Dessert First Bakery

We had the margarita pizza and fettuccini pink sauce. Both were so amazing! The pizza dough was…read moregreat and the fettuccini was fresh and perfectly cooked. And that pink sauce, wow! The staff were also professional and friendly. Great place!

Great authentic Italian cuisine, huge selection, and the servers were super helpful and kindread more

La Placa Family Bakery - Raspberry, apricot, nutella, pistachio treats and an iced coffee! All were delicious with great service! Family owned for 10 years.

Raspberry, apricot, nutella, pistachio treats and an iced coffee! All were delicious with great service! Family owned for 10 years.

Huge sugar donut and a banana, vanilla cream puff pastry! Mmmm

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The Grove Cafe & Bakery

4.3(168 reviews)

5.6 mi

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

This was a quick breakfast stop after spending the night camping in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State…read morePark before heading to the Winchester Mystery House. I was delighted that they had gluten free pastries and a house-made gluten free bread! My sister enjoyed a strawberry-blackberry brioche tart, while I ordered the mango mochi bite (gf) and a chocolate mochi donut (gf). My favorite was the mango bite, which had a delicious burst of fruity mango flavor. The chocolate donut was a very rich, chocolate-y flavor and also excellent, but the texture was not as nice as the mochi bite. The strawberry-blackberry tart was also delicious, per my sister's feedback. The avocado toast was good, but my favorite was definitely the mango mochi bite. As for the drinks, my matcha was with a house made rose syrup and my sister said her chai was very peppery and delicious--her favorite chai on our trip so far! Wish we'd had a larger size but not sure if they offer them. When I'd ordered, I wasn't asked about sizes and didn't even think to ask for a large. Parking in front is a bit limited, but they have plenty of interior seating and even a little outdoor seating area. All in all, I'd absolutely come here again if I ever find myself in the area. Highly recommend, especially if you are gluten free! They even asked if it was allergy or preference, which makes me feel more confident eating here as someone with celiac disease.

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Brioche fruit tart! Deeelish!

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Breakfast sandwich

Gourmet Central Bakery

4.6(121 reviews)

34.1 mi

Food was good, next day got stale eat the food day of…read more service was very good, should be more patient or attend to others I needed more time. ambiance: smells and aroma fresh goods was tasty, seating was pretty and had cafe feel. opinion: yummy bread for sharing with family and ppl who had a hard day this baked bread cheers you up.

While on a drive between Monterey and San Jose we needed to make a quick stop for coffee and gnosh…read moreand so we tried the Gourmet Central Bakery. It is tucked in the corner of a small shopping center in the town of Prunedale, near the intersection of Highways 156 and 101. While the outside is nondescript, the bakery itself is beautiful on the inside and the selection of baked goods is extensive and spectacular. So many unique and tempting creations. It is difficult to choose one thing to order because there are so many that look amazing. We tried what they call a roulette which is a round layered pastry that is loaded with flavor. It was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet but just right. The disappointing factor at Gourmet Central Bakery is the coffee. It was incredible weak and flavorless. Not sure if it was the beans they use or the mix of water to coffee, but it was hugely disappointing. It did not compliment whatsoever their incredible baked goods. I hope they will focus on providing beverages that match the quality and creativity of their pastries. I would say check out GCB for all of their incredible baked goods, just don't order coffee until they make some changes. Their baked goods deserve, as do customers, a satisfying coffee pairing.

By cvs, in the parking lot not down the road where shows on yelp

Fully stocked

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Chocolate roll croissant

Felton Donuts & Pastries

4.5(62 reviews)

5.7 mi

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.

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Dough and Batter

4.6(7 reviews)

25.7 mi

I Love their breads..I ordered 2x from them..I will be ordering more :-)…read more their ube pandesal, cinnamon loaf, spanish bread, sourdough bread, banana bread bites, and fudge cookies are my favorites.. Kai a young man who delivered my orders would send me texts to let me know when he's coming..my orders were handled with care and packaged beautifully.. I can feel the love and energy that was put in making these breads and cookies Thank you Dough & Batter staff.. I appreciate you all :-)

This bakery came to my attention on Nextdoor. Out of curiosity I looked at the company website. I…read morethought the story of how the owners started the business was great and the bread looked delicious, so I decided to order some. I'm glad I did because everything was wonderful, and I could tell it was all fresh. The ube bread was my favorite out of everything. They have a very limited supply, but as they are a small operation working out of a home, it's completely understandable. I hope they will rotate their selection so I can try more!

Banana bread bites..my favorite..!!! delicious and not too sweet :-) beautifully individual packaged... will order more to share at work :-)

Spanish bread and cinnamon loaf together :-) I love it for breakfast :-)

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Fudge chocolate cookies are delicious:-) not so sweet :-)

The Buttery

3.8(1.9k reviews)

11.7 mi

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!

Food is above average, we ordered BLTA, and couple of chicken clubs-…read moreSince they were out of sourdough, our options bread were buttery, wheat or croissant. Didn't disclose the croissant option was an extra 2$ charge. It may say on the menu but if you already choose sourdough and then it's not an option, shouldn't they tell you, it's an extra charge per croissant? Seems like deception by omission- Didn't notice until I opted for a receipt via text. Cute place but customer service lacks sparkle. Plenty of places to try in SC, maybe we'll skip this one for next time.

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Arcangeli Grocery

4.5(751 reviews)

17.0 mi

Lovely little grocery store in downtown Pescadero…read more My friend recommended we stop here. She mentioned the sandwiches were amazing. I will note that there is no parking lot, and there is basically some street parking. If you a see a spot, take it! We got there around 1:15 on a Saturday afternoon, and there was a huge line at the deli to get sandwiches. I got the chicken club which was chicken, bacon, and veggies on fresh focaccia. Even with a huge line, they move pretty quickly. I also grabbed a gigantic chocolate chip cookie to take home for later, and we got a big loaf of artichoke bread. They have a few tables in front and also an area in the back with a lot of tables. This is a great place to stop for a casual bite.

Pescadero Local: "You have to go to Arcangeli Grocery." Me:…read more"Yes, that's the plan...I'm going to grab their Garlic Herb Artichoke Bread before heading home." Pescadero Local: "No, no no.... you have to get a sandwich! They toast their garlic herb bread and with the melty cheese...BEST sandwich ever!" Said Sandwich ($14.95): https://tinyurl.com/4zbnrr5k IDK whether to laugh or cry - the pic of the "hot pastrami" sandwich speaks for itself. After several bites, we tossed it. OK, their famous Garlic Herb Artichoke Bread ($9.99 x2) has to be bomb, right? A few on socials say it's the "Best Bread in the World". They even have a placard highlighting their feature on "The Best Road Trip Food Stops" (FoodNetwork.com). With all the mad hype, it was sorely disappointing...even tearing into it fresh out of the oven and still warm. Lightly crisp crust with a fluffy soft interior like French bread that was surprisingly flavorless. It was studded with a few pieces of artichoke...some tender, others stringy...but noticeably less than what I've seen in other pics/reels/TT. And if "garlic" is in the name, I want my breath humming into the next day! Other than the dusting of garlic powder on top, the garlic itself and garlic flavor was MIA. Some may say I should've bought one of their creamy dips to go with it...IMHO, good bread shouldn't need a supporting actress to steal the show. I know Arcangeli Grocery is a beloved Pescadero institution and I may get hate for giving it anything less than 4-5 star but based on this visit, I don't get the hype and felt like I wasted nearly $40. =T

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Garlic Herb Artichoke Bread ($9.99)

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Special: Hot Pastrami Sandwich ($14.95)

Whale City Bakery Bar & Grill

3.8(781 reviews)

8.8 mi

Great place to go on the way to Swanton Berry farm. I tried some bakery items:…read more5/5: Espresso double shot: They use Alta espresso. It's great. 5/5: Carrot cake. Lots of carrot. 3/5: Apricot croissant: A little rubbery. 2/5: Bear claw: too bready and dry

I've come to Whale City for years for the baked goods--which are outstanding! W got a zucchini…read moremuffin that was big, moist and covered with pepitos. So yum! This time we came for lunch. They got me at chilaquiles. So hard to pass them up on a menu. I was a little disappointed when I got my plate, however, mostly because the serving size of the star of the dish, the chilaquiles, seemed small for this dish. They come with a "side" of beans, which I expected to be in its own bowl, but they were not, and took up most of the plate. No big deal. And they were very good. As were the chilaquiles. Tart and not-to-spicy green sauce that covered the thick and crispy-soft tortilla chips. The eggs were perfectly cooked over-easy and I popped one right on top of the chips so the yolk would spill down. I was happy despite the size. W ordered the portabello sandwich, which comes with blue cheese. He expected it to be served on their home-baked bread, but it was served on a soft brioche bun (the menu is unclear on this point). He didn't like the sandwich at all. Said it tasted like it was basted in butter. Since he had only a couple of bites, I swapped with him so he'd have enough food. I thought the sandwich was good, but think the blue cheese was a bit strong. Maybe that's why he didn't like it. The side salad was nothing to write home about, and seemed like they used bottled balsamic vinaigrette. It had the thick texture from a bottle. Service was just ok. Barely got a smile out of our server. So, knocked a star off for that. And average meal, knocked another star. Ambiance is nice. If I were only reviewing the baked goods, five stars!

Cood ole days vibe with cool jazz vibe

Chocolate chip cookie

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Whale City Bakery, Bar and Grill

Companion Bakeshop

4.1(406 reviews)

12.0 mi

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

Yes originally began for sourdough bread but now a variety of styles (all with sourdough starters),…read morepastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch. The line can get long on weekends but unlike neighboring coffee shops, it seems to move quickly and food comes out faster. Order pastries and bread at the glass case and coffee and breakfast at the registers. Coffee comes out by exit door while food comes out from the kitchen in the middle. The coffee is well balanced. Not sure whose they use but syrups are made in house. Breakfast sandwich looks small but is quite hearty and filling. You can add avocado, bacon, and aioli. This is a go to. West side avocado toast: adds garlic aioli, avocado, and poached egg to the Aptos version. Defn better Pesto goat cheese baguette: three letter review -- OMG Kouign Amann: this one is square, rather than classic round, and a little denser but still layered and not overly sweet. GF brownie: quite good for gluten free but sweeter than I like. Bacon egg galette: the puff pastry is nicely flaky with onions and crispy bacon. Messy but good. The premade sandwiches are all tasty and much better than you get in a grocery store. Customer service is a little hit and miss, based on personalities. There's plenty of seating inside and out.

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Buckwheat blueberry scone

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