The best wedding cake ever. So moist, and delicious. Tomas the owner met all of our expectitations. Just beautiful!!!

Cute place, decent food, ambivalent service; no wifi, nowhere to plug in a computer and coffee refills cost $.50 - miserly excess. Plenty of places elsewhere in town where I can spend less and get more. read more

Yesterday I brought home a chocolate cupcake and some beautiful heart meringues cookies. My daughter took one bite and said, "way better than Sprinkles". However, the young women working the front counter were not friendly at all, which is such a shame. I've been coming to Moonside for many years and remember when the owner and her best employee Edith or Edna used to work the register. They were always smiling and pleasant. Hopefully the owners will read this and step in to address the customer service issue. read more

We ordered the chicken Santa Fe pizza. It was awesome. Fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. Perfect for a nice quick lunch. We sat outside on the patio. Quaint tables and a cozy setting. Great selection of desserts too. read more

Poor service and poor coffee, I ordered caramel latte, and it tasted like hot half and half creamer! Save your money and go by instant tasters choice it's a step up from this place! read more

I am a regular who travels through Half Moon Bay and stopping at the Moonside Bakery and Cafe is a must. I cannot get through my day without a great tasting latte and a chocolate croissant. The flakiness of the croissant is one of the best i have ever tasted; one can taste the use of real butter in the product and the chocolate is some of the best ever! I wish i could have more time to spend in this amazing cafe' however with my busy schedule i only can make a quick stop. The owners know what they are doing and i just learned last week that this is there 15th year in business; in these days of bad economic times it just come to show how far a good product will get you. Some mornings i go in and the owner is busy working but stops what he is doing to say hi and make sure everything is enjoyable. That is seldom seen nowadays. This is not your average donut shop; when you visit the Moonside bakery you are visiting an exceptional European cafe and i recommended all of the products to my work colleagues and friends. read more

Just ordered four drinks and two pastries. Pastries are ok- not special, but ok. Drinks, however, horrible: regular coffee bitter (burnt?); mocha has chocolate but taste is off, perhaps the coffee used? Chai latte just an off-flavor, bitter. Double espresso also bitter. Is the coffee over-roasted? Simply no care exhibited. Other reviews mention service; ours wasn't rude but rushed (and no one waiting after us). Very disinterested taking the order. The two employees behind counter making drinks more interested in pushing out drinks, visiting with each other, than the quality of product. An apparent friend of the owner wondered whether he's read these reviews. Doesn't seem as if he had but should. Tourist $$ will keep doors open. For now. read more

This little bakery has great service, with lovingly made, fresh baked goods. I love eating here!

OK ... every time we head over to Half Moon Bay to relax for the day ... or in this case ... stay overnight at a nice B&B up the coast ... we convince ourselves to try this place just one more time! In times past, the experiences have been less than good ... but everything just looks so damn yummy ... and we keep hoping! But ... OK ... I surrender ... this time was the last and final time ... no use wasting our time stopping in any more. So we walked in and I saw they were selling one of my favorite pastries ... hot cross buns!! Woohoo! They looked really good ... so I ordered 4 of them ... and since they were fairly small in size ... thinking maybe it would cost me $5 or $6 ... maybe $7? Nope ... let's try $9.00!! Yes ... $2.25 each!! Now even the sting of that price would have been eased if indeed they tasted really good ... feeling that I got at least some value for these overpriced buns. No such luck! I could only force down one ... extremely dry ... extremely leaden and heavy ... and completely tasteless! It was as if these concoctions were a day or two old! Not even the custard piping on the top could add any flavor or moisture. I mean ... this was a total ripoff! Worst hot cross bun ... EVER! This morning, I tried a bite out of a second one ... thinking maybe it would be a different experience ... dipped in hot coffee ... or something! Two bites in ... I disgustedly put it back in the box. This bakery should be ashamed to sell something like this ... at ANY price! ... but then to charge $2.25 each? Are you kidding me?! Before we head back home tomorrow, I'm going to drive back into town and dump these back on their counter! It wouldn't surprise me if they placed the two remaining intact buns back into their display cabinet! Watch out, folks! read more

This place is rocking in my book. I love this little cafe/Bakery and love stopping by on a whim just for breakfast & espresso! Chef Thomas is a generous teacher, and was my master pastry chef instructor @ the Professional Culinary Institute. This place is really good, with good service and friendly staff. But, the real bonus here are the beautiful classic cakes, pastries, sandwiches, soups, espressos and breakfast items. I'm a fool for this place, plus chef Thomas is pretty cute, too! read more

Went here last week for a birthday cake. The cakes here are good but the service is horrible- a bunch of kids behind the counter that don't want to be bothered. Still, I know the cakes are good so I decided to give it another shot and yes, the service was as bad & rude as ever. The cake, an 8 in carrot cake, was $36.00! Way overpriced but I needed it so I paid. Then the girl informed me that it would be another $2. To write Happy Birthday on it. I agreed and she took it back & did it. When she returned with it, the box was all taped up so I couldn't see it. When I opened it up, I saw why- my 5 year old grandson could have done better. It was a sloppy mess. I have gone here for 20 years being a resident of HMB. I have put up with the overprices and the rude counter service but no more. This has turned into one big tourist trap- grab em once and gouge them cause they ain't coming back! read more

Not what it use to be years back. They use to have pretty incredible pastries. The bakery cases are now a third less. What I chose was mediocre at best,it was expensive. The apple strudel had a faint taste of onions. Really you can't use the same cutting boards that you cut onions on for the apples. read more

Terrible! I work at the local school down the street and used to go there a lot for lunch and/or coffee. Today I went and got Tiramasu and an espresso. The Tiramasu was $5.50 for a TINY round piece and was rubbery and disgusting. When I told them about it (after just one bite), they said that this was the way it was supposed to be. They didn't offer to give me something different or make it better. I am not usually picky but this pastry was NOT good and it was ridiculously overpriced! It tasted like rubbery angel food cake that had been sitting out. Never again!! read more

I was a 10-year customer until today. Called to order sourdough loaves on short notice with upfront apology, knowing they ask for 48-hour notice. First call, they told me to call back. Second call, I was transferred from one person to another, told they'd have to ask their boss. Gave me a lecture on 48-hour notice. I left my call back number. Didn't hear back, so I ordered at HMB bakery -no problem, and they couldn't be nicer. Went back to Moonside to express frustration as a long-time customer, and got nothing but attitude! Was even told I left the wrong number, like I don't even know my own phone?! Bye, Felicia. read more

This place lately has been very nasty. I was there today and they had flies all over the tables. I order a waffle and it tasted quite fishy. I had to leave because they have the place very dirty, I left thinking to myself if they might have rats. If I can give this place a negative star I would. read more

this bakery appeared most appealing from the outside for dessert so we went here. we ordered our pastries (apple streusel, cupcake, and carrot cake). the verdict for coffee was average, chai tea was horrible (you can tell they just mixed it with water not milk), and the pastries were mediocre. plus they were rushing us out of there since they were about to close at 5pm. we were the last customers and we got there with a good 15-20 mins to spare but they kept giving us the eye to get out while we ate and chatted at a table. we wont be back the next time! read more

Only went here because it's Monday and hmb bakery was closed. Waited 5+ minutes at the counter without even being acknowledged by any workers let alone helped. The food was bland and the customer service was lacking. Maybe would consider coming back if there was a change in management. Would not recommend. read more

The Calzone I ordered was cold and the cheese was not melted! the side green salad was rotten and the potato salad was old and had changed color. if you bring an issue to the lady owner you'll find out that she doesn't know anything about customer service!It's not a friendly environment at all!! read more

Wow, the baked good look so delicious and sweet. Sadly ruined by the sour service and sheer rudeness of one particular staff member. Owner of the business take note, this person will kill your custom. A read more

Been coming here for years now and have seen a drop in food quality and size, would not recommend anymore.

Unfriendly staff, poor choice and (very) low quality pastries. Granted it was early afternoon so they might not have had as many pastries as they usually do, but the service alone is enough to justify the 1 star rating. Add to that the bland pastries and it should be a negative rating. read more

Overpriced food for mediocre service. We came to half-moon bay as a trip from the Sacramento area, and was having fun until we got hungry and then we made the unfortunate mistake if you come to this café. They do not know how to treat their customers, the staff was mean and the food was way overpriced and you barely got anything for it. If you want a refill on your "Free Water" you actually half to go to the counter and request a refill on it. Waiting for them to go out of business so an actual café can take over with the right knowledge on how to make it successful and treat their customers the right way. Please you don't make my mistake and go there. read more

We had one of the most miserable experiences there. Rude servers, uncooked food, and missed orders. When we asked if we could get some cooked potatoes (the uncooked part) they asked us to bring the plate back(with attitude.) After ten minutes and no apologizes they said they were very busy and it would take a while! Great customer service. We will never set foot again here! To many other good choices here in HMB. read more

Poor customer service, but the coffee, food, and treats are usually worth it.

I love this bakery... the cookies are amazing and accompany me at any party as an easy host gift. Their sandwiches and pizzas are yummy, too... but my fav is breakfast - their french toast is to die for. read more

The girl behind the counter acted as though she was upset we interrupted her. When asked what she recommended she just looked at me and said nothing. It was a great opportunity for her to sell products but it was clear she wanted us out of the bakery as soon as possible. Quite disappointed and will never go to this bakery again. First time there and the last. read more

It looked so cute from the outside, but unfortunately, the staff was unbelievably rude to us today. Major attitude, incompetent order takers who got our order wrong twice and then told us it was our fault (!), and very mediocre food. Skip it and head to the diner across the street for breakfast or brunch! read more

We visit Hal Moon Bay at least once a month. We often visit the Bakery. we were planning on lunch today with some additional food to go. I checked in to determine how late they served. I was told five o'clock. When we arrived at 2:00, the counter girl took our order. Then she came back and send they closed the kitchen early. Very very disappointed. read more

The worst customer service I have ever experienced the manager was actually arging with a customer !!! because he picked up the wrong order which they should of told him. He went back to the counter to report it wasn't want he ordered and the manager actually argued with him WOW REALLY!!!!! after she knew he had picked up the wrong order she needs some classes in customer service (BUT I DONT THINK IT WILL HELP HER) I actually walked out and will never step foot in there again!!!I suggest getting all new people in there that might help business these girls were rude!! rude and no reguard for business MY advise not a good place to stop go down the street to HMB bakery were the service is wonderful!!!!! read more

We had delicious sourdough bread at a nearby restaurant and found out it was from Moonside Bakery and Café. We went to Moonside to buy a loaf of sourdough and to try some of the other bakery items. While the sourdough we brought home is as delicious as before, the flavors of the other baked goods (pastries and cookies) were very disappointing. read more

This is our go to spot before heading to the beach. Never been disappointed. The small pizzas are a must and the selection of bread and goodies are always fresh and amazing. read more

Best cheese croissant I've even had in my life. No skimping on the cheese part.

I can't believe the negative comments made in previous reviews. My experience with this bakery was 5-star in every respect. My questions about the ingredients contained in various cookies were answered accurately, patiently and politely. I first bought two cookies of different types: the Chocolate Chewy and the Almond Crescent. They were both delicious (good quality nuts and other ingredients, lots of flavor and great texture) so I ordered more of each as a special gift for relatives. How nice to be asked if I wanted them in a box even though I hadn't told anyone they were to be a gift!! The cookies were a little on the sweet side for me (I like things less sweet than most people), but they went perfectly with my decaf coffee with cream but no added sugar. read more

I LOVE their hazelnut rings and have been getting them at the bakery for years. Their service and friendliness is hit or miss but I was particularly disappointed Saturday. I popped in to buy pumpkin bread for the season. I don't live near HMB so wanted to get it while I was there. I asked the guy behind the counter if what was there was pumpkin bread and not pound cake with just some pumpkin flavor and he assured me it was indeed pumpkin bread. We got it all the way home and discovered that it's just POUND CAKE, which we don't even like. I would call the pumpkin in it only a "hint" of flavoring - so I have no idea why the guy would have told us it was pumpkin bread?? Sadly I don't live close enough to drive back and return it so we wasted our money. Otherwise, I think the kid behind the counter should reimburse our money himself for giving erroneous information! read more

Thomas made our wedding cake, and it was not only exactly as awesome as we imagined, but it was also amazingly delicious! I will certainly be contacting him to make a small cake for our one-year anniversary. Don't miss the Tiramisu cake. read more

I tried to figure out a way to give this place two stars, but I couldn't think of anything positive about our experience here. The staff was not friendly. Seem very unhappy with their jobs. No kids menu for breakfast, so it was really difficult trying to figure out how to incorporate small eaters who want basic kids breakfasts (bacon, eggs pancakes? Is it that hard?). The person taking our order was not helpful in our obvious struggle to feed our kids. I ended up spending $34 dollars and having to get extra food I didn't want. The bacon was not cooked extra crispy as I'd asked. Potatoes had an odd sweet flavor I've never had before, and it definitely didn't work. Pancakes were undercooked. No refills on coffee. Cups for water held about 4 tablespoons worth and there was no ice available. Two plates were ordered with wheat toast, one normal and one without butter. They both came dry and cold, so I had to go back and get butter to put on a cold dry piece of toast. Way overpriced. Will definitely never come back here. read more

I got the roasted veggie sandwich here for $9.50 and I was expecting something amazing. The food matched the service. Just sad. I want my money back read more

So much going for this place in terms of location, but having to wait over 30 minutes for 3 pancakes makes it a "never return". Might be fine for pastries, but the croissant (maple with pumpkin cream cheese) I had was decent, but nothing write home about. A tip for restaurants - communication is key - when a customer is ordering and you know you are really backed up, let them know up front that you think it will take 30-40 minutes for their order, that way, they can make a different choice if they want, rather than just give them an annoyed "our kitchen is really small and we only have 2 cooks" excuse after they've been waiting forever. And then, when they come up to ask about it, your annoyance at my completely understandable question doesn't make the situation any better - maybe a kind and real apology about the wait and offer to buy me a coffee refill? So then, there's the bathroom - although there are multiple stalls, the restaurant only has one key to the main door, so you have to wait for someone to come out even though there are stalls free. I waited for about 10 minutes for some guy to come out, but then finally gave up and left. I heard them telling this to so many customers (again, they seemed annoyed) so why not get another key or install a key pad lock that can be used by multiple customers? read more

Two people shared the 10" garden pizza, had some left over to take home. Really good. Sat outside since it was a nice day and chatted with passersby. The service was fast and friendly. I think the price should be one $ not two. Will eat there again. They also gave me a free ball-point pen. read more

best bagels i think on the coast!!!! Great lattes too!!! the kids always have to get a fancy cookie too!!! very pretty and yummy foods :]