The Buttery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

1. The Buttery

8.7
702 Soquel Ave (Branciforte Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Eastside · 47 tips and reviews

Nate C.Nate Calderon: The best in town! Carrot Cake, Devils Food Cake, Sandwiches, Salads, Mocha's & Croissants. The list goes on... Just an all around fantastic place to hang out at! The barista's know what they're doing!

Greg W.Greg Woodhouse: I had a macaroon and mocha (they were delicious), but there is just so much to choose from here. Highly recommended.

Anthony S.Anthony Sicola: Fantastic pastries, coffee and bread. The café sit down options are a little pricey and mediocre.

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

2. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.0
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews

YvonneYvonne: The pastries here are from Companion Bakeshop and are amazing. The croissants are as good as the ones at Tartine in SF and but a more reasonable size so you don't feel horrible after eating one!

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Light roast is the dominant style, and even though that's not my favorite Verve is still one of the tastiest cups on the planet. Great pastries and a beautiful cafe.

Allison Y.Allison Yu: Great iced lattes and they have Manresa (Michelin rated Los Gatos restaurant) pastries!

Kelly's French Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

3. Kelly's French Bakery

7.5
402 Ingalls St (at Swift St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 30 tips and reviews

Tori P.Tori Porter: I love the tuna! The raspberry coconut scones are also delish!

Hatice U.Hatice U.: Olallieberry & pumpkin macarons are awsome!! Also organic tea's are the best!!

Trish P.Trish Peach: My favorite bakery in Santa Cruz down the road from the Seymour center and the choices for lunch are sublime - the chocolate eclairs are not for sharing 😉

Companion Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

4. Companion Bakeshop

8.7
2341 Mission, Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 21 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Ward: Blue Bottle coffee and great baked goods as well as artisan breads baked on premises. I had a cappuccino and salted fudge cookie (they were out of coconut macaroons, alas)

Susan C.Susan Cannon: Coconut Macaroons are delish!!

KarlaKarla: Buy all the pastries and breads. Good coffee too!

Ferrell's Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

5. Ferrell's Donuts

8.0
2227 Mission St (at Fair St), Santa Cruz, CA
Donut Shop · Westside · 7 tips and reviews

MCMC: Gotta love donuts...

IS K.IS KLE: Big selection of donuts - something for everyone. Choc glazed Cake donut ok, but not amazing.

julianna i.julianna iran: Donuts and ice cream= best break your diet food ever!

Cafe Delmarette is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

6. Cafe Delmarette

7.7
1126 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 19 tips and reviews

MattMatt: Get a chocolate cream scone and some delicious Verve coffee. Or try the Rita sandwich.

Lydia K.Lydia Klem: Their amazing warm scones are the perfect way to start your day!

Sam C.Sam C.: Try the pumpkin scone, or Cheddar Gorge sandwich, and wash it down with one of their house iced teas! Super awesome staff, sweet decor and mellow music make this the perfect place to wake up. :)

Harbor Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

7. Harbor Cafe

8.8
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: Get the Cali Benedict - an Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce served on an open-faced croissant with bacon and avocado served with homefries or hashbrowns. Simply Delicious!!!

Lily H.Lily Harris: Get food and flow of the place. Fresh baked Croissant was melt in your mouth good.

Damian B.Damian Bayona: If there's a line, sit at the outside bar area for immediate food and drink service. The breakfast croissant is a must try 👌🏻

Cafe Iveta is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

8. Cafe Iveta

8.4
2125 Delaware Ave (at Swift St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Westside · 26 tips and reviews

Nick L.Nick Lachica: Hot chocolate and chocolate chip scone ftw!

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: The gluten- free scones are light and tasty. You won

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: The gluten-free scones are quite light & tasty. They also carry all their scone and biscuit mixes on-site. Perfect for the day after Thanksgiving!

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

9. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.4
104 Bronson St #19 (at Hall St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 31 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: Ask them to tell you about the scones of the day!

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Incredible coffee, balanced, not too light, not too dark. Great pastries and breakfast items — love the chia pudding!

MatthiasMatthias: Today it was just too hot for a warm refreshment, hence, I had to go for the Espresso Tonic which I think is a perfect re-energiser on days like this. 👍🏼 #dogwelcoming #friendly #delicious 😁

The Picnic Basket is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

10. The Picnic Basket

7.9
125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Bfortch F.Bfortch Fortch: Bfast burrito is epic. With pickled cabbage. The filled to order jam donut is also amazeballs.

Melissa B.Melissa Begin: Breakfast burritto is delish! And the strawberry filled donut is yummy!

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Open 7:00am - midnight daily

Pacific Cookie Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

11. Pacific Cookie Company

8.2
1203 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Dessert Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 15 tips and reviews

Madicyn M.Madicyn Marinaro: Never tasted anything like their Snickerdoodle. Lovee the macaroons as well! Always fresh and delish :)

Husain B.Husain Barbhaiwala: Almond joe and chocolate chip with almonds accompanied by milk....bliss !

Christina HyunJung J.Christina HyunJung Jung: I ate ice cream sand cookie. Too sweet, but delicious.

The Penny Ice Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

12. The Penny Ice Creamery

8.9
913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 75 tips and reviews

JJ: The olive oil chocolate sea salt ice cream paired with the freshly made house donuts. ERMERGARD.

Drew T.Drew Tipton: Wow. All fresh made using local ingredients. Definitely worth a visit! Read more.

mikeymikey: Tuesday and Thursdays between 4 and 6, get a second single scoop for one penny

Vino Locale is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

13. Vino Locale

8.2
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.9
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews

Jamie C.Jamie Currie: Super cool hotel. Clean and comfy beds, great views.

Detlev A.Detlev Artelt: Nice and perfect located hotel in Santa Cruz. Direct at the beach.

Jason R.Jason Rosenberg: Get a room facing the Ocean. Read more.

Hyatt Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Santa Cruz.

15. Hyatt Place

7.7
Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Central Santa Cruz · 3 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Extremely comfortable spacious rooms. Some with pullouts for kids. Modern feel. Nice pool and hot tub. Decent breakfast included. Great location close to boardwalk.

Beijing L.Beijing Lin: Every Hyatt in the world is the same and the great!

Curtis S.Curtis Shoung: Clean hotel. Clean heated pool for families.