please, please I absolutely love this place. There is always a line. Please don't go here.... LoL! I wanna be able to come in and get a coffee quick and relax. This place has great food and people are attentive to detail. The coffee has a really unique taste. It doesn't taste so dark and so like cooked like other places do it's it's got a really nice smooth flavor. I hope everybody will try it. Also the names of your coffee the food the atmosphere. It makes it really fun. I know that it's a small shop it probably only seats maybe 25 people inside and outside but what a great experience. I've been there four times now in the last two weeks and I've brought a lot of my friends. I continue to look forward to coming. Thank you so much for your attention to detail. Please keep up the good work. The only change I would make is to ad hair nets to those preparing the food but a lot of places don't have this so that's just me. when you are there, be sure to say hi to someone in line to find out how long they've been going to the coffee shop what they think what the best things are and post it because I would love to know which of the many coffee flavors and food items are the best tasting thanks read more

Nice little coffee shop, great wifi and has ample seating. Didnt order anything but i saw they have a pretty extensive menu. Theres also a large set of 3 drip like coffee things which is really cool. Recommend visiting here if your stopping by santa cruz read more

People's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Sitting in Peoples Coffee right now(again). Friendly dogs and cheery people. Coffee that tastes like COFFEE!. 3 busy barristas working the counter. Lots of regulars. Parking a challenge, but lots of folks walk here. I've stopped looking for coffee places in the atea....Peoples Coffee never disappoints. read more

Cute spot for coffee and pastries! Went there on an early morning and the barista was so kind! Very inviting and relaxed atmosphere. read more

People's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Used to be a regular at People's for years. Coffee was sublime. Owner and staff friendly, energetic vibe to the place. After traveling the last several years decided to visit my old haunt. I guess the owner sold it. Coffee was (meh), what happened to the vibe? And there's a super unfriendly Asian woman. read more

Cleanliness, Customer Service, great vibe! Picked up a post work-out smoothie after the W2W Race and it was perfect. read more

People's Coffee - Love the local spots! ...and now time for a Post Work-Out Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

What happened to People's Coffee?! Was a regular years ago. Super friendly, coffee was one of the best in the county. Went by recently to stop by, say hi to the owner and grab a Joe. Place is under new ownership, empty, coffee was (meh) I guess not the same recipe, and the Asian worker there was super unfriendly. What a shame. read more

Terrible! Avoid at all cost! I went to this place for the 1st time this morning. I waited at the counter with only 1 person in front of me for 10 minutes. After that person ordered, the counter clerk went to make his coffee. No one else stepped up to take my order. The only other worker was in the side room (probably taking a break) talking to the only other worker making the previous customers coffee. No one said anything, especially like, "we will be right with you". I was completely ignored for another 10 minutes waiting to order 1 simple cup of coffee. I walked out, never to return. Bad service with a "we could care less" attitude, looses customers! Enough said! read more

Nice ambiance and great tea selection. I work nearby but I finally decided I'm done. I brought my own coffee mug and it was $5.50 for a 16oz coffee (plain). By the way, they only make Americanos. It was scalding hot. Last time I bought one slice of homemade bread it was super dry and very expensive. Meh read more

A great early morning coffee joint. We were traveling from the East Coast so our timing was off but they were ready for me at 5:30(!) am with very large Americanos. No drip coffee is a good sign. Lots of tasty snacks and friendly service despite the pre-dawn timing. Highly recommended! read more

Very cozy, games, great empanadas! I'm glad this place is in my neighborhood! Looking forward to going again.

This coffee is magical. It led me to inquire with the owner. There is a reason. His love of coffee and quality and consistency are displayed in the deep rich flavor without the jitters. This is the best mental coffee I've ever had. His care for selecting all the right beans and careful roasting process even before he will sell you a bag of beans is to be commended. You have to be a true coffee lover to experience the nuance. But even if you're not, you will enjoy this coffee. read more

People's Coffee is an interesting local coffee shop, but I probably wouldn't go back. The coffee was rich, and well balance, but the prices left a bitter taste in my mouth. They charge $4.75 for a somewhat large (20oz I believe) cup of drip coffee. Then another $.25 for the cup. Lol! According to the staff it's due to a city ordinance, but really? Can't they just add it into the already high price of the coffee. Nobody else charges this much for middle of the road drip coffee. I asked for room for cream, so l they filled my cup about 3/4 full. Seriously? I don't put 6oz of cream in my coffee. Does anyone? They did add more coffee, but didn't top it off, after I asked for more. Try this place if you must, but be prepared for high prices and short pours. read more

Best coffee in town and the staff is wonderful!! When I walked in I was greeted so politely thank you

Great service! The lady working there at the lady was so friendly and nice. We ended up ordering a banana mocha and it was huge! Perfect for two people. There were a lot of comfy sofas and chairs inside and we were able to relax and chill. read more

People's Coffee - a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Love this little spot! They have a lot of character and every worker I've experienced has been personable, helpful, and friendly. They have a great selection of coffee and treats. I stop in whenever I'm passing! read more

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Friendly, chill, unpretentious and great. Messy, diy, mismatched furniture, loud, chatty and dog friendly, just what you want if you want to feel like a human being and not a Scandinavian consumption unit. read more

Service was great and really nice. Their chai however, was not so much. Tasted pretty watered down when I like my chai super creamy. Didn't end up finishing it. read more

Cute little coffee shop with good coffee, a warm, easygoing vibe and a lot of charm. Ordered an everything bagel and cafe latte, my guy had a breakfast sandwich and a mocha latte. Coffees were served in big mugs with pretty designs on top and the food was good. Seems to be a popular spot to hang out but we ended up having to change from our mugs to to-go cups to head out the door after eating breakfast. So much better and cozier than any Starbucks! read more

People's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Great cafe with the kindest young woman behind the counter! I had my caffeine already for the day so getting decaf at places makes me nervous as it's often an afterthought. NOT HERE. yay!! Paired with a matcha cookie. Their patio outside has a lot of space and inside you get that local hangout vibe which is really cool, esp for students when studying. Thanks for a memorable visit. read more

People's Coffee - the inside of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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This is my go to coffee shop. Number one they have really good coffee and they have the best service by far with the most friendly people. The environment is Just Way, Santa Cruz. Lots of good surf memorabilia. And they play awesome music. Lots of places to sit around at tables couches inside outside. Recommend this place and what's very very important is it is locally owned and operated so your money stays in Santa Cruz that's very very important Support local only. read more

Awesome coffee! They don't do drip. It's all expresso and delicious. Curtis, the owner, treats employees great and they stick around which is a wonderful bonus on top of the great coffee. I work out of town a lot and only get in 3-4 times a year and the girls always remember me. I have been going into Peoples Coffee as long as they've been open and it's always a treat. We'll see how long we can keep the streak going! Thanks for being there everyone. read more

This coffee shop rocks. Medium latte is 3.75 and bangin. South facing patio. Super friendly staff. No high end foo foo crap. My spot 4 sure. read more

Super friendly, welcoming corner coffee shop Love their "trivia questions of the day"sign. Staff was more than happy to engage to answer the questions. Pastries, well the two we bought (croissant and gear claw), their textures were different but very very yummy (we were told local bakeries) I love coffee, and prefer it warm vs at a piping hot temperature Barista was more than willing to adjust the temperature. read more

Cozy place, but the stuff they sell isn't tasty...had a watery americano from a nice girl, then a bagel and a cookie a little later. The cookie was stale and the bagel had one serving of cream cheese which is spreading it very thin, quite literally. read more

Excellent coffee, service, food. Wide variety of seating choices; tables, couches, outdoor seating. However, the music is EXTREMELY loud. Don't recommend for reading, working, studying, or if you are noise sensitive. 4 star only for the loud music. read more

Nice coffee , practical location, smoky and pleasant staff. 4 hot drinks and 4 cakes for under $25 , the word is out , you do not need a green mermaid to get your caffeine fix. I am not sure if the cakes are homemade but they are certainly fresh and tasty. The whole decor could do with a bit of live or a bit of soul but there is one comfy corner. WiFi hotspot. read more

People's Coffee - Plenty seating space Free WiFi hot spot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Yeah I will support local businesses always over corporate conglomerate every time. Lived up the street from this location for 3 years

First time at this place, great service, cool little neighborhood place and my espresso macchiato was perfect. Definitely adding to our favorite place for coffee. read more

Omg the Chai Tea is AMAZING !!! I don't know what kind of tea it is but after one sip I was wishing for another cup. Absolutely love the staff. Tammy was so happy and energetic that it made my whole experience so enjoyable. It's the little things in life you know The parking lot has a lot of spots available. The ambiance was super casual, loved how spread out the seating is. I also got the croissant sandwich which was super tasty, perfectly toasted. There's other pastries, muffins etc. Also lots of snack bars and drinks in the fridge. read more

Only decent espresso in SC maybe other than SCRC. Good seating and temperature. Verve is too loud and busy, Tabby is too hot, SCRC is too dark and smells nasty read more

Apparently 4 yrs ago I did not like this place as much as I do now! It's a great place- welcoming and good coffee...

This place is awesome for many reasons: + close to home + variety of pastries and cookies to entice you + a place you can read, research, or simply relax + couches and tables readily available + computer stations + vegan breakfast options + friendly service + my triple espresso over ice was a blend of bitterness and sweetness The first time I came here was on a Sunday, my first overnight stay in Santa Cruz w/ him. I bought him a cup of black coffee and a bear claw however, I was the one that enjoyed the bear claw the following day; still delicious (not a hint of dryness). I might be back tomorrow morning. read more

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This morning I stopped by for a snack in order to support a local business where I had pleasant dining and coffee experiences many times before. I am mildly immuno-compromised, so I was wearing an N95 mask when I went in. First thing I noticed is that NONE of the tables or chairs, inside or outside, are visibly socially distanced. There are no marks on the floor to let people know where to stand to observe the 6' guideline. There are NO VISIBLE signs stating COUNTY and STATE regulations regarding the reopening of inside dining WITH RESTRICTIONS--IN PARTICULAR, THE MASKING REQUIREMENT. An elderly man, in the vulnerable population of over-65, went in and out talking into a phone without a mask, sitting down without a mask, working on his computer without a mask at a cramped table which was at the maximum 18" from the table next to him. I asked if they were observing the mask rule. The employee said yes, except she said he was drinking coffee and needing to have his mask off. He was not drinking coffee. He did not take one sip the entire ten minutes I waited for my food. While I was in there, I was apparently in the employee's way, so instead of observing social distancing, she was leaning over me, getting within about 6 INCHES of me, reaching around me--it seemed I could not get out of her way as she was stocking the store. I sat for a moment until I realized the table I had my arm on was sticky. The table clearly had not been recently sanitized. I did not eat what I bought there. I drove home and reported them to the County. So sorry, I am doing my best to support local businesses but they need to support me too--and all other citizens, even the young and seemingly healthy, which INCLUDES their employees btw--by OBEYING THE FREAKING LAW. read more

Great coffee/ service but don't come here 30 mins to closing, employees accidentally shut off Wi-Fi to get people out. Lost the last hour of work because of this! read more

Was sexually harassed by an employee. I was a daily customer for 4 years and was insulted by staff here. They did not care more believe I was sexually propositioned by the employee and told me I was banned. I know the same guy was begging another long time customer and am sure we are not the only ones. The owner insulted people who came from El Dorado center telling them "I hear coffee is good for mental problems." As he laughed! The owner is the reason employees are so inappropriate. One time owner told me the customer his employee used to be a star athlete and I should feel bad for him because he's sad he works in a coffee shop now vs dealing with his employees strange behavior. Banging on the bathroom door demanding to know what I was doing when going "number 2" was very bizarre. I had screen shots too from the sexually harassing employee. I am sure they realized the truth soon after because he did this to many customers. read more

The had a wide variety of tea and coffee drinks, and many types of milk and different flavored syrups. Not sure if they had any sugar-free syrups though. All of our coffee and my tea came out perfectly, and wasn't too pricy. read more

awesome place , service super friendly.all snacks I've tried are fresh and tasty Seqoia wow your a bad old employee aren't you shame on you ha ha I frequent this place because it's the best coffee in Santa Cruz no doubt..... These folks actually care about there customers read more

A great local spot! The coffee's not as fancy as you get other places but the my have many flavors to choose from and vibe is pure, old school Santa Cruz. The baristas are so friendly, they learn their regulars names, dance behind the counter, and post daily trivia to talk about. A hidden local gem for sure read more

People's coffee has the best latte in town, so rich and delicious. The staff is exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable and make you feel welcomed. Ambiance is local and not generic. A latte and croissant, yes please. read more