Place is so good! We visit Aptos every August and this place never disappoints! Service was great,…read moreand food and coffee was great!

We were going to be in the area and decided to get some coffee and breakfast here. The interior is…read moremodern and spacious, I can see it being a great spot to study and work at! I got an Americano and a pistachio pastry that I forgot the name of, but it was tasty! The coffee also provided the caffeine that I needed. If you're in the Aptos area, definitely give Loft Coffee a try!

Solid 3.5 stars - neighborhood coffee shop that feels familiar. Service was very friendly. Lots of…read moreoptions outside of coffee including bagels, pastries and smoothies. We ordered coffee, a berry smoothie (yogurt, frozen berries, apple juice), and egg bagel sandwich (egg is microwaved vs cooked on a pan). Plenty of indoor and outdoor tables / seating. Would come back for a quick coffee and savory bagel if in the area.

Cute local place with indoor and outdoor seating, We had the vanilla latte which was good. The…read morekids had the acai smoothie with coconut water which was decent and a chai with marshmallow cold foam and warm cinnamon role which was delicious. It was gone before I could snag a pic.

I wasn't awake yet and ordered 2 iced coffees and they totally made me iced lattes. Great service,…read moregreat tasting lattes. I'm a fan for life.

The matcha latte here is the best. I get it iced and sweetened with vanilla. Service is always…read morewelcoming and quick. I wish we had one in the Bay Area! It sure is a nice treat whenever I'm in Santa Cruz. I haven't tried the coffee yet. There is a lot of seating and it's usually pretty busy. Not hard to find a somewhere to sit though. The interior is bright and clean. Until next time. :)

An OK place to get coffee and a pastry here in the Santa Cruz area. Definitely a bit dingier and…read moredarker than most coffeeshops, with some concerns about cleanliness - tables were sticky and there was food and crumbs on the floor around my chair before I sat down. Coffee and pastries are decent, although the pastries are priced pretty expensive. Lots of activism and messaging by the coffeeshop, which can be a plus or minus depending on your proclivities.

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!

Here's my review even though I got a drink I couldn't drink this isn't my first time here. I love…read morethere mocha and chai. I love whatever beans they roast here and the vibe is nice. The employees are also nice. I like how they have a big patio and is a neighborly vibes. I wish there was a number I could call because I wanted to tell them about a drink today 03/15 it was way too sweet and I couldn't do it. but other than that love this place

This place is super cute and a joy to visit. The baristas were all very friendly: everyone, from…read morethe person taking orders to the folks preparing coffee, said hi and thank you. The pasties from Manresa bread are killer. I got a chocolate banana bread that was decadent. My son got a very flaky Kouign Amann that he really enjoyed. The coffee is also quite good. I got an oat mocha that had a light dusting of cocoa powder in the crema and it was delicious.

Cute coffee shop with a wonderful view!! This coffee shop…read morelocated in the Capitola Village is up stairs from margaritaville. Great selection and flavors!! Something for everyone! Was the perfect way to get a 'pick me up' to keep shopping the local shops. Serve was so fast and friendly! Don't miss out.

This coffee house is up the stairs near the Margaritaville restaurant. It has a fisherman type…read moreambiance and decor and has an outdoor small patio with a few tables with an amazing view of the water and Capitola. We went to the counter, and I believe it was the owner who waited on us. He was a one-man show, taking our orders and making the drinks as well, but we didn't wait too long for our order. My friend and I had lattes, and they were good. There are also some nice looking treats in the case there, but we had just had lunch so we didn't try those. Definitely would come back for the view!

I no longer live in the area, but I go to Gayle's every time I come back…read more The food is excellent and there's always a line on weekends and they have a good system that deals with the crowds. Only issue is probably the parking. There's a lot but I grab whatever street parking I can to get in and out easily. Some of my favorites foods they offer all of the time: - chicken enchiladas (fresh or take home to cook) - fresh kale salad - sandwiches - deviled eggs And then save room for dessert--they have a super bakery. They made the best toll house chocolate chip cookies but now they've morphed that into a "brookie" (brownie and cookie hybrid) that is my new favorite.

Walked in not knowing anything about the spot and was completely blown away!!! The selection was…read morevast across the board, and the system of service through tickets was organized superbly. A must go if you are in the Capitola area. There is surely something for everyone in Gayle's.

Croissant anyone? Because if you love a soft, buttery croissant... Companion Bakeshop has them! I…read moream giving 5-stars for these beauties. I looked forward to this visit. I had driven by it many times. Usually late in the day after their closing hours. So I was happy to make it in again (after years) and buy a couple of the few remaining croissants. I have had the pleasure of tasting the famous sour dough bread. It is served at several nearby restaurants. It is fabulous! The bakeshop is small but cute. Located on busy Soquel Drive in Aptos. The side yard is nice to sit outside in that wonderful, cool air and nosh on your goodies. I have posted photos of their menus. Breakfast items, cookies, breads, and assorted pastries offered. Vegan and GF. Coffee/tea drinks too. Reviewers mention the less than friendly service. I have to agree. While the items are delicious employees need to step up and at least act like they value their customers. Not a good look. I have memories of better service years ago. The original Companion Bakeshop is on the Santa Cruz Westside! Here's to flaky croissants AND hopefully not flaky customer service.:) Cheers!

Came here for breakfast while staying at the nearby Sea Cliff Inn…read more Food and coffee: Small selection of baked goods including fresh breads, croissants, pastries. We ordered a raspberry "pop tart" (filled pastry with frosting), plain croissant, and avocado toast. All were very good. Their fresh breakfast sandwiches "weren't available yet" (not sure what that meant) and the avocado toast did take a while to make. Service: Service was a little aloof but fine. Ambiance: Only a few indoor seats, two outdoor tables and kids toys though next to the road. Very modern and new interior. Would recommend trying, be prepared for a short line / wait.

We arrived early for a medical appointment in the area and decided to get some coffee here. I was…read morecaught off guard by 1) how tiny the inside is, and 2) there was a rack of fresh bagels!!! I honestly had no idea this place was here... and with bagels! I don't get bagels locally because, well, just because. I happily ordered us coffee and bagels. Now, bear in mind, we roast our own coffee, so to us, the coffee was on the "good" side of Ok. The bagels, on the other hand, were delicious! And boy, do they pack on the cream cheese (maybe enough for 3 bagels depending on one's preference)! Service was friendly and fast. And all the people coming and going were very pleasant - there were plenty of them. The sitting area outside next to the road is pretty small (next to a dumpster, I think), and my guy was having some mobility challenges (on crutches, etc.). Folks in the neighboring table were so kind and accommodating, voluntarily standing up so that he could maneuver into a seat. We went back the following week (yes, another medical appt), and this time they were out of the bagels we wanted, so note to self... get there early if you want a favorite bagel. We will definitely be back to Firefly for the bagels! Have I said "bagels" enough times already?

Came here for bagels as I was visiting the town. They have a delicious variety of bagels,…read moresandwiches and coffee although is a small space but great spot for breakfast or lunch. The service was so friendly and nice. I ordered the Situation sandwich and it was yummy it needs a bit of salt but it was fresh and warm. I highly recommend this place!

Parking can be a problem on the weekends during the summer, since the beach is right next door…read more Most of the pastries are from Companion Bakeshop. I tried two items: - 5/5: The Machiatto is excellent. They serve 11th hour coffee. - 3/5: The Mexican chocolate pie ($8/slice) is too sweet. All I can taste is sugar.

We came here twice during our stay nearby. The first time was decent. Coffee was good, staff was…read moreok, the food was tasty but inconsistent. (The meat pie and pastry we ordered were not warmed all the way, but the bagel was good) Then inside seating area was also sticky and slightly dirty looking. Our second visit was yesterday 6/20, and it sounds like we weren't the only unhappy customers based on other reviews. I'm not surprised to hear the lady in charge that morning rudely made customers leave because she "needed a reset". We asked about getting pizza around 10:45 am, which we acknowledged was early...but just asking to see what was possible. Instead of a real explanation, we got a snarky look at her watch and just an "um, noooo" with a bad attitude. If there was a real reason, like the dough wasn't ready or the oven wasn't on (it was, we could see the flames) I would understand. However, the lady was complaining to a coworker about an issue with the manager or something while we waited in line so there was already some unprofessional behavior beyond the lack of customer service. We left without getting anything at that point. We won't be back to Venus, The Pixie Deli down the street has good food and friendly service.