Easily five stars for me. The breakfast croissant sandwiches are a must try and seriously so good. I slightly prefer the bacon over the ham, but it's not a marked difference. The perfect way to start any day. Also had the cheese danish w/fruit and almond croissant. Made for the perfect not-too-sweet treats. Thoroughly enjoyed those as well and would definitely return to try their other pastries. read more

Neighborhood cafe offering a variety of sweet and savory pastries. Speedy service and plenty of outdoor seating options. I especially enjoyed the almond croissant but I wasn't a big fan of the coffee cake. read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Coffee cake, almond croissant, feta spinach croissant - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Cute, little bakery with fresh pastries, breakfast, and sandwiches. I had the breakfast croissant, which hit the spot! Buttery, flakey perfect croissant. Eggs over medium, bacon, avocado, tomato, and cheese. Delicious!!! I got a couple pastries to go: Berry tart, lemon meringue tart, and raspberry crumble tart, which were good, but not the best I've ever had. Will definitely be back when in town for that breakfast croissant! read more

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On a Monday morning, I popped in for a pastry. My heart was set on a scone to accommodate my coffee.... Unfortunately, halfway through the enjoyment of my scone, I noticed the center was not cooked. I took my pastry back and the shop agreed and apologized. The cafe made it right by offering my money back and providing me another pastry to satisfy my tummy. I replaced my blueberry scone with a poppy almond muffin- the muffin hit the spot. The muffin had good taste and flavors. Given the fact that the cafe made it right I would definitely come back. As for seating, the shop offers a small bar area inside to views people walking by. Plus,there is an extensive patio area outside and a couple of tables in front of the shop. read more

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Nice breakfast place at a reasonable price. Plenty of outdoor seating and friendly people behind the counter. Nothing exceptional about the place but a solid 4 star breakfast. read more

Such a cute spot for breakfast. The ambiance was nice, the outdoor seating was cozy, and the food was delicious. The breakfast croissant was probably one of the best I've had. I personally like my coffee a little sweeter, so it wasn't quite for me, but that's just a preference. Overall, a great experience and I'd definitely come back when in town read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Disappointed.... The portions seemed small, the taste of the food lacking. I had the avocado toast *sigh* and the cappuccino, and the cheesecake. Nothing tasted good really. I would not return. I did like the outdoor aesthetic though. The service was tolerable nothing special. I hate to leave such a review but yeah.... Their prices were ok. read more

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Food is delicious I got a burrito loaded with good food and a breakfast croissant flaky n loaded and my absolute favorite was the spinach Danish read more

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The girls were super sweet and helpful. We were in search of pie, but found this little gem. We had the fruit tart, raspberry almond tart and carrot cake bundt. Everything was so good! Highly recommend! read more

Bummer there are no baby seats, but fantastic granola and friendly staff! Cute stores nearby.

We've spent a few days in Morro Bay. Breakfast at Buttercup Bakery & Cafe was amazing. We ordered the breakfast croissant and breakfast sandwich with bacon. Was delicious. The staff were real friendly. Great way to start day! read more

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Stopped by because my son wanted a hearty breakfast so we ordered him a bacon croissant breakfast sandwich and this is literally the best croissant breakfast sandwich we've ever had in our lives! It's massive in size. Chewy flaky buttery croissant with a great spread. read more

Literally never left a review before but this place was soo perfect. I had the Croissant Sandwich w/ bacon and an iced honey vanilla latte. Whatever the house spread is on the sammy was delicious, the staff was super cute and nice, and the outdoor seating area was perfect to finish my book in the sunshine! Right on the main strip of businesses, this is a must-visit for breakfast in Morro Bay!! read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Croissant sandwich w/ bacon & Honey vanilla Latte - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

A perfect day trip as a respite from vibrant SLO, Morro Bay has a laid-back, authentic charm -- an ideal place to recharge before making our way back to LA. The main street, Morro Bay Blvd., was quiet with plentiful parking as we considered our breakfast options, easily settling on Buttercup Bakery & Café after we espied its outside patio slowly filling up -- and that's a good sign. The line to the counter moved briskly, and when it was our turn, we ordered our reliable breakfast staples: the regular breakfast burrito, the avocado breakfast burrito, and a ham sandwich. First off, there wasn't anything regular about the burrito at all -- it was a hefty log, stuffed with creamy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes and bacon, and melted cheese, all hugged by a warm flour tortilla. The other, similarly hefty burrito had a generous smear of avocado as its creamy base, with chicken breast, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and microgreens that gave it a bright, satisfying crunch. The ham sandwich was a standout as well. There's an artisanal quality about it -- the thickly sliced ham was slightly pink and not overly salty, a telltale sign that it was minimally processed. Various works of art by local artists adorn the walls inside, speaking to this eatery's strong ties to the community. They also offer other breakfast staples -- pancakes, croissants, and bagels. Properly recharged, we enjoyed our morning sightseeing around the dock (and the Rock) before reluctantly making our way back south. Five stars for a great recharge. read more

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Little bakery with outdoor seating. Staff seemed a little bothered by us coming in (at 10am on a weekday). We were the only ones there, so service was quick which we appreciated. The food is hit or miss. Had the breakfast bowl and it was good, more spicy than I was expecting, but tasty all the same. On the small side for sure though. They only had one vegan muffin option which was mediocre at best, very little flavor, just super sweet. Americano was terrible! Super watery, practically tasteless. read more

This is a cute little spot. The matcha was great, not too sweet and super earthy. The combo on the other hand was not so great. My food was almost cold right as it came out, and the potatoes were lacking flavor. It also took 20ish minutes. If I had just gotten the matcha this would have been read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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This is such a darling and welcoming coffee shop we discovered in a quick trip to Morro Bay. We were drawn by the variety of iced coffee options and didn't intend to get any bakery treats, but couldn't help ourselves once we saw them. If we had not been on our way to a funeral, we definitely would have eaten in the outside patio area as there was ample seating. The morning was unexpectedly warm, the sun was shining and the birds were chirping so I would highly recommend making time to stay for a while and sip and eat at Buttercup. The eclectic space suits a variety of tastes and makes anyone feel like a friend. I was really bummed we were on a tight schedule that we hd to get our order togo. We ordered the Coconut Cold Brew from their signature menu and then two different cookies for later. I sure wish I would have bought more cookies because sharing them on the long drive home was hard because of their delicious, well balanced flavors with a nice slight crunch and a soft chewy center! Hands down the best ginger molasses cookie I have ever had! I highly recommend you add Buttercup Bakery & Cafe to your morning stop when you are in Morro Bay to start your day off right! read more

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We stopped in Morro Bay before heading to Monterey for the 4th of July weekend. Buttercup seemed like a cool spot so we had brunch. My wife and I both got breakfast burritos and it sure was yummy! I just don't like the fact that it started opening after my second bite but it was flavorful! We got lemon meringue tart and the toffee walnut cookies. Those are pretty tasty as well. The seats outside were pleasant with the cool breeze and the shaded patio helping out with the sun. The staff was very nice and I got more sweet treats with the Cash App local money. Would love to stop by again if I'm ever in the area. read more

This review is only for their baked goods- their food may be good but I didn't try that. While we were in Morro Bay we tried four different amazing baked products. Their chocolate chip cookie is spot on. Chewy middles, good quality chocolate. Their goat cheese shortbread is not too goaty, with a caramelized edge and soft chewy middle. The ginger molasses is more molasses than ginger but still amazing. Finally we had the berry tart with almond. OMG - to die for! read more

Quaint little spot that served good coffee and breakfast food. The service was great, there were already people waiting for their takeaway orders so she offered to bring it outside for me. Got a breakfast sandwich and an avocado toast, tasted fresh and homemade. Loved the selection of items on the shelves, seemed to be from local small businesses with Venmo codes directly to the sellers. It was just nice to see. Would have liked more ice in the coffees though. Overall a solid spot, would definitely find time to sit down next time. read more

I'm giving their bakery items 5+ stars! Their croissants are the best, and the croissant breakfast sandwiches are what dreams are made of. I also love their goat cheese cookies, you truly can't go wrong with any baked good there. The only thing I think could use improvement here is the coffee; it leaves a lot to be desired. But honestly, that never stops me. The baked goods are superb, and the customer service is great! While Scout Coffee makes a great vanilla bean latte, their food items are way too rich for my liking. That's why Buttercup has completely won me over when it comes to baked goods and breakfast options, they're consistently delicious without being over the top. read more

Been to this place several time, was surprised to see that I haven't reviewed it yet. This review is for takeout. So good we came in to pick up our care package. They have very limited seating inside but do have seating outside. In the winter it's can be a little cool. This was one of the first places we ever ate at. If you're staying in town, I would recommend picking up your morning coffee and pastier and walk to the embarcadero and see the Otters. A good way to start out the day. You will not be disappointed with any of the pastries. My favorite is the "Morning Bun" the best in town. Plenty of street parking. read more

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I order the coffee cake. It's enough for two and it's delicious. I highly recommend it

Seems like they are always out of the chocolate croissants when I have stopped in recently, perhaps they don't make them any more? Anyway, got an iced mocha and a bear claw pastry the last time I went and they were good. I often go in to have them make me a turkey sandwich on a croissant, so yummy. read more

The location and outdoor seating are cute. A good selection of pastries. The staff is not friendly and not helpful when asking about menu. Brown sugar latte was not great. Sadly, I won't be back since there are lots of other options in downtown MB. read more

Lots of outdoor seating but only a couple indoor counter spots, bring a jacket and enjoy your yummy pastries fresco under the Morro Bay sky! Dog friendly and kid friendly! read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Two lattes! - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Amazing amazing tasty baked goods so the hubs and my parents say, sadly NO gluten-free goods for me . Great cafe latte, kind service...such a pleasure, and the outside dining area is perfect for hanging with the family and dogs! Truly a favorite stop when visiting Morro Bay. read more

Apparently these people are doing this for two reasons. They like what they're doing and they are GOOD AT IT! Coconut cupcake! WOW!!!!!!!!! Other beautifully done items in their lovely cabinets. Beyond that-what absolutely lovely people. Thank you for being read more

Service: 1 star Food: 4 stars Took 30 minutes to heat up a quiche. Ridiculous and to boot, young blonde girl lays it on the counter without a word. No acknowledgment, no apology, no sense of customer service. Meanwhile my entire party finished their breakfast and I'm standing, waiting inside being ignored. Worst experience of our travels this week in this area so far. read more

The service was slow. By the time we got the breakfast croissant it was cold. It had barely any eggs in it. And the coffee was watery. Good pastry saves the place. read more

Fresh delicious food served with warm hospitality. We visit this spot each time we're in town.

Food. Everything i have tried has been really good. The cinnamon morning buns are my favorite.

My husband and I grabbed breakfast on our way out of town. Nice bakery with plenty of outdoor seating. We had an almond croissant and a breakfast burrito. Both were delicious. The croissant was sweet (but not too sweet) and flakey and the burrito was super filling. Service was excellent and the food and coffee were on point! read more

This was a great spot. The coffee was very tasty and my breakfast tacos were delicious. The staff was super friendly and the outside seating was a nice way to soak up the morning sun. read more

A great little spot with friendly service and delicious food! The chocolate bundt cake was absolutely fantastic! read more

Best coffee in Morro Bay! Delicious baked pastries. Yum! If anything could be improved, the outside could be a little more inviting and comfy. read more

The space is extremely small and can get very cramped if there is any kind of line. During our first time visiting, the staff seemed very standoffish and didn't really want to answer any questions or give recommendations. We ordered a hot chocolate and an almond croissant, ended up tossing both of them because the hot chocolate tasted very off and the almond paste filling was basically liquid. Probably wouldn't return read more

Inside is cute and cozy! The outside is very nice as well and they are in a great spot for people watching. I got an Iced Strawberry Matcha which was pretty good (7.5/10). I also got a slice of Lemon Blueberry Loaf and wow, it was very delicious. It might be a little sweet for some but it tastes great. Everyone behind the counter was very nice and patient. They also have convenient creamer, sugar, stirrers, napkins, and water outside. read more

Buttercup Bakery & Cafe - Blueberry Lemon Loaf and Strawberry Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Morro Bay, California

They have the BEST MORNING BUNS IN TOWN. I will be coming back 100% when I'm back in the area. read more

It's crap please don't eat here it's so expensive and no actual good items this place is so depressing