I've been to at least 3 locations and they've all been bright lively, nicely lit and welcoming spaces. My lattes and cold brew are solid though my friend, who likes dark brewed coffee, couldn't get one here today. They do have mugs and glasses available which I always get to avoid using single use ware. But the Classic Avocado Toast, oh MY!! Delicious and full of avocado (which my pic didn't quite capture). Watermelon radish added beauty. Wasabi mayo added a nice tart, tangy flavor. Delicious bread too. Coming back again for that soon!! read more

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Very good cafe. I ordered the avocado toast and mocha, and both were delicious. Nothing to complain about there. I was surprised, however, that when I came in this day they were out of a lot of ingredients for their menu items. We had to order alternative items to the main ones we wanted to try due to these shortages, but the food we got was still yummy. While there isn't necessarily a big wow factor for this cafe, I appreciate that they do simplicity with high quality. There is not a ton of seating inside, but if you can find a seat it is a nice place to bring a book and slowly enjoy a coffee break. People here are super kind, and have insights into the coffee menu if you are having trouble deciding what to get. read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Classic Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Some of the best pour over I have had with their experimental blend! Their espresso was also really solid and pulled well. I cannot say anything better. Verve knows how to extract their beans correctly in their espresso and pour over. Absolutely would recommend. Other positives include knowledgeable and friendly staff and great ambience inside. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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Hot chocolate and matcha were good. Nothing special really, but I'd go again. The ambiance is the best part, it's sunny with lots of seating, great for getting some work done. read more

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

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

Verve Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte and Bowl of Soul - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Bowl of soul - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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. read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Adorable one seater with mini table for a solo person hee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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! read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Breve Latte, half consumed! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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. read more

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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! read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Love for Verve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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 read more

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Super cute space! The line ordering was a little chaotic, I don't love when the staff don't help organize the crowds a little. Good coffee, got the double espresso shot and it was great! fruity without too much acid. I wish there were more specialty drinks, but if you're looking for quality coffee this is def the space. read more

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. read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Verve..just.. great. Service here is always friendly and helpful. Never had issues with anyone here. The items my wife and I got are our go tos. An avacado toast and a jam n biscuit. The jam on the biscuit is seasonal so it's different almost every time you go. (Very good!) the biscuit itself is so flakey and buttery as well. Avacado toast is ... an avacado toast. They don't skimp on the 'cado which is much appreciated. They also throw some pickled veggies on there as well but overall very tasty. Can't leave without talking about the coffee! I always get the cold brew from here because no one else makes it as good as them! It is nitro cold brew so a little different than some places but still very good. Will always come here to start my day in Santa Cruz! read more

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I came here this morning and ordered a chocolate raspberry mocha, light sweet with oat milk. It tasted way too sweet. I asked the barista that handed me my drink if it was made light sweet and she said "if you asked for it light sweet, then it was made light sweet." I asked if she could please confirm because it didn't taste that way. She sighed and asked someone else if it was light sweet. The other barista said "I think so." It was definitely not made the way I asked. It tasted so sweet that I couldn't even drink it. What a waste! They acted like I was an inconvenience for asking them to double check. I'm so disappointed with the customer service! read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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

I ordered the one + one, it is a single espresso straight and a cappuccino (with milk). It is a simple way to appreciate the coffee in condensed form and then a smoother version with milk. I asked for single origin Guatemala beans. The coffee was very fruity in flavor but without sourness. Excellent coffee. Oh, and it came with a glass of seltzer water, I asked why and the reply was that it is a palate cleaner. For food, I had the Biscuit with Jam, sounds plain but it was good. Made by Manresa, it has got to be good. I also had a Verve Breakfast Sandwich that had a bit of everything in it - eggs, bacon, cheese, greens, sauces read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - One + One - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Alway our first stop on Pacific Avenue! Shout out and thank you for all the staff that worked on 12/25/2025 morning till 2pm!!! You all were so accommodating and we even watched how you slowly closed and locked the doors but did let people in bec their friends were inside at 2pm! Our go to is the iced matcha latte and bowl of soul! We are creatures of comfort and these two always makes the list!Tip!!! Bring your own coffee containers - they are now accepting reusable cups! We've been waiting for this moment! One more love is the outdoor front of the store space! On nice days it's perfect to sit outside and people and dog watch!!!! read more

Verve Coffee still has great food and coffee, so mellow and creamy. But the physical maintenance of the downtown location needs upgrading. The bench seating is showing wear, and the tables are no longer reliably clean when we sit down. Some tables are quite scratched and need to be refinished. read more

Delicious and beautifully made coffee drinks, good lite bites, nice ambiance. What more do we want in a coffee shop? Oh yes, and the service is friendly and timely. read more

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Day 2 of coming here. The coffee shop alone is so peaceful and also huge - lots of room to come here for a catch up or a work/study session. Yesterday just had espresso and oat milk, today just trying their coffee. So far, so good. All the employees are super happy and friendly. As for the environment- everything is so clean!! read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Found it hard to order because never been here before and didn't know how it all worked. Coffee came out tasting great and barista was patient and helpful. The matcha white chocolate cookie was very good too. Don't know if I'd come back because it's so $$ but it was worth a try. read more

Love their matcha, fast service and inside is clean. Great customer service, will be back for sure! read more

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Went to Verve as the boy was craving a warm cup of coffee and this is a nice casual place with quick service if you are looking for a yummy drink any time of the day. This place is located in downtown Santa Cruz so the location is great. The Husband got a mocha and we both shared it - very good, fresh and flavorful! read more

A lot of my friends living or visiting Santa Cruz would always hype up Verve. I'd never been so I was excited when my companion was down to go. I will say that it fits well with the vibe of Santa Cruz, no wonder it's adored by so many. This is one of the many locations in Santa Cruz. The cafe is open and well-lit, clean and courteous, and has minimalistic decor with plants sprawled around. A hot spot for hangouts, study dates, and a nice fix of caffeine. You'll be surprised with how much seating there is from booth tables, communal tables, and bar seating. We enjoyed waiting at the bar counter while the fun baristas efficiently made our drinks. As a tea lover, I was allured by their Bowl of Soul. It was a warm soothing cup, light on the chamomile and forward on the soy milk! My companion had a summer specialty, a Citrus Cream Iced Latte with Oat Milk. It was delightful, sweet, and a nice hint of citrus. They offer lots of teas, coffees, and seasonal drinks with dairy alternatives. There are Verve Coffee Roasters all over California, but their downtown location is chic and charming. Located off of Pacific Ave. parking is metered on the street. I'd come back next time I'm in Santa Cruz for a caffeine fix! read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Bowl of Soul and Citrus Cream Iced Latte (Oat Milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Verve is my favourite coffee shop in the greater Santa Cruz area. The pastries here are also great as they come from Manresa bread. If they have the monkey pull apart bread I would suggest getting that. Their breakfast sandwich is also very good. read more

As someone who takes espresso seriously, I keep my orders simple and consistent wherever I travel in my adventure van. My go-to is a proper double espresso finished with a light sprinkle of cinnamon -- nothing fancy, just done right. I stopped in expecting the same experience I can usually find up and down the coast, but unfortunately the cinnamon option wasn't available. That caught me off guard, especially in a place like Santa Cruz where you'd expect natural staples to be easy to come by. That said, the staff was friendly and the shop has a solid vibe. If the menu options expand a bit, I'd definitely consider giving it another shot. -- Max If anything changes. Give me a call 2797868378 I'd love to pay another visit and get my favorite drink. Double shot with cinnamon read more

Miso Caramel Latte was excellent- smooth and not necessary to add additional sugar. Lots of customers planted at tbe table on their laptops so seating was minimal or if lucky get lucky can find a bar table. Love the hanging plants; gives the room a natural purifier. read more

Ambiance: it's a spacious coffee shop located in downtown Santa Cruz, street or garage parking, very packed over weekend, limited indoor seating and no outdoor area Service: fairly fast although not as patient Drink: plenty choices on their regular menu for hot and cold drinks Iced Latte - *** light taste Chai Latte - **** creamy taste, recommend Price: normal price range for coffee drinks, each cost about $6 read more

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We went to like this place so much with the atmosphere the open air concept and the vibe. However, all they have is medium roast! This is a place if you want a beige latte.... Else pass this one. read more

I ordered a medium matcha, it was pretty good. I would have loved to order an avocado toast but they claimed their kitchen was closed at the time. The medium portion looks more like a small , so if you want a decent sized drink order a large. It might cost you more tho I believe my medium matcha was $8. read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Two medium matchas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I had a pretty uncomfortable experience at the downtown Verve location today. I walked in while briefly on a FaceTime call with my mom and placed my phone down away from the counter while ordering. The barista questioned why my phone was positioned that way and asked me to put it away because it made them uncomfortable. The interaction felt awkward and left me feeling like I had to manage the employee's anxiety, which wasn't a great start to the visit. I decided to change my order to go because I no longer felt comfortable staying, and the response I received felt dismissive. Overall, the experience didn't feel very welcoming. Additionally, there are no outlets available for charging a laptop, which makes it difficult to spend time working there. I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I do think there's room for improvement in customer interaction and overall atmosphere. read more

Friendly service. Great choices of coffee. We were in town and wanted to try a coffee house. The Cappuccino is tasty. The Matcha white chocolate chip cookie is delicious. read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I think this place was one of the original cool independent coffee shops ! They have many locations now and I think some of their coffee is even sold in other places. In any case, I personally like coming here because of the ambiance and quick service. I only really order lattes so I can't really give much of a coffee commentary. The employees are friendly when you order, there's a lot of lighting but it still has a cozy vibe, and there's some amount of indoor seating (and they also have outdoor seating). Whenever I am able to stop by downtown Santa Cruz, I do like stopping by to order a quick drink ! read more

Verve Coffee Roasters - Ordering counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California