Best espresso in town (and probably a few more towns), excellent baristas and always get my drink right. If you were a fan of old school 90s coffee shops, this is the spot.
Sachin Jain
Latte was just okay. Felt overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Landis Gwynn
An excellent quiche -- dense, good on the taste buds -- and an excellent tea ("Tangerine Ginger"!) made for a great, relaxed break.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Somya Chauhan
Americano perfectly brewed..it was dripping off the side and I stopped myself from asking it to be wiped assuming it was to keep with the theme of "ugly mug":)Great stop before starting a hike. Opens early
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Matthew Titterington
Pretty good. One of my favorite spots! Spin dice on Monday for a free
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Yaniv Noema
Good vibes ✨️
Tara D.
great coffee and selection of snacks and pastries including gluten free. we went here everyday while visiting Soquel
L 6
I have a gripe. It has to do with how incredibly rude I was treated during Covid, as a customer. Im not saying the food or drink is bad. I’d been going there for years and years, even when I visited from Canada. Over 10 or more years. But can I say that not only the owner , but staff were just treating ppl like cattle. I decided to sit down one time and not wear a mask. I got yelled at for sitting down. I wanted to drink my coffee. How the f do i do that through a mask , Neanderthals? It just goes to show that ppl can’t think for themselves. Just like sheep. I’ve waited some time to express this, now that people have somewhat woken up from their fear induced zombie states. I will never go there again. My family has been customers for a lonnng time. Unbelievable how rude this cafe was during that period of time.
Lol S.
I was here with my daughter and she ordered a cheese and ham croissant. She specifically asked if it was made with nuts. She is highly allergic. They said no. She took one bite and immediately felt her throat closing. We ended up in the emergency room and they had to give her an epinephrine shot. She could have died from the allergic reaction. My bill was 9,222.00. I called to speak to manager and never returned my calls. This is so wrong in so many ways. My rating would be -a billion times!!
Julie Madrona
Delicious soy golden milk! Perfectly spiced. It can be hard to find a non-caffeinated, warm beverage that fits the rich and creamy bill. Sweet, old time eclectic Santa Cruz vibe as well, and was provided very helpful and knowledgeable service by the individual at the register.
I came here to meet a friend and had a great experience. Have been here often and enjoyed it in the past too. Their death by chocolate brownies are a must try. I always love looking at their fish tank too and the coffee shop is clean. I had fun looking at their stickers and bought one. I saw a barista scraping a sugar cube on a fresh orange to put in an espresso drink which gave me great ideas to try at home! Very great drinks my chai masala was good. The baristas were pleasant and very good at their job and I felt like the coffee shop was welcoming to all people of all types which I loved. I enjoyed looking at the octopus artwork on the ceiling. This coffee shop is good for relaxing, reading, studying, meeting friends, or having a snack. They have lots of different types of milks for you and there is a bakery nearby so you smell good fresh bread although I don't think they sell it there but I'm not sure. I give the ugly mug coffee 5 hearts!
Graham Hine
A truly special place in Soquel. Love the people and atmosphere, and the coffee is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Miller
The perfect UnStarbucks. Great local coffee house with excellent espresso drinks and comfortable unpretentious atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elena Rexach
I LOVE THIS COFFEE SHOP. The atmosphere is immaculate. Very friendly staff, friendly customers. It doesn’t have that hipster/modern color scheme- it’s very neighborhood vibes. The walls are covered in posters of past and current local events.Coffee wise, honestly the actual espresso is pretty good but not the best ever. Great menu options though. Autumn menu features some unique options- including a pumpkin spice hot chocolate (my personal favorite). They also have a fantastic mocha.
Best espresso in town (and probably a few more towns), excellent baristas and always get my drink right. If you were a fan of old school 90s coffee shops, this is the spot.
Latte was just okay. Felt overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
An excellent quiche -- dense, good on the taste buds -- and an excellent tea ("Tangerine Ginger"!) made for a great, relaxed break.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Americano perfectly brewed..it was dripping off the side and I stopped myself from asking it to be wiped assuming it was to keep with the theme of "ugly mug":)Great stop before starting a hike. Opens early
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pretty good. One of my favorite spots! Spin dice on Monday for a free
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good vibes ✨️
great coffee and selection of snacks and pastries including gluten free. we went here everyday while visiting Soquel
I have a gripe. It has to do with how incredibly rude I was treated during Covid, as a customer. Im not saying the food or drink is bad. I’d been going there for years and years, even when I visited from Canada. Over 10 or more years. But can I say that not only the owner , but staff were just treating ppl like cattle. I decided to sit down one time and not wear a mask. I got yelled at for sitting down. I wanted to drink my coffee. How the f do i do that through a mask , Neanderthals? It just goes to show that ppl can’t think for themselves. Just like sheep. I’ve waited some time to express this, now that people have somewhat woken up from their fear induced zombie states. I will never go there again. My family has been customers for a lonnng time. Unbelievable how rude this cafe was during that period of time.
I was here with my daughter and she ordered a cheese and ham croissant. She specifically asked if it was made with nuts. She is highly allergic. They said no. She took one bite and immediately felt her throat closing. We ended up in the emergency room and they had to give her an epinephrine shot. She could have died from the allergic reaction. My bill was 9,222.00. I called to speak to manager and never returned my calls. This is so wrong in so many ways. My rating would be -a billion times!!
Delicious soy golden milk! Perfectly spiced. It can be hard to find a non-caffeinated, warm beverage that fits the rich and creamy bill. Sweet, old time eclectic Santa Cruz vibe as well, and was provided very helpful and knowledgeable service by the individual at the register.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Get a latteThey are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche
I came here to meet a friend and had a great experience. Have been here often and enjoyed it in the past too. Their death by chocolate brownies are a must try. I always love looking at their fish tank too and the coffee shop is clean. I had fun looking at their stickers and bought one. I saw a barista scraping a sugar cube on a fresh orange to put in an espresso drink which gave me great ideas to try at home! Very great drinks my chai masala was good. The baristas were pleasant and very good at their job and I felt like the coffee shop was welcoming to all people of all types which I loved. I enjoyed looking at the octopus artwork on the ceiling. This coffee shop is good for relaxing, reading, studying, meeting friends, or having a snack. They have lots of different types of milks for you and there is a bakery nearby so you smell good fresh bread although I don't think they sell it there but I'm not sure. I give the ugly mug coffee 5 hearts!
A truly special place in Soquel. Love the people and atmosphere, and the coffee is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The perfect UnStarbucks. Great local coffee house with excellent espresso drinks and comfortable unpretentious atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I LOVE THIS COFFEE SHOP. The atmosphere is immaculate. Very friendly staff, friendly customers. It doesn’t have that hipster/modern color scheme- it’s very neighborhood vibes. The walls are covered in posters of past and current local events.Coffee wise, honestly the actual espresso is pretty good but not the best ever. Great menu options though. Autumn menu features some unique options- including a pumpkin spice hot chocolate (my personal favorite). They also have a fantastic mocha.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5