Absolutely loved this coffee shop. I can't wait to visit Santa Cruz again so I can stop by. I found them on my first day and stopped by every morning of my trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rocker D'Antonio
The coffee has a great and distinctive flavor that is robust without being too “tangy” or too “dark.” The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. The service has always been friendly and still efficient. It’s obvious why People’s has been around for so long. What caught my eye today was the game section which is neatly kept and located in the alcove behind the bar near the restroom and ATM. It had a number of interesting games including some that are locally created.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Gallacher
Seriously the best black coffee in Santa Cruz. It’s so good you don’t need cream or sugar! Forget the new and trendy, this local standby is seriously the best for flavor. Everyone who works there is also super friendly, including the owner.
Service: 5
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The owners of this establishment voted for Trump 👎
Jim Hunter
Good coffee. A tad over priced. But good coffee
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ella RB
Excellent service and I highly recommend the matcha latte. The kind of place where they know your name if you are a regular.
Amandeep B.
Oct 25, 2025/ menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rini Kusyuniati
Hands down the best Pho bone broth! Better than any pho restaurants I’ve been to. I heard it takes 3 days to make the broth. A true labour of love. Their post-workout shakes are amazing too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Puzanova
The place had a very nice atmosphere, the interior was very cozy. The people who worked there were very friendly. The only thing we were slightly disappointed in was that the picture of the coffee on google were very different in the reality
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cameron Behrendt
Lovely coffee shop. Food items are inflated for what they are. Coffee is good alongside their smoothies. I enjoy coming here on a weekend morning before going to the beach.
A small coffee shop with delicious coffee and other options such as pastries. The indoor and outdoor seating areas are nice, and it's a great location to watch cars drive by while chatting with friends or enjoying a peaceful coffee to yourself. Perfect for when you're in the area walking around, after a workout, before or after fueling up, or whatever else brings you nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Niecky Ovando
Love it here! Service is great and the food is so good. The coffee is amazing!🤩
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Foster
The sourdough banana bread is unmatched.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shannon Jeffries
Best Mocha I’ve had in a long time! Exactly what I needed to start my day off❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra Nicklas
I brought in my own 16 oz coffee mug. It was $5.50 for a regular coffee. By the way, they only make Americanos (water and espresso). Was scalding hot and not great. Didn’t finish it. Was a waste of money.
Absolutely loved this coffee shop. I can't wait to visit Santa Cruz again so I can stop by. I found them on my first day and stopped by every morning of my trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffee has a great and distinctive flavor that is robust without being too “tangy” or too “dark.” The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. The service has always been friendly and still efficient. It’s obvious why People’s has been around for so long.
What caught my eye today was the game section which is neatly kept and located in the alcove behind the bar near the restroom and ATM. It had a number of interesting games including some that are locally created.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seriously the best black coffee in Santa Cruz. It’s so good you don’t need cream or sugar! Forget the new and trendy, this local standby is seriously the best for flavor. Everyone who works there is also super friendly, including the owner.
Service: 5
The owners of this establishment voted for Trump 👎
Good coffee. A tad over priced. But good coffee
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent service and I highly recommend the matcha latte. The kind of place where they know your name if you are a regular.
Oct 25, 2025/ menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hands down the best Pho bone broth! Better than any pho restaurants I’ve been to. I heard it takes 3 days to make the broth. A true labour of love. Their post-workout shakes are amazing too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place had a very nice atmosphere, the interior was very cozy. The people who worked there were very friendly. The only thing we were slightly disappointed in was that the picture of the coffee on google were very different in the reality
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lovely coffee shop. Food items are inflated for what they are. Coffee is good alongside their smoothies. I enjoy coming here on a weekend morning before going to the beach.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A small coffee shop with delicious coffee and other options such as pastries. The indoor and outdoor seating areas are nice, and it's a great location to watch cars drive by while chatting with friends or enjoying a peaceful coffee to yourself. Perfect for when you're in the area walking around, after a workout, before or after fueling up, or whatever else brings you nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love it here! Service is great and the food is so good. The coffee is amazing!🤩
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sourdough banana bread is unmatched.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best Mocha I’ve had in a long time! Exactly what I needed to start my day off❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I brought in my own 16 oz coffee mug. It was $5.50 for a regular coffee. By the way, they only make Americanos (water and espresso). Was scalding hot and not great. Didn’t finish it. Was a waste of money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
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