Companion also prepares their own spreads—including hummus, cream cheese and avocado—and house-made preserved items such as marmalades, jams and quick-pickled radishes and beets.

The bakery offers workshops that teach homebakers how to make a variety of breads and pastries at home.

Their most popular bread is their Light and Fluffy Super Sourdough; it sells out often and is also their largest loaf.

Lampel found her “companion” Jeremy in 2008. He is a coffee lover, business partner and co-manager, and also works full-time as a registered dietitian.

Companion was founded in 2006 by self-taught baker Erin Lampel, opened its Westside location in 2010, and now has about 30 employees.

The popular Scotts Valley café supports many local charities and organizations.

There is an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on Saturdays and Sundays.

The tri-tip-steak-and-egg breakfast is also very popular.

Breakfast is served all day; they are most famous for “The Hungry One” breakfast that includes three pancakes; two eggs any style; a choice of bacon, sausage, or ham; and potatoes.

Mollie’s is a dog-friendly restaurant that encourages customers to bring their pups with them to the outside patio.

Besides burritos, Planet Fresh also offers quesadillas, tostadas, burrito bowls, nachos, and tubular, crispy rolled tacos.

Their most outside-the-box burrito is the Pacific Rim ($8.75), which features fresh chicken breast with zucchini, corn, carrots, marinated shrimp, and fresh ginger teriyaki pineapple sauce.

In Spanish, the word “burrito” means “little donkey,” and there are multiple theories as to the exact origin of the food item and how it got its name.

Planet Fresh offers not only traditional burritos like chicken, steak and pork, but also barbecue and Cajun-style burritos as well.

If a couple in their 20s had their first date at Shadowbrook when it opened in 1947, they would now be in their 90s today (and hopefully still together).

The owners of the Capitola fixture continue to modernize and renovate the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind atmosphere, staying current while retaining a classic feel. The owners of the Capitola fixture continue to modernize and renovate the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind atmosphere, staying current while retaining a classic feel.

Shadowbrook offers complimentary shuttle service in an old-school taxi cab every night of the week within a three-mile radius.

Many famous athletes and celebrities have dined at Shadowbrook over the years.