Such a cute spot! They have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods as well as drinks and…read moresandwiches. I got the tomato pesto croissant, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, and the cinnamon roll. Everything was so tasty and the croissants live up to the name! So buttery and flaky!! I'd love to come back and try some of the drinks and sandwiches. Note: One single gender neutral restroom is available

First, I'd like to say Emma at the counter was awesome. She was very helpful and kind. And Kenneth…read moreon the phone, who took my original order was also nice. Go Emma and Kenneth! Solid 5 stars for these two. Now, on to the pastries... I purchased a French baguette, an apple tart and chocolate chip cookies. The French baguette was flat, soft, and didn't have any flavor. There was no crust to it, no crackling. Nothing against plain white bread, but it was like plain white bread... when I wanted a baguette. Maybe it was an off day, but I would pass on the baguette. 1 star. The apple pear tart was pretty sweet. And the crust was dense without any layers. It was alright, but nothing special. 1 star. The chocolate chip cookies were the best part of my purchase. Although not a full rant, these were your basic chocolate chip cookie. Slightly better than what you would get in a package, but not the cookie you would come back to. 2 stars.

Super yummy sandwiches! The guy working the register is literally the happiest person I have…read moreinteracted with in this kind of role in all of Santa Cruz county, it seems like he really enjoys his job. I figure that means they're treating their employees well, and more of a reason to support them! I wish I had gotten a picture of my favorite, a vegetable sandwich with avocado, sweet potato, and scallion aioli. Lots of seating both inside and outside on the back patio. Please be aware, this place is quite busy most days (for a reason) and there very likely will be a line and a wait. Not the kind of place you go to rush, and I think that's a good thing in this case :)

By chance... we saw... we tried... we won!…read more #1 Grilled Cheese. Made with FRESH sourdough, cheddar, add BACON! It wasn't too: greasy, cheesy, buttery, oily... just toasted D-LISH-NESS! #2 Seasonal Grilled Cheese (with Kimchi). Again the FRESH sourdough changes the game. The kimchi is the right add-on, the first bites = flavor and texture perfection. However about halfway through our conversation and the sandwich, it got a bit "soggy." (Maybe we need to eat faster‽) Thank you Blanca. Giving the right direction for a pleasant experience. The setting: sit on the patio for peacefully quiet!

Was visiting family and wanted to buy a little something as a gift…read more Called Gayle's the morning of and ordered 4 of their pastries. The process was quick and easy. The menu is available online and they take same day orders via phone. Pickup was a little hectic as there were a lot of people in the bakery. I waited in line for a ticket and then waited for my number to be called, but found out that I could have just walked to the end of the bakery to pickup at the counter in the corner. I would probably add a sign to make it a little more obvious for those new to the bakery, nonetheless the pastries were amazing and nothing else matters. Everything was sweet but balanced with acidity or nuttiness. Great mix of textures and the crust does not fall apart even after a whole day in the fridge and being manhandled into cut portions. I'd highly recommend this place for out-of-towners, as those that live there already know it's the best.

I need everyone to close their mouth and just read…read more This place is truly a gem Someone cares about every single thing being made here's The consistency and quality of every single piece is a standout. Hubs and I loved both our Mocha and chai- right topped with fresher whipped cream- lovely beverages. Cinnamon roll- one of the best I ever had, I think it's have a bit of cardamom. Brookie- soft and chewy with a nice flavor Marionberry turnover- filling was performed but that dough is flavorful and flakey Old fashioned chocolate cake- moist and milk chocolatey Egg and bacon croissant/ bagel smashed tot breakfast sandwiches- warm and rich Ham and cheese croissant- one of my favorite things it's so good and stuffed with lots of cheese. Key like pie parfait- STFU there is no way it could be better. I have a few more items in my back seat that we have not had and I can't wait to taste them.

Came across Spontaneous Confections at the Capitola art and wine Festival. They were giving out…read morevery generous samples of their mini cheesecake, and it was amazing. I ended up getting a little sampler with two mini cheesecakes and two brownies to go. Brownies and cheesecake were both beyond delicious!

Normally I can wait and take a picture before digging in, but these guys were calling my name…read more WOW!!! Each so completely different but also each the best I've ever had. The apple tart is HEAVY and loaded with goodness. Hopefully that's not just seasonal. The chocolate was so rich and satisfying. The pumpkin really hit the spot. Perfect individual sized fall treat.

Fantastic bakery, Lori is super easy to work with and the cupcakes were exactly what I envisioned…read more They look good and taste even better!

Lori makes wonderful cakes, cupcakes, muffins and many other things. She is happy to make them to…read moreyour specifications whenever you ask. I will order a dozen at a time to keep me supplied. She has made many birthday cakes for me and my family throughout the years And she's also a sweetheart !

I ordered a custom cake through email for my son's first thanksgiving. I sent them a picture of a…read morecake as an inspiration/reference. The person that I was emailing was very attentive and helpful. I loved it. I picked up the cake and I was happy with the result. The flavor that I picked was lemon lovers. It tasted very delicious, not too sweet just perfect. The store is very cute and there's a lot of good cakes and cookies options there. Parking is not a problem. I love coming here.

Yes the cookies we bought my mom's neighbor for helping her were perfect. They were individually…read morewrapped. So she could give them out. Also super fast in and out service. No waiting the Saturday we went there. Mahalo and thanks.

Wow! I came for the blueberry fritter but I always have to get my chocolate dipped old fashioned…read moreto check the basics and then couldn't resist the cinnamon sugar twisted croissant. The fritter is impeccable. Crispy on the outside but also soft on the inside. I don't think I can ever go back to an apple fritter. The chocolate old fashioned was perfection. The chocolate was really good. The twisted croissant was so flaky and delicious. I couldn't put it down. The honeydew shake was so flavorful and refreshing. All this while sitting and admiring the beautiful tree filled mountains and feeling tbe crisp mountain air. It's made my day start off wonderfully

Arguably the best donuts in the Santa Cruz mountains! They have a decent selection of donuts to…read morechoose from. The people that work here are nice and sometimes they throw in donut holes into your bag or box as an extra bonus! The ambiance is that of your regular neighborhood donut shop, nothing fancy. They have a large fridge in the lobby area that has lots of drinks to choose from as well as hot coffee. They have seating both inside and outside. My go to donuts are the chocolate old-fashioned, cinnamon twist, and buttermilk. They take both cash and card. If you decide to pay with card just know they charge a convenience fee. When I asked they said their busiest day of the week is Friday so keep that in mind.

Amazing service, very helpful lovely lady. And the pastries were a 100/10, so many yummy options…read more Highly recommend

OKAY WOW. This lil family owned bakery has treats I literally** dream about. Spot is in the…read moreredwoods. Has house made Italian desserts and treats, yummy YUMMY calzones, AND honestly, the best pizza in the county (and I worked at PMH for several years -- so I am going on a limb saying that!) Great customer service, and a better spot to just connect with good friends. COME HERE! Everything is chef's kiss!! ‍

I first tried cupcakes from Black China Bakery at a wedding I attended and was impressed by how…read moredelicious they were. So when my mom's wedding was coming up, I knew exactly where to get the cupcakes from. We ordered the vegan chocolate with raspberry frosting and vegan carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, and they did not disappoint. Katelin was incredibly friendly and easy to work with. She provided options for how the cakes could be frosted to match our theme and colors, and helped to make the planning process so smooth. The cupcakes were delivered for a very reasonable rate and were a huge hit at the wedding. Everyone loved them! I highly recommend Black China Bakery for any special occasion.

We got our wedding cake from Black China Bakery as the groom is vegan. The cake was amazing -- we…read morehad so many guests (all non-vegan) specifically mention how good the cake was! Katelin made us six cupcakes to sample flavors and was very communicative throughout the process. The decorations were also exactly what we were envisioning. We highly recommend Black China Bakery!

these were very delicious and unique donuts! i highly recommend!…read more i ordered the cookies and creams one, and it was amazing!! :)

Very creative donut flavors, but too bad we went there pretty late, so a lot was already gone. But…read morewe met Jesus, who also makes the donuts and manages three shop, and he was really friendly and kind. The donuts we had were pretty good, but just wished they were served warm. No worries though since we had a microwave. Loved that the donuts were also vegan! The shop was also really cute, love the decorations and wall pictures, has indoor/outdoor seating. We were from out of town and were going to try to come back before the end of our trip but didn't make it. We'll have to drop by again the next time we are in Santa Cruz.