Best places: Dessert shops in Monterey County

Family & dog-friendly cafe offers fresh drip coffee, pastries & panini along with free WiFi.

Vintage bakeshop supplying inventive donuts, including vegan options, plus coffee & light fare.

Classic & creative flavors of housemade ice cream in a rustic shop lined with neighborhood murals.

Modern, pared-down spot for specialty java drinks & inventive takes on breakfast & lunch fare.

Laid-back, rain-or-shine food truck offering espresso drinks & mocktails plus sweet & savory eats.

👍👍 Delicious! I’ve been to Carmel a few times and this was my first time stopping by Dutch Door Donuts. There were a couple donuts up front so you could see what they look like, but the donuts are made for you when you order! I got a nitro brew, two donuts, and picked up some treats for my dog. The don...

Open-air cafe dishing up custom-made ice cream sandwiches, cookie bowls, cones, sundaes & floats.

👍👍 Definitely a place you will want to visit more then once!! Since having my first mini cheesecakes 3 years ago at my baby shower it’s been hard not to go back! The baked potatoes are a plus! The Snickerdoodle mini cheesecakes are my absolute favorite!!

Donut chain serving sandwiches, muffins & other baked goods, plus coffee, licuado & raspado.

👍👍 Best donut shop!! Donuts were fresh and delicious.. Also staff was so friendly. I love this place. ^_^

This sweets spot features a display case full of chocolates & pastry plus gelato.

Small shop selling ice cream made from high-end ingredients, including unusual flavors like cheese.

👍👍 Just as good as they’ve always been! These wonderful folks have been turning out terrific donuts, bagels and coffee for decades. Pay them a visit and try one of their soft but chewy and delicious bagels. Located close to hi-way 101, you’ll have easy off and on access.

Donut chain serving sandwiches, muffins & other baked goods, plus coffee, licuado & raspado.

Cafe chain serving coffee drinks, milk tea & Asian desserts, including Vietnamese che.

French-American bakery & cafe with coffee, pastries, brunch & lunch items in cozy, rustic-chic digs.

😠 WE WERE SHARING A STEAK SANDWICH AND THIS MAN REFUSED TO CUT IT IN HALF FOR US! Further bulling me with a chest thrust. With? The meat on the sandwich itself was sparingly thin and extremely salty. I'm guessing this couple was in a bad mood? unless this is normally how they serve their customers. I'...

Cozy, unpretentious shop serving donuts, omelets, breakfast sandwiches & pancakes 24 hours a day.

Laid-back option for sweet & savory French-style pancakes, plus sides & espresso drinks.