French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Monterey
5 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Brilliant desserts and the finest Cappuccino around. We shared a black forest cake, which was excellent, and the nice lady behind the counter asked..."
Gal Afik
"Great almond croissonts, like eating cake. Note that this location is NOT the one in the historic Fremont House next to the Post Office. Rather, this..."
Andy's Mobile
"Wholesome and tasty desserts, quiche, and coffee.
Make sure to check their hours of business before hand. Cute seating..."
Sam
"I planned a Wedding on short notice and contracted with Parker Lusseau Pastries to make a two tier cake. It was absolutely magnificent, so beautiful..."
Patricia Spaulding
"Great options here for pastry to go or for a quick lunch. Surprise was to find some of the best fish tacos I've ever had at a recent lunch stop. Soup..."
Curt Chaffee
"This is the real French bakery in town! We were there three times in our three days in town. The pastries are wonderful, the coffee is great, and it..."
Adam G
"Fantastic! The owner is so personable and very nice to talk with. The almond croissant is to die for.
I highly recommend this hole in the wall. ..."
k w
"Best almond croissant of my life! They also made our wedding cake which was amazing and best I've ever had - usually wedding cake is dry garbage, we..."
Victory Joseph
"My favorite croissant. Cute place to grab a bite in the..."
Anastasia Ostrom
"Charming French bakery with high-quality patisserie. Would definitely..."
"Went to have our 10th year wedding anniversary dinner. Our waiter was super nice and knowledgeable. She suggested us a very good wine (probably one..."
Say
"Very enjoyable meal just outside Monterey center, worth the short taxi ride or 30min walk. Pasta was excellent, wine choice was also very good. Would..."
Julian Smith
"We loved it when it was the old owner and now also the new owner from Capri. On a Friday night we arrived to a bit of a noisy upbeat full restaurant..."
L “Nickname” G
"A wonderful little French restaurant! Cute atmosphere and an intimate feel for dinner. Everything from the complimentary crostini with the carrot..."
Jennifer Curtiss
"Intimate French restaurant with carefully prepared dishes and extensive wine menu. Be sure to book in advance for this popular spot for those who..."
A J
"Service, from the maître d', server and other waitstaff was enthusiastic and incredible. The busser assigned to our table was extremely attentive,..."
Lucas P
"This was a divine experience. The restaurant is small but I never felt cramped in, despite there being quite a few other diners there. The food was..."
Michelle Holcomb
"Super good food and wine list. I had the carbonara it was rich and delicious. Try the appetizer with the..."
ted
"All of the food was amazing. I highly recommend the pork cheek. It’s more tender than regular pork. I would go early, or make reservations long..."
Remysaurus
"Owner and chefs have changed and place was remodeled - painted white. Appetizers were good. Entrees were ok and pricey. Exceptional service! Super..."
Alina B.
"So glad we came here instead of all the other touristy restaurants that were rated best on tripadvisor. This restaurant is so cute, warm, cozy, and..."
Kaylee Nguyen
"We stumbled across this place for dinner and it was fantastic! We love French food and hadn’t found too many French restaurants during our time in..."
Saskia Browning
"Amazing restaurant on all fronts, featuring a stellar atmosphere with a nice “local café” feel. If you’re in the Monterey Bay Area, this place..."
Zarren Hattery
"If you are visiting Monterey, do yourself a favor and get off the wharf for a night and have a memorable meal at Bistro Moulin. The understated..."
Erica Mann
"Cute place. Atmosphere seemed very family orientated and the staff were all amazing and..."
Daphne Fox
"Very delicious and delicate food! the dessert is super..."
Shan Gao
"Everything we had was amazing. The pizza, gambas, fries, bread, and dessert were all so delicious. We look forward to returning again..."
"Decent food options closest to the bay. Tried the sunny side up egg, cheese, and ham crepe with a cup of cappachino. The crepe was okay, but a little..."
Monkeyboi Reviews
"Delicious espresso coffee drinks! The atmosphere is enveloped with the "Brittany" decor & the crept music is a perfect touch. The sweet crepes are..."
MarkLouise Wildoner
"The Crêpes here are good…not great, but not bad either. I had one for breakfast and found it to be more oily/fried tasting than I would’ve..."
Shelby Daniels
"Another excellent experience in Monterey. Sweet and Savory crepes plus a few French items and espresso is available. Seating is mostly outside on a..."
John Foster
"This place is a gem. The smoked salmon crepe with grilled onions and raw onions on top was fabulous. The salmon tasted and smelled fresh. It came..."
Louise Lapus (louiseez)
"I miss the cafes of Portugal. Stopped by here and sat outside with a delicious sandwich and cappuccino. They have a lovely little spot in the plaza..."
Bronxbomber4ever
"We came here for breakfast and splurged on a few items. The blueberry crepes were delicious - not too sweet, and the blueberry compote in top was..."
Ashley
"This is more of a deli than a cafe.. you self serve your drip cofee and order at the counter. That said these crepes are pretty darn good and they..."
Walter Ford
"We have been coming here for years now
This is best place to get crepes and goodies in Monterey Bay
They have both savory and sweet..."
Shree S
"The Crepe of Brittany was my favourite place for breakfast back in 2013 when I was staying in Monterey. Back then, I recall that it was located at..."
Nicholas Neo
"Great place for breakfast. Loved their spinach egg crepes and coffee. If you are in this area, you should definitely try this place. ☺️There is..."
Tulika
"Best crepes I’ve ever had in my life. It smells like heaven as soon as you walk in the..."
Renee Ahearn
"Got spiced chai and it was phenomenal. Ordered a turkey and Mushroom crepe and that was also fantastic. The guys running it today were very nice and..."
Tricia Thai
"This place is mostly busy almost every day for breakfast but the line moves quickly and there’s plenty of seating for customers. Their crepes are..."
Dahlia Nasrah
"The family stopped by on our way to the Coastal Trail and it was one of our favorite meals of the trip. The smoked salmon crepe was outstanding; the..."
Ben Luc
"Great place for crepe and quiche! Friendly..."
Katherine Tang
"This place was delicious and there were many great options. The staff was friendly and inviting. The location was also pretty convenient since it was..."
reverie
"Stopped here for breakfast on a day trip to Carmel and Monterey. The crepes were absolutely delicious, and the latte was nice and strong. They said..."
Zachary Allegretti
"The staff here is wonderful!!! So friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our food here. Thank..."
"Hands down the best pastries I've ever had till now. Surprisingly amazing latte too. We tried a lot of french pastries and loved all of them - both..."
Shruthi Sheshadri
"Most of the time that we're on the Monterey Peninsula, we'll stop in on our way home because the pastries are..."
Bruce S.
"Absolutely phenomenal little bakery by the sea. My family can’t stop talking about the cakes!! 🍰 And the lemon macaroons were addicting.
The..."
Al
"Absolutely loved the sweet and savory croissants in such a charming, historic building. There’s a couple tables on their front porch and even more..."
Andrew Litwin
"Excellent pastries. Initially bought an almond croissant, brioche with vanilla custard, and cinnamon pastry.
Almond croissant was the best we've ever..."
Will S
"For the past 15 years it has been the highlight of our visits to the peninsula! Wirth every mile from Reno and back..."
Sean Oren
"Parker Lusseau is a very small bakery and coffee shop located in the historical building on Hartnell. This small shop has the best baked goods in the..."
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"🧁🍰🥐@parkerlusseau
📍Monterey, CA
If you love French pastries and you’re in Monterey, you gotta try Parker Lusseau.
Come early, grab..."
Sindy S.
"Favorite bakery. Every time we visit Monterey we make a point of coming to Parker-Lusseau. Delicious quiche (including vegetarian options),..."
Maria Dawson
"Very nice higher end bakery, smaller selection of pies, cakes and breads. Ciobotta loaf 🍞 was excellent, espresso cake 🎂 was bite sized and..."
"Love this place���� flavor of Europe. Every time i am in Monterey i will have breakfast there .wonderful place to have a great coffe and meet..."
Antonia Page
"Thank you Sonja for the delicious and authentically ‘french’ lunch this past weekend. Everything was spectacular from the “ Croque Monsieur”,..."
Dina Freud McSpadden
"We love this place! Every time we are in Monterey we have breakfast here..."
Kathy Mekeel
"My favorite place to go for coffee and croissant when I'm in Monterey. A local hot spot with friendly staff and reasonable prices. Also a huge..."
Edward Wormuth
"Best bakery I have ever been to. Huge variety, excellent coffee, professional and friendly..."
Frank Ohnesorgen
"This French bakery is currently rated Monterey's #1 cafe/bakery on TripAdvisor. Nice variety of reasonably priced specialty coffee and hot beverages..."
Sitie F Ajmal
"You can tell the quality that goes into the food, the visually appealing display, and the friendly staff is really what makes this bakery so..."
Nicholas Verdi
"I am in love with your pastries and desserts! Excellent selection and great presentation. One of the best bakeries I have ever been to! It was a..."
Mahrukh Hasan
"I love this bakery! Everything looks so fresh and delicious. They have the best almond croissants ever!! I wil have to come here every time I go to..."
Flynn Ignacio
"This place is a must . Incredible service . Tasty pastry's, fresh baked bread ,soup ,salad and..."
Gina Kamel
"This place is great! Excellent service and wonderful food. Really good sandwiches and baked..."
Ian Tillman
"My wife and I have been coming to Paris Bakery in Monterey for over 26 years. We love how the fresh baked items are always delicious. Old School..."
Burke Hodge
"Great sweats and morning smell to die for. Must stop by if not for the food for the atmosphere and smells that really do bring you back to paris.the..."
"This bakery cafe is offering a cozy atmosphere and a menu filled with good options. There's something for everyone. The prices are very fair to the..."
Peng Shoot
"Top notch customer service with kindness. The ladies behind the counter make sure your order is handled perfectly. Fresh baked croissants and..."
April Trussell
"This down-to-earth cafe place has amazing baked goods and coffee. I love how local and simple this place is. Just a sip of black coffee over..."
Tee Ponsukcharoen
"A cute little bakery with lots of yummy pastries and croissants. Loved their Black Forest and almond..."
Buvi Ramanathan
"The Best Pastry shop in Monterey!!! The display cases are full of delicious goodies!!! Specialty cakes, cookies, croissants, single serving cake..."
Christy Wilson
"These almond croissant is as good as when we were in Paris. So good. I came back here every morning that I stayed..."
Mr. Eatalot
"The oldest bakery cafe in Monterey!
A place where you can bring back childhood memories and nostalgia.
Find the Pink Cake Box. I highly recommend the..."
M Pak
"Yummy treats in a quaint corner cafe. Staff was super busy but stayed super friendly.
We dined in and I ate a cup of French Onion Soup that was..."
Nicole Morales
"Pretty good place with plenty of pastries and bakery items to select from. They have patisserie, baked goods, bread, cookies and fresh sandwiches...."
Foram Mistry
"If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would!! I came in with my daughter before we walked down to the waterfront. She loves all French food..."
Mea J
"If you are looking for a place with bread , croissants that taste as it does in France than this is the place to be. They leave out the sugar that..."
Lennard van putten
"DECEMBER 2016 - Delicious food. Ask about the soup of the day! When I went, it was tortilla soup. The lady at the counter let me sample it and it was..."
Marisa Kahn
"This location is my preferred choice over the other one. It offers a wider range of pastries and desserts to choose from. I enjoy the flaky and airy..."
Beth Chan
"These croissants were amazing. So light and fluffy and the pain de chocolat was so delish! Loved every bite!
Chocolate chip cookies were really good..."
Steph Pereira
"I put 5 starts simply because there’s nothing better around. However, this place does have good sandwiches and decent pastry selection.
My favorite..."
Zvereckable
"The best all round bakery there is, bread, pastries, coffee, anything you get here is very good and there is alot to choose from. Great for breakfast..."
Faris
"Delicious treats and wonderful service. Very popular place. At times it’s very busy but you can call ahead and make an order or ask them to save..."
Kevin Rayan
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