Downtown Old Monterey has a wealth of locally-owned artisan bakeries, and they're ready to bring you the very best desserts, breads, and rolls for your Thanksgiving table.

Handmade with love from tried and true recipes with unique twists, these will be the perfect flourish for any gathering. Menu highlights and pre-order deadlines are below.

Menu Highlights & Order Deadlines

Ad Astra Bread Co.
479 Alvarado Street
Offering mouthwatering sourdough breads, rolls, pies, and cheesecake. Order online soon before we sell out and indicate pick up for Nov. 25 or 26.

Alta Bakery
502 Munras Avenue
Baking delicious apple galettes, pecan pies, and pumpkin pies. Pre-order by Nov. 21 online. Pick-up on Nov. 25 or 26 (specify when ordering).

Freedom Bakery Boutique
305 Webster Street
Preparing beautifully decorated cakes plus an assortment of cream pies (pumpkin, banana, coconut, and more). Order on our website for pick up at our Monterey boutique on Nov. 23 or 25, 10am-1pm, or for pick-up at our Watsonville bakery on Nov. 26, 10am-2pm.

Paris Bakery
271 Bonifacio Place
Selling delectable bread rolls, croissants, quiche, pies, and cakes. Place your order by Nov. 21 for pick-up on Nov. 26 (6:30am-2pm). Order in person or call 831-646-1620.

Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe
539 Hartnell Street
Creating delicious pumpkin apple cinnamon cakes, baked pear and quince tarts, plus caramel pear spice cakes in individual or 10-serving sizes. Orders must be placed and prepaid by Nov. 22 either in person or by phone at 831-641-9188. Pick-up on Nov. 26.