Carmel Bakery is a bakery in Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Editorially verified August 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: It claims the title of California's oldest bakery still in its original location; the pretzel travels to the beach better than the gelato.
Address: Ocean Ave between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Rise + Roam Bakery and Pizzeria works organic flours in Carmel Plaza, moving from breads and pastries at 07:00 into pizzas and salads by midday.
Tip: The bakery side sells down by early afternoon; come before 10:00 for the full case, or at noon if pizza is the point.
Worth the queue: Morning pastry case before the pizza oven takes over
Patisserie Boissiere bakes French pastry daily on Mission Street in Carmel, a chateau-styled room selling its case beside a full French menu.
Tip: Order pastry to take away from the case, or sit for lunch; Friday to Sunday the doors open at 08:30 for the morning bake.
Worth the queue: Daily French pastries from the case
