Easily five stars for me. The breakfast croissant sandwiches are a must try and seriously so good. I slightly prefer the bacon over the ham, but it's not a marked difference. The perfect way to start any day. Also had the cheese danish w/fruit and almond croissant. Made for the perfect not-too-sweet treats. Thoroughly enjoyed those as well and would definitely return to try their other pastries. read more

On a Monday morning, I popped in for a pastry. My heart was set on a scone to accommodate my coffee.... Unfortunately, halfway through the enjoyment of my scone, I noticed the center was not cooked. I took my pastry back and the shop agreed and apologized. The cafe made it right by offering my money back and providing me another pastry to satisfy my tummy. I replaced my blueberry scone with a poppy almond muffin- the muffin hit the spot. The muffin had good taste and flavors. Given the fact that the cafe made it right I would definitely come back. As for seating, the shop offers a small bar area inside to views people walking by. Plus,there is an extensive patio area outside and a couple of tables in front of the shop. read more

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I'm giving their bakery items 5+ stars! Their croissants are the best, and the croissant breakfast sandwiches are what dreams are made of. I also love their goat cheese cookies, you truly can't go wrong with any baked good there. The only thing I think could use improvement here is the coffee; it leaves a lot to be desired. But honestly, that never stops me. The baked goods are superb, and the customer service is great! While Scout Coffee makes a great vanilla bean latte, their food items are way too rich for my liking. That's why Buttercup has completely won me over when it comes to baked goods and breakfast options, they're consistently delicious without being over the top. read more

Disappointed.... The portions seemed small, the taste of the food lacking. I had the avocado toast *sigh* and the cappuccino, and the cheesecake. Nothing tasted good really. I would not return. I did like the outdoor aesthetic though. The service was tolerable nothing special. I hate to leave such a review but yeah.... Their prices were ok. read more

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Seems like they are always out of the chocolate croissants when I have stopped in recently, perhaps they don't make them any more? Anyway, got an iced mocha and a bear claw pastry the last time I went and they were good. I often go in to have them make me a turkey sandwich on a croissant, so yummy. read more

This review is only for their baked goods- their food may be good but I didn't try that. While we were in Morro Bay we tried four different amazing baked products. Their chocolate chip cookie is spot on. Chewy middles, good quality chocolate. Their goat cheese shortbread is not too goaty, with a caramelized edge and soft chewy middle. The ginger molasses is more molasses than ginger but still amazing. Finally we had the berry tart with almond. OMG - to die for! read more

Little bakery with outdoor seating. Staff seemed a little bothered by us coming in (at 10am on a weekday). We were the only ones there, so service was quick which we appreciated. The food is hit or miss. Had the breakfast bowl and it was good, more spicy than I was expecting, but tasty all the same. On the small side for sure though. They only had one vegan muffin option which was mediocre at best, very little flavor, just super sweet. Americano was terrible! Super watery, practically tasteless. read more

This is a cute little spot. The matcha was great, not too sweet and super earthy. The combo on the other hand was not so great. My food was almost cold right as it came out, and the potatoes were lacking flavor. It also took 20ish minutes. If I had just gotten the matcha this would have been read more

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Apparently these people are doing this for two reasons. They like what they're doing and they are GOOD AT IT! Coconut cupcake! WOW!!!!!!!!! Other beautifully done items in their lovely cabinets. Beyond that-what absolutely lovely people. Thank you for being read more

Amazing amazing tasty baked goods so the hubs and my parents say, sadly NO gluten-free goods for me . Great cafe latte, kind service...such a pleasure, and the outside dining area is perfect for hanging with the family and dogs! Truly a favorite stop when visiting Morro Bay. read more

This is such a darling and welcoming coffee shop we discovered in a quick trip to Morro Bay. We were drawn by the variety of iced coffee options and didn't intend to get any bakery treats, but couldn't help ourselves once we saw them. If we had not been on our way to a funeral, we definitely would have eaten in the outside patio area as there was ample seating. The morning was unexpectedly warm, the sun was shining and the birds were chirping so I would highly recommend making time to stay for a while and sip and eat at Buttercup. The eclectic space suits a variety of tastes and makes anyone feel like a friend. I was really bummed we were on a tight schedule that we hd to get our order togo. We ordered the Coconut Cold Brew from their signature menu and then two different cookies for later. I sure wish I would have bought more cookies because sharing them on the long drive home was hard because of their delicious, well balanced flavors with a nice slight crunch and a soft chewy center! Hands down the best ginger molasses cookie I have ever had! I highly recommend you add Buttercup Bakery & Cafe to your morning stop when you are in Morro Bay to start your day off right! read more

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Service: 1 star Food: 4 stars Took 30 minutes to heat up a quiche. Ridiculous and to boot, young blonde girl lays it on the counter without a word. No acknowledgment, no apology, no sense of customer service. Meanwhile my entire party finished their breakfast and I'm standing, waiting inside being ignored. Worst experience of our travels this week in this area so far. read more

Quaint little spot that served good coffee and breakfast food. The service was great, there were already people waiting for their takeaway orders so she offered to bring it outside for me. Got a breakfast sandwich and an avocado toast, tasted fresh and homemade. Loved the selection of items on the shelves, seemed to be from local small businesses with Venmo codes directly to the sellers. It was just nice to see. Would have liked more ice in the coffees though. Overall a solid spot, would definitely find time to sit down next time. read more

Fresh delicious food served with warm hospitality. We visit this spot each time we're in town.

Been to this place several time, was surprised to see that I haven't reviewed it yet. This review is for takeout. So good we came in to pick up our care package. They have very limited seating inside but do have seating outside. In the winter it's can be a little cool. This was one of the first places we ever ate at. If you're staying in town, I would recommend picking up your morning coffee and pastier and walk to the embarcadero and see the Otters. A good way to start out the day. You will not be disappointed with any of the pastries. My favorite is the "Morning Bun" the best in town. Plenty of street parking. read more

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The service was slow. By the time we got the breakfast croissant it was cold. It had barely any eggs in it. And the coffee was watery. Good pastry saves the place. read more

It's crap please don't eat here it's so expensive and no actual good items this place is so depressing

A cute cafe with decent coffee and lots of delicious pastry offerings. This shop is within close proximity to a lot of shops and there is plenty of parking. Enjoy! read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

croissant sandwich without tomato. sandwich with no egg or sauce and just avocado cheese bacon when I called she asked me what she should do. The right thing to do would've been to have it remade correctly. read more

Ordered a plain croissant, a coconut cupcake, hot chai with almond milk & veggie quiche. The server didn't offer to warm the refrigerated quiche & served it to me cold. She interrupted taking and preparing my order twice so when it came time to make the chai, almost used wrong milk. When she was done w/chai, handed it over and said thank you. I had to ask for my other two pastries as she forgot. She handed me 3 separate bags pastry bags leaving it hard to juggle it all with a hot chai. She didn't offer a bag for everything nor to heat the cold quiche. I tried to eat it cold but I just couldn't. Went back in and a guy sent it to the kitchen to warm it. The coconut cupcake was ridiculously good tho ... read more

My husband and I grabbed breakfast on our way out of town. Nice bakery with plenty of outdoor seating. We had an almond croissant and a breakfast burrito. Both were delicious. The croissant was sweet (but not too sweet) and flakey and the burrito was super filling. Service was excellent and the food and coffee were on point! read more

This was a great spot. The coffee was very tasty and my breakfast tacos were delicious. The staff was super friendly and the outside seating was a nice way to soak up the morning sun. read more

Lots of outdoor seating but only a couple indoor counter spots, bring a jacket and enjoy your yummy pastries fresco under the Morro Bay sky! Dog friendly and kid friendly! read more

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A great little spot with friendly service and delicious food! The chocolate bundt cake was absolutely fantastic! read more

The space is extremely small and can get very cramped if there is any kind of line. During our first time visiting, the staff seemed very standoffish and didn't really want to answer any questions or give recommendations. We ordered a hot chocolate and an almond croissant, ended up tossing both of them because the hot chocolate tasted very off and the almond paste filling was basically liquid. Probably wouldn't return read more

Inside is cute and cozy! The outside is very nice as well and they are in a great spot for people watching. I got an Iced Strawberry Matcha which was pretty good (7.5/10). I also got a slice of Lemon Blueberry Loaf and wow, it was very delicious. It might be a little sweet for some but it tastes great. Everyone behind the counter was very nice and patient. They also have convenient creamer, sugar, stirrers, napkins, and water outside. read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Blueberry Lemon Loaf and Strawberry Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

They have the BEST MORNING BUNS IN TOWN. I will be coming back 100% when I'm back in the area. read more

The staff was super friendly and the baked goods were Delicious!! I highly recommend the Morning Glory muffin.. YUM!!

Decent pastries and nice service but croissant could be more flaky. Coffee is decent but there are better nearby

Busy little local cafe/bakery. Many options for breakfast. My hubby tried the lemon pastry and poppyseed muffin, both were good. I had the coconut cold brew and breakfast tacos. We ate outside and enjoyed the coastal breeze. read more

Great scone and quiche! Wonderful value. Could taste the real ingredients. Chock full of blueberries.

Stop there whenever in town. Very friendly people and very fresh pastry. Morning buns my favorite. . read more

Wowzers! So good. Avocado toast on a thick multigrain bread sounds heavy, but it was airy and yummy! The molasses cookie is a favorite of mine. The almond croissants are crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. I also got a cinnamon maple latte. It was good, but did not actually taste maple in it. read more

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Came over the weekend, had to wait a VERY long time for our order, we even got our food BEFORE our drinks. Waiting 30 min for food would be tolerable if we had had drinks during that time and this is not the only time this is happened recently. The last few times I've gone the manager hasn't been there, service is much better when she is there. read more

Excellent honey vanilla latte. Great, friendly service. Outside seating was clean and comfortable.

Visited today to try it out as I was gifted a gift card. The breakfast menu and lunch menu in my opinion are way overpriced and this place probably caters to 1 time tourists. I ended up getting a cookie $4! And a cold brew $6. Cold brew with foam is $6 across all coffee places but $4 for a cookie- not impressed. $13 for a burrito and $10 for 2 tacos is not something I would pay Staff was nice and the outdoor area is nice and open Once again I didn't try the food but the prices alone are crazy read more

We wanted to purchase coffee and pastries for a celebration of life for my son The service was awesome, And the pastries were super delicious Comments were made by those all who attended Thank you butter cup bakery read more

I came with family on our last day camping in Morro Bay and it was such a nice stop to have breakfast before getting on the road. I had the breakfast tacos and they were delicious! I also got the maple cinnamon latte, which was also delicious! We sat outside in the patio and it was very relaxing. The staff worked quickly and brought everything out to us. Overall a very cute place that I really enjoyed! read more

The Buttercup Bakery has delish food, a nice vibe with outdoor seating and good people. A real Morto Bay gem.

friendly staff, delicious pastries, and the cashier with the glasses and light brown hair is especially amazing! 10/10 experience!