Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz

Ive come through here a few times and had the turkey sandwich and the ham and gruyere croissant and both were great the decorations and vibe is all super fun and easy on the eyes besides the occasional frowny worker with little to no customer satisfaction everything is great.

I regularly get my bread here. They have a nice assortment of options, including gluten free ones. It can be a bit expensive for the size, but it's significantly cheaper to buy a day old loaf, which still tastes great and lasts well. The pastries are tasty as well; although,I have had the avocado toasts a few times and would not recommend the Westside toast as it is overly salty, the lemon extract doesn't go well, and is overly priced for the quality. They have a lovely little shop in the back w

There was a small line when we visited on the weekend but the staff quickly managed it and took orders attentively. Friendly service. Nice bread. We had hot sandwiches-ham & cheddar, and turkey & avocado. Both were incredibly delicious, especially served hot, straight from the counter. We were super satisfied. They also offer brewed coffee with options of light or medium roast. Overall it's a pleasant spot to enjoy fresh bread and pastries.

It was my first time visiting this bakery, and I tried the bacon & egg galette, garlic cheese twist, and plain croissant. I had the staff warm them up, and they tasted even better that way! Friendly staffs and great atmosphere.

companion is a comfy place to relax or study. they have a much bigger selection of fresh breads & pastries compared to other cafes nearby. they also have kitchen goods, books, artisan ingredients for sale. the flat white is delicious and pairs well with their huge chocolate chip cookie. my one complaint is serious and it's with their kouign amann. it's hands down one of the worst pastries i've eaten in my entire life. in my opinion it fails in every aspect of a kouign amann- it's chewy like regu