Pacific Grove, California

We Bake With the Patience That Good Things Deserve

Handcrafted breads, pastries, and curated pantry essentials—made daily in small batches using time-honored technique and the finest local ingredients.

A baker shaping dough by hand in the Swirl Cellars kitchen
Our Story

Rooted in Pacific Grove, Built on Craft

Swirl Cellars was born from a simple conviction: that the best bread, pastries, and pantry staples come from unhurried process and uncompromising ingredient quality. We bake in small batches, every day, using traditional methods that respect the rhythm of fermentation and the character of each grain.

Our bakery and grocery sits on Forest Hill Boulevard—a neighborhood landmark where neighbors come for the sourdough they'll drive across town for, and for the curated selection of local oils, preserves, and specialty goods that complement what we make in-house.

Daily

Fresh Baking

Small

Batch Process

Local

Ingredient Sourcing

What We Offer

From Our Oven to Your Table

Every item on our shelves is chosen or crafted with the same standard: something worth making the effort for.

Freshly baked sourdough boules with a golden crust

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and seasonal varieties—each loaf fermented slowly for depth of flavor and a crust that sings.

An assortment of buttery pastries and viennoiserie

Pastries & Viennoiserie

Croissants, danishes, tarts, and seasonal fruit galettes—laminated and filled with the care that turns breakfast into a ritual.

Curated pantry staples including oils, preserves, and specialty goods

Curated Pantry

Local olive oils, small-batch preserves, specialty flours, and other provisions we'd be proud to keep in our own kitchen.

The Craft

Technique Is Our Shortest Path to Flavor

We don't cut corners. Our doughs are mixed, folded, and fermented on schedules that prioritize flavor development over speed. The result is bread with a crumb that tells the story of its making.

Long Fermentation

Our sourdoughs rest for 24 to 48 hours, allowing complex flavors to develop naturally without improvers or shortcuts.

Handcrafted Daily

Every loaf, pastry, and tart is shaped by hand each morning. No mass production—just consistent, deliberate attention.

Intentional Sourcing

We partner with local mills, orchards, and producers whenever possible—because ingredient character matters.

The Swirl Cellars bakery oven with loaves being pulled from the deck
Close-up of flour dusted on a wooden work surface
Visit Us

Come Say Hello

We're located on Forest Hill Boulevard in the heart of Pacific Grove. Stop by for a fresh loaf, a pastry with your coffee, or a browse through our curated pantry selection.

Address

2819 Forest Hill Blvd
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Phone

(183) 171-0062

Email

swirlcellars@gmail.com

The Swirl Cellars storefront on Forest Hill Boulevard in Pacific Grove
Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you have a question about our products, want to place a special order, or simply want to say hello—reach out anytime.

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