30 Best Cafes near Aptos

Castelli’s Caffe & Deli. Seacliff area Cafe • $
236 Santa Cruz Ave Ste A, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Bacon Ranch
Pastrami on Rye
Hot Pastrami
Cement Ship
Meatballs

“Absolutely delicious! Just as we walked in a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies were placed on the cover, so of course I had to get one with my vanilla latte, egg and cheese bagel and the chicken bacon ranch sandwich. All of which are top tier. My friend ordered a few of their cannolis and egg/cheese/bacon croissant. This will remain on my list of favorite delis“

4.4 Superb77 Reviews
Companion Bakeshop Aptos Cafe • $
7486 Soquel Drive, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Everything Pinwheels
Almond Croissant
Oatmilk Latte
Apple Galette
Avocado Toast

“Stopped into Companion Bakeshop Aptos and had a much-needed experience. The staff were friendly, and the barista who made my flat white did an amazing job — absolutely nailed the espresso pull. The coffee had rich notes of chocolate (my favorite), and the milk froth was smooth, silky, and perfectly balanced.

The pastries looked incredible — and it’s clear why this place is known for them. I wasn’t in the mood for one this time, but I’ll definitely be back to try them out. The space is quaint and inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and I loved being able to watch the pastries being made in the back corner of the shop.

If I’m ever in Aptos again, this will be my go-to spot for a morning flat white.“

4.3 Superb115 Reviews
Pacific Coffee Roasting Co Cafe • $
7554 Soquel Dr, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Full Espresso Bar
Bagel Sandwich
Bagels

“They make a great latte, and I can always find a few familiar faces on the patio“

4.3 Superb153 Reviews
Red Apple Café Cafe • $$
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Biscuits and Gravy
Blueberry Pancake
Avocado Benedict
French Toast

“The service was great. The food is good and portions are large. Moderate pricing, but dog friendly!“

4.2 Good259 Reviews
The Farm Bakery Cafe & Gifts Bakery • $
6790 Soquel Dr, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Eggs Benedict - Traditional
Strawberry French Toast
Wheat Free Pancakes
Breakfast Burrito
Huevos Rancheros
Fresh Fruit Tart
Soup of the Day
Carrot Cupcake
Fruit Tartlet
Avocado Toast

“Best breakfast and ambience 🥰“

4.4 Superb235 Reviews
Venus Pie Trap Coffee Shops • $
113 Esplanade, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Pizza a Tomato Pie and a Sausage
Chorizo Potato
Avocado Toast
Brewed Coffee
Key Lime Pie
Croissants
Quiche
Bagel

“I might recommend this place for its pies & pastries, but not their coffee offerings. I guess they don’t get many requests for mochas because what I got was mostly milk with a splash of coffee & zero chocolate. Getting it iced costs another 50¢, which I’ve never seen before. They really don’t promote their coffee beverages, so…. Hopefully your experience will be better.“

4 Good87 Reviews
Steamer Lane Supply Cafe • $
644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz - 7.18 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Quesadilla
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Salmon Poke Bowl
Breakfast Tacos
Break-A-Dilla
Drip Coffee
Kimchi Dog
Fish Tacos
Chileques

“Great tacos and great view🏄‍♀️“

4.7 Superb139 Reviews
Heavenly Roadside Café Cafe • $$
1210 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley - 9.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Enjoy a Special Mimosa with Fruit
French Toast Breakfast
Classic Eggs Benedict
Roadside Potatoes
California Omelet
Biscuits and Gravy
Potatoes & Toast
Belgian Waffle
Waffle Special
Potatoes Were

“Best food ever. Friendly owners and staff. Great location and views. Love!“

4.7 Superb140 Reviews
Cowboys Corner Cafe Cafe • $$
946 Main St, Watsonville - 8.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cowboy Omelette with Country Potatoes and Homemade Biscuit
French Toast with 2 Eggs and Patty Sausage
Barrett's Favorite and Skirt Steak
Two Home Made Biscuits and Gravy
French Toast Special with Yogurt
Frontier Scramble with Hash Brown
Chicken Apple Sausage & Eggs
Blueberry Hotcake Combo
Tex-Mex Tofu Scramble
Country Fried Steak

“Highly recommend Cowboys Corner Cafe. Great customer service. Friendly atmosphere! Comfort food served here!“

4.7 Superb131 Reviews
Linda’s Seabreeze Café Cafe • $$
542 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz - 6.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Apple Sausage & Eggs
Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes
Pancake or Waffle Combo
Bacon Omelette Potatoes
Huevos Rancheros Plate
Crisp Bacon and Cheese
Mickey Mouse Pancake
Oats-Cornmeal Waffle
French Toast Combo
Blueberry Pancakes

“Every time we drive over from San Jose we eat there.“

4.6 Superb178 Reviews
11th Hour Coffee Coffee & Tea • $
1001 Center St #1, Santa Cruz - 7.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Goat Cheese Arugula Toast
Original Avocado Toast
The Breakfast Biscuit
Simple Avocado Toast
Avocado Toast Tribe
Salted Caramel Latte
Breakfast Burrito
Honey Bee Latte
Yogurt Bowl
Croissant

“11th hour coffee is the best in town! Small batch quality direct trade coffee roasted with love. Happy to support a local growing business in the community.“

4.3 Superb275 Reviews
flower bar Cafe • $$
912 Cedar St, Santa Cruz - 7.23 miles

“We are grateful to have had Flower Bar Design Studio provide flowers for our wedding. Sharon promptly responded to our emails, making us feel at ease with our choices. When it came to the flowers, my husband and I were completely stress-free leading up to our wedding day. Everything was perfect!“

4.7 Superb92 Reviews
The Beach Street Cafe Diner • $
435 W Beach St, Watsonville - 8.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chorizo Benedict with Hash Browns
Country Fried Steak and Eggs
Beach St Breakfast Burrito
Cinnamon French Toast
Chicken Fried Steak
Chilaquiles Scramble
French Toast Combo
Crab Egg Benedict
Huevos Rancheros
Biscuits & Gravy

“Had the Castroville Scramble (3 eggs, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, onions, with home fried potatoes and Rye toast) and it was VERY VERY good! The service was great and food delivered promptly. there's a small outdoor dining area tgat was very nice even though it's in a very commercial/industrial part of town. A very pleasant dining surprise for hungry travellers!“

4.8 Superb176 Reviews
Sunrise Cafe Cafe • $
4718 Soquel Dr, Soquel - 3.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
French Toast Special
Mickey Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Sunny Scramble

“I'm a senior citizen and the FEMA Maui fire victim that has diabetes and GERD that's a very good stuff there that's like vegetarian stuff my other friends had good omelets and everything I highly recommend this place I've been here before long time ago and there's still serving great stuff“

4.6 Superb66 Reviews
Samba Rock Acai Cafe Cafe • $
291 Water St, Santa Cruz - 6.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Amazon Bowl in Santa Cruz to Go
Da Silva from Bahia to Go
Ayrton Senna Acai Bowl
Topped with Granola
Coconut Flakes
Carmen Miranda
Da Silva
Samba

“So yummy, very refreshing also addicting.“

4.6 Superb61 Reviews
The Walnut Avenue Cafe Breakfast • $$
106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz - 7.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Belgian Waffle with Grilled Bananas and Walnuts
Waffles with Sauted Bananas and Whipped Cream
Grilled Banana and Walnut French Toast
Huevos Rancheros Con Carnitas
Blackened Ahi Benedict
French Toast Breakfast
Toast and Homefries
Huevos Mexicanos
Grain Pancakes
Eggs Benedict

“Great food, atmosphere all the waiters are nice. Great location.“

4.4 Superb222 Reviews
Soul Sweets The Tea House Cafe • $
222 Mt Hermon Rd K, Scotts Valley - 8.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Classic Egg Waffle
Jasmine Green Tea
Cheese Egg Waffle
Matcha Soft Serve
Custard Taiyaki
Sea Salt Cream
Taiyaki 3pcs
Mint Mojito
Custard

“Best boba tea in Santa Cruz county!“

4.4 Superb67 Reviews
Roxa Hammock Cafe Cafe • $
On abbot square in breezeway, 110 Cooper St Ste 100g, Santa Cruz - 6.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Piper's Calling
Almond Butter
Golden Reishi
Femme Surreal
Wander Lust
Love Potion
Acai Bowl
Açaí
Druid

“Love this place!“

4.3 Superb107 Reviews
Ultramat Laundromat Cafe Cafe • $$
501 Laurel St, Santa Cruz - 7.14 miles

“No complaints! Nice and clean, washed and dried a huge load of clothes for less than $10 including detergent in just over an hour. They have a restroom for customers and lots of tables to sit and work or read or whatever. No parking lot, but free street parking is easy enough to find nearby.“

4.4 Superb35 Reviews
Cafe Delmarette Cafe • $
1126 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz - 6.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese with Rosemary Apple
Breakfast Sandwich
Strawberry Scone
Avocado Toast
Granola Bowl
Bla Sandwich
Scones

“My Favorite place downtown❣️❣️❣️ Best Scones I’ve ever had!!! Super sweet staff💜 and breakfast sandwiches that keep you coming back every day😁“

4.2 Good73 Reviews
Red Apple Café Cafe • $
589 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville - 8.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ortega's Potatoes and Two Plates of Eggs Benedict
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Omelette and Pancakes
Country Potatoes
Western Omelette
Crab Cakes
Home Fries
Sandwich
Burger
Gravy

“Good breakfast place. Plenty of parking, in front and back lots. Good food, above average but not fantastic. Excellent coffee. Lots of servers, so service was good. Less expensive than comparable coffeeshops.\nBathrooms could use a deep cleaning and a brighter light.\nWe'll be back!“

4.2 Good63 Reviews
Castagnola Deli & Café Cafe • $
201 Monterey Avenue C-D, Capitola - 2.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Clam Chowder Soup with Bread Bowl
Breakfast Egg Sandwich
Avocado Toast
Potato Salad
Drip Coffee
Croissant
Ice Latte
Lox Bagel

“We live just up the street and finally came in for the first time. My Son and I had the chicken pesto and the chicken apple Brie Sandos. Food was BOMB delicious. The vibe is super family oriented and welcoming. The spot is super quaint and comfortable. The staff is so friendly, u know ur neighbors.“

4.2 Good60 Reviews
The Midway American • $$
1209 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz - 6.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes

“A great place to eat, shop, and walk around. It’s also home of the Diversity Center, Santa Cruz County’s LGBTQ+ Center.“

4.6 Superb82 Reviews
Windmill Cafe Cafe • $
21231 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz - 5.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sautéed Veggie Croissant Sandwich with Bacon
Chai and Bagel with Cream Cheese and Herbs
Grilled Goat Cheese & Smoked Salmon
Gluten Free French Toast
Goat Cheese on Toast
Special Vegan Sauce
Goat Cheese Bagel
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled Eggs
Tofu Scramble

“I was in town with my daughter for college visits and came across this restaurant in Santa Cruz via google maps. We went on a Sunday morning and were seated immediately after ordering, and the food arrived very quickly. We ordered vegan versions of a couple of their menu items and they were VERY good. Lots of flavor, not heavy sitting. We liked it so much we went back the following morning for breakfast before we took off to another state for another college visit. There were still more vegan items I would have liked to try on their menu. Definitely recommend this quaint little restaurant. Vegan friendly, but also good choices for omnis too.“

4.1 Good108 Reviews
Cruise Coffee Cafe Coffee Shops • $
246 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley - 8.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Muffin Mile High Bagel Sandwich
Breakfast Sandwich
Lox Bagel Sandwich
2 Espresso Shots
The B a B Bacon
Avocado Toast
Cinnamon Roll
Savory Toast
Fruit Boul
Sticky Bun

“As a regular customer of this amazing café, I couldn’t be more happy I have a spacial needs kid and this is his favorite place the owner and the staff are super inclusive and treat him like a king when he comes by I highly recommend this place (both for the food and for the treatment and the service that we get) 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
Far West Fungi Mushroom Store & Cafe Vegetarian cafe and deli • $
224 Laurel St APT A101, Santa Cruz - 7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Fried Lions Mane Sandwiches
Vegetarian Mushroom Mufaletta
Mushroom Mushroom Burger
Truffle Grilled Cheese

“A special shout out to Ethan who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all my questions about what medicinal mushrooms I should get to boost my immune system.

The food was amazing! Had 🍄 🍄 🍄 tacos and the mushroom flatbread. Will definitely be back regularly.“

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
Avenue Cafe American • $
427 Capitola Ave, Capitola - 3.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Benedict
Bean and Cheese Burrito with Fries
Chicken Fried Steak Plate
French Toast Breakfast
Classic Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Burrito
Hollandaise Sauce
Southern Benedict
Florentine
Carnitas

“Just had breakfast at this gem of a cafe. The food was excellent. The staff was sweet and hospitable. Seriously, put this charming spot on your breakfast list. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

4.4 Superb95 Reviews
The Rustic Table Burgers • $
55 Brennan St, Watsonville - 8.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cali Burger and Tater Tots
California Burger
The Rustic Burger
Breakfast Burrito
Banana Cream Pie
Chicken Caesar
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Bowl
Chipotle Mayo

“Good food Friendly people“

4.4 Superb75 Reviews
Lulus Midtown Coffee & Tea • $
925 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz - 6.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Sausage Burrito
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Muffins Scones
Iced Latte
Burritos

“Open early is a plus. (5:30am as of July 2026) Friendly staff but coffee recommendation was okay not great. Ordered extra hot but was about normal and not as strong as I like.

Would have purchased food but when I asked what they had at the walk up window they didn't offer a menu or suggestions.

Cute place, best for drive through. Seating area is limited with bench perimeter and small tables. Very cute.

Located in the Whole Foods Market Parking lot. No bathrooms available.

Might give it another shot but for espresso I favor other coffee spots that open later.“

3.9 Good59 Reviews
Java Junction Cafe • $
2222 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz - 5.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Bagel
Latte Freeze
Mocha Latte

“Good place to grab a coffee only steps away from the beach. They offer fun and inventive coffees, such as thin mint and raspberry truffle mochas, alongside everything else you'd expect. In addition to coffee, they offer bagels, pastries, and other snacks. The staff are friendly, and the drinks are good, but I did have an issue when my mocha wasn't stirred, as well as my friend's on one of the visits. Overall, it's a good place to grab a coffee, and the location is unbeatable.“

3.8 Good37 Reviews

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