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!

This place is full of goodies, coffees and great food. I…read morebought sourdough bread and done pastries. Very nice staff

Came in on a Sunday and the line was out the door. This spot is popular, and for good reason with…read morethe variety of pastries and breads they have. They were out of quite a few of their bakery items, but still had a pretty good selection. I ended up getting a piece of banana bread and a breakfast sandwich. My plan was to eat the banana bread later, but the breakfast sandwich wasn't filling enough for me, so the bread went down with it. The sandwich comes fairly plain with the option for some add-ons. I would've loved to have had the extra flavor from the additional items, but that would've made the sandwich $17 pre tax/tip, and that just seemed pretty crazy for a breakfast sandwich of that size. So on that note, I think I will personally stick to the baked goods. Though the wait to order was pretty long, the sandwich came up super quick! Service was also very friendly. Not only is this location a bakery, but they have fun shop set up with nick nacks, cookbooks, kitchen items, and some fun food finds. I wish they had a take a number system vs having to wait in line so that you could explore all the stuff they have while you wait.

Great spot downtown! Devin helped us today and he was super helpful and knowledgeable about the…read morecookies and ice cream.

I stopped by with a friend while visiting Santa Cruz for the day. We were spending some time…read morewalking around downtown and stopped in for a cookie. I had been here before but it's been a few years. We went at a pretty quiet time of the day, so service was quick and there wasn't a line! I think there are a few places to sit in the space, but most people take them to go. The cookies are a great deal for the price for cookies made by an independently owned bakery. The ice cream sandwiches also use ice cream from Marianne's Creamery! I got the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and it was delicious. Next time, I'll be a bit more adventurous -- they had a lot of cool options! Definitely check it out and the other cool stuff in Santa Cruz.

I just ate a piece of Beckmanns Cherry Pie! OMG the Crust!!!…read more Its the best crust ive ever had. I love it and want everyone to know that they should give it a try. Yummy

Great bread, can not recommend online ordering alas. Moved from Bay Area, so I ordered online since…read moreI was missing my favorites. Order arrived Friday at 12:50 pm, missing one of my wheat sourdough's. ( ordered 4, received 3). Sent email at 1:04, ( complete with photos of products received and packing slip, double checked final charge to see if i was charged for all 4, I was. tried email from order form, tried the contact us link/form on website, tried to call the direct phone line Monday morning and left messages. Update: Tuesday morning, got an email they are sending a loaf out.

Best eclairs and custard puffs, reasonably priced. My family also love the two variations of…read morechocolate truffles they offer -- dark chocolate and rum. You really can't go wrong with any of the confections.

I was so happy to stumble on this popup that is only open on Fridays and Saturdays! I missed…read moreKelly's treats. They're so delicious, decadent, and beautiful! I can't wait to try what I got! -tres leches cake -passion fruit apricot mousse -chocolate ganache

This place was so thoughtfully decorated. Great parking!…read moreShort line but worth the wait. My daughter has been wanting to try this spot since we planned our trip and she was not disappointed. The raspberry and lemon were our favorites! Delicious and not over powering flavors.

Thanks for bringing back the honey cake…read more The bakery looks very cute and clean, and the staff is knowledgeable about the pastries. I asked for an inscription on the cake, and they were happy to do it; I was very pleased.

Went by Emozioni today and was really pleased! The pastries and gelato are top notch. Made with the…read morebest ingredients and so different from other bakery/cafes. They have a really cool patio where you can enjoy their lovely pastries, gelato and espressos! The owners are Italian and so hospitable!!

5/5: The rhum baba is perfection. Get it. It's a cocktail in pastry form…read more 5: Chocolate covered zepole cream puff 5: Regular zepole cream puff 4: The chocolate covered cake with a layer of orange 4: Big cream puff with a Coffee choux cream. 2: The pistachio gelato is way too sweet. All I can taste is sugar. This might be ok for little kids who like super-sweet stuff, but it's cloyingly sweet for anyone over the age of 18. 2: The chocolate bombe uses very mild milk chocolate mousse. It is lacking the intense bitter chocolate flavor and complexity that I'm looking for. 2: Tiramisu: The espresso layer is too mushy.

Wow wow wow! Mariposa definitely defied all expectations. We went to work for a few hours on a late…read moreSunday afternoon. I appreciate them staying open late for a coffeeshop on a Sunday! There are live events that you should definitely check out going to. The drinks we got were fantastic and the service was great. The entire place was clean and had a calm and relaxed vibe. We will definitely be going again :) FYI- it is downtown so there is paid street parking available on Sundays

Random walk in on a Monday to this coffee shop. It was…read moreclose to where my friends and I were headed. Inside had a colorful and retro decor. Inviting and fun. Plenty of tables and seats. Ordering is with a barista who was patient with us as we decided what to order. We got the Vietnamese coffee cafe sua da and a Cuban coffee Bella bon bon, with a guava and cheese pastry. The puff pastry was pretty good, like an elevated and flakier version of the McDonald's pies. The cafe sua da had a cheese foam on top and the coffee was strong. The Bella bon bon was my favorite. The double espresso with condensed milk over ice was right amount of coffee flavor and caffeine hit. I would come back here to enjoy the coffee shop a little longer next time we're in the area.

I don't often find myself in Santa Cruz. But anytime I'm able to get out to this town, I always…read moremake a stop at 11th hour! 11th hour is a coffee spot that really feels leagues above the others. The service is always so friendly and nice, and I feel like the baristas really go above and beyond to ensure that your drinks and food are of the highest quality. I always appreciate the vegan scone and snack options too especially! Not a lot of places will offer these and it really contributed to raising that bar higher. Nothing like it and Its a must visit for sure!

I think I just had the best earlgrey iced matcha ever. It…read morewould have been the best Sunday if one of the patrons could spare us from hearing the ongoing conversation with his girlfriend "Like" on speaker, surrounded by all of us with our laptops. Other conversations were not this loud. He eventually had to plug in his phone. Hoping the next AirPods generation will block out that noise completely. Customer service is all about moving, no matter how long you have waited. Thank you, would hav been nice.

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!

Talk about a ray of sunshine on a rainy day! We rolled in…read moreright at the lunchtime rush. The parking lot was completely packed, but luck was on our side and spots started opening up in a flash. Oh my goodness, it was my first time visiting, and I was completely blown away! There were cases upon cases of spectacular prepared foods, ranging from chilled delights to piping-hot comfort dishes. You can grab a table to dine right in the cafe or have everything packed up to take home. Pro tip: grab your number first, and while you wait for it to be called, go explore all the incredible offerings! The selection is endless--you'll wander past vibrant cold salads and sandwiches before moving on to the hot food station, which is brimming with soups, pastas, and cozy casseroles. My party went all out and ordered the chicken salad, a hearty beef barley soup, the Gorgonzola spinach pasta, and a polenta salad. Every single bite was just delicious! Don't forget to scope out the refrigerated grab-and-go section too. It is loaded with ready-to-heat masterpieces like lasagna, enchiladas, and meatloaf that looked absolutely amazing. Honestly, the price points are so great that if I lived just a little bit closer, I might never turn on my own stove again! Saving the absolute best for last: The Bakery! This is easily the happiest corner of the entire cafe. Since it's the Halloween season, the cupcakes and cookies were spookily decorated with the cutest bats and pumpkins galore. They had a spectacular lineup of at least four to six different styles of cookies, cakes, and pies. As a serious connoisseur of berry pies, I treated myself to a slice of the Marionberry pie and savored every single heavenly bite. They also had breathtakingly decorated whole cakes ready for purchase that looked like total works of art. Even with the gloomy weather outside, this place brought all the warmth and brightness!