Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz

This trendy bakery offers a variety of fresh bread, pastries, and delicious chai lattes. They have indoor and outdoor seating options. We tried the veggie frittata and a bun (I can't remember the name, but it was amazing!). It was our first time visiting, and we absolutely loved it. Definitely worth a visit!

The restaurant offers incredible handmade bread, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee sourced from the top-notch local roaster Cat Cloud.

This bakery in Santa Cruz is the best! Most reviews that are less than 5 stars are from people who are disappointed when their favorite item is sold out. Even the negative reviews for this place are positive. I definitely recommend trying everything they offer, you won't be disappointed.

The service at this restaurant is excellent, with friendly staff who make the experience quick and easy. The coffee is delicious and has the perfect aroma of freshly baked goods and coffee beans.

Despite expanding down south, Companion seems to overlook their neighbors in the San Lorenzo Valley. The bread bought at the farmer's market tends to dry out quickly, unlike the ones sold at their outlets like Whole Foods, which are wrapped in plastic and stay fresh for longer. I may start ordering Manresa Brot instead, which comes at a similar price point but is better packaged. I even contributed to their GoFundMe campaign for a new oven, feeling like a loyal supporter, only to be disappointed by their lack of consideration for those seeking good bread in my community.