This place is full of goodies, coffees and great food. I…read morebought sourdough bread and done pastries. Very nice staff

Yes originally began for sourdough bread but now a variety of styles (all with sourdough starters),…read morepastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch. The line can get long on weekends but unlike neighboring coffee shops, it seems to move quickly and food comes out faster. Order pastries and bread at the glass case and coffee and breakfast at the registers. Coffee comes out by exit door while food comes out from the kitchen in the middle. The coffee is well balanced. Not sure whose they use but syrups are made in house. Breakfast sandwich looks small but is quite hearty and filling. You can add avocado, bacon, and aioli. This is a go to. West side avocado toast: adds garlic aioli, avocado, and poached egg to the Aptos version. Defn better Pesto goat cheese baguette: three letter review -- OMG Kouign Amann: this one is square, rather than classic round, and a little denser but still layered and not overly sweet. GF brownie: quite good for gluten free but sweeter than I like. Bacon egg galette: the puff pastry is nicely flaky with onions and crispy bacon. Messy but good. The premade sandwiches are all tasty and much better than you get in a grocery store. Customer service is a little hit and miss, based on personalities. There's plenty of seating inside and out.

We had a nice afternoon class learning the basics of Indian cooking from Chef Parsati. She is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and was able to guide us through making a delicious meal. Chef Parsati made us feel welcome and tailored the experience to our preference. Would recommend to anyone interested in a fun cooking and learning experience.

I booked The Art of Homemade Tamales with Chef Karen for my daughter's birthday. She accepted and…read morethen just before the event she sent a message that she had "overlooked our booking" and that she wasn't available. Without consulting us, she switched the confirmed reservation to another date. We had invited guests and it was impossible to find anyone else at that point. I will never use their service again.

Highly recommend Taking Pure Joy for anyone who wants delicious, no-hassle meals delivered to their…read morehome. Teddy was very accommodating to all of our dietary restrictions and other requests, and communication throughout was impeccable.

I took a cooking class here focused on Spanish paella, and it was such a fun experience! The…read moreinstructor and assistants were clearly knowledgeable, attentive, and made the evening really enjoyable. I went with friends and we had a great time cooking together. The portion sizes were super generous; we made tons of baked chorizo croquetas, devoured our entire paella, and still had plenty of lemon ricotta cheesecake left over to take home. Just a heads-up: the class ran from 7:30 to 9:30, so dinner ends up being on the later side. That said, it's totally in line with Spanish dining culture, so no complaints there, just something to keep in mind if you're coming hungry!

love this place! Belinda the manager is super professional kind and so good with the kids! my son…read morehas been attending a few camps and enjoys it immensely. camps are around 9-12pm and everything is so well organized and they know how to keep kids engaged!

There are many ways to prepare fresh oysters. You can prepare oysters in other ways than just raw…read morewith some drizzled lemon juice. Place open-shell oysters on a baking sheet and put some cream on top of them. Sprinkle parmesan and pepper on top, and broil the oysters until they start bubbling. Sauteing your oysters is another great idea. Coat oysters with some seasoned flour and saute in warm butter for a couple of minutes, until they are golden. Oysters can be baked while still in their shells. Put the oysters in a dish, add some butter and crumbs of bread to each oyster, then cook at it 425 degrees. After five minutes, remove it from the oven. As soon as the juices and butter start to bubble, they are ready to be served with a simple toasted baguette. Losing weight and eating healthy can feel difficult, but you can easily lessen the amount of oil you use in your cooking. These include fatty substances like oils and butter. A nonstick cooking spray will suffice and is not as unhealthy.

From the owner: Hands-on cooking classes emphasizing fresh, creative, high quality cuisine. Most classes are 3…read morecourses followed by a sit-down dinner with wine. Classes are limited to 6 people. We offer special wine-maker dinners where each course is paired with a wine and the winemaker joins us at the table. All levels of expertise are welcome.

Bridgette is an inspiring chef! She guided our group methodically and with a joie de vivre that was…read morerefreshing. We made whipped feta crostini with strawberries and a honey drizzle. We learnt how to make a delicious salad dressing base along with a citrus Fennel salad. Then the main dish: a seared chicken cutlet with a lemon butter sauce. Yum! I highly recommend Bridgette Andersen for any of your cooking class/catering needs. And Kim at the Painted Cork was the hostess with the mostest

The Free Spirit Kitchen catered my baby shower tea party and the food was absolutely delicious!…read moreBridgette put together a fantastic menu that worked for those with food sensitivities and intolerances, all while keeping with my desire for fresh, local, and organic. Several guests commented on how delicious the food was. Bridgette also made a wonderful tea blend that my guests thoroughly enjoyed. It was such a joy to work with her and her company. We will definitely be using them again when we have a catered event!

Chef Cruz was very communicative and committed to providing a wonderful experience for my husbands…read more75th birthday. His helper Cathy was superb in helping setting the mood with simple party decor and service. The food was excellent and Chef Cruz was budget conscious as well as providing the best quality ingredients. If we are ever back here we would definitely hire Chef Cruz again!

We haven't had our event yet but he is very easy to work with and we look forward to seeing him in…read moreaction. He was willing to work within our budget and time parameters which is a big deal.

We had the opportunity to cook with Valerie as a fun Fathers Day gift. It was a intimate setting as…read moreour own private session. She was fabulous including Dad who wanted to learn to cook fish better and involving the kids. It was a gourmet experience with a custom meal and two types of fish, marinated grilled artichokes and a delicious puff pastry appetizer. We now have new cooking and knife skills that will last us all a lifetime! She was very flexible, patient and thorough. Her time is worth every penny.

We had a very fun and productive evening with Valarie. She managed six adults and two children with…read moreease and grace. We learned new recipes, including four sauces. Thank you Valerie for making it a memorable evening for our family.

Our team of engineers from Meta had an incredible experience with Chef and the entire team. From…read morethe very beginning, communication was effortless--they were responsive, flexible, and made organizing our team event completely stress-free. The venue was warm and welcoming, creating the perfect atmosphere for a team gathering. The hospitality was exceptional, and everyone on our team felt genuinely taken care of. The food was outstanding, and the entire experience struck a great balance between fun, relaxation, and team bonding. One of the highlights was the generous surprise of complimentary wine served by our host, which made the evening feel even more special. It's clear they truly care about creating a memorable experience for their guests. If you're looking for a unique venue for a corporate team event, offsite, or celebration, I highly recommend this place. Our entire team left with nothing but great memories, and we'd absolutely love to come back!

Had the absolute pleasure of taking cooking classes with Chef Teena's team for our Corporate…read moreHoliday Team Event. The whole experience was so pleasant and smooth, from registering, to fixating the menu (that met our team's dietary needs), the location, etc. Parking was super convenient, the space was super clean, and the team was very friendly, organized, and professional. Each dish was super fun to make, and it was the most rewarding feeling when we all sat down to eat together and enjoy the delicious meal we all cooked. To top it off we also received a complimentary dessert which was the best!!! Thank you Team CurrySutra for such an amazing team bonding experience. We can't wait to be back!!!

Attended a wedding two days ago. The space is amazing and the staff was even better. Matty,…read moreAndrew and Kayla worked non stop; ensuring top quality service, always with a smile on their face. I would highly recommend this location for your special event. Thanks everyone. BT

We used Wilder Space to cater a baby shower for about 60 people this past weekend, and they were…read moreabsolutely incredible. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated -- from the beautiful displays, signage, tablescapes, and darling water/juice stations to the gorgeous paper products and overall presentation. The food was fantastic, and the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options were especially impressive. Guests were raving about everything. The service was just as exceptional -- the team was attentive, kind, constantly refreshing items, clearing tables, and so gracious throughout the event. They were also wonderful to work with on budget, incredibly accommodating, and even helped with a few extras so we did not need additional rentals. Wilder Space is polished, professional, and truly top-notch. We are so grateful we found them and will absolutely use them again. Highly recommend for events in Santa Cruz, the South Bay, and surrounding areas.