please, please I absolutely love this place. There is always a line. Please don't go here.... LoL!…read more I wanna be able to come in and get a coffee quick and relax. This place has great food and people are attentive to detail. The coffee has a really unique taste. It doesn't taste so dark and so like cooked like other places do it's it's got a really nice smooth flavor. I hope everybody will try it. Also the names of your coffee the food the atmosphere. It makes it really fun. I know that it's a small shop it probably only seats maybe 25 people inside and outside but what a great experience. I've been there four times now in the last two weeks and I've brought a lot of my friends. I continue to look forward to coming. Thank you so much for your attention to detail. Please keep up the good work. The only change I would make is to ad hair nets to those preparing the food but a lot of places don't have this so that's just me. when you are there, be sure to say hi to someone in line to find out how long they've been going to the coffee shop what they think what the best things are and post it because I would love to know which of the many coffee flavors and food items are the best tasting thanks

Went there this morning at 5:30am. They were closed. Big bummer. I was really bummer as I was…read moreexcited to get a pre workout cappuccino.

Eddie and the team at Coffee Conspiracy make the highest quality espresso coffees in Santa Cruz…read moreCounty! They use single origin light-medium roast beans at their coffee bar and sell bags for home, too. I only use their beans at home. Their quad-shot latte with whole milk is banger. Ps. If you're a pseudo coffee lover who is more interested in killing the coffee with burnt (dark roast) beans, pumps of vanilla or pumpkin syrups, etc, this is not your jam. This is the areas spot for just extremely good unadulterated espresso coffees, done right. No noobs.

Cool spot that I had been wanting to try for awhile since they were in Downtown. But their employee…read more+ customer service was not great. We walked in as a family (me, husband, our baby) and while we were deciding what to order husband asked for the restroom code. The tall male employee looked us up and down and said so, you gonna buy some coffee? Husband said yes...why? The employee said "I just need to know if you're planning on buying something or just here to use the restroom . " Why would we come up to the counter , peruse the menu and bring the baby inside if that was our only goal? It was so off-putting. Anyhoo, the interior was nice all black and some sort of rock/ metal playing. There's magnetic tiles to Create your own conspiracy or statement and other conspiracy type decor . I got a 5G is killing our bees which was nice and smooth flavored espresso drink and husband tried the NZT 49 which he liked. but only thing is we regretted not trying a black cold brew or shot of espresso to really taste their coffee. Maybe next time. And hopefully next time that particular employee will chill out a little bit on their restroom. Might I add, this was my 2nd attempt to go to this location. The first time they were randomly closed at 1230pm. Wish they would at least post a heads-up online or something.

Stopped by 11th Hour Coffee while visiting Santa Cruz and it ended up being such a great coffee…read morestop to relax and do work. We picked up the vegan chocolate cookie and the chocolate banana cookie, and both were excellent! For drinks, we ordered the vanilla latte and the iced mocha. I really appreciated that they weren't loaded with sugar. The flavors were subtle and balanced, allowing the quality of the coffee to shine through instead of being masked by syrup. We didn't have enough time to try their breakfast, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked incredibly promising. Definitely a spot I'd come back to just to give the breakfast menu a proper try. If you're looking for a solid coffee shop with quality pastries and what looks like a great breakfast menu, 11th Hour Coffee is well worth a visit. The ambiance is relaxing filled with plants and the service was amazing as well!

First off, the ambiance is stunning, I love the natural light and all the plants in the shop…read more There's plenty of seating and the interior is very spacious. I ordered their signature latte and enjoyed it! It was the perfect amount of sweetness and I got my caffeine fix. If you're looking for a good coffee spot to relax at in Santa Cruz, definitely give 11th Hour Coffee a visit!

Coffee is great! I'm a huge Americano fan, the main thing I love here is the avocado toast with…read morepicked onions. So good!

Went in to grab a couple of coffees to-go and a hot cocoa for my daughter. I had high expectations…read morebased on reviews I had heard. The coffee is a little too acidic for me, and being my first experience - the barista didn't explain their menu. I was expecting pour over. My daughter said it she didn't like the hot cocoa and it was too watered down. After I tried it I agreed, and have had superior hot cocoa elsewhere. I think this place is overrated. Staff wasn't super friendly and no sense of urgency, no friendly smiles. Hot cocoa took 10 minutes.

Cute coffee shop with a wonderful view!! This coffee shop…read morelocated in the Capitola Village is up stairs from margaritaville. Great selection and flavors!! Something for everyone! Was the perfect way to get a 'pick me up' to keep shopping the local shops. Serve was so fast and friendly! Don't miss out.

This coffee house is up the stairs near the Margaritaville restaurant. It has a fisherman type…read moreambiance and decor and has an outdoor small patio with a few tables with an amazing view of the water and Capitola. We went to the counter, and I believe it was the owner who waited on us. He was a one-man show, taking our orders and making the drinks as well, but we didn't wait too long for our order. My friend and I had lattes, and they were good. There are also some nice looking treats in the case there, but we had just had lunch so we didn't try those. Definitely would come back for the view!

We arrived early for a medical appointment in the area and decided to get some coffee here. I was…read morecaught off guard by 1) how tiny the inside is, and 2) there was a rack of fresh bagels!!! I honestly had no idea this place was here... and with bagels! I don't get bagels locally because, well, just because. I happily ordered us coffee and bagels. Now, bear in mind, we roast our own coffee, so to us, the coffee was on the "good" side of Ok. The bagels, on the other hand, were delicious! And boy, do they pack on the cream cheese (maybe enough for 3 bagels depending on one's preference)! Service was friendly and fast. And all the people coming and going were very pleasant - there were plenty of them. The sitting area outside next to the road is pretty small (next to a dumpster, I think), and my guy was having some mobility challenges (on crutches, etc.). Folks in the neighboring table were so kind and accommodating, voluntarily standing up so that he could maneuver into a seat. We went back the following week (yes, another medical appt), and this time they were out of the bagels we wanted, so note to self... get there early if you want a favorite bagel. We will definitely be back to Firefly for the bagels! Have I said "bagels" enough times already?

Came here for bagels as I was visiting the town. They have a delicious variety of bagels,…read moresandwiches and coffee although is a small space but great spot for breakfast or lunch. The service was so friendly and nice. I ordered the Situation sandwich and it was yummy it needs a bit of salt but it was fresh and warm. I highly recommend this place!

Tucked inside the church building and opposite the beach, it's an amazing coffee shop in Santa Cruz…read morefor hanging out or working all day. It has plenty of parking and ample indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is limited, but everything is good. Service is friendly and quick. The food and drinks were so good that we went twice during our three-day stay in Felton. They also have a cute gift and book shop, and a clean bathroom.

A fabulous coffee house attached to the Catholic Church on Westcliff. The coffee is excellent, the…read moreservice is friendly and doesn't take too long. The pastries are delicious (we loved the ginger raisin scones). It's set back from the road so it feels a little bit hidden but not so hidden that all the tables were occupied on a sunny Sunday morning. There's indoor and outdoor patio seating, next to beautiful gardens, with a gentle ocean breeze and a lovely atmosphere. Grab a coffee and enjoy the walk along the water!

Inside an arcade. Well made coffees with some donuts and drinks, very eclectic. The shop keeper was…read morevery nice, but the spot is pricy. Extra $1.25 for oat milk is ridiculous. Should've gone to the other spot around the corner with good coffees, pastries and better prices. Thoughtless moment. Update: yes, alt milks are extra, but usually $.50, not $1.25. It was only Oatly, which is $1-2 per half gallon than regular milk.

This spot is a local gem and a must try! They source their coffee locally which has great flavor…read moreand is noticeably very strong. The owner super friendly and also owns Left Coast Sausages next door. Definitely worth checking out.