La Plaza Bakery
About This Spot
Stepping into La Plaza Bakery on 3rd Street in Gonzales, you’re immediately embraced by a warm, unhurried rhythm that feels like a morning conversation with a familiar neighbor. The inviting hum of conversation mingles with the faint just-baked scent of pastries, creating an atmosphere that is both comforting and vibrant—a corner of daily life where simple pleasures take center stage.
This local spot effortlessly blends the spirit of a cherished neighborhood bakery with the soulful flavors of authentic Mexican fare. The pace here allows room to breathe and savor: whether you're settling in for a breakfast burrito that carries the weight and warmth of tradition, or pausing for a rich cup of cinnamon-spiced coffee that soothes as much as it delights.
Behind the counter, there’s a genuine warmth in how staff engage—imperfect and human, yet unmistakably attentive and eager to share a slice of community. The diverse salsas and freshly made tortillas are more than just menu items; they are an invitation into the shared culinary stories that unfold here daily. It’s a place where the humblest dishes reveal layers of care and history, and every visit unravels new details in familiar flavors.
La Plaza Bakery is not just a stop for a quick bite but a quiet reminder of the small moments that offer steady comfort. It honors the lively, grounded spirit of Gonzales—a place where friendships are formed over coffee steam, and every bite carries a little more than just flavor: a sense of belonging.
What’s Available Here
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Outdoor seating
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Delivery
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Serves local specialty
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Groups
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Locals
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Tourists
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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Free of charge street parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
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Dogs allowed outside
Location & Hours
| Monday | 04:30 AM - 07:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 04:30 AM - 07:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 04:30 AM - 07:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 04:30 AM - 07:00 PM | |
| Friday | 04:30 AM - 07:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 04:30 AM - 07:00 PM | |
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| Sunday | 04:30 AM - 07:00 PM |
Christian Long 06 Jan 2026
Awesome food and coffee. I really enjoyed the simple cinnamon coffee they had. It made me feel better. They also have a very good salsa variety and all of it tasted great. I had a breakfast burrito but the rest of their food and pastries looked delicious.
Dan Staley 15 Dec 2025
We went to the Gonzales location for the first time - prices were great, service very attentive, food was good. We will come back.
Diana Dixon 18 Nov 2025
Excellent food. Excellent Manager. Waitresses are lazy and don't get around to the guests on a timely manner WHEN the Manager is gone!! Get some white women, they tend to work very hard instead of laughing and gossiping in the back!! Otherwise, the food is grand.
Juan Herrera 13 Nov 2025
The people there are very friendly, professional and the food is delicious. Would recommend to everyone.
alexdelalibre 18 Oct 2025
We were redirected to the 101 due to the shutdown of the PCH and stopped for lunch in Gonzales, a very unlikely place for tourists to err... So we ended up in La Plaza bakery for a lunch made of perfectly executed burritos, tacos and tortas, a very helpful staff, delicious bakeries as dessert, all for a very reasonable price, which is always a good suprise in the usually overpriced state of CA. Well done La Plaza and keep up the great work!
rachael castillo 13 Oct 2025
La plaza bakery serves a really good breakfast burrito and I'm very picky about my breakfast burritos. They have friendly staff clean environment and centrally located very easy to get to. I will be returning to try something different.
Gary Brehm 27 Sep 2025
Love this place! One of Gonzales hidden gems! Been coming to this bakery for over 20+ years and service, food, and baked pastries have never been disappointing!
Lydia Tejeda 19 Sep 2025
This is my favorite bread ever. I moved to Los Banos and still cant find any good bread, so whenever I come this way I take some home. Please open a store in Los Banos!!!