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BAkERIES
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The Sweet Life
Coffee & Teas
Do you have a sweet tooth to satisfy or crave a delicious pastry to with your morning cup of coffee? Santa Cruz County has a wide selection of artisan bakeries and candy makers that should ll those needs and more.
The Buttery
A gourmet bakery in Santa Cruz offering the nest selection of wedding cakes, pies and tarts, pastries and European style breads. Treats that taste even more sumptuous than they look. 702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, (831)458-3020. butterybakery.com.
Buttercup Cupcakes and Farm House Frosting
These are the quintessential Santa Cruz cupcake. Combining organic and locally grown ingredients, these unique cake creations are as lovely as they are delicious. Mini cupcakes to wedding cakes and gluten free and vegan options too. Located at 109 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, (831)466-0373. farmhousefrosting.com.
marini’s Candies
A Santa Cruz original since 1915, Marini’s makes the nest original recipe salt water taffy, caramel apples, caramel corn and hand dipped chocolates. Downtown, Santa Cruz Wharf & Boardwalk locations. marininscandies.com.
mackenzies Chocolates
The nest ingredients go into making Mackenzies impressive collection of chocolates. Visit the store to check out the latest seasonal selections and watch the chocolates being made through the glass wall. 1492 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, (831)425-1492. mackenzieschocolates.com.
Gayles Bakery & Rosticceria
Transforming the best natural ingredients like real butter, fresh eggs and organic our into more than 500 different pastries, cakes, cookies, breads sandwiches and entrees. 504 Bay Ave, Capitola, (831)462-1200. gaylesbakery.com.
Kelly’s French Bakery
Embracingthehands-onEuropeantraditionofartisanbaking. Producingwonderful pastries, breads and even ice cream. 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz, (831)423-9059.
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Caffe Pergolesi
The oldest coffeehouse in Santa Cruz
is located inside a turn-of-the-century Victorian house that radiates lots of
old world character. The four rooms have ample seating for reading and conversation. View the display of local art. Sit in the pleasant garden where you and your friends can enjoy the sun and fresh ocean air. Open 7am to 11pm daily. 418 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, (831)426-1775.
Mr. Toots Coffeehouse
Nestled above the charming village
of Capitola overlooking the ocean and pier, this warm and friendly atmosphere is conducive to relaxing with friends, reading your favorite book, viewing the local art on display or listening to the sounds of live local musicians while enjoying your favorite coffee or tea drink. Open daily 7am to 10pm. 231 Esplanade in Capitola Village, (831)475-3679.
Verve Coffee Roasters
Before finding its home in your mug, Verve coffee passes through many hands. Farmers, roasters and baristas all play an integral role in crafting
the cup. Four Locations across the county. vervecoffee.com
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company & Aptos Coffee Roasting Company
The Central Coast’s first Fair Trade certified roaster, stocking a variety of award-winning organic and specialty coffees. Industry leader, Kenneth Davids, named Beethoven Blend the “best in the industry.” Two locations: 1330 Pacific Ave in Downtown Santa Cruz. (831)459- 0100. Open daily 6:30am to 11pm, and also at 19-A Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, Aptos, (831)685-0100. Open 6am to 10pm daily.