While the place is clean and seemingly tidy the food is grossly overpriced. The ingredients are fresh seeming but the food is assembled lazy and uninspired. I’m not asking for Michelin star quality but the tacos and Sandwich we had were both about 13$ and I wouldn’t pay half that for them. I’m never going back such a waste of money. The lowest tip option is 18% on the iPad and that’s before you get your food and drinks which they call out a number for. I think this scam falls in line with, unfortunately, many restaurants today which prioritize presentation and aesthetic over quality and affordability.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kath Tolentino
10/10 perfect cafe for writing or working in a chill, quiet atmosphere with amazing food and amazing drinks. The food is LEGIT and it’s all made in the kitchen on site so it’s FRESH!!! The music is relaxing and not too distracting. No frills, and not too expensive. I’ve been all over the world and I’m pretty sure this is my favorite chocolate croissant.
Kath
Great cappuccino and pastries. Love the vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants, Scone
Graham Wright
Our family meal last week at this restaurant was awesome - food was fantastic and the service was first class; like you can only get in a family owned business where the family clearly have huge pride in the restaurant and Italian legacy. Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles “Chip” Chapin
Hidden gem for Santa Cruz Westside locals, I risk my life to even mention it. Don't come here, it's too hard to find, nestled in the back of an industrial building. Nevermind the pleasant patio and welcoming service, not to mention the excellent food and outstanding baked goods. Best to pass it by, find some skimpy avocado toast down the street, and leave the scones for us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ron Pragides
? ☕️ super cute cafe & bakery with a chill vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ozen Ercevik
Smallest portions of food I have ever seen. Other than a resonable place to have breakfast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
jay s
This is a nice spot with both indoor seating and outdoor seating. In general the place was clean and there was a line at the counter. They actually serve alcohol (sangria and local wine). As others mentioned, this is a family owned local business. The food was OK, nothing great but I thought it kind of lacked flavor. I got the breakfast burrito which was kind of flat. Same with drinks although they do have a variety of smoothies and options for vegans and vegetarians.
My biggest problem with this place was with their service. First, they are way overpriced for the food and service they provide. On top of that, after you pay at the counter you get an option to tip them with the lowest option at 18%. So, you buy your food at the counter, then when your number is called, you get your food and then after you are done eating, you are required to bus your table and take your empty food trays and cups etc to the trash. So there is really no service . So with grossly overpriced food, and no service why exactly am I tipping them.,that too before you actually get your food!!
Now to add insult to the injury, when I went to ask the lady at the counter what happened to my drink, she claimed I must have already taken my drink!!. And she stuck with that claim until another girl working there showed her where we were sitting and then the lady apologized but seriously!! I don't want to get their rating too low but really this was a gross experience.,and the bill for 2 people with drinks for brunch came to be close to $109.
Delicious coffee, pastries soups and sandwiches. Always feels lucky to have this place in our town! Great place to get some work done too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Homemade Soup of the Day, Spicy Vegan, Spicy Vegan Sandwich
Mp S
Price vs quality (+/-) in favor of the Iveta , breakfast burritos essentially tasteless, bottom line , expensive , poor to none service , place not clean on any level , ceiling completely covered in dust and cobwebs ,, can imagine Health and Safety would approve ,
Carl Des
Great neighborhood gem. Small business. Scrumptious deserts. Great breakfast eats and fresh coffee. Very friendly staff. Plenty of off street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
B Concepcion
this was such a lovely cafe with insanely good pastries and the matcha was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Concepcion
this was such a lovely cafe with insanely good pastries and the matcha was so good!
While the place is clean and seemingly tidy the food is grossly overpriced. The ingredients are fresh seeming but the food is assembled lazy and uninspired. I’m not asking for Michelin star quality but the tacos and Sandwich we had were both about 13$ and I wouldn’t pay half that for them. I’m never going back such a waste of money. The lowest tip option is 18% on the iPad and that’s before you get your food and drinks which they call out a number for. I think this scam falls in line with, unfortunately, many restaurants today which prioritize presentation and aesthetic over quality and affordability.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
10/10 perfect cafe for writing or working in a chill, quiet atmosphere with amazing food and amazing drinks. The food is LEGIT and it’s all made in the kitchen on site so it’s FRESH!!! The music is relaxing and not too distracting. No frills, and not too expensive. I’ve been all over the world and I’m pretty sure this is my favorite chocolate croissant.
Great cappuccino and pastries. Love the vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants, Scone
Our family meal last week at this restaurant was awesome - food was fantastic and the service was first class; like you can only get in a family owned business where the family clearly have huge pride in the restaurant and Italian legacy. Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem for Santa Cruz Westside locals, I risk my life to even mention it. Don't come here, it's too hard to find, nestled in the back of an industrial building. Nevermind the pleasant patio and welcoming service, not to mention the excellent food and outstanding baked goods. Best to pass it by, find some skimpy avocado toast down the street, and leave the scones for us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
? ☕️ super cute cafe & bakery with a chill vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Smallest portions of food I have ever seen. Other than a resonable place to have breakfast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
This is a nice spot with both indoor seating and outdoor seating. In general the place was clean and there was a line at the counter. They actually serve alcohol (sangria and local wine). As others mentioned, this is a family owned local business. The food was OK, nothing great but I thought it kind of lacked flavor. I got the breakfast burrito which was kind of flat. Same with drinks although they do have a variety of smoothies and options for vegans and vegetarians.
My biggest problem with this place was with their service. First, they are way overpriced for the food and service they provide. On top of that, after you pay at the counter you get an option to tip them with the lowest option at 18%. So, you buy your food at the counter, then when your number is called, you get your food and then after you are done eating, you are required to bus your table and take your empty food trays and cups etc to the trash. So there is really no service . So with grossly overpriced food, and no service why exactly am I tipping them.,that too before you actually get your food!!
Now to add insult to the injury, when I went to ask the lady at the counter what happened to my drink, she claimed I must have already taken my drink!!. And she stuck with that claim until another girl working there showed her where we were sitting and then the lady apologized but seriously!! I don't want to get their rating too low but really this was a gross experience.,and the bill for 2 people with drinks for brunch came to be close to $109.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Peanut butter latte is so good!!!
Love this spot. Great pastry. Wonderful staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious coffee, pastries soups and sandwiches. Always feels lucky to have this place in our town! Great place to get some work done too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Homemade Soup of the Day, Spicy Vegan, Spicy Vegan Sandwich
Price vs quality (+/-) in favor of the Iveta , breakfast burritos essentially tasteless, bottom line , expensive , poor to none service , place not clean on any level , ceiling completely covered in dust and cobwebs ,, can imagine Health and Safety would approve ,
Great neighborhood gem. Small business. Scrumptious deserts. Great breakfast eats and fresh coffee. Very friendly staff. Plenty of off street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
this was such a lovely cafe with insanely good pastries and the matcha was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this was such a lovely cafe with insanely good pastries and the matcha was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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