Bella’s Cafe

This is a local place and that's wonderful. This place is…read morecute. There are games for you and your family and friends to play. The food, even though it took longer than my bay area friends were used to waiting, the food was good. You can tell the food is made/prepped in the caffe. The staff were nice. Semiserious but nice. The almond milk latte the first day did not taste as expected but nonfat latte the next day was wonderful. When I'm in the area, I'm definitely going back.

Customer service can improve . First time in this place and no explaining their sizes or kinds of…read morebiscuits and gravy they serve . I paid 14.00 for 1 biscuit and a spoon size gravy . When I ask why mine came in a small cup and another customers was bigger - this is where she explain the differences then emphasized I probably didn't have enough money to pay more for the bacon infused dough . I just took a breath ask for a fork said thank you and walked out . So if you desire to visit this place please be aware of what they serve before ordering . Maybe if I'm back in Boulder Creek I'll try their 20.00 bacon infused biscuits and gravy . It does sound good .

Dining area

Breakfast Bagel

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Outdoor mural

Treehouse Cafe

4.1(77 reviews)

0.1 mi

We stopped here for quick lunch and got Noel sandwich. It was good and price is reasonable. Service…read morewas friendly. This place is local and family oriented. They have a lot toys and books for the family with the kids. You can see creek from the window. Overall I enjoyed it. Paring available in front of the cafe. If you are visiting Basin state park or enjoying drive this is nice spot for quick food.

I've only visited this place while cycling. I've had coffee here bagels and the service is great…read more The place is amazing. If I lived near here, I would hang out here all the time. Vibes are superior and people are very friendly towards Cyclist we get our water we get our coffee off running. I'll be going there again today. It is part of my ride and it is the fact part of a good day in fact as a cat from a great week this place is great.

"The Bob" sandwich.. so good!

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Iced Green Tea Latte

Coffee Nine

3.8(121 reviews)

3.0 mi

If I could give 10 stars I would! Can't believe all the trips I've taken to Felton, I've never came…read moreacross this place. The absolute best espresso, the bagels & breakfast burritos are such a treat, all feel like they were made with real love. The 2 separate times I've been, I've experienced great customer service & the place has such a nice little vibe to it. People complain about the prices, but this is 2026, everything is expensive & you pay top dollar for good things. Can totally just go to McDonalds & get your $2 coffee if you're in a bind. Also, make sure to check out the mugs & body care stuff they have displayed on shelves as well. This will be our regular spot every time we head that way!

- food was not fresh, had been sitting around for awhile -…read morebread was old, lettuce was wilted on salad - portions small for price -they did not have any way to carry larger order, no large bags, just individual small boxes -took forever to get order

Good looking pastries!

Strawberry scone

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Food chunk with hair in it

The Grove Cafe & Bakery

4.3(168 reviews)

5.7 mi

Divine Large…read more Sourdough was so fluffy 10/10 Paired with an iced coffee Highly recommend

This was a quick breakfast stop after spending the night camping in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State…read morePark before heading to the Winchester Mystery House. I was delighted that they had gluten free pastries and a house-made gluten free bread! My sister enjoyed a strawberry-blackberry brioche tart, while I ordered the mango mochi bite (gf) and a chocolate mochi donut (gf). My favorite was the mango bite, which had a delicious burst of fruity mango flavor. The chocolate donut was a very rich, chocolate-y flavor and also excellent, but the texture was not as nice as the mochi bite. The strawberry-blackberry tart was also delicious, per my sister's feedback. The avocado toast was good, but my favorite was definitely the mango mochi bite. As for the drinks, my matcha was with a house made rose syrup and my sister said her chai was very peppery and delicious--her favorite chai on our trip so far! Wish we'd had a larger size but not sure if they offer them. When I'd ordered, I wasn't asked about sizes and didn't even think to ask for a large. Parking in front is a bit limited, but they have plenty of interior seating and even a little outdoor seating area. All in all, I'd absolutely come here again if I ever find myself in the area. Highly recommend, especially if you are gluten free! They even asked if it was allergy or preference, which makes me feel more confident eating here as someone with celiac disease.

Inside

Brioche fruit tart! Deeelish!

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Breakfast sandwich

Heartwood Coffee

4.6(10 reviews)

6.1 mi

Friendly and quick. My coffee was delicious. A step above many franchise coffee shops…read more I don't recall the name but it was vanilla cinnamon coffee. Also had the lemonade for my mom and kid. Cute decor. Cozy.

The regular drip coffee here is way better than any of the chains. And it's located in a cool spot.read more

Inside of Heartwood

Heartwood Merch

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Exterior of Heartwood

Higher Grounds Coffeehouse

5.0(5 reviews)

4.3 mi

Sweet little coffee house in the Santa Cruz mountains in the community of Bonny Doon. Warm,…read morefriendly, inviting experience from this volunteer operated coffeeshop. Home made treats along with coffee, tea & free wi-fi. All donation only! It's a beautiful drive up to this sleepy little mountain town.

Note that this is a weekly community gathering spot with very limited hours, NOT a coffeeshop…read morebusiness. Anyone is welcome, but it's mostly neighbors hanging out and chatting. Very friendly and there's usually some potluck type food.

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Coffee served in Santa Cruz Mountains at Higher Grounds every Thursday & Saturday 9-11am

Cruise Coffee Cafe

4.4(100 reviews)

7.3 mi

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.

Sitting area

Everything Bagel and cream cheese and latte

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Seasonal oatmilk latte

The White Raven

4.1(273 reviews)

5.7 mi

Pretty good tasting coffee. Got a latte with light honey. Coffee was rich and bold. Definitely a…read morespot to sit and hang at. Would definitely recommend.

I was hoping to get a nice cappuccino with croissant after a hike but this place was a bit of…read moredisappointment. The service wasn't good - they took my order having a parallel conversation with someone else and forgot about the croissant in the oven I ordered. After being in the oven covered by foil for too long it looked like a wet cloth. No restroom, all parking in front was occupied.

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Cappy morning!

Heavenly Roadside Cafe

4.2(742 reviews)

6.8 mi

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.

Inside

Belgian waffle with fruit

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Miss ..

1 year ago

In response to: I'm Z ..... As a B.C. business owner - You need to S-T-H-U. YELP welcomes CREEPS like you who spend their time helping them VIOLATE and HURT local business's - shown in 90% of the time on your Yelp page. How DARE you SLANDER these hard working individuals as DRUG DEALERING BORDER JUMPERS. This is a quaint local café and BC loves it. If you don't like the food, or Boulder Creek Hospitality - go elsewhere!!! We don't need your business or self indulged negativity. read more

Estefania M.

9 months ago

always super good. they also take electronic payments now which is a huge plus! great breakfast/lunch spot and service is always great. friendly atmosphere! read more

JP G.

7 years ago

Thought the food was bland at best. Guess they don't have salt in the kitchen. Was hoping for the best, but it was a let down. read more

Zoltan S.

276

7 years ago

Fantastic. Go. It will be amazing. You will have great food and a great experience going here.

Dave A.

279

5 years ago

Friendly staff, great food, fast service. A great place for breakfast with friends and family.

Bella’s Cafe - cafes - Updated September 2026

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