“Eddie acknowledges you from the jump when you walk into his shop. There's a smile, a twinkle in his eye, and typically, a fun comment that makes you laugh and think, "how far gone is he?"And he is gone... he's gone deep into his passion which is both humbling and inspiring. He's taken an idea and Morphe(d)(us) his love of coffee into an amazing place to enjoy coffee and hang.He takes his craft very serious, but he's lighthearted as to not to come off pretentious, and if you listen closely, he's serving up kernels of truth alongside the best coffee in town.The only cons lie in the name, Coffee Conspiracy. which is a testament to resilience, creativity, and a sprinkle of wonkiness that makes you feel grateful not everyone has succumbed to corporate greed.“
“04.18.24 Service was great, the young ladies working there were friendly and helpful, thank you to them! Location, interior/exterior, decor, seating, lighting were all 5+ stars, such a nice large, laid back environment to sit and work on your computer or for chat/get together w.friends.Now the bad; the hot Americanos were terrible. Tasted watered down, had a slight salty aftertaste. Thankfully did not buy a bag of beans from them.For amazing coffee we like Black Oak Coffee in Ukiah or Peet's in Scott's Valley. Avoid Starbucks as their beans (except for Blonde) is too bitter & acrid.“
“A an amazing spiritual place next to Monterey bay. Chill out after 11am Mass and listen to the ocean 100 yards away.The garden used to be more spectacular in the past but still is nice.Book store has reasonable prices along with the drinks.“
“Prepare yourself for mismatched porcelain, plush seating, and a playlist landing somewhere between hip-hop and house music. This is the kind of cafe for the young and restless. The Cuban and Vietnamese influence isn't superficial, either; both heavily inform the cuisine on the menu. As someone who typically walks into a cafe looking for a croissant to go with my coffee, I'll sit down with a noodle bowl bigger than my head at Mariposa.Vegetarian options: Mariposa has coffee in the title, but I love coming here for their vermicelli noodles. The owner tells me it's really a deconstructed version of their spring rolls, both of which are vegan. My favorite beverage on the menu, the Vietnamese iced coffee, would not translate well with a vegan substitute for the milk, but other vegetarians would enjoy it. And hey. Listen. Flowers just make things taste better, alright? They run out as the day drags on, but if you get there early enough, the Mariposa Coffee Bar has ice cubes with edible purple blossoms in them.“
“We come here often especially if dinner at Golden Triangle was too spicey ... Lol Kids love: Oreogasmic and I either get Mentaint or the Coffee flavored one. It's a tiny cramped place; at times it's actually not so (ahem) clean (-1 star) They always have multiple staff behind the counter so the line move quickly; unless it's the peak of summer or weekends then this place is packed and overflowing (more than 15-30min wait). They also make drinks and have other option of foods (cakes, cookies etc). Their location is great, but its mainly street parking.“
“LOVE! If you've never been here, it's a must try! The food is AMAZING and the little area to eat with the fireplace is adorable too! The service is fast and professional, especially with how busy it always is, and you can just tell the employees care about their work! 10/10 recommend!“
“Delicious array of sandwiches and doughnuts. And the service is phenomenal! We called in a large order of (15) sandwiches, as well as doughnuts and coffee for an event we were hosting. We gave them a few days notice and asked to pick up the order at 6:45 AM. (Note that it is very difficult to get breakfast for a group that early in Santa Cruz county). Everything was ready when I got there, the staff was super accommodating and friendly, and they were still able to deal with the throngs of people coming in while helping me with my order. They greeted many of the people walking through the door by name and even knew what they were going to order before they could say it. You can tell this is a staple establishment in the neighborhood. And a fantastic little family-owned business. It will be my choice for early morning breakfasts going forward!“
“River Cafe is this small glass-walled cafe with lots of outdoor seating. It has cute decorations inside and is centrally located near shops and close to downtown. I went there for coffee and tea with my family after lunch, but we will definitely be back for the momos (dumplings!) because those look FIRE! The service was super friendly and professional too! River Cafe may have to be in my family's restaurant "rotation" because we love dumplings!“
“Such a beautiful experience! Very beginner friendly and such a peaceful atmosphere. They do ask that you be digital free for the time you are there inside, so if you’re looking for a spot to reconnect or go on a first date, this is the place! Everyone was super friendly and they offer games to play. Also a good place to just sit and drink tea while reading a book! It’s 16 dollars for the table and then you pay for the tea ranging from 5-23 dollars that will literally last you for hours! And at the end of the experience if you have not been there for long, they’ll wrap the leaves for you to take home! Love love this place!!“
“Had to wait a little. But I was in no rush. I got the mile high bagel sandwich, blueberry muffin, and latte. Everything was delicious. The sandwich looks small, but it was super filling. The bagel tasted like it was freshly made. It was soft and airy and nicely toasted. Very delicious! It's definitely worth the wait. Love to support local cafes. This one is in a quiet part of town by the bus station, and there's a library across the street. Not too much car traffic on a Monday morning.Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly. They had toys inside for the kids, and the tables outside are fairly large.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp and automatic sliding doors.“
“Coffee is yum! I got the mocha with the works, and tried the light beige (a blended drink) with a good bitterness. Saw a pink glazed donut topped with sprinkles and animal crackers and my kids devoured it. I do wish they had bigger size cups. Everything is one size - small - like the "tall" cup that you would get at Starbucks. Friendly baristas. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bowl for doggies to have water.“
“Cozy, cute shop with a mix of couches, tables and a mini balcony to enjoy ocean views. They're dog friendly and the staff is friendly too!! Love to get my coffee and try their various snacks. They even have GF and vegan pastries! Local gem on a touristic street.“
“We came here after viewing the monarchs at Natural Bridges. My drink of choice is an espresso. I hadn't been here in many moons, so I forgot what the coffee was like. I prefer to have dark roasts, but many roasters are doing medium roasts now. This is definitely a medium roast. I probably won't return because there are coffee places in SC that serve dark roasts. It was a well-made espresso, just don't like the roast.“
“Great breakfast spot. Solid coffee and chais and tasty bites!! The bagels are BOMB and the have many varieties that were all good!!! The breakfast burrito was packed with flavor too!InstagramEat more WHOLE foods! ?????? Situation? The Works Breakfast Burrito? Kitchen Sink@FireflyCoffeeHomemade artisanal bagels, organic coffee and chai #FuelForAnAdventure?Santa Cruz, CA ??♂️“
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“Just stopping by from out of town and I have to say I am so happy we did! Not only was the banana cake to die for our drinks were very tasty. We spent an hour doing some work and the lovely woman at the register greeted almost everyone by name, making for such a warm and welcoming environment. We will definitely be stopping by again!“
“I've been coming to this place my whole life, and it's absolutely amazing to see it's still doing well. Their coffee is excellent, and you tell the minute you walk in that the shop itself is full of history. This is a must-see for those visiting Los Gatos!“
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“My husband wanted Vietnamese coffee and our friend saw this new place nearby. The Vietnamese coffee was good, especially the egg cream topping. (Our friend also got this and thought the coffee could be stronger). We also got the yellow yacht (mango banana smoothie) and dragonberry fusion (fruit tea). The smoothie was a win! My son really enjoyed this. It was not too sweet and nice and creamy. The drinks were really pretty with the small ice cubes that they use. We waited outside because we had dogs, and when our drinks were done, the barista brought them to us! That was service beyond expectations that we appreciated but definitely don't expect. We would come here again to try more!“
“The food and coffee are amazing. The space is great. You can look over the brook waters of San lorenzo River. There's a tree sticking out of the building which actually adds to the charm. It's raining right now and it's dripping through which I don't mind it at all. Again it's an actual tree in the whole building. Service is great too!“
“Location: Located at the far end of downtown Los Gatos, this coffee shop is very easy to miss if you drive or even walk by. Free parking is available on the street and around the block.The storefront is nestled and hidden well by adjacent buildings so as you get closer, do look out for the signs.They have a great selection of coffee and snacks. I ordered the rose infused latte and was pleasantly surprised by the nice aroma of rose and the subtle yet appealing rose flavor. The drink was made well and absolutely recommend you try this if it's listed on the menu.They do have adequate space inside the store but also outside. The day was warm and pleasantly inviting to sit outside and tried it. You do have to put up with the noise from heavy vehicles passing through.“
“The Vegan Burrito is awesome. Made with soy chorizo, potatoes, spinach, avocado & green onion...just added cheddar and it was over the top awesome!! Ordered online and walked right in past the line out the door to my waiting order. So good!“
“This is a fun place to go with friends to try a variety of local kombucha, beer, wine, and coffee. One of my favorites is Living Swell's kombucha Notorious which is a raspberry and lemon flavor that tastes amazing on tap! Amy the owner is very nice and helpful about what to try. She is offering food now too that I look forward to trying asap. Plenty of comfy seating inside and there is an outside bar as well. It's right in the Capitola village and a short walk to the beach so it's location is perfect. This is definitely worth a stop next time you get a chance and it's always awesome to support a local business.“
“Delicious soy golden milk! Perfectly spiced. It can be hard to find a non-caffeinated, warm beverage that fits the rich and creamy bill. Sweet, old time eclectic Santa Cruz vibe as well, and was provided very helpful and knowledgeable service by the individual at the register.“
“Cat & Cloud is our local favorite (if only their parking lot was larger because it can be quite popular!) but its where we love to go for coffee when walking around off of East Cliff. They have a great indoor and outdoor benches & a few tables for friends to hang out and munch their yummy pastries; We love their Breve vanilla lattes, so creamy and perfectly presented too! What we typically do is walk here from Pleasure Pt and grab some coffee and walk back home. They have a bike rack if you like to bike, I'm all for bike friendly establishments! You can buy a bag of beans as a nice local gift for friends. The baristas are very friendly and kind. Very tasty - Cheers!Parking: There's a small lot behind Cat & Cloud but you can park on the street.“
“Super cute drive-thru location right off the highway. They do great breakfast burritos here, and the pastries were great too! We tried the almond croissant - so good! Super friendly staff, and there is even a walk up window if you don't want to drive through.“
“I was watching a barista brew a cup of pour over. It was like watching a Japanese tea ceremony. It felt really good seeing everyone just slowing down. I had an iced macha with saffron, amazingly refreshing! Have a little time in your hands and watch them make the drinks and you'll also feel their passion.“
“My kids love this place, for good reason. Not only are the owners the sweetest folks you'll meet, they make a zillion flavors of boba tea (with the real machine) and the owner makes beautiful Japanese crepes right in front of your eyes. All sorts of filling options too. My kids like to ogle the quart sized Nutella behind the glass. But seriously it's a fun and delicious little spot. Only a tiny bit of seating so this is more of a take it and split type place.Vegetarian options: As long as you're not vegan (prob eggs in the crepe batter) there are all sorts of veg filling options“
“They greeted us as soon as we walked in. Recommended the whip cream and marshmallows for our kid’s hot cocoa. Kids loved the ham and cheese croissant and coffee cake. Loved the open space, large windows, communal tables, and artwork. Will be back again!“
“Just popped in here the other day and was a very happy customer. The cronut is good but too sweet (like a krispy Kreme, so if you like that you'll LOVE this.). My test of a good donut place is their apple fritter. These were perfect. Fluffy and moist inside with a crispy glazed exterior. I also had the glazed old fashioned which was pleasantly enormous and very satisfying. With only 4 donuts (all MASSIVE) I took a LOT home for the wife.“
“The unit was installed the next day by two technicians. They were prompt, skilled and personable. After the unit was installed, the two technicians answered my multiple questions. I was definitely pleased with my experience with this company“
“Good coffee, great lox bagels friendly staff. Stay away from Starbucks and their corporate corn syrup sludge. Jenna Sue's makes proper espresso drinks and has much better food as well. The baristas are fast and super cool people. Also a nice place to sit it front and watch the going on downtown.Parking: Park around the corner or across the streetKid-friendliness: Not a ton of room in here, but the staff are very friendly with kids.Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs to the front door, but a ramp to bypass them.“
“Huge space with lots of lovely plants and wood tones. Friendly staff and delicious coffee. Vibrant space with people reading, working off laptops and families as well. We came around 5pm and wanted to try a sandwich but kitchen closed at 3 so will have to head back to try it next “
“I usually stop by for the coffee, today I decided to finally try a crepe. I ordered the feta and spinach crepe and the girl at the register asked if I had any allergies or sensitivities, even though I don't it was very happy to have been asked. Super considerate for people with diet specifications. Food was ready in under ten minutes and packed in a nice little box! My crepe was huge! Was not expecting that either, the staff, owner and everyone else was really nice and chipper too. I only wish they were open more often this is a great addition to the mall food court.“
“I recently visited this cafe, and it exceeded all my expectations! The ambiance is simply enchanting, with beautiful art adorning the walls and a lovely grand piano that adds a touch of elegance. The best part? They host numerous events, making every visit a unique experience. The staff is incredibly welcoming, and the coffee and pastries are top-notch. If you're looking for a delightful and artistic escape, this cafe is a must-visit! 5/5 stars!“
“Wonderfully, awesome people who work here. I stopped to get my husband and myself some coffee, when I went to visit him in a skilled nursing facility. He is currently fighting cancer, I was a total mess and messed up or order. And when I noticed I ordered the wrong coffees. Without hesitation they happily made me the right drinks. All with a smile.“
“Cool coffeeshop in downtown Santa Cruz. Great spot surrounded by shops and restaurants. Decent hardwood on metal seating, not comfy for long stays, but typical café decor for today. A few nooks to tuck away into to read, write or chat, but you may have to find a spot as it's typically a fairly popular place to do so. Deliciously flavored coffees!! Their syrups are always unique, seasonal and super tasty! Definitely recommend trying one. One of my fav coffeeshops for downtown SC :)Parking: Can be difficult at times to find parking. It's all paid parking unless you're willing to walk from one of the nearby neighborhoods and, even there, it's difficult to find a spot. Plan ahead and buffer you're time if you're going when it's busy.“
“This is by far a must go-to boba shop when you're in the Santa Cruz Mountains... because though they may not be as good as you ought them to be, this one hits the spot with the different teas they brew and the different adjustments they put in terms of sugar and ice. I usually get the passion fruit green tea with boba and less ice and sweetness and it never fails to meet my expectations!8.3/10 because it could have done better in terms of using more natural ingredients but 5 stars on here because they're doing a phenomenal job at what resources they have around them already xD“
“this is my favorite boba shop in los gatos!! their drinks do not taste artificial, and their boba is cooked perfectly. i highly recommend! ❤️Vegetarian options: vegetarian drinks available. most food items contain meat, but there is a variety of french fries flavors (original/BBQ/sour cream&onion), sweet potato fries, egg puff, onion rings, and ice cream.Dietary restrictions: i have dairy and gluten intolerance, and their drinks are my favorite! unfortunately, there isn’t any food that is gluten free.Kid-friendliness: realistic topping display that keeps children entertainedWheelchair accessibility: wheelchair accessible bathroom, door automatically opens“
“If you’re in Felton, or just passing through, make sure you stop here for some coffee and food.Steve is a great kind guy, puts his all into making sure everyone is satisfied with his products.I highly recommend the bacon burrito with salsa and the jalapeño hot sauce !“
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“This spot is a local gem and a must try! Their organic, fair trade coffee has great flavor and is noticeably very strong. The owner super friendly, offers quick service and also owns Left Coast Sausages next door. Definitely worth checking out.“
“This is a real authentic Santa Cruz coffee shop for sure! Local flavor clientele adds to the ambiance.Independent & locally owned, Super friendly staff keeps the line moving when it’s busy.It’s easy to feel comfortable to hang out with the regulars. They offer free WiFi & it seems like you could stay there the whole day. The space has a few tables and a couch inside, as well as seating all around the outside of the building.They have The Peoples Coffee, not sure how they roast it but it was freshly brewed and really good & hot. We also ordered over night oats with a fresh banana.Great way to start the day! Excellent location near the beach & centrally located in the area near other shops in a strip center.Parking: Parking in front and rear in parking lot. It is busy but was able to find parking easily. Plenty of Street parking is also available nearby“
“To the lady working behind the counter this afternoon who gave me two bandaids, my sincerest thank you! You are a classy person and although I forgot your name, I will never forget your smile. May the universe continue to bless you for your warmth and kindness. Much gratitude and appreciation. :-)“
“The only thing we actually buy there are cornmeal blueberry scones which are absolutely fabulous. The small mall of the northern side of Santa Cruz and generally the patrons are nice. Staff sees three fast and efficient and getting the awful long lines through service and paid “
“Came to check this place out from an Instagram post my friend saw. Beautiful drive! They bake all their bread and various treats onsite. The bagel was perfection and the eggs were so very flavorful! Coffee was delish and the staff was so helpful and kind. I will be back!“