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

1. The Buttery

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

Laura U.Laura Unruh: Best Carrot Cake ever!!!

Nate C.Nate Calderon: The best in town! Carrot Cake, Devils Food Cake, Sandwiches, Salads, Mocha's & Croissants. The list goes on... Just an all around fantastic place to hang out at! The barista's know what they're doing!

LexLex: They make mochas with their own special chocolate; Highly recommended! Also, they have the best cheesecake around.

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

2. Marianne's Ice Cream

9.1
1020 Ocean St (Ocean St), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Eastside · 82 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather F: Try the blueberry cheesecake!

Bob B.Bob Beckwith: Must have the frozen chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick

@SDWIFEY@SDWIFEY: Butter Brickle in a cake cone ♡

Sabieng Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

3. Sabieng Thai Cuisine

8.3
1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Westside · 15 tips and reviews

Alex H.Alex Hernandez: The Pad Thai is the BEST in Santa Cruz! The corn cake appetizers are also one of my usuales, along with the crab delights.

Joseph F.Joseph Flores: Spicy rice noodle dish is a must have along with a boba tea

Beth K.Beth Kanter: The food is great here

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

4. Kelly's French Bakery

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

Tom C.Tom Coates: It really is great for pastries and cakes and you can sit outside and take dogs as well. The food otherwise is fine, as is the coffee. But the bakery is great.

Tori P.Tori Porter: I love the tuna! The raspberry coconut scones are also delish!

H. C.H. Colbert (@hrsch): I want to like this place so much, but the staff is as rude as a French stereotype. Constant cafeteria-style line, no substitutions, no sandwiches before a certain time, anorexic menu. Too many rules.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9.0
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews

Nicole A.Nicole Ames: Amazing views. Worth it. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Detlev A.Detlev Artelt: Nice and perfect located hotel in Santa Cruz. Direct at the beach.

Jason R.Jason Rosenberg: Get a room facing the Ocean. Read more.

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

6. Crow's Nest Restaurant

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

AkshayAkshay: Entrée was chicken breast for me with coleslaw, it was good I would say...also had chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream dessert, good too...food: 3.5 stars...ambience: 4 stars!

Miguel S.Miguel Sojo: Excellent clam chowder. Nice place witg great ambience and view

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

Buttercup Cakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

7. Buttercup Cakes

7.8
109 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA
Cupcake Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 12 tips and reviews

Corrina M.Corrina McFarlane: Hibiscus icing! $2 morsel cupcake option, organic always & vegan if you want. Never thought a cake shop could be so innovative/appealing to catch my eye/heart this way!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Vegan cupcakes are available in three flavors. There's a vegan brunch sandwich M-Thu too

Susan W.Susan Wu: Vegan cupcakes!

Vino Locale is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

8. Vino Locale

8.3
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

Staff of Life is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

9. Staff of Life

8.2
1266 Soquel Ave (Darwin), Santa Cruz, CA
Grocery Store · Eastside · 21 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Snack selection is great and you can even find uncommon ingredients here too. I really like their vitamin and natural cosmetics section.

Elliott D.Elliott D: I'm loving this open-air patio and artificial waterfall while I eat my lunch.

Brenna G.Brenna G: Ignore the annoying "low emission vehicle parking" labelled parking spots. everyone else does.

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

10. La Posta

7.6
538 Seabright Ave (btw Hall & Watson), Santa Cruz, CA
Italian Restaurant · Eastside · 7 tips and reviews

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

Matt R.Matt Rodkey: Sit at the bar for great service and wonderful conversation.

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.)

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

11. Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

7.6
2415 Mission St (Swift St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Westside · 14 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Yummy square pizza! They have a pizza lunch special. Their BBQ chicken and Asian inspired pizzas are bomb, too.

Brad H.Brad Haeger: Jalapeño, pineapple, and bacon on a square crust... Chew, swallow and repeat!

Danny S.Danny Skitsko: All you can eat pizza on Tuesdays!!

Engfer Pizza Works is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

12. Engfer Pizza Works

7.6
525 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Eastside · 15 tips and reviews

Maya B.Maya Borgueta: Awesome vegan pizza. I like cashew topping.

Shige H.Shige H: Ace's wild is the ticket

Brenna G.Brenna G: Pesto-Extra-Licious. Do it.

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

13. 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

Aniyah J.Aniyah Jonae: Deep fried cheesecake and roasted corn. If you haven't tried them yet... Do it.. . thank me later.

Cassidy M.Cassidy Martin: It’s a Classic. Mini Golf is the best value. The Giant Dipper is a must. Good during the off season.

SHOWBIZ 102.5 KDON @.SHOWBIZ 102.5 KDON @DJBIZ (follow on twitter): In the SC listen to 102.5 KDON

515 Kitchen & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Cake in Santa Cruz.

14. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails

8.2
515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Lounge · Downtown Santa Cruz · 56 tips and reviews

Tajvia W.Tajvia Willis: Great infused drinks and incredible food. It's definitely worth a visit.

ᴡ K.ᴡ Killam: Pretty decent happy hour, good service

Lauren L.Lauren Langone: Polenta Benedict is DELICIOUS!

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

15. Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar

7.6
1100 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 43 tips and reviews

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: Try the sundried tomato & artichoke ravioli, garlic cream sauce, and add bacon. It's basically the Kianti Gourmet pasta with ravioli instead of bowties. Mmmmm

William M.William Morris: go Friday and watch the pizza spin

Elizabeth P.Elizabeth Patterson: Kids receive pizza dough to knead while they wait for their meal. Super fun.