39 Best Coffee Shops in Santa Cruz

Shrine Coffee Coffee Shops • $
544 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Croissant
Focaccia
Quiche

“There is a reason why this coffee shop is the best in town and deserves five star all across. Not only they always make my coffee right and their pastries are yummy, more importantly, they’re not trying to rip off tourist or local residents. This place and the surrounding grounds are beautiful and very suitable for people that work from home.“

4.7 Superb258 Reviews
11th Hour Coffee Coffee & Tea • $
1001 Center Street Suite 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 Superb426 Reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee Coffee Shops • $
3600 Portola Drive, 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?“

4.7 Superb213 Reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee Coffee Shops • $
719 Swift Street Ste 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!“

4.6 Superb271 Reviews
Mariposa Coffee Bar Coffee Shops • $
1010 Pacific Avenue Ste East, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

“A great place to hang out.“

4.7 Superb126 Reviews
The Abbey Coffee Lounge Coffee Shops • $
350 Mission Street, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

“Nice to sit and read a 📖. 💕“

4.6 Superb191 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $
1540 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

“Try the breakfast sandwich. 😋“

4.3 Superb328 Reviews
Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery Coffee Shops • $
1101 Pacific Ave b, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Brownie Fudge
Waffle Cone
Sorbet
Gelato

“Toasted marshmallow topper 👍🏽“

4.5 Superb185 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“

5 Superb41 Reviews
11th Hour Coffee Westside Coffee Shops • $
402 Ingalls Street suite 19, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese
Matcha Latte and Macaroon
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

“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 Superb178 Reviews
River Cafe Coffee & Tea • $
River cafe, 415 River Street Ste K, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

“We ordered the beef panini. The flavor of the meat was amazing and the meat was so tender. The green were nice and fresh, great flavor in the sauce. So far the best panini I have had. The gentleman at the counter serving us was super nice and friendly, the outdoor dining was a plus for me too. I definitely recommend stopping in. I know I will return on my next trip back to California. Thanks for the grat food.“

4.5 Superb171 Reviews
Firefly Coffee House Coffee Shops • $
131A Front Street, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese and Chives
Breakfast Burrito with Bacon
Spicy Roasted Garlic
Choose Your Bagel
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 Superb326 Reviews
Cat & Cloud Coffee Coffee Shops • $
118 Cooper Street, 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!“

4.5 Superb128 Reviews
Peoples Coffee Coffee Shops • $
1200 17th Avenue Suite 130, 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.“

4.4 Superb156 Reviews
Dunlap's Donuts Donut Shops • $
3791 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

“Delicious donut. First time trying the cinn flavor. The service was ok, not sure the reason for slamming my donut on the counter. Other than that wierdness, Donut was fresh.

They do accept cards with a .25 fee. No minumum purchase required. Paid $3.25 for the cinnamon cronut donut. I appreciate that as a single purchaser.

Plenty of parking available in the morning“

4.8 Superb147 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $
104 Bronson St #19, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Soy Cappuccino Time
Mocha Latte
Bowl of Soul
Croissants
Iced Latte
Add Shot

“I have been here a few times. There's always a line (because it's popular!) but the service is quick. Even though there are several varied options on the menu, my choice is Americano, which comes by default with four shots of espresso, exactly as I like it. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is adequate seating outside, or just walk and sip.“

4.4 Superb230 Reviews
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Coffee Shops • $
1330 Pacific Avenue, 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 Superb246 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $
816 41st Avenue, 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!“

4.3 Superb286 Reviews
Ferrell's Donuts - Westside Donut Shops • $
2227 Mission Street, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Cinnamon Crumble Donut
Fresh Apple Fritter
Strawberry Filling
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. 💪🏾🤎🥰“

4.4 Superb240 Reviews
FireFly Coffee House Coffee Shops • $
1700 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

4.3 Superb151 Reviews
Coffeetopia Coffee Shops • $
1443 Capitola Road, 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“

4.3 Superb133 Reviews
Coffeetopia Coffee Shops • $
3701 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Cocoa
Whipped Cream
Egg Bagel

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

4.3 Superb99 Reviews
Hidden Peak Teahouse Tea Rooms • $$
1541 Pacific Avenue, 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.“

4.7 Superb120 Reviews
Java Bob's Coffee Roasting Coffee & Tea • $$
429 Ingalls St A, Santa Cruz

“(Check Auntie Mame's for part 1)

Okay so I was put onto these coffee beans by the employees over at Auntie Mame's because we had gotten breakfast and I had to know where they got the beans from and I'm so glad I stopped by before I had to end my vacation and head home. I ended up leaving with at least 2 and a half pounds of coffee grounds. As soon as you walk in your hot with the most amazing aroma of coffee beans mixing together. Murphy was there at the store when my girlfriend and I came by and he was happy to talk and tell us all bout the different kinds of beans they had and a little bit about the shop itself. He was such a dope dude to sit and chat with and he really seems passionate about what he does and you can tell he enjoys it. Honestly, I'm glad I met him and I hope more people stop by and try the coffee. I promise you won't be disappointed. I'm excited to get home and try some of the redrood spice coffee I picked up.“

4.9 Superb16 Reviews
Higher Grounds Coffee Shops • $
7065 Bonny Doon Road, Bonny Doon

“It's a place to meet the neighbors.“

5 Superb14 Reviews
Dregz at Munch Coffee Shops • $
717 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Bagel

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

4.4 Superb38 Reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters Coffee Shops • $
1010 Fair Avenue, 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 😃“

4.2 Good212 Reviews
Firefly Coffee House Coffee Shops • $
3500 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz

“Awesome breakfast beagles“

4.6 Superb13 Reviews
Jazzland Espresso Bar Coffee & Tea •
2025 Soquel Avenue, 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 Superb3 Reviews
Redwood Free Market Coffee Shops •
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz
5 Superb1 Reviews
Outland Java Co Coffee & Tea • $$
429 Ingalls St A, Santa Cruz

“I buy all my coffee beans from Outland Java. The guy who runs the company is extremely nice. The roasts are absolutely terrific. The only downside is that there is no good coffee compared to this, because of that you will only find yourself satisfied by Outland Java. You can buy beans at New Leaf market and they serve it at certain cafe's in Half Moon Bay. Absolutely terrific!“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company Coffee Shops • $
21620 East Cliff Drive, 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 Good166 Reviews
Java Junction Coffee Shops • $
519 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Bagel

“I went to this cafe for the first time last week with my doggos and I must say that the Drinkies was so yummy!! I spoke with a intelligent young blonde woman who I later found out was named Elsie! She was so welcoming and friendly and helped explain the menu to me which was really helpful because I was confused by the sandwich. I got the BLT and the Creamy. Lemon Freeze? I would recommend if you are hear but I will probably not come back to Santa Cruz because there were not enough dog friendly beaches. Luckily though, Java junction and Elise were a sanctuary for my fur babies!!! I liked how there were dog treats to go with my sweet treat...“

4.1 Good122 Reviews
Lulus Midtown Coffee & Tea • $
925 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

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

“I have seen this tiny place and written it off so many times. I was wrong! The kiosk is small but well appointed inside. The baristas are friendly and efficient! After having a watery, bland latte from their parking lot neighbor I decided to give them a try. The latte was smooth yet robust. So, so good. I’ve stopped by a few times on the way to work and been intimidated by the drive through line. The baristas work quickly though! This morning one snuck up on me while I was in my car and took my order before I even got to the window.
Dealing with Downtown can be a hassle so it’s nice to have a midtown location. They have a walk up window and a cute little patio of you want to have your coffee there.“

4.1 Good96 Reviews
University Center Coffee Bar Coffee Shops • $$
2 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz

“Terra Fresca Coffee Bar and Restraunt are Delicious! Everything is made with love“

4 Good2 Reviews
Perk Coffee Bar at Baskin Engineering Coffee Shops • $
McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz
4 Good2 Reviews
Perk Coffee Bar at Physical Sciences Coffee Shops • $
McLaughlin Drive, 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 Good18 Reviews
Companion Bakeshop | Westside Santa Cruz Bakery • $
2341 Mission Street, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Ham and Gruyere Croissant and Rooibos Tea
Egg Breakfast Pastry
Pastries Croissants
Veggie Frittata
Almond Croissant
Chocolate Chip
Spinach Quiche
Cinnamon Roll
Bacon Galette
Kouign Amann

“some of the best bread I've ever tasted. The whole fam is hooked.“

4.4 Superb220 Reviews
Lulu’s Westside Coffee Shops • $
1723 Mission Street, Santa Cruz

“Lovely cafe!! The baristas are great at their jobs. My barista, I think their name was Isabel? Was so nice, explained all the unique drinks to me (I settled on a whiskey latte, which has like a whiskey syrup, n/a) and did beautiful foam art. Definitely coming here again!“

4 Good49 Reviews

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