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Pavel's Backerei

219 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3318
831-643-2636
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- 9 Jun 2013
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

It was tough to decide what to choose! It all looked so good. Unanimously, we thought the chocolate croissant was the winner! Nice staff too.

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Orange County
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

Handsome breads, croissants, etc. My palate was not overly impressed by wonderful to behold whole grain seeded bread or the gigantic croissant. Good croissant, rather too soft and average flavor bread. The popularity of the place probably suggests my taste buds are dying.

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Sacramento, California
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115 reviews 115 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 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
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 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
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 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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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 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 18 March 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 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 14 January 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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