If any coffeeshop deserves five stars, it's Cruise in Scott's Valley! When we said it was our first…read moretime, the staff walked us through the menu, and told us what they liked most, and how most items on the menu were made in house. Our lattes were made with such care, and a staff member even brought out extra bruschetta board toppings from an order she had for free. The sitting areas are perfect for catching up with a friend or doing some work, and the outside patio is large and stunning. The eclectic duck decor added a nice touch to an already beautiful space with high ceilings. There is a play area for children, and a lot of bikers come around on their bike stops. Parking is in the lot behind Cruise, and there was plenty of parking on a Saturday afternoon. I did not see any outlets for charging laptops. Overall, I had the best time ever at Cruise. You should stop by, and I will be coming back again soon!

As my friend and I were coming over the hill, she said she'd never been to Scotts Valley so I had…read moreto show her how cute this little town is!! As we got off the freeway, she looked up and there was a coffee shop right down the street. He stopped in here for a quick bite. The two barista is helping us were incredibly helpful and patient since we had to read everything on the menu. I also loved how their store was set up and they sold local arts and crafts from the community! I love the community aspect here in Santa Cruz County! Perhaps she misread the menu, but she thought "egg stacker" was a sandwich because it was under the "bagel sandwich "category. But under the description, it does not say there's any bread. Lol, which is better for us since we're trying to be gluten-free for the day. I had an ice green tea and a salmon egg which was delicious and filling perfectly made egg with the right amount of capers and seasoning for each bite to have enough flavor on it. The green tea was perfect since it was 92°! I can't wait till we get to the beach! I was sad. They didn't have any nitro coffee, but I will definitely come back to try more pastries since it seems like they were out but then again we got there about 30 minutes before they closed. Lol.

Experienced Melamore Cafe located in LoveAppleFarm last weekend. They were down a Chef so it was a…read moreone woman show. A bit of a wait for the main entree (pasta dish) after we received our salad, but the food was excellent. So much flavor! I shared with my bf, but I recommend getting your own as the portions are meant for one person in my opinion. I will absolutely return to try their seasonal and alternating menu. They're open Friday-Tuesday, 12-4. Cute sun/shaded seating options on the LoveAppleFarm property so great place to enjoy a bottle of wine and good company!

This al fresco cafe is part of Love Apple Farm and serves dishes with their fresh produce and…read morethoughtfully sourced ingredients. There are many outdoor tables and most were shaded. My Caprese salad had deliciously ripe tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella from Italy. The tuna salad used tuna from the Santa Barbara coast. There was unfortunately no pasta the day we went but I'll be back to try it next time.

Best scones ever. Housemade iced tea. Always fun rotating flavors. Some cute outdoor seating…read more Loveeee

Super tiny cafe in downtown Santa Cruz that's hidden but a pretty good find! Something I found…read more interesting is that what makes their coffee fun and unique is not necessarily fancy cold foams or syrups that they add (but they do have yummy sounding house made syrups), but more of the spices that they add to the espresso! I ordered the Otter Latte and I thought that the addition of spices like cinnamon and cardamom to the espresso was super delicious! The inside is a little small so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go type place, but I think it's cute and a fun hidden gem in downtown. While I didn't try any of their food, they seemed to have some interesting food options available as well. Super cute place and I can see me coming back here to get a simply but delicious coffee.

I adore 11th hour! It is the perfect place to go and work for a few hours without feeling crammed…read morein. There always plenty of space inside, and lots of shaded seating outside. I've had multiple iced lattes and iced matchas here, and they've all had so much flavor even without any added sweetener! I love the hours here, and they were even open and had plenty of seating on Labor Day. It does get pretty busy during mid mornings on the weekends, but there's always plenty of seating. The only downside to this location is parking. Since this location is so close to downtown, the only parking available is paid street parking, which bumps up to around $5/hour if you stay past two hours.

the ice drinks were good- we got the tiramisu latte, pumpkin spice latte, and earl grey matcha. (i…read moredon't particularly like shops that give iced drinks in hot drink cups, but that's just personal preference!) will try a hot drink next time to really get a taste for the espresso the breakfast burrito had a lot of egg, almost a bit too much for my liking, but had lots of cheese which was nice. the yogurt bowl was delicious and beautiful. interior was very beautiful and there was lots of space to sit.

Went yesterday 08/02/26 very pretty spot; love their jewelry and gifts! However, I ordered the…read morechilaquiles they were tasty, just had a bit too much lime couldn't really taste the salsa.

Love this place -Amazong!! Fresh Delicious meals that…read moreartfully crafted and taste DELICIOUS! The Cupcakes are Delicious and Gigantic!!

Fast friendly service and my breakfast was excellent! Large…read moreportions. This place is a gem

We stopped by Heeavenly Roadside Cafe for breakfast on Sunday and were seated right away indoors,…read morethere was about a 10-15min wait for outdoor seating. I ordered off the specials menu - tri tip benedict which was delicious. Meat was well seasoned/cooked, hollandaise was great. Husband got a Berry Waffle which was huge, he seemed to like it. He also got a caramel latte, which looked like a frappucino. And our toddler got the kids meal French Toast with choice of sausage, he seemed to like it as well. Service was friendly and fast, it was a solid spot to start our day.

Beach side coffee & pies!…read more What a great place to start your morning before a beach walk. Lots of coffee and pastry options. And some good lunch items too. They are famous for their pies: pizza, hand pies, and dessert pies. We really liked the spinach hand pie! Watch out: this spot can be very busy in the morning, with long lines for coffee.

We came here twice during our stay nearby. The first time was decent. Coffee was good, staff was…read moreok, the food was tasty but inconsistent. (The meat pie and pastry we ordered were not warmed all the way, but the bagel was good) Then inside seating area was also sticky and slightly dirty looking. Our second visit was yesterday 6/20, and it sounds like we weren't the only unhappy customers based on other reviews. I'm not surprised to hear the lady in charge that morning rudely made customers leave because she "needed a reset". We asked about getting pizza around 10:45 am, which we acknowledged was early...but just asking to see what was possible. Instead of a real explanation, we got a snarky look at her watch and just an "um, noooo" with a bad attitude. If there was a real reason, like the dough wasn't ready or the oven wasn't on (it was, we could see the flames) I would understand. However, the lady was complaining to a coworker about an issue with the manager or something while we waited in line so there was already some unprofessional behavior beyond the lack of customer service. We left without getting anything at that point. We won't be back to Venus, The Pixie Deli down the street has good food and friendly service.

I love this place! The sandwiches are seriously affordable in a time where everyone is charging so…read moremuch for so little. The location is convenient, up from the beach. Sandwiches are made in a timely manner. And everything is good! This time I tried the Big Dipper and loved it. I probably could've split it with someone if I got a side, it had some size to it and was well portioned with meat, cheese and fresh veggies. You can eat inside or outside OR you can take it back to the beach and have the best setting possible. I will be back again and again- love this place.

Food: 5 stars. Service: 3 stars…read more The food was excellent and made the visit worthwhile. The staff, however, came across as a bit cold and unfriendly. I get that it's beach time and things move at a different pace, but being a little nicer to customers and visitors would make a big difference. Hopefully next time the service will be as good as the food. EDITED - Saturday, June 20, 2026 I'm updating my review after reading the owner's response. First, I want to clarify that the response appears to be a copy-and-paste message aimed at people leaving negative reviews. If you had actually read my original review, you would have noticed that I never complained about the food, the wait time, prices, staffing, or anything related to the quality of the business itself. In fact, I enjoyed the food and had no issue waiting. I visited on a Thursday, and the café wasn't packed. The owner was clearly working hard, and I respect that. However, when I walked in and said hello, I was completely ignored. There was no greeting, no acknowledgment, and no sense that my business was appreciated. That was the only reason I left a 3-star review in the first place. The response talks about staffing shortages, minimum wage, food costs, and the challenges of running a small business. I understand all of that. Running a business is difficult. But those challenges don't really address the point I was making. A simple "Hi," "Welcome," or even a quick smile costs nothing and goes a long way. I also don't think customers should be made to feel responsible for business challenges such as labor costs or rent. Those are realities of ownership that every business owner has to navigate. That said, after thinking about it, I'm changing my review from 3 stars to 5 stars because the food was genuinely good, and I do support small businesses. My hope is simply that future customers are greeted with a little more warmth and appreciation when they walk through the door. One final thought: when someone leaves a critical review, it may be worth responding directly to their experience rather than posting a generic response. Sometimes there's valuable feedback hidden inside reviews that aren't really about the food at all. I wish you and your business success, and I genuinely hope you continue serving great food for years to come.

We came early on a Sunday to celebrate my mom's birthday. The restaurant has a super cute…read moreneighborhood vibe, a clean space, and delicious food! I got a killer scramble, my daughter got the churro waffle (she loved that it wasn't overly sweet), and my mom ordered the chilaquiles. Our waiter transparently let us know they aren't traditional Mexican-style chilaquiles, but mentioned they were his personal favorite--and my mom ended up loving them! Even though our server was super slammed, the rest of the staff stepped in seamlessly to help with drink refills and to-go boxes. All in all, a great experience and a wonderful birthday meal for my mom. =)

Brunch at 10am and we found a place for nine of us…read more Bae called the restaurant and asked how long the wait currently was for our party and they told him 15-20 minutes. We were less than 5 minutes away walking distance. As soon as we placed our name down, the host said it was gonna be 45 minutes. First of all, the person who answered the call should not had gave us a wait time and kindly ask us to come in to put our name down instead. We waited 45 minutes and probably another 20-25 minutes for our food. Food was great, the only problem was that it wasn't piping hot. As if it was sitting on the counter for a while which should never be the case. As long as the kids were happy and stuffed that's all that matters.

I wasn't awake yet and ordered 2 iced coffees and they totally made me iced lattes. Great service,…read moregreat tasting lattes. I'm a fan for life.

The matcha latte here is the best. I get it iced and sweetened with vanilla. Service is always…read morewelcoming and quick. I wish we had one in the Bay Area! It sure is a nice treat whenever I'm in Santa Cruz. I haven't tried the coffee yet. There is a lot of seating and it's usually pretty busy. Not hard to find a somewhere to sit though. The interior is bright and clean. Until next time. :)