We flew into San Jose for a wedding in Felton for my husband's cousin, and the wedding was Saturday…read moreat 3 PM. Saturday morning, my son and I were up early having coffee and looking for a pickleball court so we could get a little workout in before getting ready for the wedding. While we were sitting there, his sweet aunt came in a bit frantic--the person responsible for the cupcakes was no longer able to make them, and they suddenly had nothing for the wedding! Without hesitation, my son and I rented a car and started calling local bakeries in Santa Cruz. Thankfully, he called The Buttery, and Alex answered. Alex immediately reassured us, "Don't worry, we can take care of it!" And he absolutely did. We were beyond excited when we saw the cupcakes, but there are honestly no words to describe how incredible they were. The assortment of flavors was amazing, and the cupcakes were absolutely beautiful. We were able to get 11 different flavors, and every single one was spectacular! The cupcakes were a HUGE hit at the wedding. Everyone was talking about them, and they made an already special day even sweeter. And The Buttery doesn't just do cupcakes--they have so much more to offer. If you're looking for a bakery in the Santa Cruz area, we highly recommend checking them out. A BIG shout-out to Alex for jumping in, saving the day, and helping make the wedding such a success. We are so grateful!

We came here for a quick breakfast before a hike! I ordered the tomato pesto croissant and it was…read moreSO good that we went back in line to snag another one lol. The croissant was sooo buttery, the pesto was very garlicky, and the tomato tasted fresh and vibrant. The employees were very kind. They also have a broad selection of breakfast items here that I'd come back to try. Tons of seating indoors and outdoors, and a large parking lot to top it off!

Divine Large…read more Sourdough was so fluffy 10/10 Paired with an iced coffee Highly recommend

So yummy. We got the bacon egg and cheese, passion fruit peach mochi, chocolate mochi donut,…read moreavocado toast and two lattes. Everything was delicious. They seem to be a bit understaffed, but we didn't really mind.

I served Gayle's food for an elevated picnic at the Felton Covered Bridge Park and the guests RAVED…read moreabout it. The staff was incredibly helpful both before ordering and upon pick up. I can't recommend them highly enough. Delicious!

OMG! I'm so glad I came across this bakery on yelp. I ordered 2 birthday cakes and they were beyond…read moremy expectations. The princess cake was stunning which was elegantly decorated with fresh flowers. The cake was so moist, not too sweet and delicious. The strawberry delight was also very moist, tasty and gorgeous. Their online ordering site was easy and pick up was seamless. I emailed them for a special inscription on both cakes and they nailed it. i wish I lived closer. I will be ordering from them all the time. This is a definitely and highly recommend this bakery.

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.

She was such a lovely person to work with for our wedding cake!…read moreNot only did she deliver a cake that she had never done before... It came out beautiful... And to feed about 100.... The cake was only charged at 245!!!!!!! ( We tipped big time).... She also put together beautiful tasting cupcakes for my husband and I before... On VERY SHORT notice. She delivered to the venue for no charge ( we were in Santa Cruz though) All of our guests LOVED the lemon and raspberry layers we picked. Amazing, Buttercream done perfectly...

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!

Asked them to make a custom cake recently for a 1st year birthday party. It turned out beautifully…read more- even better than I expected. Their service level and attention to detail cannot be beat. Quality control is outstanding. The storefront is a bit tucked away in an industrial park, but once inside, it is neat and well lit and their cases do a nice job of showing off the various baked goods. We tried several of the varieties and they were all excellent. Great bakery.

We ordered a small cake to cut for our wedding reception. We were a little short notice being only…read more2 weeks out but Freedom Bakery was quick to respond to emails and checked every little detail on design to make sure we got exactly what we wanted! The cake turned out beautiful (we placed the faux flowers just due to not being able to drop them off at the bakery in time but they offered silk flowers or to place any flowers we provided) AND the cake was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered the Oreo filling with chocolate and vanilla cake and we cannot stop eating it, there's going to be nothing left to freeze for our 1 year anniversary. My only issue is that we are not locals and can't order from them all the time!

Delicious donuts!…read more They were also able to whip up 8 dozen on a whim for my wedding. My guests absolutely devoured the donuts. THANK YOU FELTON :)

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

Been to brunch twice and both times have been a great experience and food amazing! Can't wait to…read moretry their dinner menu. I've been a bakery customer for more than 10 years.

For a new restaurant, it really feels like it's been there for years. Full of neglect, not…read moreorganized, and overall a mediocre atmosphere created in this newly opened establishment. Management should have put more care into the aesthetics. The decor feels like a restaurant that's been operating for 20 years and hasn't been taken care of over that time. It seems like they didn't do much to clean the place up after Casa Nostra left. Food was underwhelming and overpriced. I can cook better than this as an amateur home cook. When I go out, I want things I can't make myself - and there's nothing here that fits outside of the bakery. My wife ordered a bowl of minestrone soup at $14. It was a bowl of vegetable tomato soup and tasted of tinned cans. We sent it back and she opted for the gorgonzola salad instead. What are these in the salad? Boiled potatoes? Weird. $16 and very mediocre. My lasagna was mediocre. The noodles were overcooked and it didn't have any form of lasagna. I'm not sure this was made in a pan like lasagna is supposed to be. It sure didn't seem like it. I'd give it a 6. I can do better at home. $24 not very well spent. My mother in-law had spaghetti with clams. The clams were like bullets, overcooked and rubbery. The sauce was okay. $28 for a bowl of noodles and a dozen clams. I'm not impressed. The devil's cake was the best thing we had all night - still fairly mediocre. The bill was just over $100 with tax and tip and I feel ripped off. Service was okay, not outstanding but not bad. It seems as though it's a crew of young people working without training or systems and no clear leadership that I could see in the place last night. If there was a manager on duty, I couldn't tell.

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.