Good ice cream. Today however I was disappointed to buy some Salted Caramel that wasn't even close…read more It was butterscotch. There is a big difference so I'm surprised they would do such a thing.

Marianne's Ice Cream The PERFECT sweet stop after a day at…read moreSeacliff State Beach! So many delicious flavors, whether you're craving a cone, sundae, or milkshake! And the location makes it super easy to turn your beach day into a full-on day of fun, food & treats! The beach was beaching... and now the ice cream is ice-creaming! Definitely worth stopping in for a scoop--or two!

Cute seating inside Great service - got to try all flavors,…read morevery patient! Strong coffee (affogato)

Such charm and whimsy in this place. Ava was amazing! She had so much patience and awesome…read moresuggestions. These aren't your normal flavors, but slightly ajar from them. Definitely come in and have the marshmallow toasted on top.

The ice cream has to be really bad for me to give anything less than five stars :-) I'm just…read moresaying... lol. Reading the local Yelp reviews, Bruster's Real Ice Cream keeps popping up. So driving through the Aptos "hood" yesterday there it was right in front of me. It must have been a sign:-). Luckily for me most of the memorial weekend crowd/ tourists were at the beach a couple of miles away because the place was relatively quiet. So this is a to-go type of ice cream stop. And by that I mean you can order at three different windows which may or may not all be open depending upon the crowd size. There was only one window open today. This is manned by kids. High school kids it looks like. They are doing a relatively good job and are working so who can complain about that. You cannot go inside because there is no inside for customers. However after you order there are a few tables. If there was a large crowd it is first come first "sit". According to the information and signage... batches of the most popular ice creams are made daily right here. I ordered two scoops for $10... a Sea Salt Caramel and a Banana Chocolate Chip. Both were very good. Thick, creamy and went down easy :-). If you are in the neighborhood, I recommend this for a delicious stop! There is plenty of parking because it is located in a large shopping complex. Oh and by the way... if you are shorter than 40 inches you get a free ice cream cone! I tried my hardest but 5 feet 2 inches did not cut it. :)

We happen to drive by and saw this place so we gave it a try. I got the Pistachio ice cream cone…read more It was really tasty and not overly sweet. The only negative was that the pistachios inside was soft and mushy. My son got the basic vanilla and strawberry ice cream. Everything was good and it was nice and creamy.

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.

I don't drink coffee. This review is SOLEY for the key lime pie. I'm eating as I type. Ya. It's…read more YUM! The crust has a more baked/burnt flavor, crumbly, but wet, it's good, but the filling, the filling is so yummy! Airy, smooth, and the right balance of sweet and tart, so happy I gave to my impulse lol Fluffy whip on top, and the ratios are great!

Beach side coffee & pies!…read more What a great place to start your morning before a beach walk. Lots of coffee and pastry options. And some good lunch items too. They are famous for their pies: pizza, hand pies, and dessert pies. We really liked the spinach hand pie! Watch out: this spot can be very busy in the morning, with long lines for coffee.

Really enjoyed my avocado toast here. The preserved lemons added a nice sweet citrus touch…read more Cinnamon roll was delicious. Cold brew here is excellent. The frittata was a little cold in the center - could have used a bit more time in the oven for me.

Croissant anyone? Because if you love a soft, buttery croissant... Companion Bakeshop has them! I…read moream giving 5-stars for these beauties. I looked forward to this visit. I had driven by it many times. Usually late in the day after their closing hours. So I was happy to make it in again (after years) and buy a couple of the few remaining croissants. I have had the pleasure of tasting the famous sour dough bread. It is served at several nearby restaurants. It is fabulous! The bakeshop is small but cute. Located on busy Soquel Drive in Aptos. The side yard is nice to sit outside in that wonderful, cool air and nosh on your goodies. I have posted photos of their menus. Breakfast items, cookies, breads, and assorted pastries offered. Vegan and GF. Coffee/tea drinks too. Reviewers mention the less than friendly service. I have to agree. While the items are delicious employees need to step up and at least act like they value their customers. Not a good look. I have memories of better service years ago. The original Companion Bakeshop is on the Santa Cruz Westside! Here's to flaky croissants AND hopefully not flaky customer service.:) Cheers!

Absolute perfection! I live in Palo Alto, but this is hands…read moredown my family's favorite spot whenever we are anywhere close to Aptos. The food here is spectacular--the breads and baked goods are made completely fresh, right in the shop. The French toast is truly out of this world, the quiche and sandwiches are top-notch and first-class, and the muffins are remarkable. The vibe feels like a perfect cross between a warm Southern country spot and a quaint, exquisite French bistro. As incredible as the food is, the service is a 10.5 out of 10. Everyone is so friendly, kind, and accommodating. The owners, Michelle and Dave, came through while I was there and took the time to stop and talk with people at every single table. Together, they set an atmosphere that makes every customer feel deeply valued. Superb food that is only surpassed by the genuine attention and care given to everyone who walks through the door!

Staff are really lovely, sweet young folks. However, the…read morenumerous times I have come in the tables are dirty and so is the seating :( Place is dirty, I understand they only have a cleaner twice a week, which means the floors tables bathrooms seatings don't get proper cleaning for a food service establishment. I don't understand as the food in the past has been good, now I'm afraid to eat there. If the restaurant isn't clean and the bathroom isn't clean, how can we be sure the kitchen is kept clean The bathroom has needed painting for two years yet it's not happening and the door has issues The gift shop has very nice gifts at fair prices.

Can you please open a branch in Davis, CA? I would love to have some of your affogato at least once…read morea week! We stopped by for some ice cream while exploring Capitola and I needed a caffeine boost so I decided to go with the affogato which is a shot of espresso with a scoop of the vanilla ice cream. It was so creamy and the espresso was made well because it wasn't bitter. I also had a taste of the pistachio and a scoop of that is what I shall order when I come back. They also have a marshmallow fluff topping which they toast right in front of you!!!! I also remember walking in and smelling the freshly cooked waffle cones! The shop had a seating area outside and a really cute aesthetically pleasing art wall inside! The employees were super nice and answered all our questions and was gracious about our taste requests! 11/10

The ice cream and root beer float were delicious you can taste the quality, the mini cone was so…read moreperfect and tasty! We had chocolate and strawberry cheesecake flavors. The customer wasn't good ..it was whatever

Oh me, oh my! If you…read morecheck my reviews, you'll find LOTS of ice cream spots in my history. I'm a glutton for a creamy, frozen ball of deliciousness. Polar Bear did not disappoint. Ate lunch in the area but had to grab some scoops from the oval spot. I ordered the thin mint and chocolate/peanut butter double in a waffle cone. It was ice cream perfection! The mint was fresh and tasty with HUGE chunks of chocolate and the peanut butter/chocolate was deep and rich. The waffle cone added a nice crunch overall. The employees were friendly, fast, and helpful in answering questions about ingredients and allowing a few samples. Shop is small but was walk through so the layout works well being on the corner or a busy intersection. Highly recommend Polar Bear Ice Cream - like, seriously, you have to stop here!!

Great experience at Polar Bear Ice Cream, as the staff were kind, patient and helpful and the…read morelocation is convenient and easy to find. The menu has a good range of flavors and you can sample and try any that you might be interested in. My mom got the lemon sorbet after sampling a blackberry flavor and a honey lavender one. I opted to skip the samples and choose one of my go-to flavors - thin mint, which was delicious. It was such a refreshing treat! The shop also has some seating and chairs where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream. The prices were pretty reasonable and while we ordered junior scoops, the portion size was larger than expected. Definitely recommend!

The viral crunchy desserts is in Santa Cruz, and I got to have it! They are pricey, but it was…read morequite a delicious treat! Both times I went were on a Saturday and the line wrapped around the corner before the bakery opened. The line moved pretty quickly. I appreciate that they started making cups with miniature versions of the fruits so you can sample all of them, but once again, pricey. Inside the bakery is pretty, but small. There aren't many seats to sit and wait, so you will probably be standing around the entrance. My favorite so far is the passion fruit. The tartness in the jam compliments the creamy ganache. I enjoyed that the mango had real fruit in it.

3/5: I tried the mango $12 and coffee $11. I think these are over-hyped. The infused ganache inside…read moreis missing flavor complexity, and the texture is too greasy; more like a pudding than a mousse or chocolate ganache. The crunchy coating has no value add for me; it seems more like a gimmick. I'd rather have no coating, but higher quality flavor. Be aware that on a hot day, you need to either eat it right away, or get it to your refrigerator super fast, before the coating melts.