I adore 11th hour! It is the perfect place to go and work for a few hours without feeling crammed…read morein. There always plenty of space inside, and lots of shaded seating outside. I've had multiple iced lattes and iced matchas here, and they've all had so much flavor even without any added sweetener! I love the hours here, and they were even open and had plenty of seating on Labor Day. It does get pretty busy during mid mornings on the weekends, but there's always plenty of seating. The only downside to this location is parking. Since this location is so close to downtown, the only parking available is paid street parking, which bumps up to around $5/hour if you stay past two hours.

This is a cool coffee/ca'fe spot. Indoor and outdoor with plant decor. The iced drinks are in a…read morerecycled paper cup. Not my preference cup for an iced latte but I appreciate the reasoning behind. I had the tiramisu latte and berry matcha 4/5 tiramisu latte Not too sweet, coffee flavor was a little too subtle for me. I like strong tasting coffee. 5/5 berry matcha Delicious , smooth tasting and the foam was yummy. Probably one of the best mathcas I've had. Customer service was okay. Nothing special to me, and has room for improvement. I will definitely be back when I come to the area again.

My husband and I visited Mariposa Coffee Bar last week while walking the downtown mall. Neither of…read moreus are vegetarian, but decided we'd give it a try. WOW! I ordered the Vermicelle Bowl (noodle salad) with so many beautiful tasty toppings that perfectly complemented each other. And the additional, delicious "pork" made it complete! The expresso drinks were absolutely perfect as well. I can hardly wait to go again in another couple weeks. My compliments to whoever created this delicious menu!

Wow wow wow! Mariposa definitely defied all expectations. We went to work for a few hours on a late…read moreSunday afternoon. I appreciate them staying open late for a coffeeshop on a Sunday! There are live events that you should definitely check out going to. The drinks we got were fantastic and the service was great. The entire place was clean and had a calm and relaxed vibe. We will definitely be going again :) FYI- it is downtown so there is paid street parking available on Sundays

I stopped by this location of Cat & Cloud which was conveniently located in a food hall. There was…read morea short line which moved quickly. Service was fast, I got a Matcha Latte sweetened with vanilla syrup which was tasty and hit the spot.

Overnight trip to Santa Cruz so decided to stop by since it's was walkable distance from our hotel…read more! Darling welcoming coffee shop with friendly staff and large seating inside and out! I got their monthly special of matcha with strawberry which just wasn't for me . The overload sweetness of the strawberry mask the matcha flavor giving ot more of a strawberry milk instead! If I do come back will get their coffee a try

Found my new favorite spot The vibe here is so relaxed. Perfect for working or sitting outside on…read morethe patio to chat with friends. Staff are so friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Their golden latte is incredible, warm and comforting and no caffeine. And the mocha latte is rich, chocolatey, not too sweet. Such a nice spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the fresh air with your coffee.

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

Great environment, very sweet servers, convenient location, and good coffee. The ambiance and vibe…read moreof the whole place is really good

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!!

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!!

Had an amazing breakfast burrito (the Works Burrito) at Firefly Coffee House! The burrito was huge…read moreand came out piping hot with melted cheese, and the chorizo was super flavorful. I couldn't finish all of it so I saved some for later. Don't forget to try their homemade hot sauce - it was great and had a nice kick. The Americano was good as well. It's a small place with only a few seats inside but plenty more seats outside. Service was friendly & efficient. My only complaint is that there are no restrooms.

We came early on a Sunday to celebrate my mom's birthday. The restaurant has a super cute…read moreneighborhood vibe, a clean space, and delicious food! I got a killer scramble, my daughter got the churro waffle (she loved that it wasn't overly sweet), and my mom ordered the chilaquiles. Our waiter transparently let us know they aren't traditional Mexican-style chilaquiles, but mentioned they were his personal favorite--and my mom ended up loving them! Even though our server was super slammed, the rest of the staff stepped in seamlessly to help with drink refills and to-go boxes. All in all, a great experience and a wonderful birthday meal for my mom. =)

Brunch at 10am and we found a place for nine of us…read more Bae called the restaurant and asked how long the wait currently was for our party and they told him 15-20 minutes. We were less than 5 minutes away walking distance. As soon as we placed our name down, the host said it was gonna be 45 minutes. First of all, the person who answered the call should not had gave us a wait time and kindly ask us to come in to put our name down instead. We waited 45 minutes and probably another 20-25 minutes for our food. Food was great, the only problem was that it wasn't piping hot. As if it was sitting on the counter for a while which should never be the case. As long as the kids were happy and stuffed that's all that matters.

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.

Unique coffee and metaphysical tea place in Santa Cruz. A lot of drinks are made like "potions"…read moreand or based on elements of the earth and health with a mystical alchemist flare. They serve also acai bowls and some other food, but today my friend and I wanted to try a coffee or a potion drink. My friend got the matcha. She said it was a bit strong, but she asked for it less sweet so maybe that is why it tasted a little bitter. I had the dandelion latte which was supposed to be good for the stomach. It had a slightly sweet flavor but not too sweet because I asked for it less sweet. It was actually very very good. They were served in rustic bowls like a potion. The atmosphere has the mystical alchemy theme throughout with couches, separate rooms and cool hammock chair swings to sit in. Very cool vibe. If in the area again, I will definitely be back to try something else and for that dandelion latte.

Super cool and unique cafe in downtown Santa Cruz, that's also open later than most spots! We were…read morecraving acai bowls towards the end of the day, and this was the only place open. They have a variety of options for acai bowls, as well as really cool drinks, aka the elixirs. Each one serves a different purpose i'd say which is super cool and fun to browse through. The worker was super friendly and helpful when we asked questions. The inside is also such a cool vibe, with hammocks hung up and multiple cozy hang out spots. I would definitely check this spot out when you are in Santa Cruz!

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.

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.