I was in town working an event and had some extra time to explore the Danish village. Since the…read morearea is known for its Danish bakeries, I couldn't leave without bringing home some cookies. I still remember buying butter cookies at the Copenhagen airport, and I've been craving that same style ever since, especially because there aren't many places near me in my area that sell them freshly made. I randomly came across Danish Village Bakery and found a tub of assorted cookies for around $20. The lady working inside helped me right away and answered my questions about which items were the most popular and whether the cookies were freshly made. She was friendly and made the visit quick and easy. You can buy Danish cookies at regular grocery stores, but these tasted completely different. They were softer, fresher, and had that rich, buttery flavor that packaged cookies are usually missing. They were even better than the airport cookies I remembered! The bakery itself had a cute, homey, old-fashioned atmosphere, and there was plenty of free parking nearby. I'm really glad I stopped in because the cookies ended up being one of my favorite treats from the trip. I would definitely return for another tub the next time I'm in town.

BONJOUR, DARLINGS!…read more It is I, Mozzarella! International pink poodle, professional service dog, and apparently an UNWELCOME GUEST! Mama and I visited Olsen's Danish Village Bakery in Solvang, where a woman behind the counter rudely told us to LEAVE! MON DIEU! Darling, I'm a TRAINED SERVICE DOG, not a raccoon attempting to rob your pastry counter! I wasn't there to sample the Danish. I WAS WORKING! Thankfully, every other establishment we visited in Solvang welcomed us with kindness and hospitality. As for Olsen's, the pastries looked tired, the selection was disappointing, and the customer service desperately needed obedience training. ONE STAR. I'd give zero paws, but Yelp insists. BISOUS! Mozzarella Professional service dog. International traveler. Banned from a bakery for having four legs and impeccable manners.

I've been reading about Bob's Well Bread for years now and given all the back and forth I've done…read moredriving to Cal Poly you'd think I would've made by now. Now happened. The baked goods are really good (get the sticky bun and morning roll) and the lunch menu is varied, something for everyone. Bob's reminds me of my travels in France - at least the way you eat in France.

This place has remnants of an old fashioned bakery pit stop, but they've just become a price…read moregouging tourist station that delivers low quality food at higher-than LA metro prices. The only thing decent here was the ham and cheese sandwich -- good quality ham, good butter, okay baguette (think Trader Joe's quality). Their salad was not seasoned and wilted. Their onion focaccia was gummy, soft and flavorless. Their espresso was burnt to a crisp and tasted like old diner coffee where the machine hasn't been cleaned in a decade, so it tastes like stale dirt. They also sell DIY up-cycled stuff for more than a high-end brand would charge for the same -- like candles made from up-cycled wine bottles for like $25. Missing the point, people. Would not come here again. This place is everything wrong about the all American road trip nowadays.

Thinks the pace to be. Come in, order at the counter and find a spot…read more Seasonal fruit Danish- sublime Bagel Breakfast sandwich- salty, savory, hearty an shits the spot Breakfast Tartin- dreamy notes of salty mushroom goodness Strawberry matcha was good to the last drop. Brewed coffee fueled me for my day.

Brass Bird has a genuinely lovely patio, and the cold brew was sufficiently high-octane to make me…read moreforgive quite a lot. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best, especially given the price. And then there was the "croissant." I put that word in quotation marks because what arrived on my plate was less a croissant than a bread roll experiencing an identity crisis. A croissant is supposed to be a minor miracle of pastry engineering: dozens of buttery laminated layers, a crisp golden shell that shatters when you tear into it, and an airy, irregular honeycomb interior. You should finish one surrounded by enough flaky debris to require a small cleanup operation. This thing was pale, squat, dense, doughy, and almost completely devoid of discernible layers. The interior had all the airy honeycomb structure of a hot dog bun. It looked as though someone had taken a dinner roll, bent it into a crescent, pinched the ends, and hoped geometry would do the rest. There was no shattering crust. No honeycomb. No glorious buttery lamination. No shower of flakes. Just a soft crescent-shaped bread product that had apparently once heard a croissant described from another room. I have eaten spectacular croissants. I have eaten mediocre croissants. I have eaten mass-produced grocery-store croissants that, whatever their shortcomings, at least understood the assignment. This one appeared not to have read the syllabus. So: lovely patio. Potent cold brew. A perfectly pleasant place to sit for a while. But if pastry is the reason you're going, just make a U-turn. Photographic evidence attached. France, please accept my apologies.

The Solvang Bakery is SO good! I got the Armando on Jasmin's recommendation, and I'm so glad I did…read more Did I mention you can take a cute pic of you by the windmill as well? Not only is the Solvang Bakery so yummy and pretty it is also situated in a very cute location too. The Solvang Bakery was a top choice for me given all the bakeries here in Solvang not only for the quality, but the price points. Staff is so sweet too! Jasmin could not have been lovelier. She knows the bakery so well and took the time to tell me about all the different baked items before helping me decide on the Armando. I was so impressed by how much Jasmin knew. The Armando is this delicious ring of apple cake with raisins and walnuts, with just the right touch of honey sweetness. SO good! I also love that they have gluten-free options. Lastly, if you need to get a gift, super cute merch. Thank you! Support local.

From the decor to the bakery items, I would say this place is a five star because you can see the…read morecare and the homemade aspect of each item but I love is the variety of cookies and pastries and of course people talked about the strawberry cheese danish, which is pretty delicious, but you have the variety of danishes from berries to apple and actually got a small crumble pie there. Service was great. It was pretty quick. It did get busy later on in the day so I would suggest going early seeing the fresh pastries and trying to get what you can.

This place has really delicious and flavorful food! The vibes are so cute and quaint as well, and…read morethe restaurant is much larger than it appears. The chicken scallion waffles are so good and packed with flavor, and it's actually spicy. And the chocolate chip cookie is perfectly gooey. My only qualm is that the food took nearly an hour to get out, so if you're in a rush, this might not be the spot for you.

Today I got the congee with two sunny-side-up eggs, and it did NOT sit well with me... an hour…read morelater, I had the runs lol. The pastries looked good, though! The service was excellent

Best pan dulce I have ever had. Great quality, fresh, and simply delicious. Clean establishment and…read morethe owners are very friendly. Must try if you're visiting Taft, you will not be disappointed.

Awesome bakery. Awesome people. Awesome prices. Triple win. Bonkers worth the money. Best tres…read moreleches. To the point i am a recovering addict lol

To me this place is a hidden gem. I'm not in the Delano area often but the past couple of times I…read morehave been I've noticed this bakery. Today I finally checked it out and was so pleasantly surprised! Everything tasted so fresh and was so buttery and perfect. This bakery totally reminds me of the panaderias I've been to in Mexico! The conchas are as big as your head and are so soft and spongey! The loaf cakes were some of our favorite items. They come in a huge assortment of flavors. Each flavor was so moist and light we ended up having to buy a few to go for my boyfriends family. They do serve some lunch items like tortas, burritos, and tacos which I do plan on trying next time I'm in Delano. I will definitely return to this place and recommend it to all my family and friends. Check them out if you are in the area!

Absolutely love the bread here! Nice staff super friendly!! They also sell food and make cakes!read more

I had never been to this bakery before, but I wanted to try somewhere different from the usual…read moreplaces I go to. I decided to give it a try and ordered the chocolate éclair and berry danish. Both pastries were good and I enjoyed them, although they weren't the best I've had. The chocolate éclair was tasty, and the berry danish was also enjoyable. I'd say they're definitely worth trying if you're in the area and looking for something different. One thing to note is that the pastries are a little on the pricey side, so keep that in mind when ordering. Overall, I had a good experience and I'm glad I gave this bakery a try.

This spot is nestled in an area with other storefronts…read more The staff was very friendly. They do have a display with an assortment of pastries. The set up for the display makes this location look like they offer not too much variety, but it does. They have nice sampler platters to go. A bit pricey, but worth purchasing. EVERYONE needs to try the pistachio square!! The only reason why I would go back.

Best bakery in Santa Maria area, hands down. We never go anywhere else anymore. Their carrot cake…read moreis top tier if you're into carrot cake.

I ordered a custom lemon cake with strawberry filling (instead of raspberries), and the entire…read moreexperience was a disappointment from start to finish. The owner was surprisingly rude throughout the process, which already set the tone, but the cake itself was even worse. The presentation was awful, truly nothing like what was promised. And unfortunately, it tasted exactly how it looked: dry, unbalanced, and just... yuk. For a custom order, the quality was beyond unacceptable. I expected care, flavor, and professionalism, and received none of the above. This review was necessary. I would not recommend this bakery for custom cakes. And the cost was over the top! $60. Smh! I wouldn't mind if it was worth it. Gina's Piece of Cake is my normal go to, but they weren't taking any more orders. Probably due to Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Next time my alternative to Gina's would be Albertson's. This lady at Orcutt was beyond RUDE and just down right nasty! Absolutely pass her up! Yuk yuk yuk!