Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA
Crema's Take
“Gayle's is a beloved institution in Capitola where the counter staff remembers your order like old friends and the pastries and prepared foods are so good that people willingly wait through triple-digit ticket numbers. This is equal parts beloved neighborhood bakery and casual rosticceria, where families have built decades-long traditions and both the morning coffee and evening princess cake hit with the kind of consistency that makes it feel genuinely exceptional rather than just convenient.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We've all had good experiences that we think will be close to the norm, not that different from anything else. Gayle's is the exception. How the counter staff can remember everything you order, from creamy dreamy deviled eggs to baked goods to a wide range of specialty items,…
We've all had good experiences that we think will be close to the norm, not that different from anything else. Gayle's is the exception. How the counter staff can remember everything you order, from creamy dreamy deviled eggs to baked goods to a wide range of specialty items,…
There are bakeries, and then there is Gayle’s. Whether it’s morning, noon, or night—every meal is a win. I’ve literally waited through a 100 numbers before, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. It’s the soul of Capitola for a reason. Don’t let the crowd scare you off; the wait is…
For me, this place rates me, not the other way around🤣 Absolutely amazing in every sense of the word. There is a huge variety of options, from desserts to sandwiches, making it a great spot for the whole family. I usually don’t like lattes in the U.S., but their latte was…
i heard the princess cake here is great, so i came here in the evening. this feels like a half-delihalf-bakery. the deli side had a good selection of hot & cold foods but i didn’t get anything. the bakery side also has a good selection, with seasonal items. i got a cake from the…
The best bakery in the Santa Cruz area! It’s been a family favorite and tradition since I was a baby, and have been continuing to go as an adult when visiting friends and family. Food options and quality, service, and quaint ambience/atmosphere is outstanding. Wide variety of…
Crema Reviews
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