36 Best Coffee Shops in Santa Cruz

Shrine Coffee Coffee Shops • $
544 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Croissant
Focaccia
Quiche

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lovely café by a stunning rocky beach!
We were lucky — there was a surfing competition that day, which made the visit even more special. The café has a calm, pleasant atmosphere with a mix of people: some working quietly with laptops and headphones, others chatting in pairs or families with kids. The coffee is real and high-quality ☕️, and I highly recommend the cheese croissant – flaky and rich with perfect layers – and the almond croissant, just as delicious. Orders are placed at the counter, and the cashier was especially sweet“

4.7 Superb146 Reviews
11th Hour Coffee Coffee & Tea • $
1001 Center St #1, Santa Cruz

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.“

4.4 Superb245 Reviews
River Cafe Coffee & Tea • $
River cafe, 415 River St suite K, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Dry Veggie \u0026 Vegan Noodles
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Veggie Panini
Chicken Noodle Soup
Beef Noodle Soup
Momo Dumplings
Chicken Momos
Spring Salad
Dry Noodles
Lentil Soup

“Traditional Tibetan cuisine heavily
dishes are momos (dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup)🍲 must try this awesome place if your in the town. Try to great coffee and food, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. Positive reviews frequently.“

4.8 Superb81 Reviews
Mariposa Coffee Bar Coffee Shops • $
1010 Pacific Ave Suite E, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Double Nem Nuong Spring Rolls
Ham \u0026 Cheese Cubano 14
Ham & Cheese Cubano 14
Light Up the Night
Beef & Chorizo 5
Guava & Cheese 5
Vermicelli Bowl
Midnight Cubano
Bella Bon Bon
Mint Drip

“Went here this morning for brunch and coffee. Food and coffee were very good (cubano was my favorite!). The service was a bit slow but it was quite busy and the young woman behind the counter was working all by herself. She was working hard to take orders, make drinks, and all the food! I wanted to give her a shout out for her hard work today! Overall, I would still go here again.“

4.7 Superb103 Reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee Coffee Shops • $
3600 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

The Other Cat & Cloud Burrito
Espresso Steamed Milk
Chocolate Croissant
Vegan Coffee Cake
Avocado Toast
Savory Danish
Brewed Coffee
Creamy Beige
Drip Coffee
Pastries

“I don’t understand how an amazing coffee shop can, at there discretion, close there coffee shop at any time they want? Why would u treat loyal customers this way. Sometimes posted in Instagram, sometimes not. So inconsiderate of daily customers. Very disappointing to walk all the way there, excited for my greeting from the staff and my great latte, only to find a note on the door, closed at 11:30? How can u feel good about people showing up and not open and it isn’t even close to 3:00? Confusing to me how everything else but this one issue can be perfect?“

4.6 Superb93 Reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee Coffee Shops • $
719 Swift St Suite 56, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito with Avocado \u0026 Bacon \u0026 Large Drip Coffee
Breakfast Burrito with Avocado & Bacon & Large Drip Coffee
Breakfast Burrito with Avocado \u0026 Large Drip Coffee
Breakfast Burrito with Avocado & Large Drip Coffee
Everything Filled Pastry with Reg Coffee
Turkish Eggs Without the Toast
C\u0026C Breakfast Burrito
Single Origin Drip Coffee
C&C Breakfast Burrito
Greens & Grains Bowl

“Visited today Eli at Cat & Cloud Coffee at Westside - A must dop by at one of their four locations when wanting to sip a great Espresso in Santa Cruz!“

4.5 Superb153 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $$
1540 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Verve Breakfast Sandwich
Chocolate Croissant
Jam Biscuit
Pastries
Bakery

“Try the breakfast sandwich. 😋“

4.3 Superb124 Reviews
11th Hour Coffee Westside Coffee Shops • $
402 Ingalls St suite 19, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese
Yogurt and Granola Bowl
Original Avocado Toast
Salted Caramel Latte
Goat Cheese Toast
Green Egg Biscuit
Golden Milk Chai
Hot Lentil Bowl
Honey Bee Latte
Overnight Oats

“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.“

4.5 Superb124 Reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee Coffee Shops • $
118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Creamy Beige
Croissant

“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!“

4.6 Superb65 Reviews
The Abbey Coffee Lounge Coffee Shops • $
350 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Pesto Panini
The Honey Badger
Avocado Toast
Bowl of Soul
Muffin

“Great coffee, friendly environment with lots of indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, and a nice environment to study or chat. Part of the nearby church but you don't have to worry about it being uncomfortable in some way because of that, they seem to do a good job of being very welcoming and chill. This spot has an abundance of space which is very nice. The food I tried was nice too but I only had a little bite so I can't review that too.“

4.5 Superb79 Reviews
Firefly Coffee House Coffee Shops • $
131A Front St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese and Chives
Breakfast Burrito with Bacon
Spicy Roasted Garlic
The Works Burrito
Breakfast Bagel
Kitchen Sink
Drip Coffee
Situation

“This is always my goto coffee shop when in Santa Cruz. The Americano (or any other coffee we get) is always on point. The bagels... Ohhhhh the bagels. You have to try for yourself but they are always fresh and amazing. Go check it out! You will not regret it.“

4.4 Superb156 Reviews
Peoples Coffee Coffee Shops • $
1200 17th Ave #126, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Toasted Croissant Sandwrdies
Iced Latte
Bagel

“This is my favorite coffee spot in Santa Cruz county. Peoples coffee has a Friendly staff and great atmosphere. The baristas here won’t let you down.“

4.5 Superb68 Reviews
Alta Organic Coffee Warehouse & Roasting Co. Coffee Shops • $
2712 Mission St Ext, Santa Cruz

“i have only drank a cup of coffee made from your beans. enjoyed it and would recommend it to others. looking forward to visiting warehoue“

4.9 Superb18 Reviews
Coffeetopia Coffee Shops • $
1443 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Soy Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Cream Cheese Bagel

“Great coffee and great vibe. Bought a pound of their Santa Cruz Dark beans to take home to Tahoe“

4.4 Superb63 Reviews
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Coffee Shops • $
1330 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Guatemalan Tajumulco
Heart of Darkness
Iced Mocha Latte
Sweet Italian
Everything
Roast

“I gave it a 10 Olof u are from sc and n really went through the struggle N.A you know the place across the way wasn’t even there yet ol scool thing .. Madriz B“

4.3 Superb117 Reviews
Dregz at Munch Coffee Shops • $
717 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Bagel

“Best Philly Cheesesteak west of the Mississippi! They rock!!! Try an Apple Fritter too. They are killer!!!“

5 Superb9 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $
816 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Avocado Toast with a Poached Egg and Pesto Base
Avocado Toast and Prosciutto Sandwich
Prosciutto and Egg Biscuit
Cappuccino Hazelnut
Breakfast Sandwich
Vegan Avocado Toast
Butter Croissant
Almond Croissant
Coffee Cake
Mocha Latte

“Wonderful coffee shop by the beach in Santa Cruz :) The baristas were very knowledgeable and were able to answer our questions about different coffee beans. Overall we had a great experience!“

4.2 Good106 Reviews
FireFly Coffee House Coffee Shops • $
1700 Commercial Wy, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito with Tomato
Breakfast Sandwiches
Choose Your Bagel
Kitchen Sink
Drip Coffee
Tango & Cash
Situation
Muffin

“This is always my goto coffee shop when in Santa Cruz. The Americano (or any other coffee we get) is always on point. The bagels... Ohhhhh the bagels. You have to try for yourself but they are always fresh and amazing. Go check it out! You will not regret it.“

4.2 Good92 Reviews
Hidden Fortress Coffee @ Cruzio Coffee Shops • $
877 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

“I recently checked out the new Hidden Fortress in Santa Cruz, and it was fantastic! I got the Coco Loco iced coffee with oat milk, and it was amazing. It was actually recommended by one of the employees, so if you're not sure what to get, I would definitely recommend it! The Mexican mocha snickerdoodle cookie was also great. The space also looked super nice; I loved the art, and the staff was really nice and welcoming, which made the vibe even better. It's just a quick 12-minute drive from Cabrillo, so I'll definitely be back! I forgot to mention that they do offer a 25-cent discount if you bring your own cup, which is a nice bonus!“

4.8 Superb6 Reviews
Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery Coffee Shops • $
1101 B Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Brownie Fudge
Sorbet
Gelato

“Toasted marshmallow topper 👍🏽“

4.2 Good65 Reviews
Perk Coffee Bar at Physical Sciences Coffee Shops • $
McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz

“It was such a lovely spot to take a quick break and have an iced soy latte, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and yummy croissant sandwiches. When you're at UCSC and in the thick of hustle and bustle, take a 15-minute break to recharge your battery.“

4.4 Superb7 Reviews
Jazzland Espresso Bar Coffee & Tea •
2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

“can’t speak to the food, but I got a yummy hot chocolate. barista was lovely, and I was able to sit at the nearby picnic table with my pup while my windshield was taken care of down the street. there’s a few places to sit, but this is definitely a “grab it and go” location“

5 Superb2 Reviews
Java Bob's Coffee Roasting Coffee & Tea • $$
429 Ingalls St ste a, Santa Cruz

“Enjoy chocolate undertones in your coffee bean? Check out the light roast Nicaraguan or the medium roast Moka Java shown in photo here.Staff here are always attentive and helpful. Get the benefits of coffee experts who can speak to the nuances in their beans. They have a great deal of expertise above what you would probably find in a coffee place staffed by students.Oh, and Java Bob's accepts Apple Pay!Pro tips: coffee is best when ground and served between three and 10 days after resting has completed. By small quantities regularly to retain the highest amount of flavor. That's one of the secrets the coffee shops make use of.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Higher Grounds Coffee Shops • $
7065 Bonny Doon Rd, Santa Cruz

“It's a place to meet the neighbors.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $
1010 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Cappuccino and Pan Chocolate Croissant
Whiskey Latte Coffee
Pour over Coffee
Avocado Toast
Drip Coffee
Ice Cube
Flavor

“The crew is very friendly. It was my first time there but sure it will not be the last 😃“

4.1 Good75 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Shops • $
21620 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino Blended Crème
Coffee Frappuccino Blended Beverage
Chicken Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich
Vanilla Biscotti with Almonds
Starbucks Tribute Blend 2024
Bacon Gouda & Egg Sandwich
Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites
Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf
Small Shopping Bag
Butter Croissant

“the baristas always go beyond there’s duty’s, they are so friendly , And the place always clean.“

4.1 Good68 Reviews
Lulu’s On Mission Coffee Shops • $
1723 Mission St, Santa Cruz

“Only coffee shop opened on New Year's day morning. We over whelmed barista with three bagel and three coffee order. Thank you for your gracious service. Quality was top and bagel with lox and cucumber was really great. Good coffee as well.“

4.1 Good33 Reviews
Perk Coffee Bar at Baskin Engineering Coffee Shops • $
McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz
4 Good1 Reviews
Ferrell's Donuts Donut Shops • $
2227 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Apple Fritter
Chocolate Donut
Donut Holes
Croissant
Doughnut
Cronuts
Donuts

“I absolutely despise this place! NOT BECAUSE THE DOZEN GLAZED I GOT WAS BAD.....BUT BECAUSE WE DONT HAVE THIS PLACE BACK EAST AND I WAS RAISED ON DUNKIN DONUTS....I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BEST! THEY LIED TO ME! I HAD NO IDEA SUCH A GLAZED DONUT EXISTED. WHEN I WALKED IN THERE AT 0544 AND SAW THE DONUTS IN THE DISPLAY CASE THE GATES OF HEAVEN OPENED AND THE ANGELS SANG! THE SERVICE WAS FRIENDLY GENUINELY FRIENDLY NOT THAT SCRIPTED STANDARD FORMALITIES CRAP. 💪🏾🤎🥰“

4.5 Superb107 Reviews
Java Junction Coffee Shops • $
519 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Bagel

“Great coffee (they roast it); great, friendly service. Lots of food choices. I had a garlic bagel with egg and something on it. The bagel was good-ish; there were other things on the menus(!) that looked delicious. I shall go back. Atmosphere was richly varied and warmly welcoming. If I lived in the neighborhood, it would be my go-to morning place.“

4 Good51 Reviews
Dunlap's Donuts Donut Shops • $
3791 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Sandwich
Lemon Jelly Donut
Special Doughnut
Cinnamon Roll
Super Fresh
Ube Donut
Donuts
Cronut
Oreo

“Delicious donuts and incredible prices! This is my favorite donut shop in the area, and I'm eager to return! There are tons of options from the ones you know and love to flavors you wouldn't come up with in your wildest dreams. It's a great place to grab a treat!“

4.8 Superb65 Reviews
Coffeetopia Coffee Shops • $
3701 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Cocoa
Whipped Cream
Egg Bagel

“tasty coffee, great ambiance, friendly staff and easy to find location 🙃“

3.9 Good35 Reviews
Stevenson Coffee House Coffee Shops • $
Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz

“The best period. This cafe never fails to exceed my expectations. A mix of consistency and quality ingredients make Stevenson cafe the best place to eat on campus, possibly in all of santa cruz. Your wallet will also be happy as their signature sandwiches are a little over 5 dollar. I have been going here for almost four years and will continue to be a loyal customer, thank you.“

3.3 Good7 Reviews
Lulus Midtown Coffee & Tea • $
925 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

“I frequent this coffee shop weekly on my way to work in the morning. The employees are always super friendly even while working fast to get all of us to work on time. When the drive-thru line is long they even send someone out to start taking orders and often it is ready by the time you get to the window. Delicious iced coffee at a very reasonable price as well! I love the cardamom and cardamom rose syrups. I also really love the vegan scones. The coconut scone is my favorite, but I got the pumpkin scone today and it is SOOOOO good. Thank you LuLu's and staff!“

3.9 Good62 Reviews
Hidden Peak Teahouse Tea Rooms • $$
1541 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Lincang Old Tree
Raw Brick 2007
Panchen Lama
Tea House
Chamomile

“tea tea tea puer puer puer puer real deal, no electronic devices human devices. analog music.“

4.8 Superb51 Reviews
Café Espresso Coffee & Tea • $
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz
3 Average8 Reviews

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