I don't drink coffee. This review is SOLEY for the key lime pie. I'm eating as I type. Ya. It's…read more YUM! The crust has a more baked/burnt flavor, crumbly, but wet, it's good, but the filling, the filling is so yummy! Airy, smooth, and the right balance of sweet and tart, so happy I gave to my impulse lol Fluffy whip on top, and the ratios are great!

Beach side coffee & pies!…read more What a great place to start your morning before a beach walk. Lots of coffee and pastry options. And some good lunch items too. They are famous for their pies: pizza, hand pies, and dessert pies. We really liked the spinach hand pie! Watch out: this spot can be very busy in the morning, with long lines for coffee.

The bagels here never disappoint .. let's hear it for the cream cheese option and the cheese…read more Louise was a favorite enjoyed by my staff, the honey walnut and garlic veggies always a hit.

We got a poppy seed bagel toasted with half plain cream cheese and half raspberry. The bagel tasted…read moresuper stale, and it wasn't toasted, so we kindly asked her if she could please remake it. She told my boyfriend, "Don't get smart with me," even though he was being polite. When she remade it, he said thank you, and she just walked away without saying anything. The whole interaction felt unnecessarily rude and made us uncomfortable. Especially because she did it in front of the other customers and tried to make a scene! In the end, she made another bagel and it turned out so burnttt but at least it was toasted

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.

We ordered the caraway dill sourdough bagel with herb cream cheese, and I have to give credit where…read morecredit is due--it was amazingly delicious. At $6.50, totally fair for Capitola. My mom got the blackberry scone for $5.50 and declared it phenomenal. So far, so good. Everyone's happy. Then I decided I needed to try their gluten-free bagel, made by Original Sunshine, which is known for making some seriously good gluten-free bagels. I went back up, ordered one plain gluten-free bagel. No spread. She said it would cost the same as with cream cheese. I said fine. The cashier walked behind the counter, opened a plastic bag full of bagels, grabbed one, placed it into a little brown pastry bag, and handed it to me nice and cold. Then came the grand finale: $8.74. ( I don't know how that came out to that price?) For. One. Bagel. No cream cheese. No toaster involvement. No ceremonial blessing that I witnessed. My friend, we have officially entered the artisanal bagel tax bracket. That felt a little like highway robbery--except apparently the highway runs directly through Capitola. And here's the most annoying part... THE BAGEL WAS DELICIOUS. ‍ I went home that evening and toasted it. So yes, I got robbed. But I walked away happy, eating the evidence. Would I buy it again? sigh Probably.

La Marea Cafe and Pizzeria is a really cute little coffee shop with a great small-business feel…read more The atmosphere was welcoming, and the coffee itself was really good. I enjoyed the experience overall. However, I did notice some things that concerned me when it came to food safety and employee hygiene. Since this location also prepares and serves food, I expected a higher level of cleanliness and food-handling practices. I noticed employees working with food and drinks without their hair secured, no hair nets, and no gloves while handling ingredients. The employee making my coffee had acrylic nails, and some appeared to be coming off, while she was sprinkling toppings into my drink without gloves. I also noticed an employee wearing very short shorts while working in an area where food and drinks were being prepared. While that alone is not my main concern, combined with the other things I observed, it made me question whether proper food-handling and hygiene standards were being followed. I really liked the shop and the coffee, and I hope management takes this feedback as an opportunity to review food safety practices. With a little more attention to those details, this could be an even better place.

California Coffee in Aptos is such a wonderful little spot. From the moment you walk in, it has…read morethat warm, friendly, local feeling that makes you want to stay awhile. A huge part of what makes this place so special is Sylvia, the owner. She is incredibly sweet, caring, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. You can tell she really cares about her customers and about creating a place where people feel comfortable and appreciated. That kind of personal touch is becoming harder and harder to find. The coffee is great, the atmosphere is happy and inviting, and the whole experience just feels authentic and local. It's the kind of place you feel good supporting. If you're in Aptos, definitely stop by California Coffee. Great coffee, great people, and an owner who clearly puts her heart into what she does. We'll absolutely be back!

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.

Want to say I like this place, but can't. 2 mochas took 10 minutes to make and were wrong! We were…read morethe only ones in the place and there were two staff. One decaf almond milk mocha and one fully leaded. The mixed the milks and didn't know which was decaf. They remade one but they didn't know which they remade. For $15 bucks this place is not worth your money. Oh and the next guest asked what flavor of scones and the staffer said I have no idea. Sheesh, there were only 4 items on display.

We stopped by South Point Seascape for lattes and breakfast burritos while staying across the…read morestreet at the Seascape. The lattes were great and the burritos were tasty once we finally got them. Eventhough we did have to wait about 15 minutes before realizing our order had been forgotten to be warmed up. Thankfully, the staff fixed it right away, and since we weren't in a rush, it wasn't a huge deal. The food was solid overall, and the location is super convenient if you're staying nearby. I'd definitely give it another try!

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!

Absolute perfection! I live in Palo Alto, but this is hands…read moredown my family's favorite spot whenever we are anywhere close to Aptos. The food here is spectacular--the breads and baked goods are made completely fresh, right in the shop. The French toast is truly out of this world, the quiche and sandwiches are top-notch and first-class, and the muffins are remarkable. The vibe feels like a perfect cross between a warm Southern country spot and a quaint, exquisite French bistro. As incredible as the food is, the service is a 10.5 out of 10. Everyone is so friendly, kind, and accommodating. The owners, Michelle and Dave, came through while I was there and took the time to stop and talk with people at every single table. Together, they set an atmosphere that makes every customer feel deeply valued. Superb food that is only surpassed by the genuine attention and care given to everyone who walks through the door!

Staff are really lovely, sweet young folks. However, the…read morenumerous times I have come in the tables are dirty and so is the seating :( Place is dirty, I understand they only have a cleaner twice a week, which means the floors tables bathrooms seatings don't get proper cleaning for a food service establishment. I don't understand as the food in the past has been good, now I'm afraid to eat there. If the restaurant isn't clean and the bathroom isn't clean, how can we be sure the kitchen is kept clean The bathroom has needed painting for two years yet it's not happening and the door has issues The gift shop has very nice gifts at fair prices.

Everyone talks about Gayle's, but in my opinion, Norma Jean's has the best pastries in town…read more Their plain croissants are hands down my favorite perfectly flaky and buttery. The kouign amann is incredible, the mango scone is delicious (honestly, all of their scones are!), and don't even get me started on the cronuts... they're amazing! You can truly taste the love and care that goes into their homemade pastries, and it shows in every bite.

Food was good, service was good, the only issue I have is that the owner sat her dogs butt on the…read moretable. Then took it to the kitchen. That is a health code violation so I will not be back and I am concerned about those who are allergic. However food was good.

My number one pick for good coffee and breakfast burrito, the staff is nice every timeread more

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?