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Welcome to Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria – where delicious meets delightful! We’re not just a bakery – we’re your go-to spot for handcrafted goodness that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more. Start your day with our flaky croissants, sweet danishes, or a savory croissant sandwich. Swing by at lunchtime for stacked sandwiches on our fresh-baked bread, vibrant salads, and daily specials that hit the spot. Planning a picnic, party, or cozy dinner at home? Our giant To-Go cases are packed with everything you need (and then some). Grab it to go or chill out on our covered patio – either way, come taste the magic at Gayle’s!
All-day grab-&-go spot provides a lengthy menu of sandwiches, salads, housemade baked goods & more.
Hours
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 504 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 462-1200
Website: http://www.gaylesbakery.com/
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Reviews
T M Gallagher
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, is beyond my understanding. People in my life may have over-hyped it, and yet, still delectably amazing. There is parking in the main lot and along the street. Great options to grab and go or settle in with your beverage of choice and savor the flavor. Very much feels like a special occasion price without busting a budget. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!
… moreErin Joo
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 deli fridge & ordered a green tea.
i didn’t realise that i would receive a paper cup to get hot water & put a teabag in. the drink was a good conplement for the cake i got but i wouldn’t pay again to have a cup of tea i could make at home. then again i’m not familiar with rosticcerias & i was instead expecting a cafe style presentation- maybe this is the norm?
the princess cake was yummy, each component of the slice made for a balanced and not too sweet bite. it(& pretty much everything here) is much more expensive than what i usually buy though, so if you’re trying to budget like me then save this spot for a special treat. overall i wasn’t disappointed & i would come back to explore the deli side & more of the baked goods.
… morei didn’t realise that i would receive a paper cup to get hot water & put a teabag in. the drink was a good conplement for the cake i got but i wouldn’t pay again to have a cup of tea i could make at home. then again i’m not familiar with rosticcerias & i was instead expecting a cafe style presentation- maybe this is the norm?
the princess cake was yummy, each component of the slice made for a balanced and not too sweet bite. it(& pretty much everything here) is much more expensive than what i usually buy though, so if you’re trying to budget like me then save this spot for a special treat. overall i wasn’t disappointed & i would come back to explore the deli side & more of the baked goods.
Hayley
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 fresh, real, and organic options! They have a covered patio area with additional seating as well.
Favorite bakery items- kouign-amann, fruit tarts, and the swedish princess cake. The latter was made for one of my birthdays, but I used to order them more frequently than I probably should’ve haha! They are the best!
… moreIt’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 fresh, real, and organic options! They have a covered patio area with additional seating as well.
Favorite bakery items- kouign-amann, fruit tarts, and the swedish princess cake. The latter was made for one of my birthdays, but I used to order them more frequently than I probably should’ve haha! They are the best!
22sara ghazal Ghazal
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 exceptional and honestly reminded me of Italy. Even though the place was very busy, the staff were incredibly friendly. It’s always full of people, which makes it perfect for anyone who enjoys lively, bustling places with great food and atmosphere.
… moreAbsolutely 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 exceptional and honestly reminded me of Italy. Even though the place was very busy, the staff were incredibly friendly. It’s always full of people, which makes it perfect for anyone who enjoys lively, bustling places with great food and atmosphere.
kelly woblesky
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 more than worth it. Best of the best!
… moreIt’s the soul of Capitola for a reason. Don’t let the crowd scare you off; the wait is more than worth it. Best of the best!
Elie Saliba
Such a fun spot for a quick bite with so many options. Don’t worry if the line is too long because it moves fast. Loved everything we tried and I want to go back to try more stuff.
… moreTool Man
Unbelievably huge, busy, bakery that also serves meals. Delicious, high quality food and very friendly, helpful staff. And they have a complete dining area.
… moreDavid B. Karpf, MD
Is Gayles a GREAT bakery? Yes! But is it a great place to go for dinner? Not so much….a very inefficient system for ordering, a limited choice of cold counter dishes to be warmed up. Go there for deviled eggs, or fir baked goods, but not for a sit-down dinner…
… moreAmanda Hooper
A long time favorite in my old hood. I remember working here as a teenager and the food is just as good now as it was then. My son very much enjoyed the chicken wings and I had a delicious twice baked potato. For dessert we brought home some Christmas cookies and a slice of the gluten free snowflake cake which was amazing. Will be back.
… moreJanusz Ostrycharz
Epic scale in a deceptively small space.
Easy to plot out a five-course meal just wandering up & down the service counter — hot food, cold food, & bakery sections with almost everything on display (and fresh bread behind it all on high shelves). BUT also a “grab’n’go” wall fridge full of salads, sandwiches, treats.
If you want to dine in with a group, (1) definitely claim table space before you take a number, (2) be ready to order by the time your number is called.
We came in for lunch on Veterans’ Day and it was SWARMING with customers, but there were something like 7 folks running the counter and who knows how many in the kitchen!
Whoever calls your number will gather your order on a tray at first — but be clear if you want to dine in or it will all get wrapped/boxed/bagged before final sale — also determines whether they give you metal or disposable cutlery.
Water is from a filtered self-serve station between the two table areas. During a lunch rush they *might* run out of clean cups — which means either wait, or grab a paper one from the coffee bar behind you.
If you want to be quick about it, better study the online menu before your arrival— which they tweak about once a month (and the soup even more often). There is no single menu in hard copy — one for salads & sandwiches, one for cakes, none for the pastries because those have the most seasonal rotations, and just a display menu for hot/warm items (e.g. reubens, pasta entrees, parmigiana).
Oh, and there is an online ordering option! We’ll probably take advantage of that next time…
The ficelle sandwiches look tiny but are long and packed with flavor!
I went with soup-salad-sandwich and took home a slice of mousse cake. Everything was fabulous, except the one thing I found a bit weird was that the ginger beet salad involves fruitcake-gauge candied ginger bits (rather than fresh or pickled ginger). Really like the look of the chocolate fruitcake, though — might grab one on the way out of town!
… moreEasy to plot out a five-course meal just wandering up & down the service counter — hot food, cold food, & bakery sections with almost everything on display (and fresh bread behind it all on high shelves). BUT also a “grab’n’go” wall fridge full of salads, sandwiches, treats.
If you want to dine in with a group, (1) definitely claim table space before you take a number, (2) be ready to order by the time your number is called.
We came in for lunch on Veterans’ Day and it was SWARMING with customers, but there were something like 7 folks running the counter and who knows how many in the kitchen!
Whoever calls your number will gather your order on a tray at first — but be clear if you want to dine in or it will all get wrapped/boxed/bagged before final sale — also determines whether they give you metal or disposable cutlery.
Water is from a filtered self-serve station between the two table areas. During a lunch rush they *might* run out of clean cups — which means either wait, or grab a paper one from the coffee bar behind you.
If you want to be quick about it, better study the online menu before your arrival— which they tweak about once a month (and the soup even more often). There is no single menu in hard copy — one for salads & sandwiches, one for cakes, none for the pastries because those have the most seasonal rotations, and just a display menu for hot/warm items (e.g. reubens, pasta entrees, parmigiana).
Oh, and there is an online ordering option! We’ll probably take advantage of that next time…
The ficelle sandwiches look tiny but are long and packed with flavor!
I went with soup-salad-sandwich and took home a slice of mousse cake. Everything was fabulous, except the one thing I found a bit weird was that the ginger beet salad involves fruitcake-gauge candied ginger bits (rather than fresh or pickled ginger). Really like the look of the chocolate fruitcake, though — might grab one on the way out of town!