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Bakeries·Downtown·Monterey, CA

Layers

★4.3Google rating(148 reviews)
Layers
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Known For

Carefully constructed pastries inside a florally detailed, intimate bakery

Layers lives up to its name with a charming storefront that reveals more detail the longer you stand in it — floral decor, a cozy nook layout, and a local following that treats it as a weekly ritual. Each pastry in the case looks like it took some real effort to get right.

🕐Best time to visit: Saturday mornings when the full case is still on display

9 Soledad Dr A, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

Our Take

Layers earns its name with flaky pastries that reportedly vanish well before noon, and the charming storefront with floral touches makes it feel more special than its modest review count might suggest. It's the kind of local find that rewards people who show up early.

bakeryMonterey, CA★ 4.3 Google

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Downtown

9 Soledad Dr A, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

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