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The Buttery

Bakery, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$

Eastside, Santa Cruz

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The Buttery

8.7^/10

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Ranked #6 for breakfast food in Santa Cruz
"Fantastic pastries, coffee and bread."(11 Tips)
"Don't leave without trying the carrot cake!"(3 Tips)
"Mr. Espresso coffee and espresso drinks."(6 Tips)
"Great sandwiches and amazing bread and baked goods."(8 Tips)

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Nate CalderonApril 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
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!
Francesca HernandezMarch 26, 2015
Cute and cozy! Try the Buttery Benny: two poached eggs, toasted ciabatta, and fried red potatoes! The dish was lacking a little flavor though... Had to put some chili sauce on them eggs!
Jessica StarkesMay 7, 2015
The strawberry chiffon cake with real whip cream is my daughter Alex favorite cake and today is her 19th birthday. RIP BABY GIRL LOVE MOMMY
ScottFebruary 1, 2015
Do not wait to be seated. Order bakery goods at counter to the left or meals from the counter on the right. Veggie Benny should keep you going for the day.
Vihang MehtaMay 27, 2018
Great sandwiches and amazing bread and baked goods. Didn’t get to try any of the cakes but they looked extremely tempting.
William StaneyAugust 23, 2015
#2 breakfast (bacon, egg, cheddar) sandwich on croissant for the win! Great latte and pastries as well!
Greg WoodhouseApril 4, 2014
I had a macaroon and mocha (they were delicious), but there is just so much to choose from here. Highly recommended.
MJ LeeAugust 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
You can fully enjoy the Santa Cruz vibe in this coffee and bakery shop.
holly gressleyFebruary 28, 2015
Food is great, but environment is chaotic and service is slow. The "take a number" system produces an auction-like effect that really takes away from the quality of the food. Redesign please!
LexAugust 14, 2013
They make mochas with their own special chocolate; Highly recommended! Also, they have the best cheesecake around.
Ruby AnayaApril 23, 2014
Try the Express Sandwich - simple and perfect with coffee for lunch or breakfast!
Rocky FJuly 28, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Check out their web site for cafe specials. If you see the Fried Chicken with Slaw sandwich on their calendar, get in there and grub! It's awesome!
Alex PriceJuly 20, 2017
Vegetarian? Get the veggie goat on ciabatta, and be amazed.
Jeff WheelerAugust 26, 2014
Maybe best brunch and pastries in Santa Cruz. Great prices to boot.
Elliott DAugust 24, 2013
I liked the coffee a lot. Vegetarian eggs Benedict was great, but rich and heavy- be prepared.
Sally BookmanJune 29, 2012
Lunch specials (and soups) change weekly so check their menu for what's available. Try the Chicken Pot Pie.
Lauren TomlinsonOctober 22, 2015
The mocha is delicious! It tastes very real, like it's made with dark chocolate.
Joao CorreiaJanuary 31, 2015
Try Huevos Rancheros and the natural orange juice! Refreshing!
Casi ScannellMay 26, 2013
Here from out of town. This place is awesome. Eggs and potatoes taste great. Fresh squeezed OJ!!
Brenna GJune 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Wow. Four staff standing behind the counter, no one waiting, and you won't help me until I walk across the store, take a number from your machine, and walk back to the counter?
Anthony SicolaAugust 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic pastries, coffee and bread. The café sit down options are a little pricey and mediocre.
Eddy BadrinaJuly 9, 2018
Cobb salad. Or the burger. Or anything with their bread.
Steve BlountDecember 24, 2011
Shout out to Andy for awesome customer service even on the busiest of days! A big howdy to the girls that know me as the "Tiramisu Guy"
Sarah RJune 5, 2015
Great coffee, and the tortilla salad is good too
Nara GeigerDecember 11, 2016
Egg benedict, bakery
Kim MarastiApril 27, 2012
They won't sell slices of the key lime pie which is the whole reason I ventured here in the first place. Dumb.
cynthia wangFebruary 2, 2015
Croissants are the bomb.
Maggie CIDecember 3, 2013
Croissants, coffee, breakfast items..all yummy!!
Barbara MatthewsMay 9, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Best cupcakes in town, period.
Gnat BrainJuly 26, 2014
Bacon and date sandwich. Salty and sweet = yum
Charlene PonsMarch 2, 2012
Don't leave without trying the carrot cake! The best!
CIO scarrFebruary 22, 2013
Farm fresh eggs, ridiculous baked goods, yum!
Sarah WilliamsOctober 28, 2012
Eggs Benedict. All you need to know.
Elliott DAugust 24, 2013
The accordion player outside was awesome!
Joe FosterJuly 25, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Mr. Espresso coffee and espresso drinks. By far the best in SC.
Steffen GaussJuly 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Breakfast was wonderful. Coming back for baked goods.
Mark BivonaJanuary 17, 2019
Tossed avocado, grilled cheese, pastries
Erhan BerberMay 28, 2016
Ecclaire. The best in the America.
J'Amy StewartJanuary 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best croissants in the Bay Area!
Sandra YatesNovember 18, 2017
Best Bakery in SCC
Houshang LivianJuly 7, 2010
Coffee here is best in town and cheaper. Why go anywhere else.
Shane LynchJanuary 18, 2015
Tritip sandwiches
Morgan C.December 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great holiday breads and pastries!
Laura UnruhJanuary 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best Carrot Cake ever!!!
Elisabeth SporlederApril 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Order your holiday baked goods early and pre pay to make a crowded pickup easier.
MarkSeptember 17, 2013
Get something. Anything.
KatelynJanuary 8, 2011
Wonderful and not expensive!

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