Place beautiful feels super earthy open space very lovely. Staff they good definitely a busy spot…read more They do have outside seating as well. I ordered Tiramisu latte it was delicious not sweet just right about of sweetness. If you like a lot of sweetness this might not be your drink unless you ask to be more sweet As for parking that's a bit tough since all street parking also meters in place and only take coins. I did see a public garage a block away for those plan stay there for a longer time Definitely a place to checkout

I was driving back from Pescadero to San Jose and wanted to stop and grab a coffee…read more This is definitely a cool spot, lots of nice indoor and outdoor seating. My drink was good. The food options looked good too but I was full from lunch and just wanted a cold coffee! I like how they have a big interesting menu of drinks and milk alternatives. I really liked the outdoor patio - I could see that being a fun place to hang out with friends.

Coffee, Ocean Views & a Mini-Retreat for the Soul…read more I've been to A LOT of places for coffee, and I'll just say it: I'm a coffee snob. So when I say the coffee here is awesome, I mean it! What makes this place special isn't just the coffee--it's the entire experience. Operated by the Catholic Church, this peaceful coffee establishment has a beautiful prayer garden where you can stroll, reflect, and maybe even get your thoughts straight before your second cup. My bride and I spent FOUR HOURS here reading, journaling, talking, and enjoying the serenity. And yes, we were still happily married when we left! The view of the Pacific Ocean is spectacular. You can walk across the street, sit on a bench, and simply listen to the waves. There's also a spacious patio, clean restrooms, friendly and polite staff, and an atmosphere that seems to say, "Slow down...you're allowed to breathe." This isn't just a place to grab a cup of coffee. It's a place to grab a cup of coffee, grab your thoughts, grab your bride, and grab a little peace for your soul. As a Yelp Elite reviewer--and someone who takes coffee VERY seriously--this place gets my enthusiastic recommendation. Great coffee. Great people. Great atmosphere. Incredible view. And a prayer garden thrown in for good measure. Sometimes you don't need a vacation. You just need four hours, two cups of coffee, the Pacific Ocean, and someone you love sitting across the table. #YelpElite #CoffeeSnob #CoffeeLovers #PacificOcean #CoffeeAndViews #PrayerGarden #MiniRetreat #DateDay #GreatCoffee #HiddenGem #CoffeeWithAView #SoulRefreshment

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.

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!

Nice ambiance at the west end location, They have Manresa pastries…read more - 4/5: The Beige creamy is a better than an average coffee shake. - 3/5: The french toast $15.45 is nicely eggy. But it's OK, not great. - 3/5: The Chai has good flavor but is way too sweet.

I've been to at least 3 locations and they've all been bright lively, nicely lit and welcoming…read morespaces. My lattes and cold brew are solid though my friend, who likes dark brewed coffee, couldn't get one here today. They do have mugs and glasses available which I always get to avoid using single use ware. But the Classic Avocado Toast, oh MY!! Delicious and full of avocado (which my pic didn't quite capture). Watermelon radish added beauty. Wasabi mayo added a nice tart, tangy flavor. Delicious bread too. Coming back again for that soon!!

I've been coming to this Verve location everytime I'm in Santa Cruz…read more This spot is pretty spacious for a coffee shop and I love it. Love the wall of coffee beans and merchandise. Their iced lattes are always made perfectly. The matcha and the loose leaf teas are also a favorite. Good drinks. Awesome service.

This was my first time ever at this particular coffee shop, and I was so happy I found it when I…read moredid!! I was looking for something heavier than a pastry and found out they had breakfast sandwiches and their own bagels! Score!! To my surprise, they also had specialty drinks so I had to get the Blondie latte with a plant-based milk. I asked the lady if it was sweet and she said it came with a tablespoon of brown sugar. But they could switch it and make it a teaspoon instead. Perfect! As I got my latte it was amazing!! The espresso used in the latte was actually a mild roast coffee so I really liked the flavor of it roast and it was Organic!! Win-win!! Since I'm trying to avoid dairy at the moment, I asked if I could get the lox bagel sandwich without cream cheese and replace it with avocado. The lady at the register asked another barista behind her and she said it was fine! Perfect!! You also get to pick out what type of bagel you want, so I wanted to try something different and got the sun-dried tomato and basil or something like that! The sweet flavors of the herbs in the bagel and then the juiciness of the tomato baked into the bread once simply wonderfully with my breakfast sandwich!! There's a cute little waiting area inside with at least 10 tables or seats along the breakfast bar counter and a couple of tables. There's also a very large outdoor seating area, but I was cold so I wanted to sit inside to warm up my body since I was going to go to yoga on the beach. I had only planned on eating half the bagel sandwich but honestly, it was so good when it came out. I sat there for a good 20 minutes until I ate the whole thing!! Lol so funny!! I was so stuffed I had to walk an extra mile before I could start my yoga on the beach! As I sat enjoying my breakfast sandwich, I got to overhear the two barista's talk about music!! One of the baristas allowed her device to search new genres of music while the other barista specifically looked up different genres of music she liked and then would tell her device to find music of that era. So interesting to hear their discussion!! I honestly loved everything about this quaint little coffee shop, and I will definitely be back again and again!!

They use Black Oak Coffee beans; the espresso is really good. But it only comes in a to-go cup…read more 5/5: Espresso: Great rich deep spro 4/5:: Machiatto: Not as good. it's in a paper cup. 3/5: The kitchen sink sando doesn't work. The fillings squirt out from under the bagel, and it's not that great.

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.

This place has a large space and decoration I loved it so cool and unique…read more Staff friendly got my drink out pretty fast too I ordered a Macadamia latte looked pretty, however no flavor to coffee. I actually thought she forgot add flavor to it. I had to add simple syrup that they have available.

not exaggerating this was the best avocado test I've ever had. Customer service was really great as…read morewell. Very welcoming.

if you're looking for a cute coffee shop to vibe in...this is not the place. the employees are…read moreunnecessarily rude which I've never gotten at the other Verve on front street. If you're going to a Verve, definitely go to that one. This one's less busy and safe to say I understand why now... also matcha lovers beware!!! A small matcha with nondairy milk comes out to be an upwards of ten dollars and has zero matcha taste to it. It genuinely tasted like they poured milk in a cup and then added a drop of green food coloring to it. I recommend cat and cloud one street over! They're all super friendly there so the ambiance is a lot nicer

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.

11th Hour Coffee- what an adorable place located in Santa Cruz. While visiting I learned they…read moreactually have two locations! Beautiful outdoor seating area! There was quite a line.. but for a local coffee house you know this means the place is good! I got an iced dirty chai and a banana chocolate chip cookie! The chai was amazing!!!! The woman at the counter told me the chai is made in someone's backyard! It was so good and rich! The banana chocolate chip cookie was freaking amazing! So soft and had so much flavor! My friend got a box of all the macaroons and I tried them.. amazing! This coffee shop is a vibe! They don't use plastic cups.. they care about the earth! The inside is so cute! Would come back for sure! Skip Starbucks and come here next time you are in Santa Cruz!

I absolutely love this place! The service was outstanding and my coffee tasted fantastic.read more

Uniqueness: A good cafe that's conveniently located in a food hall…read more Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][ ] Drink Quality: [x][x][x][x][ ] Service: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? At the moment, any espresso drink in general works but their seasonal drinks do look interesting. A quick stop here while I was in SC and checking this food hall out. Cat & Cloud is a small cafe with friendly staff that makes great coffee (then again it's the only one in this little food hall) so you'll get your great coffee fix here and enjoy your meal as well. They have a few pastries but I didn't get a chance to try them so if I'm ever back in the area, I'll give them a try and also curious to try their holiday drinks too.

Yes originally began for sourdough bread but now a variety of styles (all with sourdough starters),…read morepastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch. The line can get long on weekends but unlike neighboring coffee shops, it seems to move quickly and food comes out faster. Order pastries and bread at the glass case and coffee and breakfast at the registers. Coffee comes out by exit door while food comes out from the kitchen in the middle. The coffee is well balanced. Not sure whose they use but syrups are made in house. Breakfast sandwich looks small but is quite hearty and filling. You can add avocado, bacon, and aioli. This is a go to. West side avocado toast: adds garlic aioli, avocado, and poached egg to the Aptos version. Defn better Pesto goat cheese baguette: three letter review -- OMG Kouign Amann: this one is square, rather than classic round, and a little denser but still layered and not overly sweet. GF brownie: quite good for gluten free but sweeter than I like. Bacon egg galette: the puff pastry is nicely flaky with onions and crispy bacon. Messy but good. The premade sandwiches are all tasty and much better than you get in a grocery store. Customer service is a little hit and miss, based on personalities. There's plenty of seating inside and out.

I came here with my mom on a Fri and Sat morning. Fri it was not too crowded and Sat it was very…read morebusy. The pastries were delicious and I love the vibe here, it's very comfortable and everything is made fresh in house. I got their fritatta which was yummy. I also purchased their lemon meringue pastry which was yummy. I did not try their coffee. My mom got a morning bun which she said was very good and she also tried their bread and butter.