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    11th Hour Coffee

    4.4 (693 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    11TH HOUR COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    end of flat matcha
    Jenny K.

    we tried the flat matcha and the matcha iced latte. I loved how they had a strong matcha taste but not bitter. my flat matcha wasn't fully whisked. I love the ambiance, I wish I had more time to just hang out and enjoy the backyard. what a cool place!

    Salted caramel latte
    Susy E.

    I went to try this coffee place (To Go order). I got a iced Salted Caramel Latte with Oatmilk & an iced Honey Bee Latte, BOTH were absolutely disgusting,I payed about $22 (with tip), very pricey for two coffees so I was expecting them to be good. Both tasted like dirty water with ice and a very small hint of sweetness. I was very disappointed, my husband and I couldn't take more than a few sips and threw them away. The service was ok, I don't know if iced coffee is not their specialty but I have tried many coffee places and this one was the wrost.

    Nikki O.

    The beverages & ambiance was great! Not crazy about the food after seeing the burritos contained canned beans from Costco :(

    Green Bee (Oat Milk)
    Kyra K.

    Before my work event in Santa Cruz, I needed a caffeine pick-me-up! My coworker who went to college here recommended giving 11th Hour Coffee a try. Glad I took up her suggestion, cause it was a watering hole. The space is gorgeous! I love how airy and bright it is inside. It's such a calming place to work or catch up with others. I'd come to do so. They also have outdoor seating. I found the service to be okay, a bit passive, but oh well, I had minimal interactions. I ordered ahead and got the Iced Green Bee but substituted Oat Milk. My drink was ready when I got there. It was sweet and floral, thanks to the lavender. I enjoyed it and sipped it up! I am quite curious about their other drinks and foods. There is a nice variety of cafes in Santa Cruz. 11th Hour Coffee seems popular. Their downtown location is easy to find with metered parking out front.

    April Y.

    Love the vibes, and really delicious coffee/matcha. Lots of seating inside (and in the back outside), and the interior's aesthetic really tickled our brain. It's rare that I love both the coffee (honeybee latte) and matcha (matcha + berries and cream), and would definitely frequent if I lived closer. Minus one star for the prices (it was $21 for 2 drinks, with oat milk sub), and the interior was not the most clean, saw some ants crawling and tables aren't turned over. Latte art could also use more practice.

    Honey Bee Latte
    PeiJen C.

    Local coffee and breakfast/bakery shop serves delicious honey bee latte and tiramisu latte. Nice breakfast sandwich, chive biscuits. Outside patio!

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    Navin K.

    Classic Santa Cruz coffee shop - the missus and I stopped by last weekend. We parked a block away and stood in a fast-moving queue to order drinks and an Earl Gray cookie to share, then sat on the side patio outdoors. The order took a few minutes. My hot matcha was good, and she seemed to like her iced maple syrup latte, then confessed that she could not taste any maple flavor! The cookie was tasty and crunchy but didn't taste like Earl Gray either!! Service was prompt, and bathrooms were adequate. Bill was over $20 before tip. Happy to check out other locations next time we're in Santa Cruz.

    Eva C.

    Cute local cafe! It gave off earthy bohemian and cozy rustic minimalistic vibes. Feels like a really nice spot to work out of, but they don't have a designated parking lot so it's all street parking. I got their salted caramel latte, which was topped with black salt. They also have a lot of pastries and food items. There was a little corner with all their merch as well. Very cool!

    Excitement builds getting close to ordering
    Lisa S.

    REAL GREAT COFFEE!! For the coffee appreciator in your world this is the place. Incredible full flavors of just toasted beans to thoughtfully baked treats don't miss the perfection of 11th Hour Coffee. The vibe is artsy in a well decorated coffee slash bar.Have been here many times and have never missed the Cardamom cake. Ten Stars & ten hearts!

    Lox Bagel extra onions upon non request
    Bink V.

    First timer... ordered a the Lox Bagel and a coffee to go. The interaction with the cashier was dry and almost rushed but I didn't think nothing of it. Unfortunately while waiting I over hear the man handling the food tell the cashier that there were no micro greens for the Lox Bagel she replied snappingly to him "omg add extra onions it's not like they'll know" Then apparently they wrote my name down wrong so they gave me a hard time handing me my order ... just not the best service first thing in the morning...

    Espresso
    Erika C.

    Came for an espresso. It was smooth and not too strong. Took longer than expected but it was a Saturday afternoon. Nice outdoor seating area.

    Samantha E.

    11th Hour Coffee might have just given me the best brunch I've had in a while. The space is beautiful, calm, plant-filled, bright, and almost healing. It feels like somewhere you could sit for hours without being rushed. Surprisingly, there's also a full bar, which I didn't expect from the outside. We ordered two specialty lattes, two bowls, and a loaded avo toast and the total was right around $100 for two people, so this is definitely not a casual quick bite price-wise. That said, the food was incredible. The potato bowl was cheesy, rich, and perfectly cooked. The potatoes had that ideal texture: crispy edges, soft centers. But the star of the table was the loaded avocado toast. Genuinely the best I've ever had. The bread was thick and substantial, the avocado was generous, and the toppings were layered in a way that made every bite balanced but bold. It felt like someone actually thought about how it should taste instead of just piling things on for aesthetics. The lattes were the only slight miss for me. The mocha mushroom had a much stronger turmeric and mushroom flavor than I expected. Not bad, just not what I was prepared for. Alternatively, the maple oat milk latte was smooth but didn't have the maple-forward sweetness I anticipated. Both were fine, just not as memorable as the food. Staff were kind and the food came out quickly, which I appreciated. Overall, I would absolutely come back, with the knowledge it's a bit of a splurge. For the quality of the brunch itself though, it feels worth it!

    Kathleen W.

    A very popular place for locals to do work at with beautifully designed coffee bags, clothing, mugs and flowers to buy. The seating is extensive and high quality with very comfy chairs. We tried a matcha latte and it was decent. Perhaps the coffee will be better here.

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    Ask the Community - 11th Hour Coffee

    Is nonfat milk available?

    Hi there, we have 2%, but don't currently carry fat free.

    Any place to plug in laptop?

    We do!

    Can i bring a dog inside?

    Unfortunately due to the health department rules we only allow dogs on the patio.

    Can you bring g a dog to the outside patio?

    Yes

    Do you open on the New Year?

    We are open new years eve and closed new years day. 👍

    Can folks come to 11th Hour to work for a few hours?

    You can indeed!

    Do you have decaf espresso?

    Yes we do! We currently have a swiss water processed decaf from Costa Rica!

    Do you have unsweetened matcha green tea lattes? :)

    Yes we have matcha lattes!

    Do you guys have apple pay?

    We do!

    Do they sell vegan pastries?

    Yes we have a few vegan pastries and cookies as well as vegan options on our food menu.

    Can I have a group there?

    Yes! It is big space with a few different areas to gather in. There's an outside patio as well. If you are looking to reserve a space, you might have to contact the owners, it's probably possible!

    Hello, what kind of roast do you serve?

    We roast all our own beans in house and we tend to have a medium roast.

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