42 Best Bakeries near Aptos

“Best breakfast and ambience 🥰“

“Stopped into Companion Bakeshop Aptos and had a much-needed experience. The staff were friendly, and the barista who made my flat white did an amazing job — absolutely nailed the espresso pull. The coffee had rich notes of chocolate (my favorite), and the milk froth was smooth, silky, and perfectly balanced.

The pastries looked incredible — and it’s clear why this place is known for them. I wasn’t in the mood for one this time, but I’ll definitely be back to try them out. The space is quaint and inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and I loved being able to watch the pastries being made in the back corner of the shop.

If I’m ever in Aptos again, this will be my go-to spot for a morning flat white.“

“Have been here several times for breakfast and lucky for us we almost always get Naomi as our server, although every one is super nice! Naomi is very attentive and will give suggestions if you ask. She’s awesome! Today hubby and I each got the Huevos Rancheros-delicious! Two crispy tortillas with black beans, their yummy ranchero sauce, cheese and two perfect eggs over medium. I never ever finish my breakfast but this was so good I did and finished before the hubby-lol! And the bill was $37.00. I can’t remember the last time I paid this little of an amount for a delicious breakfast for two. They also have daily lunch specials-always good and so reasonable!“

“Great manager now and great checkers ....Wendy“

“I might recommend this place for its pies & pastries, but not their coffee offerings. I guess they don’t get many requests for mochas because what I got was mostly milk with a splash of coffee & zero chocolate. Getting it iced costs another 50¢, which I’ve never seen before. They really don’t promote their coffee beverages, so…. Hopefully your experience will be better.“

“Gayle's Bakery has great food and service. I have been there more times then I can count and everytime it has been great. It can be difficult to find a place to sit and that's only because the place is that good.
Tonight my wife and I went for some food and desserts to take to go. We were helped by Brandon and he has great customer service, positive attitude and able to handle high volume of customers. I recommend going to Gayle's if you are in the area and wants some good food for anytime of the day.“

“SOOOOOOO GOOD & FITS INTO MY FOOD ALLERGEN CONCERNS NO PROBLEM! My husband who doesn't have to skirt around gluten, dairy or eggs, ABSOLUTELY loved the treats!“

“The consistent line out the door should be your hint that this spot is a must if you're in need of a grab and go breakfast. Sure, Zachary's is fantastic, but waiting for a seat and having a full sit down meal isn't always an option if you want to get to the monthly vintage fair before the crowds. Grab your bagel melt to-go and eat as you walk. Or, my personal favorite- the lox deluxe, but be sure to sub their house made pickled onions and grab a Natalie's Orchard juice to go with it.“

“During our 2 night mini vacation in Monterey this week, Feb 2 & 3, 2023, we bought a package of these cookies from a liquor store, on Lighthouse Avenue and now consider them to be our all-time favorite cookie.“

“They did our wedding cake in 2016 and then our vow renewal cake this month in 2026!!! We tried a chocolate raspberry this time and it was a fan favorite at our reception. I just wish they would bring back the pistachio flavor tho 😩“

“During our 2 night mini vacation in Monterey this week, Feb 2 & 3, 2023, we bought a package of these cookies from a liquor store, on Lighthouse Avenue and now consider them to be our all-time favorite cookie.“

“Yummy donuts the kids love this place“

“Secret's out, kids. Best tamales anywhere. Lots of meat vs masa. Grab some Mexican sour cream while you are there. We've been doing this nearly every trip for years. You won't be disappointed. Will run out on heavy tourist days, so get them 1PM or so.“

“Emozioni Pasticceria made our wedding pastries and they were so delicious and perfect! We decided not to do a cake but do small pastries instead, and they were such a hit! We did a tasting where Chef Enzo prepared multiple pastries based on our preference. We ended up choosing the tarimisu, tart, cannoli, and cream puff. I wanted the pastries to have an Iranian flare, and although this is a traditional Italian bakery, Chef Enzo incorporated some Iranian flavors perfectly. Chef Enzo and Dan were so great and easy to work with. We will be going back often and ordering all our sweets from them from now on!“

“The croissants are sooooo delicious. They are super incredible when they are super fresh and warm in the morning or still amazing when it is later in the day..The ladies that work here are so nice. The sandwiches are huge(super tall) like how do you even take a bite?!!! Lots of free parking and wheelchair accessible. All the donuts look incredible too.“

“i love the vibe, coffee and employees. Had the Ray of F* Sunshine today but with cow milk. OMG sooooo great. ty“

“Love this place! We visited from the east coast and I'm highly impressed. They had quite the variety of bagels - my favorite was the pesto cheese. The eggs were cooked to perfection in the sandwich I got. Service was super fast and people were nice.“

“I really like their German Farm Bread. However, the bread starts molding the next day after the Best Before date, so there are only 2-3 days to enjoy it.“

“Fantastic spot! Nice, open and clean kitchen. Mattias and staff are amazing to work with. Would highly recommend!“

“As a regular customer of this amazing café, I couldn’t be more happy I have a spacial needs kid and this is his favorite place the owner and the staff are super inclusive and treat him like a king when he comes by I highly recommend this place (both for the food and for the treatment and the service that we get) 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Just received a cupcake from a friend. Just delicious. Can't wait to go buy some more. Yummy.“

“They did our wedding cake in 2016 and then our vow renewal cake this month in 2026!!! We tried a chocolate raspberry this time and it was a fan favorite at our reception. I just wish they would bring back the pistachio flavor tho 😩“

“I used to buy Melo bread years ago and happened to be in the area, so I stopped by to get some again. What a treat! The bread is out of this world!! We are blessed with many excellent bread makers in the Bay Area, but this one is a step above the rest! My favorite is the Pajaro. So many wonderful things come together in this bread - a wonderful texture inside, a crunchy crust and the delicious seeds on the outside, all with an excellent taste. I don't live nearby but will make the trip to Watsonville occasionally to enjoy this truly outstanding bread.“

“In Watsonville, there's no shortage of Mexican stores and restaurants and because this reason I can be more selective. Whenever I'm in town and I want a quick beverage and bite, I'll make a pit stop here. The employees are nice and very helpful, and understand/ speak English. One my favorite items on the menu is the Quesadilla de Cameron or Shrimp Quesadilla.“

“Rosa's tortillas are one of the best tasting tortillas , I enjoy serving to my family, they're very easy to prepare in many Mexican foods, my family's favorite are flautas , also enchiladas , en tostadas, they have the best tasting tortilla which is always the number one best when you're using Rosa's tortillas in watsonville .“

“I had a very delicious Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich and Chai latte.“

“My store. Been going to the Scotts Valley Safeway for 13 years now. Rarely been disappointed. When I have been disappointed, they have never hesitated to rectify the situation. When they have had to rectify a situation, they have never hesitated to make it make it better. Great store with a great staff. This particular store and the people who maintain it not only serve the Scotts Valley community, but also have people coming all the way from the East and West Santa Cruz communities. Interesting thing about that is, both of those communities already have a Safeway store readily available. Those people actually choose to drive to Scotts Valley to shop. One of the managers, Kelly, is an absolute gift from Heaven. Scotts Valley Safeway rocks!!!
And nothing has changed, since Google asked. Still awesome. Still awesome. Still awesome.“

“I found Rebecca's muffins at Campbell farmers market. They are so delicious and you can't really tell whether they are sugar free, soy free, gluten free and vegan. I have some health problem so I have to be on an anti inflammatory diet and I just look forward to every Sunday where I can go buy her muffins. God bless her!“

“they are one of the reasons I go to the SJ flea market.“

“I recommend this place to all the people that get up early it's open at 4:30AM, they have hot abulita chocolate and Oatmeal for the healthy people they also have Chorizo with potatoes tortas jam and chicken, you can also try their Chile Verde tamales, they also make carrots and orange juice I think this place has everything a picky person wants Good Service, Fast Service you grab what ever you like then pay easy 123 step, they put all the bread in the racks so it's still hot, be careful to not touch any metal, I hope who ever reads my review about this place buys one of their $4 dollar torta de chorizo con papas i hope you like it as much as I do they bring the chorizo from Janitzio a place in Mexico that makes the best Chorizo. If you like authentic Mexican pan and delicious on the go food this is the plac, you will come back every morning and always leave this place with a smile on your face, my name is JC and I recommend this place to you and your family come early in the morning it will be worth getting up early I promise. Thank you for taking the time to read my review.“

“Stopped in this mall tired in the evening on a long drive, desparately in need of a coffee. I happened to meet the owner Sherri as they were wrapping up for the day. She could have said no, we're closing, we're all out of coffee, but she made me the LAST cup of coffee in the entire mall at any restaurant inside, and dressed up with cream and sugar exactly how I asked. She gave me a free sample of her cookies while waiting, said it will be 2.95 for the coffee. I handed her my credit card and said PLEASE charge me extra for your fantastic service and hospitality, I don't have cash for the tip jar right now, at least charge 7 or 8 bucks if Starbucks wants that much!

...She refused to take any extra of my money above the $3. And that cookie was the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had in my life. Thank you so much Sherri! Your cookies, coffee, and hospitality and friendliness to a stranger are all world-class. I would come back every single day if I could.“

“As a vegan, finding a truly delicious birthday cake is tough to find. But Black China Bakery outdid themselves! My husband ordered the vegan raspberry chocolate cake for my 64th and it's the best I've had in a long time. Kaitlin outdid herself with the decorating as well. As a long time vegan cook and baker, I'm not sure how she manages such a delicious frosting, but it was divine. I wouldn't hesitate to order from Black China Bakery. They were kind, accommodating to my husband's requests and all around a business that deserves our support.“

“I live in Pennsylvania and brought home 4 loaves of your sourdough when we visited family in Monterey this month. I have two left...does anyone ship your bread??😁“

“the owner is very kind, and always has a smile on her face. The place is very clean ,and a great view in the main downtown plaza. It's a great place to hang out anytime of the day. My favorite ice cream is bubble gum on a waffle cone. I also recommend the milkshakes, and juice drinks.“

“(Translated by Google) I like the bread, especially the one they make with Splenda, I highly recommend it for those with diabetes.Thank you for thinking of people with diabetes ????(Original)Me gusta el pan sobre todo el que hacen con Splenda lo recomiendo mucho para los que tienen diabetesGracias por pensar en la gente con diabetes ????“

“simplemente el mejor pan y fresco 🤤“

“Toasted marshmallow topper 👍🏽“

“Me encanta el pan muy bueno todo pero en especial las gorditas de nata“

“This location is my first axperience at a Dunkin Donuts 🍩 and i gotta say two thumbs up 👍 👍 I like the egg n cheese crassont sandwhiches and hash browns in the morning with a coupke of donut holes. Great when youre on the go! Sometines (when it's slow 🐌) my order is ready right after im done paying! Y um yum yum 😋“

“Their fruit tart is the best! I’ve tried different places in Santa Cruz, Monterey & the Bay Area and this is the best one! Their crust and filling are delicious and the fruit it actually fresh without that super sweet spread they add to most fruit tarts elsewhere!“