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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chelsea Marrone
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.
Their whole grain round loaf sourdough is the best. Yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave O'Mara
This place embodies the adage ‘All the Best Things in Life Are Edible’ ?Their fluffy sourdough is the bomb (ask for it sliced) & try the chocolate baguettes if you dare … be forewarned, they are addictive!I’ve tried many of their items, which are many, varied, & all yummy!They also have a stall at the Saturday Farmers Market at Cabrillo College so you can balance out all those healthy veggies with some baked yumminess ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Apple Galette, Almond Croissant
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
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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Also fantastic!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cinnamon rolls are pretty incredible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love the chocolate croissants
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their whole grain round loaf sourdough is the best. Yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place embodies the adage ‘All the Best Things in Life Are Edible’ ?Their fluffy sourdough is the bomb (ask for it sliced) & try the chocolate baguettes if you dare … be forewarned, they are addictive!I’ve tried many of their items, which are many, varied, & all yummy!They also have a stall at the Saturday Farmers Market at Cabrillo College so you can balance out all those healthy veggies with some baked yumminess ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Apple Galette, Almond Croissant
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