Lafayette Bakery & Cafe

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA · Bakery

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Carmel-By-The-Sea
#6
of 51 restaurants
City Percentile
68%
rating percentile
Address
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe, 3659 The Barnyard e22, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Phone
(831) 915-6286
Website
lafayette-bakery.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Lafayette Bakery & Cafe is a restaurant located in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. It is one of 51 restaurants listed in Carmel-By-The-Sea. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Carmel-By-The-Sea city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #6 of 51 restaurants in Carmel-By-The-Sea. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lafayette Bakery & Cafe

The Vial Family brings their French heritage of authentic, artisan breads and hand-crafted pastries from their home in southern France to all of us here in the beautiful central coast.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–3 PM
Sunday7 AM–3 PM
Monday7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday7 AM–1 PM
Wednesday7 AM–3 PM
Thursday7 AM–3 PM
Friday7 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Carla Maria · Oct 2025

Love their croissant and salmon/spinach quiche! I have yet to try to lemon meringue tart but I'm pretty sure it'll be yummy, too!!! It's a small bakery but they have quality food!!! Ambiance is cozy and cashier was very pleasant!

★★★★★ 5.0 Prinal R Patel · Oct 2025

Ordered the Ham and Swiss croissant, chocolate almond croissant, palmier, and a latte — all excellent quality and beautifully made. Beyond the great pastries, I was happy to support this bakery because they stand for something meaningful and proudly support LGBT+ and Black lives.

★★★★★ 5.0 jewel montes · Nov 2025

Loved this cafe, I had a dark chocolate and pistachio croissant twist and a Carmel macaron prob the best croissant I’ve ever had. The coffee was great and it’s not a pretentious spot. It’s a very authentic place with ppl who like what they do. Can’t wait to visit again.

★★★★★ 5.0 Joan Lewis · Jan 2026

This bakery was an amazing find on our recent trip to Carmel. The french pastries, sandwiches, and breads are DELICIOUS - as good as anything we've had in Paris, and the prices were very reasonable. We bought enough food for 2 for lunch for $30 (including a tip) and took it down Hwy 1 to have a picnic overlooking Bixby Bridge. Lafayette made a great day even better!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mj Stearns - Your Local Santa Cruz Realtor · Feb 2025

Lafayette Bakery is an absolute gem for anyone looking to enjoy a delightful coffee and pastry experience. I recently had the pleasure of trying their mini chocolate croissant, and it was, without a doubt, the best I've ever tasted! The flaky, buttery layers melted in my mouth, perfectly complemented by a rich mocha that was simply divine. Nestled in the charming Barnyard area, this quaint spot is a must-visit for your next neighborhood outing. Don't miss the chance to treat yourself here!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Coffee ✓ Breakfast ✓ Restroom ✓ Quick Visit ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Nfc Mobile Payments ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking ✓ Paid Parking Lot

Services

BakeryCafeFrench restaurantTakeout RestaurantSandwich shop

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