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    The Abbey

    4.3 (452 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE ABBEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    I did not burst into flames upon entry to this holy house of God's good bean!  And the Java Chip was stupendous!
    Erik N.

    I did not burst into flames upon entry to this holy house of God's good bean. And the Java Chip was stupendous!

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    Christine B.

    A very cozy atmosphere. Lots of table space and comfy seating options. The coffee was decent, and the cheesecake was delicious. The baristas were bubbly and sweet, very personable. It has such interesting decor, I would definitely frequent this one.

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    Julienne P.

    Got an avocado egg toast and it was delicious except for the chili crisps and oil drizzled all over everything. I would have asked not to have it on if i had read the ingredients more closely. I just assumed it was a regular avocado egg toast but it does add a kick. Very chill ambiance here and we enjoyed a game of chess while waiting for the food and drinks. Would definitely stop by here again to have some tea coffee and breakfast/brunch when we are back in town again.

    Annie T.

    I love the chai latte and specialty coffee drinks, but my favorite aspect of The Abbey is the vibe. The decor is reminiscent of Harry Potter with its floating books and curled pages hanging from the ceiling and wall of books stacked into a frame for Insta. It's a warm and inviting place to hang out or study. Oh, and drink coffee! I also like the outdoor courtyard with small tables and chairs, and can't wait to be there when it's warmer.

    Kelly A.

    got a soy latte and ube donut here and they were both pretty standard. they also have other standard coffee drinks and food items like pastries and sandwiches. I thought the coffee tasted a little diluted and missed the mark but the vibes in the cafe were really interesting. it was well decorated with a cozy feel and very spacious so would be a great place to work or study. the staff were nice. we thought that they had the $1 off espresso or tea for yelp check in, but that actually expired last year

    Lindsay G.

    This was such a cute and unique coffee shop. I felt like I was in Portland ! Beautiful and creative art work and architecture. The service was also great, a lot of room to sit inside and outside. The matcha was also delicious!

    Anna C.

    Came here to see the flying books decoration but discovered their avocado toast, they put marinated onsen egg and some special spicy sauce on top, makes it very flavorful, and the toast is crunchy which adding layers of texture to it. Love the vibe!

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    Isobel P.

    I've been coming to The Abbey since high school! It's a wonderful and cozy spot, inviting in the winter and also in the summer with its large patio. They have lots of options for drinks and something for everyone. I'm a fan of the Santa Cruz Fog (iced) for a nice pick me up when I don't want lots of caffeine. Also lots of events and things going on all the time! It's a great place and very unique. Really happy that it's still around after all these years.

    Dulce G.

    My sister and I were in town and we love trying local coffee shops. I looked up on Yelp close coffee shops and this one came up and caught my eye. We both ordered an iced caramel macchiato and had chicken pesto paninis and it was so good! The service was friendly and the ambiance was so great! we loved the decor and the vibe. We also loved how they had local art for sell that included prints and stickers. This coffee shop did not disappoint :)

    Honey Badger specialty drink

    This seems like a popular local coffee shop. We stopped in while visiting Santa Cruz for the day. My father had the Eggy breakfast sandwich with bacon and said it was good. I tried one of their specialty coffee drinks.

    Matcha and chai latte
    Maria I.

    Don't let the outside fool you. This hidden gem has a nice vibe, good coffee, and friendly service!

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    We're so glad you enjoyed it, Erik! Hope you can visit us again soon!

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    Thank you for visiting us, Emeline! We hope you'll come by again!

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    Jessie! We can't wait for you to come back!

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    2 months ago

    Perfect cup of cappuccino and nice staff. Attached to wonderful looking community center

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    Thanks, Jacob! Hope we get to see you again next time you're in town!

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    Thank you for your kind words, Hannah! We hope to see you again soon!

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    1 year ago

    Nice chill place to get a drink. Folks that work here were very friendly, excellent experience.

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    We are so glad you had a great visit! Be sure to come see us again!

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    10 months ago

    Ambiance is incredible. Great place to hang out. Yummy food options and even gluten free! Coffees are tasty.

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    Great little coffee shop! Lots of comfortable seating and space for my family of four! Good breakfast and coffee and fairly priced.

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    Pricey but nice ambiance. Coffee is good but again pricey. Spent $18 on a breakfast. Not too many outlets.

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    We hope you'll visit us again soon!

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    Is the patio pet friendly?

    What is in the brickhouse latte and the honey badger?

    Thanks for reaching out. The Brickhouse is latte with housemade caramel & vanilla. The Honey Badger is a honey cinnamon latte.

    Does the WiFi have a password?

    It does! Ask one of the baristas for the password. It changes every once in awhile. Thanks!

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    I ordered the Honey Badger Latte with almond milk both times that I came here, and I love it.

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