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.

So good! Interesting, unique flavors! This is my new favorite! Locally sourced and so fresh! We…read morewill be back!

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. :)

I was just coming from a Dr. appt and thought I would treat myself to ice cream. I've seen this…read moreplace before but I'm not normally around this area. I'm SO GLAD I stopped today. First, the ice cream is super creamy and smooth. The waffle cone is much more thick and substantial than other places. The chocolate chips in the mint chip are nice and big but what really stood out was the peanut butter. WOW!!! Such thick soft swirls vs others whose peanut butter are thin hard swirls. This was a game changer. I was blown away. I now have a new favorite place for ice cream. Well done!!

Second time here and the pastries are very good and fresh, though the barista was very rude, had a…read morecrazy attitude, and made it feel like she didn't want us there. I'd go again but I'm avoiding her

I was in town for two days and went everytime it's hard not to buy to much. Everything is amazing I…read morelove the cheesy garlic sticks and almond croissant almond croissant cookies, lemon cookie and chive biscuit I love this place the coffee is really good as well!! It's not laid out how it works so your first time is a bit confusing. Grab a ticket a listen to them calling out numbers and raise hand for your number. Lots and lots of sitting it can get pretty busy so be aware of that waits can be a bit but so damn worth it

Parking can be a problem on the weekends during the summer, since the beach is right next door…read more Most of the pastries are from Companion Bakeshop. I tried two items: - 5/5: The Machiatto is excellent. They serve 11th hour coffee. - 3/5: The Mexican chocolate pie ($8/slice) is too sweet. All I can taste is sugar.

We came here twice during our stay nearby. The first time was decent. Coffee was good, staff was…read moreok, the food was tasty but inconsistent. (The meat pie and pastry we ordered were not warmed all the way, but the bagel was good) Then inside seating area was also sticky and slightly dirty looking. Our second visit was yesterday 6/20, and it sounds like we weren't the only unhappy customers based on other reviews. I'm not surprised to hear the lady in charge that morning rudely made customers leave because she "needed a reset". We asked about getting pizza around 10:45 am, which we acknowledged was early...but just asking to see what was possible. Instead of a real explanation, we got a snarky look at her watch and just an "um, noooo" with a bad attitude. If there was a real reason, like the dough wasn't ready or the oven wasn't on (it was, we could see the flames) I would understand. However, the lady was complaining to a coworker about an issue with the manager or something while we waited in line so there was already some unprofessional behavior beyond the lack of customer service. We left without getting anything at that point. We won't be back to Venus, The Pixie Deli down the street has good food and friendly service.

Came here for breakfast while staying at the nearby Sea Cliff Inn…read more Food and coffee: Small selection of baked goods including fresh breads, croissants, pastries. We ordered a raspberry "pop tart" (filled pastry with frosting), plain croissant, and avocado toast. All were very good. Their fresh breakfast sandwiches "weren't available yet" (not sure what that meant) and the avocado toast did take a while to make. Service: Service was a little aloof but fine. Ambiance: Only a few indoor seats, two outdoor tables and kids toys though next to the road. Very modern and new interior. Would recommend trying, be prepared for a short line / wait.

Really cute storefront. There's a store to the side, and a great display of pastries. I can see why…read morethey draw a crowd. Got here right after opening and took a stroll around. They were in the middle of making sandwiches, which did look appetizing. Got in line at a perfect time because it quickly grew behind me. I always go with the basics... purchased a true French baguette, and a delicious looking chocolate chip cookie. Solid 4 stars for the French baguette. Great crispy crust, nice airy inside, not dense at all. Awesome for dipping in coffee. My only downside is the price. $6 for a French baguette... why? I'm waiting to see if it gives me any super powers. As for the chocolate chip cookie... perfect example of how looks can be deceiving. I know it's all preference, but it was just a basic cookie. No sea salt added for that something extra and no browned butter to be found. Just an ordinary, overly priced cookie. Sadly, does not win a spot for my top 5. Also, the gentleman at the counter was pretty frigid. Maybe a bad morning? Perhaps that's his personality. Who knows, but I wouldn't expect much at the counter as far as hospitality goes.

Love this place -Amazong!! Fresh Delicious meals that…read moreartfully crafted and taste DELICIOUS! The Cupcakes are Delicious and Gigantic!!

This place was a true disappointment. For starters, everything is already super overpriced, and the…read morelunch options are very limited. I ordered a turkey sandwich, which seemed simple enough. The woman at the counter was bland and unwelcoming from the start. It honestly felt like we were bothering her just by being there. Customer service makes a big difference, and this was definitely lacking. When my food came out, the sandwich was literally falling apart because they loaded it with an excessive amount of mayo. It made it messy and unpleasant to eat. Overall, between the high prices, limited menu, poor service, and sloppy food, I won't be coming back.

My in laws live in town and I try and visit here at least once whenever I come for a visit. I like…read moreall the ice cream, but I am partial to the dark chocolate and the salted caramel together. I also like fruity flavors as well.

We are always in the mood for ice cream so it was a nice way to top off a birthday dinner for the…read morekiddo. They've got several locations but this one is nice as it is not crazy busy but still sees a good stream of people. Staff was friendly/accomodating to our peanut allergy. I got a cone with Tahitian Vanilla and chocolate orange. Both flavors were great! A little on the pricey side but we enjoyed it. They have a nice mix of traditional and unique flavors, something for everyone!

After a long day at the beach, we stopped in about 10 minutes before closing, and the staff were…read morestill friendly and helpful. My husband and I both ordered the almond fudge on a sugar cone, and it did not disappoint. It was creamy, flavorful, and full of nuts. We will definitely be back!

After a horrible dinner, we decided we deserved a sweet treat. Polar Bear Ice Cream did not…read moredisappoint! Our server was happy to explain all the unique flavors. (100% recommend the Otter flavor! Tastes like a churro!) She made us a very nice brownie sundae and also made sure to give us two spoons. Fast, clean, and great options!