to improve upon. Too much flour. Was like a chocolate chip sponge.

Cannot believe I haven't reviewed this place... It's amazing and a destination whenever we're in the area. We always get the empanadas.. They're amazing, but I think I'll have to try the cinnamon roll this trip..woo hoo read more

Delicious breads, and the tamales are very good as well- sort of off the beaten path, but on Albion, and they have a cute little garden seating area as well. read more

They had nothing but a few croissants, a few danishes, and black coffee. They were very disorganized. The Danish they tried to give me looked like it had a big bite taken out of it. And we asked for napkins for the many things we bought and they tried to give us 2 teeny napkins for the 6 people who bought food. Seriously? A single napkin per person should be included in the $5 danish. read more

Not what I was expecting. The food was all premade and microwave to heat up. The breakfast burrito was good but the tortilla was stale.

We spent a bit of $$$ here for a place that DID NOT: Have a restroom Have water for my dog's bowl Have ice Have espresso drinks Take credit cards read more

Charming little bakery in downtown Mendocino. We had a quick breakfast here both mornings of our visit. There's convenient parking right out front on Albion and there was only one customer ahead of us on both mornings. Service was warm and very friendly, and the homemade tamales and pastries were delicious. I brought home a few extra fresh peach and vanilla custard danishes; they are SO GOOD, with fresh ripe peaches, and not overly sweet. There's plenty of seating in the adjacent garden. I do wish they had additional coffee options such as lattes-all they had was regular drip coffee. I highly recommend starting your day here! read more

Breakfast burrito to die for! I'm not a fan of burritos but this is the best I've ever had! Delicious!!!

Delicious baked good and excellent home cooked Mexican food! Owners are extremely nice and their whole family works the business

Fantastic pastries. Truly some of the best I've ever had. It's a wild claim, but it's accurate. It's the only place open at 8am right now due to Covid anyway, so we are lucky they're also great. read more

They have good Russian Tea Cakes and Rugelach here. The pastries go well with their coffee. Enjoy the scenery with outdoor seating.

On our recent visit to Mendocino we picked up a few goodies -- pumpkin empanadas, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and a gluten free brownie. I'm not gluten free but it sounded interesting. it sounds better than it tastes. The hands-down best were the pumpkin empanadas. Not too sweet. The cookie was okay. The day after eating the empanada I went back around closing time and they had only vanilla custard empanadas left. That didn't sound appealing so I asked if they'd have pumpkin the next day -- Sunday. They said yes. I came back around 11 a.m. on Sunday and they had the same amount of vanilla custard empanadas left and no one was cooking in the kitchen, it was dark. It was a different employee than the previous day so I didn't bother asking. Methinks the woman on Saturday didn't know what she was talking about and they sell day-old pastries without a discount. read more

The most unassuming place with the best food! We had the breakfast burritos with the delicious salsa. The coffee was excellent. Once we discovered how delicious the breakfast burrito was we had to try the pastry. The blueberry danish was full of fresh blueberries and cream cheese. read more

Nice little breakfast spot tucked away off of Lansing. Excellent baked goods made on the premises. Empanadas, quiche, and cinnamon rolls all very good. Cash only. Limited seating inside, but some tables and chairs outside and a garden setting which is quite lovely. read more

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Thoughtful service. Excellent breakfast burrito. Delicious apple turnover. Delicious peanut butter cookies. read more

Came for a cookie and coffee. Chocolate chip cookie tasted a bit dry and chocolate oatmeal was dry and crumbly. Not my favorite type of cookie but the bakery itself smelled wonderful. read more

Great breakfast options! The cinnamon roll was amazing, and there was hardly a wait on Saturday morning, compared to the other bakeries in town that had long lines. Also cute outdoor patio area that's pretty large. read more

This is a small tucked away bakery, but if the tea cakes are any indication this is the place. The cinnamon rolls were long gone as were a lot of choices (our bad). The tea cakes were perfect - dry, crisp and flavorful with lots of powdered sugar on the outside. read more

Really cute little bakery tucked away in a side street. One of the few places where you can get monster cookies and quesadillas in one place. Must visit. read more

We stopped inside desperate for a birthday cake and even though I didn't see any the wonderful person behind the counter said she would make us one and we could pick it up the next day! We were delighted. The cake was ready early for us and it was one of the best chocolate cakes we've had. The family still talk about how good it was. They went above and beyond for us and I appreciated their quality, and eagerness to help us out of a bind. read more

The best bakery, hands down! If you love bakery goods, don't miss this place. It's truly special. Love their Challah bread, rugella, scones, as well as many other baked goods. You won't be disappointed and I only wished it was closer to us. But, it's another great reason to visit Mendocino. read more

Finding ourselves stuck in that awkward time of not quite lunch but definitely not dinner, we were in search of just a little something to tide us over.....enter Garden Bakery Pumpkin Empanadas.....oh yeah! Take a slightly sweet pumpkin filling & wrap it up in a thick, somewhat crunchy empanada crust & you've got a great treat to chase away the midday munchies Also indulged in their Cinnamon Twist & had we not waited until the following day to give it a try, I bet it would have been heavenly. Unfortunately it was dry & crunchy but there was just the teeniest hint of goo so I think it has potential & would be worth another shot! Overall - A-OK! read more

When in Mendo...this is THE bakery to go to. Their cookies are incredible! Every baked good looks fantastic. It's hard to choose what to have. Though I have to say....the cost for such edibles is: "MO MONEY, MO MONEY, MO MONEY." When I was there a troupe of touristas walked in. Lady A asks for a cookie. The clerk rings her up, "Dollar eighty nine please." Lady A inquired, "For how many?" Clerk, "Um that's for just one." I thought Lady A was going to crap herself. The mashup of disbelief and astonishment on her visage told the whole story. She looked at her companion, "Dollar eighty nine for a li'l ol' cookie?" Well let me tell you, these aren't li'l ole cookies. They're GINORMOUS in size and taste. Cough up the payola cheapskate. This is MENDO!! Peeps gotta make a living!! 4 "uh-oh hot dogs" for the best bakery in Mendo. read more

My clan of 12 family members and I were in search of a place for breakfast over the Chinese New Year/Valentine's weekend. We decided to seek out some pastries and baked goods as we were too large of a group for any small restaurant in the area. Walking down the small street, I see a sign that says Garden Bakery, but no store front in sight. I was however hit with a sweet aroma of wonderfully baked goods and followed my nose through the garden and found my way into the store. Greeted with a genuine and friendly smile that warms the heart, Christina indicates to me that she's got plenty of baked goods and that coffee was free today because she ran out of her good stuff. Seeing that she offered organic and freshly baked items, I run out to wave the clan in. We went nuts and nearly cleaned out her store! As others mentioned below, her caramel cinnabon is amazing. I loved the fact that when I did order my cinnabon, she asked me if I had a favorite one to select (how cool is that)! She quickly whisks away my bun to be warmed in an oven, not microwave:) Her focaccia bread was delicious and my in-laws loved the quiche. They have a fantastic patio area to enjoy your food under the warm sun, perfect for our large group. My wife smartly ordered an extra one to go, so we're enjoying it together as I write this review. There are certain things that tend to leave a lasting impression of a trip, city, or event. Garden Bakery certainly left one on me for Mendocino. read more

WHOA, delicious hidden gem!!! Stumbled upon this awesome bakery behind a garden off a side street in Mendocino! Ciabatta with brie and tomatoes and I don't even know what other kind of goodness. Peanut butter cookie that was so crumbly and sugary. Cute and earnest adolescent boy working the register. Super friendly baker lady popping out of the kitchen to check on things. Next time I'm getting one of those ridiculously amazing looking cinnamon rolls. read more

The next time you're in Mendocino, skip the pricey/exotic breakfast and stop by the Garden Cafe for a cinnamon sticky bun. NOT your average Cinnabon. As far as the service goes, well... I'll let some photos speak for themselves. It's clear the owner and her staff love their business and their patrons. read more

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Have MERCY, in fact, have two. I don't eat this stuff. Too many calories. Hubby doesn't have this rule. At 11 a.m. his blueberry, cream cheese danish was still warm. Yes, I had a bite. The pastry tore by flaky layers while the berries, mingled in cream cheese oozed into my mouth. Sigh... When I get to heaven, these will be served at the front gate. read more

I was drawn to try this bakery due to its lovely location. It is hidden off the street next to a beautiful garden. When I walked in, the selection of baked goodies was more limited than I expected. There was probably around 10 baked items (like brownies, quiche, pies, etc.) in the display case. I ordered the last slice of a lemon-blueberry tart, which was $2.75. The woman at the counter was also friendly. I ate the tart outside in the garden, which has about 3 tables. The tart was definitely not as good as I expected. I could hardly taste any lemon, but the crust was really flaky and good. The blueberries on top would have been a lot better if it had been complemented with stronger lemon flavor. Overall, I am glad I tried this place once (mainly because I got to eat in the lovely garden), but I probably would not come here again. P.S. This place is CASH ONLY. read more

DELICIOUS! This bakery has a nice little outdoor area so it's a perfect place to relax and enjoy your baked goods. I ordered the strawberry cheese Danish and it was excellent. The strawberry jam inside was homemade and the croissant dough was flaky, tender, and crisp in just the right places.So good! read more

The most pleasant part of my visit to Mendocino was this tucked away bakery. The young man behind the counter was so pleasant and he didn't make me feel rushed or unwelcome unlike OTHER Mendocino restaurants. Pie was yummy and apple pastry was decent. It was the ONLY place I actually could get a bite to eat. The other places were on some stupid half-assed menu or had crappy waitstaff - stick with the little places like this bakery. A pleasant respite from the assery of the rest of Mendocino businesses. Well done cute little bakery! read more

As a tourist in Mendocino, none of the obvious choices for lunch (nice but pricey restaurants, pizza, sandwiches or the just as expensive grocery stores). Then we found this perfect spot: not only are there plenty of savory and sweet delicious pastry choices, but the have hand-made burritos, mini quiches and empanadas. (really lovely, fresh choices like pork mole and chile relleno). Likely one of the cheapest options around. And their quiet garden was the perfect spot to sit and relax while we ate, and our toddler got to wander around. And best yet - family owned and operated, really sweet teenager helping out at the counter. CASH ONLY read more

Almost cant believe how much I enjoyed this little bakery! An interesting mix of items made with care. Quaint tucked away and simple counter service, I can see going often for yummy treats. Stop in and try it out. read more

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Very nice little bakery - out of the way. Had a very good chorizo quiche. Nice variety of bakery products on display. Definitely a place to go next time we're in town. read more

This bakery fits right in Mendocino California. The place is filled with great times and great coffee. #MoneyMikeChallenge

Oh pumpkin pie...how do I love thee for your pumpkiny creaminess and fresh crust. and...huge brownie...so big 2 people can share with enough to spare. Dark chocolate yumminess. and...pear muffin...fruity so there is no guilt! Ok, well maybe a little... and peanut butter cookie...nutty and crunchy and yum! If I could (and wouldn't gain 20 pounds in the process), I'd take every bit of baked goodness home to share and enjoy. This place is *that* good! Plus, you can watch the pastry chefs baking in the massive kitchen. If they are willing to put it out there for the whole world to see...you know it's fresh and good. read more

We have been here a few times now. Always seem drawn to get some freshly made baked goods to take with us to the overlook area, sit on a bench and enjoy. I love that everything is made from scratch. Pastries are fluffy and flakey, cookies are big and fresh. We always catch the baker in the kitchen whipping up something fresh. The only drawback is the cash only, and that they run out of goods in the afternoon. There just isn't much left. Otherwise...have to try it to believe it. read more

Decadent brownies and savory baked goods are the stars at this small Mendocino bakery. The sizable samples on the counter really to tempt you into gorging yourself on doughy delights. They also have Peerless Coffee from Oakland for you to jumpstart your day. No seating inside, but when the weather is nice the little garden outside the door is a great place to sit a spell and take in the slow pace of the town. read more

Outstanding pastries, although we did not get there until about 11 last Friday morning and choices were limited. Good coffee. We came here after seeing a huge line to get into GoodLife. No wait here. Quiet out of the way outside seating. read more

Blueberry cream cheese danish was amazing. It was not very sweet and so yummy. They were all out of cinnamon rolls though, bummer! read more

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