Haley Loves Pavel’s Bakerei, Pacific Grove

My little sister Haley and our Minnesotan family tried a local favorite, Pavel’s Bakerei, on the last day of their California vacation. Turns out, it totally lived up to these raving Yelp reviews. After we visited, I gave them a little shout-out on Yelp:

“I live in Pacific Grove and had walked right past Pavel’s many times (in the afternoon, when smells weren’t wafting out…). My Minnesota family came to town last week, and we made a point to visit all of the local favorites; this highly reviewed little Bakery certainly lived up to all of your recommendations, so thanks, fellow Yelpers!!

Prices weren’t posted, which is a shame, because Pavel’s pastries are so cheap and generously portioned, we may have scooped up even more if we’d known! Our chocolate croissant, donut, mixed berry danish and cinnamon roll came in under 10 dollars, and easily fed my family of five.

We’d already had coffee, and didn’t pick up a $1.50 “recession-proof cappuccino”, but will certainly try it next time.

As for the quality of the goods — best I’ve tasted since moving to The Monterey Peninsula a few years ago. Really, if you haven’t visited this little spot yet, you’re missing out.

Rock on, Pavel’s!”