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The Buttery

Bakery in Santa Cruz, CA 95062: opening hours, location and what to order.

Bakery Hours listed
Get directions (831) 458-3020 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 7 PM
Thursday7 AM – 7 PM
Friday7 AM – 7 PM
Saturday7 AM – 7 PM
Sunday7 AM – 7 PM

84 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Address702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone(831) 458-3020
StyleBakery
CountySanta Cruz County
Time zonePacific Time
From city center0.6 mi east

About The Buttery

You will find The Buttery at 702 Soquel Ave in Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi east of the Santa Cruz city center.

Santa Cruz has 27 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, roughly one for every 2,318 residents. If you want to compare, The Giving Cake sits 0.3 mi from here.

The Buttery opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 7 PM on its longest day, for about 84 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Breakfast Pastries & Muffins

  • Sticky BunBaked upside down in a caramel of brown sugar and butter, these yeast rolls emerge glossy and gooey, crowned with toasted pecans.
  • Blueberry MuffinA domed muffin studded with whole blueberries and finished with a crunchy sugar top; moist crumb with bright, jammy pockets of fruit.
  • Cinnamon RollYeasted dough spiraled with brown sugar and cinnamon, baked snug in a pan so the sides stay pillowy, then spread with cream cheese icing.
  • Bear ClawA slashed, claw-shaped Danish filled with sweet almond paste and topped with sliced almonds and a thin glaze; layered and buttery throughout.

Breads & Rolls

  • Cinnamon Raisin SwirlA white pan loaf rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and plump raisins, made for thick slices of toast or French toast.
  • Parker House RollsFolded dinner rolls with a feathery crumb and golden tops brushed with melted butter and flaky salt, a fixture on holiday tables.
  • Multigrain LoafA hearty loaf combining whole wheat, oats, flax, and sunflower seeds, with a wholesome chew and a crust rolled in more seeds.
  • Sourdough BouleNaturally leavened round loaf with a blistered, deeply browned crust, an open chewy interior, and the gentle tang of a long fermentation.

Cookies & Bars

  • SnickerdoodleRolled in cinnamon sugar before baking, this crackle-topped butter cookie has a pleasant tang from cream of tartar and a puffy interior.
  • Peanut Butter CookieA classic crosshatched cookie made with creamy peanut butter, sandy at the edges and fudgy in the middle, with a salty-sweet finish.
  • Fudge BrownieDense dark chocolate squares with a shiny crackled top and a gooey, almost truffle-like center, cut generously from a full sheet pan.
  • Lemon BarA shortbread base topped with a sharp, silky lemon curd and a snowfall of powdered sugar; bright, citrusy, and cleanly sliced.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Photos

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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about The Buttery

What are The Buttery's hours?
The Buttery's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 7 AM – 7 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is The Buttery open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 7 PM.
What time does The Buttery open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is The Buttery located?
The Buttery is at 702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for The Buttery?
The listed phone number is (831) 458-3020.
What should I order at The Buttery?
As a bakery, typical picks include Sticky Bun, Blueberry Muffin, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, and Parker House Rolls. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near The Buttery?
Nearby options include The Giving Cake (0.3 mi), Bagelry (0.4 mi), and Allbright's Donut Shoppe (0.4 mi).

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