Companion Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

1. Companion Bakeshop

8.7
2341 Mission, Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 21 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Ward: Blue Bottle coffee and great baked goods as well as artisan breads baked on premises. I had a cappuccino and salted fudge cookie (they were out of coconut macaroons, alas)

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Try the gnarled up "Epi" everything bread sticks. Best baguette anywhere? Me say yes. Chocolate sourdough and the banana walnut breads both come highly recommended

MegMeg: Great quiche, peach galette, sliced picnic bread, & drip coffee. I nearly gave up on this place after disappointing purchases at their farmers' market booth. Everything has been great in the shop

Zachary's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

2. Zachary's Restaurant

8.3
819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 60 tips and reviews

Daphne S.Daphne Soegijono: Sourdough pancake = best pancake I've ever had!!

Diane T.Diane Tripousis: Corned Beef Hash is the best; we always get a loaf of Oatmeal Molasses bread to take home.

Alex L.Alex Long: Another plug for those sourdough pancakes: Light, thin, crispy edges, and made with sourdough starter. Delicious!

Laili Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

3. Laili Restaurant

8.6
101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific), Santa Cruz, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 44 tips and reviews

Nico P.Nico Pitney: Grilled chicken flatbread is out of this world. Moroccan beet salad also great.

Danny S.Danny Sauter: Eggplant + Apricot Flatbread + Patio will leave you very happy.

Emmiliese C.Emmiliese Clemm: Don't miss the kadoo boranee. Unlike anything I've tried before. The chicken flatbread was delicious, as was the eggplant main.

The Buttery is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

4. The Buttery

8.7
702 Soquel Ave (Branciforte Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Eastside · 47 tips and reviews

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Great holiday breads and pastries!

Anthony S.Anthony Sicola: Fantastic pastries, coffee and bread. The café sit down options are a little pricey and mediocre.

Francesca H.Francesca Hernandez: 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!

West End Tap & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

5. West End Tap & Kitchen

8.0
334 Ingalls St Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA
Gastropub · Westside · 32 tips and reviews

Ashley B.Ashley Bruno: Happy hour is great, but get there early. Try the brussel sprouts and flatbread.

Katie S.Katie Skillman: Really good food if you get the right thing...avoid the veggie flatbread , the pork flatbread is much better ...and the ham and cheese is awesome

Carol T.Carol T: Blossom flower flat bread was delicious.

Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

6. Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar

7.3
1100 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 43 tips and reviews

MCMC: Garlic cheese bread! Rocks!

Mickie R.Mickie Rat: The marinara here is amazing, as is the garlic bread and the jalapeño breadsticks. Also, Will is an excellent waiter!

Tammie Lou V.Tammie Lou Van Sant: Spinach salad and garlic cheese bread

Woodstock's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

7. Woodstock's Pizza

7.3
710 Front St (at Cooper St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Cruz · 43 tips and reviews

Vanessa A.Vanessa A.: Do not leave this place without trying the cinnamon bread! Dee-licious!!!

Dilan S.Dilan Silva: Their newbie special is awesome. Free 8" sweet cinnamon bread.

Tone M.Tone Mosley: Great Pizza, Love the crust. And OMFG the cinnamon bread is to Die for.

Zoccoli's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

8. Zoccoli's Deli

8.1
1534 Pacific Ave (btwn Front & Cooper), Santa Cruz, CA
Deli · Downtown Santa Cruz · 38 tips and reviews

Jasmine R.Jasmine Rogers: "Avocado Special" on sliced sourdough for all the vegetarians out there 💚🍞

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Get the chicken pesto sandwich that comes on a soft, delicious, focaccia bun.

YegorYegor: Take the breakfast sandwich prior to moving for a perfect coffee to a next door Verve.

Stagnaro Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

9. Stagnaro Bros.

7.2
59 Municipal Wharf (at The Pacific Ocean), Santa Cruz, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Eliseo S.Eliseo Soto: The clam chowder in a bread bowl is a big portion, but the Crabcake sandwich is very disappointing

Gipsy B.Gipsy Blood: Poor service, worse in the upper deck. Crispy calamari is not Crispy and too breaded. Ernestos pasta is ok but not to die for. Crab cakes lack flavor and the aioli doesn't even taste like aioli.

Maximum B.Maximum Burger: Even hungry, bread bowl was only fine. Overpriced too obviously. Fast at least, and scenic

Kelly's French Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

10. Kelly's French Bakery

7.5
402 Ingalls St (at Swift St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 30 tips and reviews

Peter C.Peter Castillo: Always the freshest and tastiest breads and pastries.

Jennifer E.Jennifer Evans: Good selection of macaroons and some pastries but definitely try their bread selection.

Lenny L.Lenny Lesser: Espresso is Stumptown and it is the best in the world.

Malabar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

11. Malabar

7.2
514 Front St #B (Soquel Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 18 tips and reviews

VegNews MagazineVegNews Magazine: Oh, mango almond curry (complete with fresh mango and fried plantains) and stuffed flatbreads, will you marry me?

Luke A.Luke Andrews: Wonderful Asian-Mediterranean food — everything we tasted was fresh and delightful. Ravioli and fig nan was a highlight. Pity about the surly, indifferent service.

Martin H.Martin Hecko: The Tahu Java is simply divine. Have the caramel shake with it. The rose water flavor complements the whole meal.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

12. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.5
400 Beach Street (btw Riverside Ave & Cliff St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 186 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: If you like it hot, try Surf City Grill's infamous Cajun corn dogs. If you're looking for something tamer, their clam chowder bread bowl is also a winner. Read more.

Cynthia G.Cynthia Gutierrez: Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is awesome! Weather is perfect!

Saundra A.Saundra Allman: Always loved to be here. Shopping on the Boardwalk, enjoying the sun on the sand, walking in the waves. Enjoy it now best with my daughter! Still enjoy the rollercoaster and the ferris wheel!

La Posta is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

13. La Posta

7.7
538 Seabright Ave (btw Hall & Watson), Santa Cruz, CA
Italian Restaurant · Eastside · 7 tips and reviews

Gabby H.Gabby H: The bread is delicious. You can take a loaf home on Fridays and Saturdays. Not known for desserts. (We skipped it.)

Gabby H.Gabby H: House-made bread, salads are generous, pasta has good texture. (Hostess seated three new tables in green waiter’s section — didn’t work out well for us. He was great but in the weeds.)

Judy H.Judy H: Great wine list, loved the watermelon and buratta starter. The counter is the way to go for an engaging evening.

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

14. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews

Dori M.Dori Magyar: Good food but prepare yourself to pay an extra 1,50$ if you want bread..

David C.David Crowe Sr: The sunshine and beach. Heard the food and drinks aren't bad either. La palma is also near and good, plenty of choices in one place.

Irene K.Irene Kimmel: Sunsets are beautiful and during the holidays the sail boats in the harbor are decorated and make it very festive.

Pearl of the Ocean is one of The 15 Best Places for Bread in Santa Cruz.

15. Pearl of the Ocean

7.3
736 Water St (Stanford), Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Eastside · 13 tips and reviews

Arvind H.Arvind H.: Pleasant enough service, not sure what unpleasant experience provoked one of the other tips of bad service. Try the Paan bread appetizer. Also recommend ginger rice.

Dana G.Dana Gilliland: The vegetable platter was a delicious selection of flavors. Also the pakora! Very tasty and excellent, friendly service.

Kyle C.Kyle Channel: The vegetable entree platter, especially the cauliflower and the spicy potatoes, and the coconut leeks! Love this place!