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    Verve Coffee Roasters

    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
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    Liann A.

    Was in the area on a Sunday morning and wanted to grab some coffee before heading back to the BNB. Found this coffee spot, happened to be during a little market day and the streets were blocked off with vendors. Luckily I parked about a 5 minute walk away. Seems to be a popular spot Sunday mornings with a long line but it went pretty fast. For people both dining in or ordering out. I got an almond croissant, one of my friends wanted a matcha latte, others iced vanilla latte, iced mocha, and I got a hot latte. I think the small sizes only come with 1 shot of espresso and whole milk. After you order the drinks come out really quickly! The staff are efficient and friendly and there are plenty of spaces to sit inside, tables, bar like seating, and they have a pretty big menu for food too. There's street parking but may be difficult if it's really busy.

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    Teena M.

    This coffee is so yummy We went there all three days of our stay and I have to admit I am going to miss this coffee. The first day I had a Gibraltar made with pistachio milk, and my husband had a honey cappuccino. We shared a hazelnut chocolate cake. The second day I had a cinnamon whiskey cappuccino and my husband had a honey cappuccino again Then in day three I had to have a pour over of their wilder blend experimental coffee- I can't even explain how amazing this coffee is! So fruity and full of flavor that I had to buy a bag to take home. My husband had a cinnamon whiskey latte with an added double shot and we shared a chocolate chip cookie. The service was top notch And the atmosphere was peaceful and very relaxing. Can't wait to come back for a visit

    Marc T.

    Had a great time at this roastery! I absolutely love Verve, as I've tried their Palo Alto location, and I always get the missile. It's a sweet cold brew that's served immediately since they have it as a huge gallon of it. It's a large coffee shop with lots bright lightings, seating both indoor and outdoors and lots of decor from coffee beans on shelves and plants. Great vibes and great coffee!

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    Susan R.

    Verve Coffee Roasters on 41st Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA is the place to get your coffee! They serve light and medium roast coffee when you are there. However, I bought a bag of their Buena Vista Dark Roast coffee beans and I like it! I noticed that they also have Bronson, a French Roast Dark Roast Coffee. I first heard about Verve from our family friend, Dario, when he was visiting us from Brazil. So, of course I had to try it myself! The staff at Verve, especially Daisy, are very helpful and super friendly. The vibe at Verve lives up to its name; meaning vigor and spirit or enthusiasm.Verve provides a friendly, welcoming environment. So, when you take your next coffee/tea break, check out Verve! You'll be happy you did. -Susan in Santa Cruz

    Matcha Latte and Bowl of Soul
    Julie S.

    My husband and I were visiting from San Jose- we really enjoyed the beautiful drinks and nice open space. Staff was friendly.

    Matcha Latte
    Alisa B.

    Got a matcha latte here, and though I was impressed by the pretty aesthetic... the drink itself was okay! The matcha was earthy and I added honey, which was the perfect sweetness. My only gripe was TOO MUCH MILK! Otherwise, it was almost the perfect matcha pick-me-up. A really solid option if you're walking around Downtown Santa Cruz! Also the merch here is super cute.

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    Kim T.

    This coffee spot is such a vibe. Cool place to study or catch up with some friends. You can find street parking or go to a parking structure that's a few blocks away. Surprisingly I've never gotten coffee from here. I always get the bowl of soul. I believe it's a chamomile tea latte. It hits the spot on a cold day but I'll get it even when it's hot. It's sweet but not too sweet.

    Adorable one seater with mini table for a solo person hee
    Kay O.

    I've only been to the location in pleasure point and my friend and I discovered they had another opening here in downtown Santa Cruz! Goodness this one is freaking huge. I love this aesthetic and wooden panels makes me feel very clean and earthy and the lighting was not too bright for my sensitive eyes. It was rather warm this particular day, so my friend and I sat by the window or the entrance to enjoy the breeze. There were beautiful plants above our heads and we wish we could've taken a better picture of them, but there was no way to get everything into the shot. I had a Matcha latte with pistachio milk and my friend had an iced vanilla latte with pistachio milk as well! She loves sugar in her drinks and really liked her vanilla latte. The Matcha was bitter and tasty to me. Service was rather quick and I almost wish I had a hot Matcha latte because the decoration was beautiful with the latte art! I will definitely go back.

    Breve Latte, half consumed!
    BD G.

    Once again, and again and again! Verve delivers every day in everyway. Okay they can have hiccups like all service environment. They keep returning to thier solid, tasty, hot, creamy, toasted selves! Thank You, Verve!

    Sam R.

    Stopped by Verve Coffee for a quick drink while visiting downtown and it was a good experience. Luckily when I went the line was short and I didn't have to wait too long to order. I ended up getting an iced vanilla latte, and it was the perfect balance of flavors and quite refreshing. I did have to wait a while for my drink, so be prepared, since it takes the staff a bit longer to prepare drinks. This location was airy, spacious and had plenty of seating. Customer service was friendly and helpful. They tend to overfill the iced drinks, so there's a likelihood that you may spill a little bit. Overall, a solid coffee spot that is conveniently located and has a pleasant ambiance. Definitely recommend visiting Verve Coffee if you're in the area.

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    Greg S.

    LOVE VERVE. . . Great downtown Santa Cruz location, with cool baristas and a cool space for them to be in. Everyone is always incredibly nice and helpful here. Try the cold brewed coffee...or the hot... it's all great!

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    Yarn Y.

    It's a nice coffee shop in the middle of downtown Santa Cruz . Ordered an Americano and daughter ordered an iced latte . Both drinks were pretty good - not amazing . It does take them quite some time to prepare drinks so be ready to wait

    Victoria R.

    got the avocado toast and bowl of soul, was good but it didnt make me go WOW. matcha here is decent, and the bowl of soul is warm and hearty. the avocado toast was actually really good, i especially liked the pickled onions on top. inside was really crowded, tables really small. would not recommend studying here as seating is very limited but its a good place to talk and hang out.

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    House matcha was pretty good and made quickly. Service was really slow as one of the registers froze up.

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    Took forever to get a couple breakfast sandwiches. Chia was watered down. Unhoused are flooded in the streets. Pass.

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    I've lived in Santa Cruz for over 20 years, and this Verve location has always been one of my…read morefavorite coffee shops in town. The staff has consistently been friendly and welcoming. One of the things I actually love most about this location is that the baristas always seem like they're having fun and enjoying being there. This space has such a positive atmosphere and the workers always being giddy behind the bar make the space even better! They've also always been incredibly sweet to my daughter whenever we come in. I obviously can't speak to someone else's experience, but I really doubt anyone was laughing at you personally, it very easily could have just been an unrelated conversation happening behind the counter. I've only ever had positive experiences here and think the staff deserves some credit for creating such a joyful environment in a world where we are often told not to!

    if you're looking for a cute coffee shop to vibe in...this is not the place. the employees are…read moreunnecessarily rude which I've never gotten at the other Verve on front street. If you're going to a Verve, definitely go to that one. This one's less busy and safe to say I understand why now... also matcha lovers beware!!! A small matcha with nondairy milk comes out to be an upwards of ten dollars and has zero matcha taste to it. It genuinely tasted like they poured milk in a cup and then added a drop of green food coloring to it. I recommend cat and cloud one street over! They're all super friendly there so the ambiance is a lot nicer

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