The Buttery

702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
+1 831-458-3020
$$$ Bakery
(1559 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to The Buttery, a delightful bakery nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA. If you’re searching for a warm and inviting spot to indulge in scrumptious baked goods or enjoy a hearty breakfast, The Buttery is your destination!

As you step through the doors at 702 Soquel Ave, you’ll be greeted by an enticing aroma that hits you with the promise of freshly baked pastries and the comforting scent of brewed coffee. The bakery boasts a comprehensive menu that features a tempting array of bakery items, including buttery croissants, decadent cupcakes, and expertly baked pies. But don’t stop there—The Buttery also serves a variety of hot breakfast options that stand out, like their popular bacon burrito accompanied by a zingy hot salsa, perfectly designed to kickstart your morning!

The dining atmosphere strikes a balance between cozy and casual. With ample seating both indoors and on the charming patio, it invites guests to enjoy their purchases in a relaxed setting. As you savor your treats, you might find yourself sitting shoulder to shoulder with other patrons, all united by the love of good food. Don’t forget to take a moment to soak in the ambiance, whether you choose the vibrant outdoor seating or the humble, no-frills indoor dining area, where the focus is squarely on the delightful food.

What truly sets The Buttery apart is its commitment to providing a memorable experience to each guest. Friendly and welcoming staff members ensure that every visit feels special, a sentiment echoed in numerous customer reviews. For instance, Kyra A raved about the excellent service, stating, “The staff was super polite and made sure my first experience there was the best.” Meanwhile, Heather Vina described her satisfaction with the beautiful apple pie she ordered, emphasizing the bakery’s selection of pastries as “endless.” It’s these personal touches that leave a lasting impression and entice customers to keep coming back.

If you’re in the area for a special occasion, consider The Buttery for your cake needs as well. With rave reviews about their wedding cakes, like the chiffon marionberry flavor that Michelle Gianopulos loves, it’s clear this bakery has a talent for creating not just desserts, but experiences that can be cherished at celebrations.

In the heart of Santa Cruz and with an ever-evolving menu full of delicious options, The Buttery is definitely a gem you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a local just discovering your new favorite hangout or a traveler passing through, this bakery provides a warm and welcoming stop. So why wait? Swing by to experience all that The Buttery has to offer!”

For questions or specific requests, you can reach them at +1 831-458-3020.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
In-store pick-up for online orders
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No same-day delivery
Offerings
Serves coffee
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Planning
Good for quick visit
Payments
Accepts cheques
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1559 Reviews
Kyra A

20 Aug 2025

Large amount of bakery items to choose from and numerous hot breakfast options to choose from as well. There is an outside eating area. The staff was super polite and made sure my first experience there was the best. I ordered the bacon burrito and it came with delicious hot salsa. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in the area.

An Krapivkin

04 Aug 2025

I was introduced to this place by my former manager. Whenever I'm in the area I have to make a pit stop here. Service is quick, there are multiple cashiers. The place can get pretty packed. There is a decent sized dine in area. Don't expect nice decore or instagram-able ambiance, you're there for the food and that's all that matters. If you want to make sure all the flavors are available, I'd suggest going earlier if it's a weekend. The price is average and reasonable. One of THE BEST carrot cake cupcakes! And I honestly could not care less about carrot cake flavor, but this one blew my mind. Oh my gosh my mouth is watering just thinking about it lol. My husband and I tried their tiramisu and some other cupcake options and all are literally SO good. The dangerous part is they're not too sweet (best Asian dessert compliment btw lol). Just the right amount of creaminess, and the flavors are spot on. They're consistent with the quality of their products. I haven't tried their savory foods so I don't have any pointers on that. Bottom line: Will always make a pit stop here!

Joe Christian

22 Jul 2025

Great place to stop as we trekked north up the coast on CA 1. The weather was perfect for a late afternoon cupcake at the outdoor seating area and two chocolate chip/walnut cookies for the road. The service was top notch.

Caleb Huntington

18 Jul 2025

We went to the buttery to get a carrot cake for a birthday. We saw that they had carrot cake cupcakes too. We asked if they were the same as the full-size carrot cake, and they said “yes.” We pointed out that the icing looked different from the cream cheese icing on the full-size carrot cake, but we were told it was the same icing. I asked if it was the same cream cheese frosting but whipped; they said, “yes.” We bought the cupcakes, but unfortunately the icing was Not the traditional carrot cake icing. Also, the cake itself was not the traditional dense, moist carrot cake, but was fluffy, like a spice cake, but with a little bit of carrot mixed in. The service was friendly.

Michelle Gianopulos

08 Jul 2025

Highly recommend The Buttery for your wedding cake! We live down the street from The Buttery so when they were recommended to us by our wedding planner it felt like a perfect coincidence and a fun personal touch to have a local vendor despite our getting married in Carmel Valley. The chiffon marrionberry flavor was a hit and the entire process to order was super seamless. They offer a tasting tray for pickup so we were able to decide which flavor we liked best. Pricing was great, highly responsive communication, and they were able to deliver to our venue on the wedding day no problem. Thank you again to the Buttery!

Heather Vina

04 Jul 2025

Just wow! The staff is so helpful, friendly and welcoming. The selection of pies and pastries is endless. The apple pie I bought for my son for his birthday is almost too beautiful to eat! They have some nice seating inside and a great patio for outside seating. It looks like dogs are welcome on the patio. Definitely a place to try if you haven’t yet.

J B

01 Jun 2025

I was seriously craving a breakfast burrito, and this place delivered exactly what I had in mind—it was perfect! So many delicious options on the menu, I just wish I lived closer so I could try them all. The chai latte was also amazing, and the staff was friendly. Such a great find!

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