FOOD Cafes/Bakeries/Ice Cream/ Other Treats Bagel Kitchen The dough is boiled in kettles and then baked in the early hours (as in, still dark outside) to be ready for the morning customers. 1132 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 324-4330, bagelkitchen.wixsite.com BookWorks There is still a local coffee shop adjacent to a local bookshop. A popular study spot and place to gather. 667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 372-2242, bookworkspg.com. Captain + Stoker Coffee shop. See listing under Monterey. 206 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. captainandstoker. com Colette’s Ice Cream Ice cream churned in-house from local ingredients. Shakes. A colorful space. We could tell you more, but Colette’s often sells out—which promises something good. 520 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 999-0987, colettesicecream.com Crema A stunning breakfast and lunch location for coffee, pastries, soups and the view of Lovers Point. Plenty of outdoor seating. The menu and hours are expected to expand in summer and fall, as the liquor license arrives and construction on a new kitchen is completed. 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. (831) 3751300, cremapg.com Maison Iris A new pâtisserie and boulangerie which will open in 2026, filling the old Pavel’s Backerei space. 219 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Patisserie Bechler Classics like Napoleons, opera cakes, gateaus and more are on the menu from a baker steeped in French tradition. A lunch menu of soup and sandwiches. 1225 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 375-0846, patisseriebechler.com PG Meetinghouse A coffee shop in the morning and early afternoon, a bar and music venue at night. 599 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 3738652, pgmeetinghouse.com The Perfect Crumb The owner is a veteran pastry chef who builds a solid following with decadent key lime pie, puffy almond croissants and her bestselling cookies, as well as sandwiches. 650 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 2416269, theperfectcrumbbakery.net The Bagel Bakery See listing under Monterey. 130 Country Club Gate Center, Pacific Grove. (831) 649-6272, thebagelbakery.com 108 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2026-2027 Only these butts belong on our beaches Put your butts where they belong Throw cigarette butts in the trash. The sand is not an ashtray. Untitled-20 1 6/10/26 2:00 PM
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