CCM California's Central Coast Magazine  

Can you say the word “strudel” without smiling (and salivating)? Do your eyes glaze over at the mention of a bear claw, an éclair, Napoleon, turnover, or tart? This was our favorite category for obvious reasons, but our picks may surprise you. Ever think of finding a sublime taste of Paris in Morro Bay, or Bavarian bliss in Santa Maria? That’s right—the pastry paradises of the Central Coast are often tucked away in modest locations where passersby might never guess of their delicious fillings. Well, we’ve gladly tracked them down for you. So, go ahead-—indulge.



  • For the full story on the folowing Picks, see the July/August issue of CCM®


    Jeannine's American Bakery and Restaurant

    Jeannine's American Bakery RestaurantLife on the Central Coast doesn’t get much more idyllic than eating a fresh-baked pastry before the white picket fence of a charming sidewalk bakery in Montecito. Yes, Jeannine’s is a little slice of heaven. Busy as it may be, we never miss a chance to stop by for one of their fantastic raspberry scones (left) made daily with fresh creamery butter.

    1253 Coast Village Rd., Montecito
    (805) 969-7878


    La Parisienne

    1140 Front St., Morro Bay
    (805) 772-8530


    Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro

    Renaud's Patisserie & BistroIn Loreto Plaza:
    3315 State St., Santa Barbara
    (805) 569-2400
    www.renaudsbakery.com




    Allocco's Italian Bakery

    Alloccoo's Italian Bakery1602 Main St., Cambria
    (805) 927-1501
    www.alloccos.com






    Utopia

    2900 Broad St., San Luis Obispo
    (805) 544-8867
    www.utopiabakery.com


    French Corner Bakery

    French Corner Bakery2214 Main St., Cambria
    (805) 927-8227






  • Splash CafÉ Artisan Bakery

    1491 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo
    (805) 544-7567
    www.splashbakery.com


    The Andersen's

    1106 State St., Santa Barbara
    (805) 962-5085
    www.andersenssantabarbara.com


  • Carlocks

    1024 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos
    (805) 528-1845
    www.carlocksbakery.com


  • Black Forest

    Black Forest325 E Betteravia Rd.,
    Santa Maria
    (805) 922-8228









  • Dining with AndrÉ

    Dining with Andre1032 Pine St., Paso Robles
    (805) 227-4100
    www.diningwithandre.com


  • Mortensen's danish bakery

    If the Danish is the king of all pastries, then Solvang’s Danish Village is its rightful kingdom on the Central Coast, and you better believe they know how to wow us with authentically awesome treats. Rose Anne from Thousand Oaks says, “It’s hard to beat any bakery in Solvang, but try Mortensen’s Danish Bakery for the best Danish waffle.”

    1588 Mission Dr., Solvang

Pastry Paradise

Fresh goodies are prepared daily at French Corner Bakery in Cambria.

The 2008 Central Coast Magazine Picks are presented Central Coast Publishing, a division of Central Coast Media Group, Inc. Content and images for the 2008 Picks are property of Central Coast Media Group, Inc. and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Businesses presented in the 2008 picks are current as of July 2008. © 2008 Central Coast Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.