Hidden Fortress Coffee Roasting

125 Hangar Way STE 270, Watsonville
(831) 228-1400

Recent Reviews

William C.

First off the staff is always very nice. I've never had a bad experience. Second the coffee is delicious. Far better than certain mega brands with a siren logo. I don't think they uncharge for milk alternatives but don't quote me on that. It's always nice to find a place that doesn't because milk alternatives are just so common place that it just seem greedy. My knowledge of their food is limited to the baked goods but it's always been delicious. This is a charming shop with few seats and though it's out of the way I'll go out of my way just to get a cup there

Justen Harper

Love this place. Been a patron of Amelia's since the ol' 7 Bridges days, back when we used to homebrew. She brings that same kind of care and happy-to-chat-and-get-to-know-you kinda vibes to coffee now, and it's fantastic.So, the coffee is great, I love the food (get it toasted and not microwaved), but the only unlucky downside is the location. It's not exactly near anything (close to the hospital, I guess, and Freedom bakery), but the shop is still nice and relaxing. It'd be a nice place to set up your laptop or read for an hour or so.If you haven't tried them, give them a shot - you'll be supporting a local business with a lot of heart (woman owned business! Supports a ton of women-owned coffee growers who make fantastic coffee).

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fritatta Breakfast Sandwich

Melissa Hamlet

The coffee is fab but the service is subpar at best. We called to verify the hours since it was close to the holidays. Told the employee we would be driving ins me should get there before they closed. Pulled up 15 min prior to stated closing but they were already closed. Also the sign on the door stated they would be open for another hour. Very disappointed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Cambridgeport R.

Their frittata and burrito at the SV farmer's market were fine, and we also had good Marianne's ice cream on a previous visit; however, strangely there was a $3 charge for two simple small cups of water. Counterproductive from a business perspective given the loss of goodwill.

Dean Schoeppler

I got a delicious double espresso con panna at the Wednesday farmers market today and it was one of the best I’ve ever had!Thank you!Dean

Carson Walter

15 dollars for a Mexican mocha that didn’t taste like it had any spices in it and a soggy microwaved breakfast sandwich. The cheese on it has turned to plastic from the microwave, it didn’t even melt when I went home and put the sandwich in my oven to try and relieve some of the sogginess. This review is specifically for the food truck, I’ve never been to the actual shop.

Tim McNerney

Pour overs from so many small batch roasts! I had a choice of three city roasts... what more could a coffee lover ask for? Highly recommend if you are driving by on Route 1.

F. K.

Amelia, I think you should consider seeing the rudeness of your approach. Your response here simply shows how snide and rude you originally were. Being a small business owner should not excuse your response to a women carry a 2 month old child that spilled a drink bc the whip cream I had asked for had not been put on and your counter is above eye level. I'm thankful it didn't pour in my baby and burn her!You have zero customer service skills and I will be sure to let everyone I know to never frequent your business. There are several boutique coffee shops in this town and they all provide excellent service and frankly have much better coffee. You have a wonderful day too dear!

Mark Woodson

Great coffee and a tasty sausage egg breakfast sandwich. The owner was really helpful and friendly. A place I will definitely revisit!

P Hale

Nice coffee and Mexican hot chocolate. Breakfast burrito was apparently so good my kids wouldn't share it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

farzaneh k.

At farmers market- beyond rude and horrible customer service!! I had my newborn baby strapped to me and had to reach up at their above eye level counter to put the lid on my 7$ mocha. The drink spilled and when I asked the owner to remake she offered to do it for half the cost rather than just remake it and rudely told me they don't work for free and it was my own fault for spilling the drink. Guess what honey, I don't work for free either and that's why your extra charge was beyond rude and just bad form. I would never support this business again nor do I suggest others do.

Tarah Green

The coffee here is delicious, I was getting it regularly at the farmers market, but when I spoke with the woman to clarify the meaning of the word I used in my coffee order (breve), she rudely spoke over me, closed off to any feedback or information.

Hello I.

At the Live Oak Farmer's Market- Latino guy at cash register is nice, fast, and professional. Barista (white, older woman) in the back is consistently slow and rude. Other two women appear to be high or maybe just out of it. Been trying to give this small biz a chance over the years, but they are consistently slow, rude (barista), mess up your order, or serve you out of sequence. Coffee is... eh.

Hannah Wilkinson

Awesome little coffee shop! It was a bit hard to find but worth it for one of the best lattes I've had! The space was clean and well organized with lots of cute merchandise. Would have loved to stay longer, sip my coffe, and get a bit of work done but there was a time limit on the tables and no outlets for laptops (they were covered up).

Cindy A.

Just stick to Starbucks. FYI there's a half an hour limit for those who want to use their laptops/computers. Outlet plugs have been blocked off for that very purpose. Owner was super rude and confronting. Not the customer service you would expect from a local small business. Very disappointed!

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