Opening hours
Open now · closes 4:00 PM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Local time in Monterey: 8:35 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (831) 920-1018 to confirm.
Location & directions
502 Munras AvenueMonterey, CA 93940
About Alta Bakery & Cafe
Located at 502 Munras Avenue in Monterey, California, Alta Bakery & Cafe is a bakery. Our Monterey guide covers 82 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Alta Bakery & Cafe is open daily, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards and apple Pay. You can reach the team at (831) 920-1018.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bakery
- Address
- 502 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
- Phone
- (831) 920-1018
- Hours
- Open daily, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bakeries and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Alta Bakery & Cafe’s weekday schedule with 441 other bakeries in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 62% of them (the typical opening time is 8:00 AM) and closes at 4:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 6:00 PM).
In total it is open about 63 hours a week, about the same as the local median (63 hours). 86% of bakeries in California open on Sundays, and Alta Bakery & Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 441 other bakeries in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bakeries in California
Based on 22 menus with 195 priced items from bakeries in California, the median menu item costs $6.00, and half of all items are priced between $2.45 and $8.50.
We don’t have Alta Bakery & Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bakeries in California typically charge.
Calculated from 22 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Payments
- Credit cards
- Apple Pay
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Alta Bakery & Cafe there are 35 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 47 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (8), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Bars & Pubs (5), and Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (3).
Competition is light: 1 other bakery is within a mile. The closest is Crepes Of Brittany, 0.3 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeePerfectly Pressed Monterey< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiToribashi< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodNick The Greek< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsFieldwork Brewing Company< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexAlejandro's< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bakery
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Alta Bakery & Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Is Alta Bakery & Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Alta Bakery & Cafe is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Where is Alta Bakery & Cafe located?
Alta Bakery & Cafe is located at 502 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940.
What is the phone number of Alta Bakery & Cafe?
You can call Alta Bakery & Cafe at (831) 920-1018.
Is Alta Bakery & Cafe open late?
No, Alta Bakery & Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Alta Bakery & Cafe?
There are 47 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Alta Bakery & Cafe. Nearby options include Perfectly Pressed Monterey (< 0.1 mi), Toribashi (< 0.1 mi), and Nick The Greek (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bakeries near Alta Bakery & Cafe?
1 other bakery within a mile. The closest is Crepes Of Brittany, 0.3 mi away.
How much do bakeries in California cost?
Based on 22 menus with 195 priced items from bakeries in California, the median menu item costs $6.00, and half of all items are priced between $2.45 and $8.50.
Nearby places
All in Monterey
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