Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Bakery and Café$$$$
Capitola
"The flower butter cookies are so good!"(3 Tips)
"Try the Vegetable Polenta Casserole - One of my go to items here"(2 Tips)
"Orange chiffon cake is incredible!"(2 Tips)
"The schnecken was delicious lol what a fun name."(2 Tips)
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Mike WinstonMarch 10, 2015This cute and very popular Capitola bakery is perfect for a homemade breakfast pit just off Route 1 for a drive between Monterey and San Francisco. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more
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Odile RoujolApril 12, 2021Chocolatine bread 🥖 Francese baguette British toast 🍞 and try everything! Long line on Sunday but well organized to respect self distancing
Annie SouthworthAugust 5, 2012This place is amazing, delicious, friendly, efficient. A Santa Cruz classic and a must try. I highly recommend the Peking Chicken Wings, but the baked goods can't be beat.
Mark SchoellJuly 20, 2016Highly Recommend Excellent service, great baked goods and food, fun artful atmosphere. I wish I could take them home!
sohailJune 2, 2021The fried egg breakfast sandwich is really good! My wife said her breakfast muffin was also delicious. 10-15 minute walk from beach. There was a 10 minute line outside Gayle’s as well.
Brian StraussSeptember 27, 2017Great pastries, quiche, and coffee. Line moves very quickly. #mtb Great spot for a post ride grind.- Bernard PoggiDecember 31, 2018Everything I have had here at Gayles is great. From the breakfast to their lunch offerings. Everything is on point at quite an affordable price.
Chanel CartierJuly 26, 2015Eat all the things! I love the caprice sandwich and the Mac and cheese. Get a loaf of bread sliced to go. It's great for the beach.- Bernard PoggiDecember 31, 2018Make sure you enjoy their biscottis one morning with a nice big cup of coffee. Nothing like it!
Michelle ParatoreNovember 20, 2012THE place to stop if you're driving home to the Bay Area and are hungry. Unbelievable selection. Too good to be true.
We regularly stop by the deli and pick up sandwiches and salads for a picnic. Chocolate coma cookie is to. die. for!
Lauren LangoneJuly 27, 2013Seemed like utter chaos and insanity amongst rows of glistening pastries...as long as you take a number they call you almost immediately...tasty napoleons and schneckens!
Grab a number from the ticket machine as soon as you arrive! Know what you want and be near the register when they call your number.
Lianne MSeptember 29, 2012Come for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Just make sure to take something home with you. Elephant ears are yummy as are the cheese twists!
Vinny La BarberaJuly 31, 2017Went for the David's Cake but they were out. Got the key lime pie instead and it was perfect.
M'Riah BoundsAugust 29, 2010Great coffee, amazing pastries, and fun, lively atmosphere. Grab a bite to eat and do a little shopping at one of the several adorable shops in the plaza (pacific trading co. is the best!)
This is one of the best bakeries you'll ever go to. I've never had a better eclair.
Elizabeth EttlemanSeptember 27, 2014The food here is amazing. I've worked here for about 4 months now and there's not 1 thing I haven't at least looooved.
Christiona GoodspeedApril 20, 2015Good food but not the best ingredients. And in my experience cakes can be dry or lacking in flavor, specifically the chocolate, German chocolate, and the banana.
Marinated chicken sandwich is amazing, the oilalaberry or 3 berry pie rocks as does the breakfast burrito and croissant!
Dan ChavitageOctober 6, 2012When Gayle's is bursting with customers and your order is simple, don't bother taking a number to wait ten minutes. Go place your order at the sleepy coffee bar. Instant service! Tip them well!
The seasonal Orange Chiffon cake is my favorite, Ollaliberry Turnovers for my husband. Breakfast burritos for the morning after, or any morning. Too much to list.
Vickie ChandlerAugust 30, 2013What can you say about an incredible bakery and cafe. Enjoy the key lime pie.
- Try the Vegetable Polenta Casserole - One of my go to items here
Deb LeamanOctober 20, 2011The carrot cake is Sooooo wonderful although it could put you in a diabetic coma if you eat the whole thing!- Christiona GoodspeedApril 20, 2015Busy place with a large staff, most of whom are nice. Some maybe curt.
Christopher BarkerJuly 15, 2012Try the Polenta - First time I've tried this and it did not disappoint. Going to have to learn to make this at home.
I had no idea until I saw someone else do this, but tipping your servers is a great idea. They all seem to go the extra mile!
Phil CarilloOctober 14, 2010Super crowded. Other than the busboy, I'm the only person of color here.....and the food is great! I keep coming back.
Come early for yesterday's treats, much cheaper & still tasty.
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