Super cozy bake shop with unique, delicious, seasonal baked goods and good coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Shupe
Coffee and food are top tier, no doubt about it. But everyone knows it so it's quite loud and crowded there. But that's no knock on the crew or the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario Maciel
I go to this bakery about twice a month, it's convenient to where I live and the service is terrible. The people that work there need to put a smile on there face and greet the customer or find a different job.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Donald McMurtrey
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shani Shoham
Good food and friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Magical Catering
Companion bakeshop is the best bakery!! I’ve been to bakeries around the country as well as here in Santa cruz. As a baker myself who’s tried about half the baked goods they offer there was only one item I wouldn’t buy again.
All their bread is wild yeast. And they offer 100% whole grain loaves! The pistachio dream is ridiculously good. I literally dream about it and I’m not a meringue or nut person. The quality of ingredients shows in everything and their thoughtfulness about healthier options is also evident. As in their almond croissant which features a non traditional whole meal “marzipan”. Can’t wait for them to make a cookbook!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia R
Great bakery, coffee and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Miller
Proper good sourdough bread.
Catherine Zack
Lavender Lattes are Divine 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oatmilk Latte, Almond Croissant, Everything Pinwheels, Apple Galette
Porschephilia
Reliably good artisan pastries. I would not not put them in the same tier as Manresa, but definitely the sole residents of the next tier down.
That being said, I had the pistachio dream (I think that’s what it was called) and wow now that is an excellent confection and more like something I would expect from say Tartine in the city or Quail and Condor. Definitely a dessert (not breakfast) treat, it’s a flaky pastry cup (I’m sure there is a more accurate term) with a baklava-esque pistachio filling, topped with Italian meringue. Phenomenal.
Very unwelcoming. The last three times I’ve arrived 5 minutes to closing, the staff move the sandwich board in front of the door and say their closed.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Allison Grace
Rude, poor customer service. Will not be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ash Colin
Baguette and cinnamon rolls
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Samantha Norried
My espresso was the best I had all week in Aptos. (They use cat & cloud’s coffee I believe I saw.) I didn’t order any food from them BUT I did order their vegan cinnamon cake when I went into Loft Coffee the next day and it was one of the better vegan coffee cakes I have had. I do not recommend eating in the car unless you have plans vacuuming sooner than later.
They sell their day old bread at like half price btw.
Super cozy bake shop with unique, delicious, seasonal baked goods and good coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee and food are top tier, no doubt about it. But everyone knows it so it's quite loud and crowded there. But that's no knock on the crew or the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I go to this bakery about twice a month, it's convenient to where I live and the service is terrible. The people that work there need to put a smile on there face and greet the customer or find a different job.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Companion bakeshop is the best bakery!! I’ve been to bakeries around the country as well as here in Santa cruz. As a baker myself who’s tried about half the baked goods they offer there was only one item I wouldn’t buy again.
All their bread is wild yeast. And they offer 100% whole grain loaves! The pistachio dream is ridiculously good. I literally dream about it and I’m not a meringue or nut person. The quality of ingredients shows in everything and their thoughtfulness about healthier options is also evident. As in their almond croissant which features a non traditional whole meal “marzipan”.
Can’t wait for them to make a cookbook!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bakery, coffee and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Proper good sourdough bread.
Lavender Lattes are Divine 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oatmilk Latte, Almond Croissant, Everything Pinwheels, Apple Galette
Reliably good artisan pastries. I would not not put them in the same tier as Manresa, but definitely the sole residents of the next tier down.
That being said, I had the pistachio dream (I think that’s what it was called) and wow now that is an excellent confection and more like something I would expect from say Tartine in the city or Quail and Condor. Definitely a dessert (not breakfast) treat, it’s a flaky pastry cup (I’m sure there is a more accurate term) with a baklava-esque pistachio filling, topped with Italian meringue. Phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Very unwelcoming. The last three times I’ve arrived 5 minutes to closing, the staff move the sandwich board in front of the door and say their closed.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rude, poor customer service. Will not be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Baguette and cinnamon rolls
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My espresso was the best I had all week in Aptos. (They use cat & cloud’s coffee I believe I saw.) I didn’t order any food from them BUT I did order their vegan cinnamon cake when I went into Loft Coffee the next day and it was one of the better vegan coffee cakes I have had. I do not recommend eating in the car unless you have plans vacuuming sooner than later.
They sell their day old bread at like half price btw.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious chocolate sourdough roll!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
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