Loved my experience at The Abbey. Very serene spot off of the main road, feels quite isolated and…read morepeaceful. The coffee itself is absolutely delicious too, with a really cool, spacious indoor spot. Lots of students working, and I see why. Great coffee, great vibes, overall 10/10 experience.

Hands down my favorite coffee shop in SC. The Abbey has a relaxing vibe and is great for studying…read moreor working, the employees are nice, and the drinks are good (and I think a little less pricey than other spots in town). A lot of spots in town seem a bit hostile to students who want to study there, offering no outlets, bathrooms, or limited seating. The Abbey stands out because it invites students with all of these things, and is the perfect work spot. They even have a free pancake dinner for students working there during finals week at the end of fall term! Highly recommend the honey badger latte and the matcha sparkler, and the clear stand out for food is the avocado toast (again, best in town!).

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!

Such a cool, tucked-away coffee shop. This feels like one of those hidden gems you're happy to…read morestumble upon. The location is unique, set behind a church, which gives it a quieter, slightly off-the-beaten-path feel. It's a great stop if you're walking from nearby hotels or just exploring the area. The space itself is cozy with a relaxed, peaceful vibe. There's indoor seating, and on a nice day the patio is a great option. It's not a huge shop, but there's enough seating to sit and enjoy your drink. Drinks were really well done, my favorite was Our Frother. Everything tasted balanced and thoughtfully made. The atmosphere feels calm and welcoming, perfect for a slow morning coffee. Overall, a charming little spot with great coffee and a unique setting. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Santa Cruz.

Walk up those steps. It's located inside of a shop that has multiple restaurants in it on the right…read moreside of the sushi restaurant. I wish I had read this somewhere during my mission to find this place. It took a lot of walking back and forth and definitely walked past it twice before realizing where it was. Very friendly and quick service! The price is also good! I wish the menu was a bit bigger since I didn't get what I originally came for (I looked at Yelp picture menus for items that no longer exists; that was a huge bummer).

Second time visiting this lcoation and everythingnis so bright and colorful here…read more People are friendly and service is fast. Reasonabke prices and good drinks.

Tasty esspresso! Very simple syrup selection, there's only like 3. However, they really nailed…read morethose 3! I love to grab a latte from this place. Lots of seating at this place, it's a good spot to catch up with a friend. It's a short walk from West Cliff and the beach at Natural Bridges!

Stopped by Cat & Cloud Coffee while in Santa Cruz and decided to try their matcha. The quality was…read moresolid and had a nice earthy flavor without being overly sweet. It tasted fresh and well balanced, making it an easy drink to enjoy from start to finish. The cafe itself has a bright, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of seating, making it a great place to relax, catch up with friends, or get some work done. Service was friendly and the drink came out quickly. The matcha wasn't quite the most authentic or memorable I've had, but it was still a very good cup and definitely worth ordering if you're in the area. I'd happily stop by again to try more of their menu.

Super annoyed to go out of my busy schedule to find this place and it's not open. The hours of…read moreoperation listed on the door are super limited and closed half the week (it says it's open and it isn't!) Will not return even when they say they are open!

the drinks are actually as good as everyone says. i got the piano man and it was perfectly sweet…read moreonce stirred, and there was good foam and flavor in it. i got an ice cream sandwich but it's not a highlight, there's an actual ice cream shop nearby. the blueberry muffin is like grocery store product. the service is quick and kind. the ambiance is really good here and i love how soft the chairs are!

Came down to Santa Cruz for a day trip - 11th hour is an amazing third space. The patio, the…read moresurrounding stores, the drinks and food. We got a matcha and salted caramel latte. Coffee is great, matcha is ok (the usual more milky taste, but good if you don't like your matcha too earthy). Appreciated the very Santa Cruz vibe menu and the workers were kind and the drinks came out within 5-10 minutes of ordering.

Super yummy breakfast sandwich and great coffee to go with their spacious seating makes this a nice…read moreplace to grab some coffee, get a snack and get some work done. If you park outside, MAKE SURE YOU PUT MONEY IN THE METER! The curb was green, so I thought I was good. Cost me $38. :-(

What a beautiful cafe to hang out with family and friends. The service is also great and their…read morecoffee is amazing. I tried one of their Vietnamese coffee as well as the matcha latte and both were delicious. I highly recommend this place.

The espresso here is delicious! I got the Bella Bon Bon and it was amazing! It had a bite of…read moresaltiness but was perfectly balanced with the sweetness! My only surprise was that it was a smaller coffee drink than I was expecting, maybe 6 oz or so. As for the food, it was also delicious! The portion size was solid and everything worked really well together. There was the flaky toasted bread (not a traditional Cuban bread but still really good), and the perfect amount of mustard and cheese! The sandwich isn't traditional necessarily, but it is still amazing and something I would definitely eat again. It did take about 20 minutes to get to us, however, and we came in at a fairly slow time. I think this is such a hidden gem and I am so glad I found this place! I will definitely come back and try more of their coffee drinks!

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

Came in because it smelled great and seen a lot of people enjoying the cafe here. While waiting not…read morereally 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.