I’m so glad I ignored the reviews and finally tried this place. We ordered coffee, a pastry and lunch. They had additional menu options that were the daily specials. Helpful with items that could be gluten free. Everything we ordered was really tasty with interesting ingredients. Super fresh! There is plenty of outdoor seating which is really nice. Would recommend if you’re visiting Seaside!

This bakery is a gem that fits perfectly in a high-end beach town. The breakfast offerings are excellent with high quality ingredients. The pastries are fresh and delicious with many options. Almond croissant and breakfast sandwiches are delicious. And if you can go on a day they have rosemary olive bread, grab a loaf. It's perfect sourdough with big chunks of kalamata and green olives and a good hint of rosemary, a must-try if you like olives. I wanted to be sure to comment on the food first since the tip situation has so many people mad that the reviews hardly mention it. The food deserves acknowledgement, and it's amazing to have such a high quality bakery at the beach. Now about the cost and tips: after reading the reviews, I had almost decided not to try this place, but I'm glad I went anyway. It was so nice, I went back twice. I did not find the menu overpriced. It is what I'd expect for the quality of baked goods they serve and the location. You are in a high priced town; there's no cheap anything, but I didn't find their prices exorbitant. Auto gratuity has caused the biggest roar, and the owners have obviously taken notice of the tip comments. They have posted a sign about the gratuity in plain sight. You can tell the cashier to remove it. You can also ask to remove Seaside's voluntary arts and entertainment tax, which is a ridiculous rip off of the public. Yes, the gratuity is probably high when just getting food to-go. If you don't like it, ask to change it. To the owners, I do expect if there is an auto tip, that every table outside should be dried and clean by staff before the restaurant opens so when I order and eat my food there, I can sit down on a clean chair. That was not the case when I visited the day after a rainy evening. Auto gratuity requires that staff provide the highest quality service at every turn. Given all this, it is absolutely worth a visit. Don't let the negative comments turn you away. The line out the door tells you all you need to know.

I love this place. Awesome location, great food, and so cute! I had the ricotta tartine and poached eggs with the hummingbird coffee (hot) and a key lime croissant to go. My mom got the Paris ham croissant and the iced bear coffee. Everything was delicious, and the workers were very nice

We loved Black Bear during our stay at Seaside! Everything thing we sampled over our week there was amazing! The staff was kind and efficient, the food was so fresh and delicious, and the location was perfect. We enjoyed many breakfasts and several teatime treats as well. The morning bun, key lime croissant, biscuits and avo toast were some of our favorites. The Tan Line was my favorite coffee drink and their iced tea was excellent. Finding such fresh and authentic items was a welcome addition to our wonderful vacation.

I have always had wonderful experiences at Black Bear Bread Co. in Seaside when I come in town to visit! This most recent time, I ordered the Cereal Milk Latte and the Lemon Blueberry Scone. Both were delicious! It’s a cozy spot right on the main road. The line to order can get pretty long during the morning rush but the wait isn’t terrible. I’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

Great spot right in the heart of Seaside. It was packed and the line moved slow. Took a while to get our orders but everything tasted great and we decided it was worth the wait.

Black Bear Bread Co. is one of my absolute favorite traditions every time we visit the 30A area! We stay in WaterColor, and I take the golf cart down nearly every morning for a Beekeeper latte and a pastry (or some incredible sourdough). Yes, the line is often out the door, but that’s because it’s that good. The high-quality ingredients, the fresh flavors, and the friendly staff make it worth every bit of the wait. And honestly, if you’re sleeping in and missing the beautiful sunrise across the street every morning, you’re the one missing out! I’ve seen a few complaints about the auto-tip, but let’s be real—this is a beach town with a high cost of living. Most of the staff are summer help, and with so many visitors (often teens who don’t tip), it makes sense. When you choose to vacation somewhere as special as 30A, you should also come prepared to support the local businesses that make it great. If not, there’s always Publix for groceries and DIY meals. Can’t wait to come back next month!

Almond croissant is killer, great selection of drinks. Wait time is lengthy, but it’s worth it due to volume of people visiting.