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

Super tiny cafe in downtown Santa Cruz that's hidden but a pretty good find! Something I found 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. read more

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Food is great. The whole place is disgustingly dirty though, so don't look too closely or you will never want to eat there. Service is spotty. Often it is super slow. Sometimes they seems like they simply forgot that your ordered. But they are super kind. read more

Came in because it smelled great and seen a lot of people enjoying the cafe here. While waiting not really even sure where to wait I stood there and no one greeted us as I was waiting made the whole interaction uncomfortable we decided to go elsewhere. Customer Service in Santa Cruz has really gone down hill. read more

Cozy little spot in downtown Santa Cruz where you'll see locals and Bay Area folks alike. We stopped in for a quick pit stop. Quick service with a relaxed, local ambiance. I grabbed an iced Americano that hit the spot. My wife enjoyed her green tea latte made with organic ceremonial grade matcha -- which I think is supposed to mean something, but either way it was good. Great little reset while strolling Pacific Ave. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Wow! Such a cute space, such reasonable prices! Grilled cheese is super tasty, and I really enjoyed sitting out on pacific avenue enjoying my food. I would definitely recommend adding this spot to your coffee and brunch list! read more

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Y'all wanna get on this! They got the best vegan food- potato tacos and the playboy sandwich is phenomenal read more

Cafe Delmarette - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Amazing prices and great food. The iced cardamom honey latte was soo unique and tasty. We also got the BLA sandwich which was good and definitely great for the cost. The ambiance was very laid back. We were able to sit outside for over an hour and enjoy downtown Santa Cruz. The service was also great for a cafe. They brought our sandwiches out to our table for us just to be nice and also made our coffee a little sweeter since we mentioned we don't like bitter coffees. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Bacon, lettuce, avocado sandwich with two iced lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Cafe Delmarette is one of the most coziest cafes in downtown Santa Cruz. The menu is big, and offers so many options. My go to is the Lox Toast. The capers on top are amazing! But, seating is limited. You will most likely not find a seat, and this cafe is not suitable for big groups of people. There are no outlets for charging. read more

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Their scones are bomb! The seating is limited but I liked the cozy atmosphere. My fiance had the tuna salad sandwich and that was okay.

I came here early in the morning because nothing else was open and I needed breakfast. I ordered a sandwich, and it was actually quite good. However, I feel it's important to mention that the place was extremely filthy and dirty. Additionally, the worker was not wearing gloves while preparing the sandwiches. He was touching various surfaces around the counter and then continued making food without proper sanitation, which was very concerning. Because of this, I would be cautious about returning. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

A cute little cafe with such great prices! We ordered several drinks including the golden milk, chai tea latte and hot chocolate. The chai latte had a little more spice and tasted authentic. Definitely would recommend, it does have limited seating inside. Staff was super friendly and quick! We turned around to sit down and they were finishing the drinks up. read more

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Lovely, homey spot with unique recipes. I tried the otter latte with 3/4 of the honey and ... heaven. My son, husband and aunt tried other drinks and we liked all of it. The staff was so helpful and the pricing reasonable. read more

I had been to Delmarette about four years ago and I like that they serve sandwiches with fresh crispy chips! Yes. The place itself is really small both inside and the al fresco patio. When I went, I read the menu and scanned for something good, I got a cold brew oatmeal milk and a BLA to match. Size wise I thought that the size of the sandwich was on the smaller side, it was more like something to hold me over for a couple hours. The bacon was good, lettuce was lettuce, avocado and aioli was a perfect fusion, I definitely recommend it. Customer service was ok. Enso forever. Oatmilk. Smallish table on the inside. Cool and cozy little spot. "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents." -- Bob Ross read more

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Needed some coffee and pastries before heading back up north after a weekend visit and wish this place were in the Bay Area. Delicious, smooth coffee with homemade almond milk. And the cheddar/peppers/rosemary scone was one of the best scones I ever had. Super friendly service/staff. Love this place! read more

Loved "Otter Latte with Oat milk". Looking forward to trying other different coffee/latte options in future visits. read more

the drinks were very mediocre. I had heard good things about this place so I wanted to try it out, but I did not enjoy it. the workers were very nice and the service was good. read more

One of my favorite spots in all of Santa Cruz, they have the best Cold Brew and scones I've ever had. HIGHLY recommend!

Cafe Delmarette is a simple yet charming little cafe right on Pacific that is perfect for people watching. My friend and I dropped by on Christmas Eve after seeing nothing else open on the strip (surprisingly). I ordered the Vegan Sandwich ($9) which were two slices of potato-toast spread with hummus and topped with avocado and sprouts. Was the sandwich good? Yep. Was it pretty simple in execution? Yes, that too. Nothing too spectacular from my sandwich and I also thought the slices of toast were smaller than my omnivore friends' meal. It was still tasty and I enjoyed having it during our little lunch date. Our sandwiches also came with a side of homemade chips. Currently only offering outdoor seating. On busy days, this area becomes packed so you may be better off grabbing to-go and heading to a bench elsewhere to enjoy your meal. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Vegan Sandwich ($9) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Low key, cozy cafe in downtown Santa Cruz with reasonable prices. Perfect for a quick bite (sandwiches, salads, and soups) or a sweet treat. Definitely pick up a scone if they still have them, made in-house with unique flavors. They made an almond cake years ago that I still think about, but unfortunately they don't make it anymore. They switch up the coffee that they use occasionally. Last week they had bags of coffee beans from Chromatic Coffee (San Jose) for sale. Iced teas are excellent for the coffee avoidant; I really like the caramelized pear iced tea. Cream/sugar/honey/etc is at a self-serve counter to customize to your liking. It's quite small inside the cafe, with limited outdoor seating. They have stamp cards and also offer $0.25 off if you bring your own cup! read more

Service is awful... if you mess up own up to it. I've given them chance after chance but it seems like they've assembled the rudest people in Santa Cruz and put them in one shop. Terrible almond milk and even worse service. read more

Loved my latte here, great customer service and lots of options on the menu to choose from! Will try the food next time, small but really cute inside! Seem a perfect place to relax! read more

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This is my favorite cafe in Santa Cruz. The ambiance is very chill and great to get a drink or snack and do work/read a book. The staff are very friendly and the service is great. I go here every week at least once and get the pageboy sandwich. Great Vegan options! Gluten free too. Delicious pastries as well. Whenever I have a rough morning, I go to the cafe to unwind and always have a good chat with one of the friendly baristas Margeaux. 100/10 would recommend! read more

I had a terrible experience there with a barista named Margeaux. I went in for a coffee ordered my thing normally and this barista was looking at me and whispering to her coworker. I don't know this girl and seriously I don't know what her problem was. Her service made me feel unwelcome and I was told to never come back to the restaurant after literally just ordering a drink and waiting for it patiently. I was doing nothing wrong and she was just so rude which was really disappointing because I loved this place before that interaction. read more

I've been meaning to try Delmarette and I'm so glad I did! Really tiny place with a couple tables inside but a really quaint seating area outside, located right downtown. These drinks are the cheapest I've found so far in Santa Cruz, my latte was $3.75! They also serve salads and sandwiches that I'll have to come back to try at some point. Service was a bit rushed. but was still professional. The barista who made my latte was so kind! We had bought pastries beforehand from a different shop, but Delmarette's scones look superb. This is such a gem, I can't wait to come back for coffee and pastries on the patio. read more

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This is a cute little cafe right on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz. It is the perfect place to stop by for a quick breakfast or lunch, and a coffee. They change their coffee menu occasionally, and offer unique lattes. Today I had an otter latte which had cardamom and cocoa. The flavor was wonderful! They have savory and sweet pastries, and a great selection of salads and sandwiches that are made in house. I loved the simple avocado toast that had pea shoots, avocado, salt and pepper, and a little hint of lemon, it seemed. It's a small place and feels a little crowded inside. But the patio out front is spacious and is perfect for people watching. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Otter Latte and Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Love their beans and roast. Delicious latte, with the option to have a ceramic mug if you're staying. Nice staff.

I am happy to highly recommend cafe Delmarette. The cafe was small but has an impeccable local quality coffee shop vibe. There is both indoor and outdoor seating in a very popular area. I tried the Rita and the old timer sandwiches, both were outstanding. I also got a berry and goat cheese pastry which was very tasty and a good balance of sweet and savory. The servers were making everything fresh to order and with care. I look forward to coming again in the future. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Rita sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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I have not had a positive experience in this establishment in two years. Every barista wants to plot my demise. I think Delmarette has the best matcha in Santa Cruz but the ambiance and cruelty is so insanely evil, I tell friends to stay away and suck it up for sub-par matcha elsewhere. Service is like entering the 7th ring of hell. read more

So I just wanna begin by saying this place is amazing normally... The coffee drinks, Matcha, chai, salads and toast. But I feel like I had a write a review right now about the breakfast or the lack there of. So I went in to order the oatmeal and a nice coffee drink, and the coffee was amazing, but the serving of the oatmeal was an infant size portion. I am a man needing to feed myself before a full hard day of work and the serving must've been about an eighth of a cup of oatmeal dry that they served me with a few berries as their plate. Please change your portions on this! If you're gonna offer oatmeal, you need to at least, serve enough for a serving. 1/2-3/4 cup dry oatmeal before cooking would suffice with maybe 8 berries instead of three. read more

Someone please call the health department. The filth is so noticeable from top to bottom . The employees were touching the food with their bare hands, no hairnets just their long hair flowing everywhere. The person taking orders needs to smile and offer better customer service . I didn't want to walk out because for 2 days I had been wanting to try this place .. and it was a huge disappointment from the moment I walked in to the paper straw! Please get rid of those they dissolve before I could take a 3rd sip . read more

Just splendid! Quaint interior and friendly baristas. The matcha latte was delicious and the Rita sandwich was fantastic! Not a single complaint here. Perfect place to stop by for a drink and maybe a bite. read more

Probably one of the best places to get a good, filling breakfast without breaking the bank. Moved to the area a few years back and this is where I liked to take my friends when they are visiting. It's unique and good service - their breakfast sandwiches are bomb. Their store is super small and charming, and you can sit outside. Would highly recommend! Their coffee is fine, honestly there are a lot of other good places to grab coffee nearby - but def come for their eats :) read more

Love this place!! One of my favorite spots in downtown Santa Cruz. Great coffee, great breakfast sandwich, and a special charm. Way better than any other breakfast spot nearby - and usually zero to little wait. Can also buy fresh roasted coffee beans. Excellent service as well. read more

we got the BLA sandwich and matcha latte! the sandwich was super good with bacon lettuce avocado, and it also came with a side of chips. the matcha latte was really good too, it was not too sweet and easy to drink, but you can always add honey or sugar if you prefer it sweeter! there's A LOT of options to choose from so it's definitely a place worth trying! the price is also quite affordable and the food itself isn't too big so you won't get too full! I even heard that they have pupcup or some sort of drink for dog, which is super cool! the service was great, the lady working there was really sweet and it was such a cozy cafe :) read more

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Ambiance sucks, attitude flying around everywhere today. Didn't stay because the girl taking orders was a bit snappy with the customers and no one was happy in there. Sad the coffee is good but opted for LULUs instead because it's less expensive and the people who work there are better at making one feel welcome. read more

Cute little cafe with lots of outdoor seating in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. The coffee was tasty and the breakfast sandwiches were exactly what I wanted. The staff were kind and handled the crowds with ease. A great way to start a day of shopping! read more

$13 for two items which was pretty cheap. It wasn't anything amazing though. Good for a quick bite. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Jack salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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The atmosphere here makes me feel like I have an entire library to myself with lovely smelling books and a mug of mesmerizing coffee. Also, you have not truly had a scone until you've eaten one here. The scones here disqualify other pastries from being scones . Baristas pay attention to espresso weight and steaming temperature.. no oversteamed tongue-searing coffee here (unless you are one of those customers who have no heat sensors left and they will accommodate your request). Owner is involved in management and is a coffee expert. This always makes a business thrive. Produce is inclusive of local farmers market for delicious and quality ingredients like dry farm tomatoes and fresh herbs used in Rita, amazing soups . Highly recommend for coffee and or lunch dining in a cozy place with friends. You will leave with a special memory. read more

Cafe Delmarette - Delicious espresso drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

We were in the area visiting Ano Nuevo State Park and decided to grab lunch in Santa Cruz. After a comfortable stroll along Pacific, we decided on Cafe Delmarette seeing it as a quaint little coffee shop. Our family of 4 opted for 4 sandwiches and 4 drinks and overall found everything to be quite tasty. Fair warning, it's a small operation, so be prepared to wait a bit during high time. Beginning with drinks, mom ordered the cappuccino which she found good, but much smaller than average. Dad had a basic cafe au lait and liked it. My brother and I each had the hot chocolate after seeing it feature TCHO chocolate. It certainly met expectations - delivered nice and hot with a delicious chocolate richness. We tried our best to nurse the drinks, but pretty much all of us finished our drink well before our sandwiches arrived... For sandwiches, we ordered 4 sandwiches, but only 3 varieties. The Rita - features herbed egg fritata, thin sliced roasted potatoes, aioli, sharp white cheddar sandwiched between 2 slices of compagnon (whole wheat/white flour mixed sourdough). Very savory choice. Easily the sandwich with the most flavor - highly recommended! BLAT - bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato on potato bread. This sandwich was a classic flavor combination and the avocado just made it a little better. Overall, it was a little too juicy though - fresh tomatoes will do that though. (unfortunately, I forgot the name) - featured ham, thinly sliced apples, cheese, and rosemary. This sandwich was the most interesting in terms of flavor, but I thought it still worked well. The combination of salty, sweet, and herbs was really quite delicious. All in all, Cafe Delmarette is nice choice for a cafe. Prices are reasonable. Food is good. And sitting outside will let you to enjoy the sun while also taking in the fun of downtown Santa Cruz. read more

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