Very cozy place, pastries are excellent. Bought blueberry muffin, raisin roll, pistachio roll, very delicious. Very good price compared to other French bakeries. read more

Cute little bakery in Monterey/Pacific Grove. We had lunch nearby and I wanted to grab my mom something sweet for her birthday. I got her an almond raspberry croissant. It was really very tasty and good sized. They had a lot of other cute desserts that looked good. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

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Don't come here for the coffee or lattes not good at all. Way too much added sugar or setup. We took one sip and tossed it.

I like the back-sitting area indoors ... Their pastries are expensive but mediocre in my opinion. Some have a strong egg smell and are oily. OK service read more

Pastries are wonderful. The croissants are great. Pistachio/Apricot is delectable. Service is always friendly and quick. Casual ambiance, no pretense. read more

Such a good little place ! We had a light and easy lunch- I got the grilled cheese with turkey and it was so good (avocado, lettuce, turkey, cheese, tomato). And I got a vanilla iced latte and it was pretty tasty! Overall great little place. read more

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Extremely decadent and correct almond paste croissant. The multiple French patisserie on the Monterey Peninsula is absolutely awesome. This is a good one. read more

This review is based on the special occasion cake we ordered for pick up. We ordered the Marquise cake via phone. The employee was helpful answering all my questions. The website's descriptions are kind of vague and they don't necessarily have photos or cross section photos of every cake available. Everyone loved the Marquise which is described as "chocolate cake & chocolate truffle cream" on their website. To me it was mainly chocolate mousse with a thin layer of chocolate sponge cake. They also kindly wrote the inscription in chocolate on a nice piece of white chocolate. The chocolate flowers on top were cute. The kids immediately asked to have the chocolate flowers after the candles were blown out. I had a hard time deciding between the Sacher Torte and the Marquise. I hope to try the torte the next time I'm in the area. Sorry the photo I have is blurry :( I didn't remember to take a picture before we put candles on it and brought it out to the group. read more

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Great food, ok service, beautiful restaurant! Parking is abundant, my only complaint is that parking spaces are cozy and close. If you value spaced parking you can find some distance but the majority of spaces are close. Servers are friendly but it feels forced and unnatural. As someone who's a first timer to this space I didn't feel welcomed and was confused with their ordering style between what you can order to go and what you can order dining in. I waited about 4 minutes with servers moving back and forth without acknowledging me and when they did I eventually waited a few more minutes to finally get served. After putting my order in it took over 20 minutes for me to receive my food so my only complaint really is that there's a lack of acknowledgment, no clear instructions on being seated, and conversing with servers does not feel genuine. Also if you come with a party of 6 or more you automatically charged 18% of gratuity and you cannot split checks. As for food I ordered lemon drops, a latte, a grilled chicken sandwich, and a raspberry croissant and the food is amazing. The restaurant design is gorgeous, with so many lively greens and warm cabin feel. I imagine in the fall this is the place to be. With so many greens you can see little critters that surround them like ants and spiders so don't get too close and don't be surprised if you have a visitor. The restrooms are outside behind the building so if you need it you'll have to exit the restaurant. I would definitely come again, there could be a chance they might be lightly staffed and I caught them on an off day. I will visit again in the future and update My review when I do! read more

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Best in the West. Good folks. Excellent offerings. Pleasant interior. Great coffees and croissants. read more

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I stopped by on a whim to grab some snacks for the 17 mile drive and I am VERY glad I did. This place is absolutely delicious AND the staff is awesome. The bakery is located in a small plaza with plenty of parking. I stopped by around noon and it was pretty empty (signs of a good bakery) but was able to pick up some gems which I absolutely loved! Fruit tart, cream cheese croissant, meat bread. CREAM CHEESE CROISSANT. HOW IS THIS NOT A THING EVERYWHERE?? It's literally a croissant stuffed with sweet cream cheese and it definitely was a favorite of the bunch. Fruit tart was amazing. Meatbread was flavorful but not sure if I would get it again, it's huge and juicy with a nice, glazed crust. Wasn't bad but just not a favorite. I am definitely going to visi here next time I'm in town. Can't wait to try items that were sold out. Highly recommend! read more

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The people who work here were super friendly and patient. They gave us great service. They have plenty of parking in their lot. They were fairly deserted on a Thurs around 8:00/8:15, but got pretty busy shortly thereafter. We had their mocha, pecan snail, and their quiche Loraine. Their quiche is the second best one we have ever had and was the best one since the 1990s. Most quiches are dense and processed and/or have dried out crust and do not put in many ingredients such as ham, etc. Not so here. Their quiche was fluffy, had a good amount of ham, and a moist crust. The only issue was that the quiche/egg filling was a little too thin. If it was a little thicker with the same fluffiness it would have been even more awesome, but it was pretty great as is. The pecan snail (cinnamon roll with pecans) was sweet, but not overly so. The mocha was nothing special, but it was ok. There is ample seating on the covered patio, but the more limited seating near the counter was much warmer on a cold rainy Dec morning. It was fairly quiet until a lot of people came in around 8:15/8:30. They do not seem to have plugs like Starbucks, but if they will let you sit here to study, the atmosphere is great for that here. The bathroom is outside at the back of the building. Tips: (1) when ordering quiche ask for a "slice" of the big quiche, do NOT get the mini quiches, (2) if cold, then sit at tables near the register, NOT the enclosed patio, and (3) toilet is outside at the back of the building. Overall, this is an awesome place for breakfast and we will definitely be back next time we are in the area. We recommend you give these guys a try. read more

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This bakery was so amazing! My husband bought an almond croissant and a cheese danish. I got the pistachio apricot croissant. All were amazing! Fresh and delicious flavors. We took ours to go so I can't say what it's like to sit and eat there, but it looked cozy. Service was friendly and quick. We will be back! read more

Excellent service, delicious pastries, but the dining room experience is degraded by the fact that the restaurant is dirty. I'm sorry to say. There are a lot of indoor plants that would be charming except for the years of crud in the planters. I could not eat my pastry without looking away! read more

Mr Bechler! Thank you for your delicious pastries and Esmeralda gave us a an excellent service. We had lunch at your place yesterday to celebrate our anniversary. We didn't notice the wait was long but Esmeralda apologized for the long wait of our sandwiches and gave us free pastries. When she found out it was our anniversary, she snucked in two cute heart cookies with our free pastries. That was unexpected . More power to your pastry shop and we come to your place every time we are in pacific grove. You have great workers. May God continue to bless you! read more

We have High Tea for our anniversary every year and last year there was no where to go out, sowe came here for all of our Sweets. We got two of every kind of Petit Four they had and, OMG, they were phenomenal! Each on delicious in a unique way. Since our anniversary is Xmas Eve I was concerned that they'd be sold out, but I pre-ordered and their customer service was SO well organized that I was in and out in no time. What a great place and what amazing food! read more

Patisserie is such a sweet little spot for a pastry or a light lunch. The food is pretty basic, but well made. The crusts on the quiches and the croissants are flakey and buttery, with a perfect texture. The service is quick and they bring your food to your table. But the star of this restaurant is really the dining room, it feels like you are in a greenhouse, and I could have sat and people watched for hours. 10/10 read more

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Whenever we come to Monterey we have to come to patisserie Bechler. Today I was so happy because we got there early and we had more options. The service was amazing because the man who helped me was patient and filled two boxes. This spot is cozy. They have food to eat there but never have. Pastries never disappoint. My husband regrets not getting more raspberry croissants. Try it next time your in town read more

Patisserie Bechler - Chocolate muffin Chocolate croissants Kouign Amann A raspberry croissant is missing - Bakeries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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This bakery is consistent in great customer service and delicious goodies. Take one of each and have fun. Wonderful treats for all. read more

The place is amazing. That's all I can say!! Fantastic everything you eat from this wonderful local establishment is delicious. We got a special birthday cake from them and it was more than we even expected. Highly recommend. read more

Best sweet rolls! Chocolate snails a favorite. Chocolate cakes. Mini quiches excellent. read more

We stopped here twice on Saturday, before and after our beach trip. The first visit was for ourselves and the second time so we could bring treats home for our families. We shared an Apricot Cinnamon Muffin in the morning - my favorite sweet of the day. Delicious swirls of cinnamon and a great balance of flavors. On our ride home, my cousin shared her Hazelnut Triangle. I was surprised by a little bit of apricot inside. Loved the chocolate-covered corners. Sunday morning, I tried the Kouign Amann, a love child from beautiful butter croissant and sticky bun. It's very rich - so a few bites were enough and perfect with my coffee. I removed one star because the service could have been nicer. The same server who helped us both times seemed annoyed when we asked questions about a few items. I understand that not everyone is jolly but wish he'd try a little courtesy. It's a bakery, not the DMV! read more

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Was really excited to go here since they're only ever open on Saturdays. Asked for croissant and they just put it in a bag and threw it over the counter for me. It was cold so I asked for it to please be warmed. The employee looked annoyed. Then when I went to pay it was $12 which I was like ok fine inflation, but honestly kinda crazy since Costco croissants are better. The older woman who rung me up was upset when I tried to hand her my card. Make sure you bring cash. I ran across the street to get some but honestly I should have just left and not came back. Wouldn't try this place again. P.S. Ended up throwing away like half of the croissant. It just wasn't anything special. read more

We ordered a birthday cake for my Mom from this little bakery. It was a Framboisier cake - chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and raspberries. The cake was amazing, and beautifully decorated. The price was reasonable, the staff was friendly, and the cake was ready on time. I would definitely recommend this bakery. read more

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You can see the authentic French bakery coming in and out of the kitchen, it's that real. It has the best prices and great coffee. Staff are friendly and attentive. It gets busy, be patient if it is crowded, worth the wait. read more

Bought individual coconut mousse cake. Very good tasting. They have a nice selection of treats and large eating area, it was clean. I believe they also do sandwiches and soups for lunch. read more

3.5 stars overall but rounding up. Solid bakery in the Pacific Grove area, and super popular with the locals. I first tried Patisserie Bechler years ago, but haven't had a chance to do a review until now, after my most recent visit. They are located outside of the main Pacific Grove area, and is a stand only bakery/café. It was busy on a Tuesday at 10:15am, and they were already sold out of their almond croissants by then- make sure you come early to choose from their full selection! In addition to pastries and desserts, they also have quiches and breakfast/entrees available. Only indoor seating was available when I went, and I did not see any outdoor dining. I ended up trying: -Macarons ($1.50/each, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/patisserie-bechler-pacific-grove?select=En3YmWnR0tlojrWgIPmetQ#En3YmWnR0tlojrWgIPmetQ): Solid macarons, and nice and chewy. This is their price from many years ago (from my first visit), and has since increased). -Pistachio & Apricot Croissant ($4): This was a GIANT croissant for the price, and I liked the pistachio filling. I'm not a huge fan of apricot though, and luckily for me there wasn't a lot of apricot filling in this croissant. Recommended for those who love pistachio and apricot. -Chocolate Croissant ($2.95): Solid for a chocolate croissant, and the croissant was flaky, but I wish it were a bit more buttery. -Bear Claw: Solid bear claw, and I liked that it had a good amount of filling. Their prices were SUPER reasonable, and I liked the variety of baked goods they had available. They had some items clearly labeled, but not all, and it was difficult to figure out what I wanted to order ahead of time since I had to keep asking what some items were. I would return to try their almond croissants, but will make sure to stop by earlier before they sell out! Parking was easy at the time since they have their own lot; however, the lot is on the smaller side. read more

We've been visiting the Patisserie for a few years now and what makes it special for us as a family is that our kids, who would never wake up early if given the chance, are excited and willing, at 6:30 AM every day of their summer vacation, to get ready and actually take a morning walk to the bakery only so we can get there before the macarons and pistachio and almond croissants run out. We walk the steepest roads to get there but it's all the more motivation to pile those pounds back on with some out of their world croissants and macarons. My parents love to dine in once in a while for breakfast, but we personally have only carried out. The place is small and even gets crowded most mornings- but that's part of the fun! Service is very nice and everyone there is friendly and accommodating. read more

Ordered multiple pastries and all were exemplary. We'll definitely be back the next time we are in town. The same can't be said for the coffee. Ordered a few cappuccinos to go and I will not do that again. All came drowning in milk froth to the point that you couldn't taste but the slightest hint of espresso. The "barista" had no idea what portions to follow but rather frothed more and more milk to fill each cup. We went to Starbucks for our caffeine fix the rest of the trip and won't be ordering coffee from here again. It was disappointingly terrible. read more

Macarons AND macaroons (and everything else ) are so yummy! Nice lunches, as well! We keep missing it, because it's closed on Mondays, our usual day to roam. read more

Bottom Line: You said this doesn't have any nuts in it..... how sure are you? In the future, it may be a good idea to a little more sure that something you sell does not have nuts in it - and you probably see where this is going. Let me back up for a second. Our daughter was turning 6 and we wanted to have a special cake for her on her birthday. My wife reviewed their site and chose the St Michel which is described as "Chocolate cake with dark, milk and white chocolate mousse and Grand Marnier". My wife asked the staff over the phone if there were any nuts in this cake at all and she was told that there were no nuts at all. She asked again more specifically if this cake has tree nuts in it and again she was told that there were no nuts. This becomes significantly more relivant to the story soon as our son is allergic to tree nuts. Sunday night we go to the restaurant for our girls birthday and finish dinner, the cake comes out and we all take slices. All of a sudden our son spits the cake out and complains about the 'spicy feeling' he gets in his mouth when he's had some kind of nut. I could see the fear in his eyes - he already knew. As our son starts screaming inside the restaurant, because not only does he know that he's been exposed to nuts, he knows in his little heart that his reaction becomes stronger with every exposure, and he's just had an exposure. I brought him outside to try and give him a benadryl as he was starting to cry harder and harder. There's nothing like sitting on the curb with your son as he panics, watching his face swell up and trying to decide whether not to shoot him with an Epipen and take him to the emergency room. Am I going to need an ambulance? Can we afford another ambulance ride? Can we make it there in time if I just drive? How far away is the car parked? As a parent of kid with nut allergies, it's impossibly difficult to maintain composure as your child considers the worst. This is not really how we hoped that our daughters 6th birthday would go - sitting on a curb downtown as people stare at my son with his hands around his throat wondering if his airway is going to close. This is actually a really simple thing and yet not at all. It can be life and death for some. We were very fortunate in this situation and our boy ended up fine after about an hour. My wife called and discussed with management and they were very apologetic and said that they planned to update some of their procedures. The cake was good - delicious actually. Everyone enjoyed it. Our son did not enjoy it. read more

Excellent pastries made the right way with the right ingredients. Early on a Sunday stopped by for a selection to try. They had three flavors of mini quiche - spinach, ham & cheese, and mushroom. I got two each of the latter and they were both very good - lovely pastry with flavor packed insides. I also got a pecan swirl roll - again perfect danish pastry with a generous amount of sweet pecan goodness. Tried the pork roll, which I thought might be like a sausage roll, but it had more of a pork pate inside that wasn't what I expected and not something I care for. Again flawless pastry, just not my cup of pork. I love kouign-amann, though it is very decadent and this was no exception - rich, buttery, flavorful with a pastry exterior and soft sweet interior. Wikipedia says "the fact that it is so dense, sweet, salty and wonderfully buttery should make clear that it's no diet food." so know that going in, but this one is worth the calories. There were only three customers and several servers, but it felt crowded because the main case with the pastried is right by the door and the cash register is right there too. Likely would be a pain to move, but the flow would be much better if the register was at the far end, so you could peruse the pastries without moving aside for folks entering or paying, read more

It's hard to find a better Napoleon on Monterey Bay. This is also a great spot for a quiet , quality lunch.

I've eaten here several years ago but food took ridiculously long so never went back... Decided to give it another try. It was pretty busy when we got there. We were told to grab any table but no one even approached us for over 15 minutes. They were running around like crazy so I'll let that slide. Server was nice and friendly, but seemed nervous and not knowledgeable. Then we never saw her again..... food took forever, the table next to us got their food right away... while it was way over 45 minutes for some sandwiches. Since the restaurant had cleared out. She never came to check on us, the other server asked how our food was. Tried asking someone for a box and check but both avoided us, would walk to tables next to us then run... Never got a check, then went to pay and they lost it. The ppl at the counter hover over you constantly, but I assume it'd be nice if you had questions. Desserts were very good. Oh, yes our food was really good too! Croissants were fresh and flavorful. I really like their mustard, has a nice kick, that's what I remember from many years ago when I first came. Won't be back due to horrible service and ticke read more

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Disappointing...I wouldn't describe this place as a breakfast spot or a patisserie...maybe a breaderie...their croissants were just like thicker pieces of white bread. The inside felt like eating at an abandoned park...dirty and unattended to. read more

Patisserie Bechler - Supposed to be a croissant...but tasted more like a pistachio and apricot sandwich. Not at all flakey or buttery. - Bakeries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

We got here about 15 minutes before closing. I got brioche,, cinnamon roll, lemon tart and 2 cookies. The two cookies werent very good. But the lemon tart was very tasty. Wished they put more meringue on it. The brioche was good but a lil stale when warmed up read more

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The best baked good I've ever had hands down. It's so good so good so so good so good wow

We've got a salad with rancid oil, very average chowder and an eclair my husband didn't finish, even he has a sweet tooth. But the place is nice and instagramble. Order a cup of coffee, take a picture and get out read more

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Having been to France many times, friends and family always ask me who has the best croissants in the local area. This makes me laugh because there is no such thing. If you want an authentic croissant, you have to fly to France. Don't get me wrong, I've eaten a good croissant here in the States, but there is just something magical about being in France eating a hot, just out of the oven, freshly baked croissant with a fluffy, buttery interior and extra flaky exterior. That's why Patisserie Bechler is a very special place. Their croissants are as good as it gets. We enjoyed their chocolate croissant and their raspberry and almond croissant. Their raspberry jam is exceptional. Highly recommend the raspberry danish. If you're into something less sweet, their carrot muffins are moist and flavorful. Coffees are good too. The servers are polite and efficient. The cosy atmosphere is a great place to slow down and enjoy the garden-like surrounding. If you want to choose a pastry from their large variety of items, get there early because they run out fast! read more

This patisserie is the best in our area. It is always amazing whether for a daily treat or a special occasion.