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Pavel's Backerei

219 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3318
831-643-2636
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- Apr 24, 2013
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Sacramento, California
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114 reviews 114 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

We tried several of their Danish and some sourdough bread. It was all very tasty and still warm when we got it. Will definitely return to try more of their treats on our next trip. This looks like a small family operation, the people are very pleasant and the atmosphere is comfortable.

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Portland, OR
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Wow! Fantastic quality! Not a large selection, but the 2 counters are packed with the hugest, most gorgeous pieces of bread and pastries I've ever seen, and a couple of premade sandwich options. Coffee and drinks are available, and a couple of tables for sitting down. Cash only at check-out, so come prepared. It's worth it!

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Santa Maria, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

I was told to check out this bakery as it had the best baked goods around. It was great, however, the bakery only takes cash. I had no clue and had to scrounge in my car for ten dollars. Yes, I am one of those people who never has cash. It would have been nice if I could have had... More

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Cairo
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3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

Like a European bakery, the best chocolate croissants, mini epis, sesame and cheddar bagels. Everything is made once a day and not repeated so when it sells out that is it but it is always fresh a a lot of times still warm, you can see them making it

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

My wife and I knew this would be a special place when we saw the line of customers waiting to get in. Find this place on your first day in PG.

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Coarsegold, California
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3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

My husband goes out to get us breakfast treats every time we stay in the area. They make the most amazing pastries and a chocolate filled croissant to die for!!!

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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

Great bread, panni, breakfast things. My friend said she couldn't possibly eat the entire chocolate crossiant. Right. I never got a taste. Go early, they sell out.

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California
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13 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

We went to Pavel's for the bear claws and walked out with a box full of pastries. I can't really comment on everything we bought, because once I took a bite out of the cheddar sourdough bread I wouldn't eat anything else. The bread was amazing. I don't think I'll ever be able to eat another loaf from our local... More

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Concord, California
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5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

The best pastries in town. Cream Cheese Danish pastries, chocolate pastries, bear claws, raisin bread, all exceptioinal. When visiting the Monterey area, be sure to visit and say 'Heather" sent us. It is worth the trip to Forest Street,

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Fremont, California, United States
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3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

We go here for the bread and rolls. But their baked items are quite special. We adore their farmer's loaf. They used to make rolls out of the same dough which were marvelous, but they unfortunately changed that recipe. The rolls are good, but not as good as they used to me. But, everything at this place makes you want... More

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