Very friendly service. My breakfast burrito was amazing. Came here before to the Rolex Laguna Seca…read moreevent.

This place has the best breakfast burrito I ever had!!! The food taste so fresh and the potatoes…read morewere nice and crispy . So delicious!

The best kept secret in the Central Coast as far as I'm considered when it comes to MASA I know I…read moreknow when Charritos stop doing it we were all devastated and we all thought the only option was another bakery on the other side of town. Showed up and the line was blocks and blocks long and I would never wait that long and my hubby reminded me of the place in Chular that his customers told him about and we were off! 10 minutes from Salinas and right off the highway super easy to get to. When we arrived there was a abuelo sitting there munching some pan drinking coffee (reminded me of my grandpa so much) he helped us with a smile and some of the best masa ever, that was 3 years ago and we've been back ever since. I appreciate them their kindness and love he puts into the masa you can tell. My hubby is always quick to remind us that he saved Christmas lol and honestly he did! I don't know what I would have done without knowing about this place I know some people might be like damn this girl is crazy about the masa but see this is our PROUD family tradition and now the wonderful man at la fiesta is a part of our family tradition so yeah. I'm so so thankful for this place and look forward to many years more

Food was good, next day got stale eat the food day of…read more service was very good, should be more patient or attend to others I needed more time. ambiance: smells and aroma fresh goods was tasty, seating was pretty and had cafe feel. opinion: yummy bread for sharing with family and ppl who had a hard day this baked bread cheers you up.

While on a drive between Monterey and San Jose we needed to make a quick stop for coffee and gnosh…read moreand so we tried the Gourmet Central Bakery. It is tucked in the corner of a small shopping center in the town of Prunedale, near the intersection of Highways 156 and 101. While the outside is nondescript, the bakery itself is beautiful on the inside and the selection of baked goods is extensive and spectacular. So many unique and tempting creations. It is difficult to choose one thing to order because there are so many that look amazing. We tried what they call a roulette which is a round layered pastry that is loaded with flavor. It was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet but just right. The disappointing factor at Gourmet Central Bakery is the coffee. It was incredible weak and flavorless. Not sure if it was the beans they use or the mix of water to coffee, but it was hugely disappointing. It did not compliment whatsoever their incredible baked goods. I hope they will focus on providing beverages that match the quality and creativity of their pastries. I would say check out GCB for all of their incredible baked goods, just don't order coffee until they make some changes. Their baked goods deserve, as do customers, a satisfying coffee pairing.

We were driving through Salinas, CA, and stopped for a quick nosh at Subways which happened to be…read morenext to Emmas's Bakery and Cafe. I noticed Emmas as I was walking back to the car. And I luv pastries and baked goods especially if they're authentically fresh made from local bakeries not franchises. So even though we were on a time schedule, I made time to check out this place. So glad I did. Delicious baked items at reasonable prices. Right when I walked in, I was greeted by a young woman that had the best smile and attitude. She was super helpful. I chatted her up a bit and found out they opened in 2021 and it's a family business. The recipes are family recipes. Luv that! Also I had to ask about the prices, there are no prices marked for the baked goods. The case had cookies, cream pies (whole and slices), croissants, muffins, scones, cream puffs, eclairs, mini fruit tarts, cheesecake (whole and slices), and danishes. They all were just so gorgeous. Sitting so pretty in the case. We bought a carrot cake muffin, slice of banana cream pie, a Grandpa David's peanut butter cookie, and a chocolate chip cookie. The cashier packaged everything carefully and provided napkins and forks. The muffins were big, fat and hefty sized. The carrot cake muffin was moist but not so much that it fell apart. So darn good. The frosting was heavenly, not too sweet and just the prefect consistency. I devoured that right away in the car. While I was inhaling the muffin, Hubs scarfed down the banana cream pie slice. The cookies were nice "biggish" size. These cookies were moist, which I prefer over crisp crunchy ones. Grandma Dave's PB was one of the best PB cookies I've ever had. They are also have breakfast menu and lunch menu (burgers, sandwiches, and salads). The place is very small with few two person tables. It's more of takeout place.

I love the cookies from here. Taste like real butter, not like Crumbl. Haven't tried other things,…read morebut if opportunity allows, I will definitely.

Really small neighborhood Pandaria with a small selection. A little on the pricy side. We got…read more cookie, a cream cheese jalapeño roll and a piece of bread pudding for 8.00. Their cookie was large and fresh, the bread pudding was just basic meh. The cream cheese jalapeño roll was good, fresh roll lot's of filling. We'll stick to La Fortuna here in Castroville.

Stumbled on this place coming from Moss Landing looking for dessert. Hole in the wall place with…read morebakery shelves on 3 sides. The owner was super friendly and gracious, pointing us to her recommendations. The conch and elephant ears were perfection! While I was debating additional items to get, a regular came in and straight away got a tray of 7 conch, so I knew folks loved it besides us! We also got some very chocolate chip muffins (chocolate chips were topping, not mixed in) and a bread/cookie covered in chocolate chips. And only $14 for all of it!! I couldn't believe it. Brought it back to our room for a sunset snack. Highly recommend!!

Los burritos son muy pequeños unos dias y otros dias son de tamaño normal…read more Some days the burritos are really small and someday they are normal since in another world you need to get lucky to get full

Do not order chicken here, everything else is pretty delicious but the chicken is processed chicken…read moreparts that comes pre-cooked in a bag (it's not chicken breast or thighs or whatever) pretty horrible for the price. Again everything else there is great except for the chicken.

If you are traveling Highway 101 near King City, check out this coffee house in our historic…read moredowntown area. It has been a wonderful addition to King City, located in what was once the Vendome Hotel but now has been revitalized. They offer traditional European-style coffee, have indoor and outdoor seating, are family friendly and there are electric vehicle charging stations on the same block. Open Monday-Friday 7-3, Saturdays 8-2. Great place for locals and travelers and they will soon be celebrating their five-year anniversary.

Needed a coffee break en route to LA and really glad we chose Hestia. Great coffee, homemade baked…read moregoods (the muffins and scones are top notch), friendly service, and a comfy space to relax. Would definitely stop here again. i've

If you want to experience the absolute best of Hollister, Sun Coast Bakery is the place to be. I've…read morebeen to many spots in town, but if I'm bringing friends or family from out of town to show them what our community is all about, this is officially my #1 choice. ​Everything we had was perfect. The sweets are incredible--they hit that rare balance of being flavorful and satisfying without being "too sweet." You can tell there is real craftsmanship in the baking. ​The atmosphere here perfectly encapsulates the Hollister spirit. It has that beautiful country, organic, farm-to-table feel that makes you want to stay all day. A huge shoutout to David, who did an amazing job basically building everything himself; the attention to detail in the space is stunning. ​The staff is top-tier as well. Our bartender outside was incredibly sweet and made us feel right at home. The only downside? I wish they were open more days! This place is a local treasure. If you haven't been yet, you are seriously missing out on a quintessential Hollister experience.

I've never stopped in Hollister, CA before but after some searches I realized it really had a lot…read moreto offer. I decided to stop here because they were actually open for an event that day. Now it's kinda out in the middle of nowhere. It seems as though if you're not a local. And then you turn into this long driveway and you see how super cute it is. It's like an old mini western town. The initial views make you wanting more. Walk up the ramp into their bakery. They had all sorts of yummie looking #pastries to drool over. They have cookies, ice cream and a few hot and cold meals. We shared a pumpkin croissant which was topped with toasted almonds. I suggest getting it warmed up. Their selections change with the seasons so be sure to check their website on their offerings. We sat outside to admire the views. Wow. I'm so thankful to have come across this place. Perfect for sitting in silence and relaxing or to enjoy the company of good vibes. There's tons of seating and so much to look at. Outside they've also got beer on tap. My pictures don't do it justice, but I assure you, you will not be disappointed. And as you drive off, be sure to drive slow and check out all of the cute decor and signs they have along the way.

Saturday morning Salinas Farmers Market. We noticed a line about twenty feet long wrapped around…read moreSecret bakery. Sure I'll bite...worth it. The twenty minute wait was nothing compared to the delicious flavors of the pastry's sold here. We tried four maybe five different pastries. Croissants, and buns with a handful of vegan options. From sweet to savory. All were delicious and just fine on their own but paired with a nice cup of coffee, I'd say "dreamy ". Get in line and let's support Secret Bakery there to good to see them fade away. Last words...carb heaven.

Love Love Love the Secret Bakery! (shh.. ) Every Saturday at…read morethe Salinas Farmers Market you will see a line already forming before 9am, it's totally worth the wait. We've tried sweet, we've tried savory and loved them all. Definitely come check it out, you won't be disappointed! Staff has always been nice and pleasant, happy to answer questions even though they are busy. You can pre order larger orders and pick them up there Saturday at the Farmers Market. They are also on Instagram.

The BEST tamales when you don't have time to make them! Every year during Christmas, we always buy…read moretheir prepared masa to make our tamales at home, it makes holiday cooking so easy and delicious.

This is a quaint little bakery and the workers are nice too. I have tried a bunch of different pan…read moredulces from here and there have been a lot more hits than misses. The cookies are the best.