23 Best Coffee Shops near Freedom

“Los batidos de hielo 🧊 me encantan el café ☕️ caliente y helados también mis favoritos“

“Los batidos de hielo 🧊 me encantan el café ☕️ caliente y helados también mis favoritos“

“Favorite roaster around! Haven't had a bag of beans I don't like. Currently on a kick of pulling shots and making lattes with After Party. Super thick crema and great tasting notes. Don't see myself changing up from Cat & Cloud anytime soon!“

“Amazing coffee & staff!!! When I am in town this is my go-to spot. I wish I lived closer but maybe it’s better I didn’t because I would go everyday? Love the atmosphere & area. They always have specialty drinks which are amazing!“

“Such a cute idea for a coffee house! Food is great, coffee was great, atmosphere is amazing.“

“Have been coming here for 20+ years (yes, I know, it was Surf City before). Today’s experience was probably the best ever. The staff is super friendly. The quality of the food is great. Love the choice of cheese for the dawners. And the eggs were perfect. Unfortunately we aren’t locals or we would be back more often. But, we do come back to the area, it’s on our “must go” list.“

“Monterey Bay HerbCo has become my go-to for herbs after placing several successful orders. Every package has arrived quickly and right on schedule. The herbs themselves are excellent—fresh, fragrant, high quality, and exactly as described. I also appreciate how carefully everything is packaged; nothing has ever arrived damaged or spilled. Consistent, trustworthy, and great quality every time. A reliable company I’ll definitely keep coming back to.“

“I have been coming here pretty much since they opened. They have a great atmosphere, lots of coffee choices and food choices. Also, the staff is super friendly. Deven, Donny, Scully, Jake and the others really care about the customers and put a smile on your face ! I highly recommend Loft Coffee, I'm there every week! 🐳“

“I am a die hard Starbucks fan, and this was my first time having Peets coffee, they are amazing and way better than Starbucks! :)“

“The best coffee in aptos homemade muffins and pastries , cozy warm atmosphere“

“Me encanta el café ☕️ ya sea caliente o helado“

“I am a die hard Starbucks fan, and this was my first time having Peets coffee, they are amazing and way better than Starbucks! :)“

“I just have to say, as someone that comes here frequently (But does not usually leave reviews in general) I just came online to find the holiday hours and felt the need to leave a review after seeing a review on google that is not reflective of my experiences at craft. First of all, I can only speak for my experience but the girls there are lovely, and even when it is slammed they always get my food to me quickly. It is such a nice environment to sit in there (literally a thousand times better than a crowded starbucks) and i have always received great customer service. they even have served me lunch before it was even available one time, which was a hassle for them but they went out of their way to do it anyways.
I wanted to keep this place as my little secret but every time i go there it is busier and busier so i realize people are finding out about it.. clearly the owners put dedication into the food and menu because it is HANDS DOWN the most consistently good and updated menu (like consistent as in its the same preparation and quality everytime i go there which is not easy to find in this town)....and it is clearly made fresh every day which is why it has quickly become my favorite place in town. I recently found out they are on uber eats and i swear they are going to run me dry because im lazy and their acai bowls are the best of anywhere i have tried. i literally get two lol. sorry for rambling i just love this place so much and it is hard for me to believe anyone would take their time to complain about one of the only good fresh food places we have in town!“

“Friendly staff & great location.“

“Love love love your coffee!! Beans not overly roasted so that dark cup of coffee that I love without the bitterness that is common with dark roast coffees! I've tried both the Organic French Roast and the Coffeol's Best Blend and both were amazing! Keep up the good work Coffeol Roasting Co.!“

“Located in the Mount Madonna Center, Anjaneya Café offers a relaxing spot to enjoy tea, coffee, samosas, and other snacks. Surrounded by picturesque views, it’s a great place to unwind and soak in the peaceful ambiance. Perfect for a quick bite or a warm drink in a serene setting.“

“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.“

“Companion bakeshop is the best bakery!! I’ve been to bakeries around the country as well as here in Santa cruz. As a baker myself who’s tried about half the baked goods they offer there was only one item I wouldn’t buy again.

All their bread is wild yeast. And they offer 100% whole grain loaves! The pistachio dream is ridiculously good. I literally dream about it and I’m not a meringue or nut person. The quality of ingredients shows in everything and their thoughtfulness about healthier options is also evident. As in their almond croissant which features a non traditional whole meal “marzipan”.
Can’t wait for them to make a cookbook!!“

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

“So good. Great atmosphere, yummy food, super polite staff, kid friendly“

“Love this place. Great menu and service. We were welcomed with a bright smile and a positive attitude. So many great things to choose from. A wide beverage selection as well as some amazing cannoli! Definitely recommend a stop here. If you are headed to the beach it is very conveniently located.“

“I would definitely recommend grabbing coffee here! The atmosphere of the coffee shop is cozy and a great place to study or hang out. I have a class discussion here once a week, and always look forward to it. The staff are also super friendly and welcome.“