I love and support independent coffee shops. I've visit this business five times since I've…read morerelocated to the area, each time convincing myself to return thinking the customer service would improve, or that perhaps I might get lucky enough not to get the same woman who I've realized is likely the owner, and I should no longer expect a different server. Their prices are expensive, but the service is even worse. Every time I've visited the woman behind the counter is just downright unpleasant, despite my efforts to be kind and wanting to support this small shop. No more. She's cold, rude, and an unappreciative of my support. This time, to my disgust and offense, after I paid for my drink, she actually pushed the tip jar forward toward me as she said, "here's the tip jar ". How incredibly rude and presumptuous. As much as I had hoped this could be a great local spot, no more. I'm done subjecting myself to this disappointing experience. I strongly discourage anyone from patronizing this place, precisely because of her.

Great local coffee shop. They offer live music on weekends and have lovely lattes and cappuccinos…read more They offer gifts for sale as well.

Donnie Darko!! This…read moreis what makes the surrounding towns/ Santa Cruz unique. Living in SF we wanted to find something different and unique. We appreciated this corner coffee shop and the vibes. We even came back the next day just for Donnie Darko - if you enjoy iced coffee this is it! One of the cons of this drink is it comes only in one size; apparently a specific formula or proportion of ingredients. Would come back to this town just for this amazing coffee!

Ugly Mug is a staple for us whenever we visit family in the Soquel/Santa Cruz area. It's a classic…read moreneighborhood coffee shop with lots of personality and a laid-back local feel. The coffee is consistently good, and one thing we really like is that they offer a rotating selection of pastries from different local bakeries, so there's always something new to try. The atmosphere reflects the Santa Cruz community, welcoming, eclectic, and distinctly local. The service was efficient. It wasn't over-the-top, but everything went smoothly. If you're looking for a casual coffee shop with solid coffee, tasty pastries, and an authentic Santa Cruz vibe, Ugly Mug is definitely worth a stop.

Mama Mia mule and bourbon smash cocktails were delish. Chill Sunday holiday afternoon. Good tunes,…read morewill come back.

One of the best places in Santa Cruz for good cocktails! Along with having delicious cocktails,…read moretheir prices are like nowhere else! Their cocktails are between $10-$12. It's the place to go before your reservation at their restaurant next door. It's also a chill place to have a good cocktail and chill with friends. You can even order food at the tasting room that is the same food offered on the menu at their restaurant next door! The bartenders at the tasting room are always so chill and laid back. My wife and I went before our dinner reservation next door and got the Bourbon Smash cocktail and the A Rose By Any Other Name mocktail. I have also had the Mai Tai in the past and that was delicious!

I stopped by just to take a quick look, and somehow found one of my new favorite spots in Santa…read moreCruz. Far West Fungi is small, clean, and genuinely charming. Don't let the size fool you though, because the food is doing a lot. I ordered three things: Nashville portobello sandwich - meaty, bold, and tangy. Every bite delivered. 8.5/10 Grilled cheese - buttery and herbaceous, with a tomato jam that ties the whole thing together perfectly. Honestly flawless. 10/10 Empanada - flaky, rich, and deeply umami. The kind of thing you keep thinking about after. 9/10 And I have been thinking about all of it since I left. Reasonably priced, friendly staff, and food that genuinely surprises you. My only note is that seating is limited, so just be prepared for that, but it's a small gripe for a spot this good. Will absolutely be back.

Such an awesome shop. They also have a location in the SF Ferry building, but this one in Santa…read moreCruz has a cafe so you can order up some yummy fungi eats! We ordered the Nashville Fried Sammy, and the Mushroom Ceviche. Both were outstanding!!! We also got a bunch of mushroom treats..chocolates, gummies, snacks, stickers, and more. Highly recommend!

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.

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!

please, please I absolutely love this place. There is always a line. Please don't go here.... LoL!…read more 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

Nice little coffee shop, great wifi and has ample seating. Didnt order anything but i saw they have…read morea 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

The worker greeted us immediately he was very kind! He even had a white board of recommendation…read morethat the customers could put products on it if they didn't have an item! Very clean, had everything you needed!

Amazing neighborhood market with a wide selection of all items. Perfect to stop in and grab a drink…read moreor try new items you haven't seen before. The stores interior is well designed and the ambiance is very modern and welcoming. Service is always great and friendly.

Being our first time, showed up to this lovely establishment expecting tea from one of the many…read moresmall petite tea pots located inside and out. Was unexpected when it came out in a ramen size soup bowl. We asked in perplexity for small cups to drink comfortably and we're told "no". I'm not infuriated, but rather surprised that if someone doesn't want to drink from a bowl, they denied us with a hard no. We must go inside to drink from a small normal cup. Not the end of the world, but certainly won't be back - it was very offputing.

Every single time I'm in Santa Cruz or on my way to Carmel or back to Los Gatos I stop to slow down…read morethe time of the day. This Amazing sacred place with beautiful ambiance , a good feng shui and energy flow at the Hidden peak tea house are rare nowadays. Tea selection is exceptional and the owners company in conversations are priceless. If you are looking for a special time to celebrate You this is the place . Thank you David and Marilee