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11th Hour Coffee

4.3 (714 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for working
Happy hour specials

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Salted caramel latte iced
Julie S.

I was driving back from Pescadero to San Jose and wanted to stop and grab a coffee. This is definitely a cool spot, lots of nice indoor and outdoor seating. My drink was good. The food options looked good too but I was full from lunch and just wanted a cold coffee! I like how they have a big interesting menu of drinks and milk alternatives. I really liked the outdoor patio - I could see that being a fun place to hang out with friends.

Magaly V.

Place beautiful feels super earthy open space very lovely. Staff they good definitely a busy spot. They do have outside seating as well. I ordered Tiramisu latte it was delicious not sweet just right about of sweetness. If you like a lot of sweetness this might not be your drink unless you ask to be more sweet As for parking that's a bit tough since all street parking also meters in place and only take coins. I did see a public garage a block away for those plan stay there for a longer time Definitely a place to checkout

Vincent P.

First off, the ambiance is stunning, I love the natural light and all the plants in the shop. There's plenty of seating and the interior is very spacious. I ordered their signature latte and enjoyed it! It was the perfect amount of sweetness and I got my caffeine fix. If you're looking for a good coffee spot to relax at in Santa Cruz, definitely give 11th Hour Coffee a visit!

Kimberly C.

Stopped by 11th Hour Coffee while visiting Santa Cruz and it ended up being such a great coffee stop to relax and do work. We picked up the vegan chocolate cookie and the chocolate banana cookie, and both were excellent! For drinks, we ordered the vanilla latte and the iced mocha. I really appreciated that they weren't loaded with sugar. The flavors were subtle and balanced, allowing the quality of the coffee to shine through instead of being masked by syrup. We didn't have enough time to try their breakfast, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked incredibly promising. Definitely a spot I'd come back to just to give the breakfast menu a proper try. If you're looking for a solid coffee shop with quality pastries and what looks like a great breakfast menu, 11th Hour Coffee is well worth a visit. The ambiance is relaxing filled with plants and the service was amazing as well!

Biscuit breakfast sandwich
Kassandra S.

Came here for a bite to eat and take a couple of quick calls for work! We sat outside and they had minimal outlets, but had an extension cord for use! Areas outside and inside were clean with plenty of tables to sit at! The ambiance was busy with other people study/working/ or just reading a book The food & drinks were delicious! Would definitely come back

Protein salad with a side of extra hash brown and sausage patty
Yoon K.

This place is worth coming to! Waited in line while studying the menu and was ready to order by the time it was our turn. The menu seemed updated from the recently posted menu picture on Yelp with a few items. The food was made fresh and with flavors that weren't overpowering. Bathroom is clean and nice and whole place was well decorated with plants and unique interior decorations. There were plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Would recommend to people in the area to check out!

Muoi H.

Mini trip to Santa Cruz and 11th Hour Coffee was walking distance from our hotel so decide to stop by! Darling coffee shop with open seating inside and out! Great selection of coffee , we got their special -Tiramisu Latte which knocked my taste bud Not only was it picturistic it was trusty amazing just remind me of a tiramisu ! Staff were friendly and attentive ! Their Baked goods made in shop and it was delicious too !!Will have to stop by everytime we are in Santa Cruz

Conner J.

The moment we walked in we could tell this was our kind of coffee shop. Plants draping from the walls and ceiling, unique specials, and great varried seating. We eneded up getting a cold brew and a espresso which were both pretty good. The espresso was strong and had some hints of dark chocolate while the coldbrew was clean and crisp which was nice on a sunny day. There were tons of nice wood booths and tables but it is popular enough that they fill up fast. Or friends got the mushroom coffee which was refreshign and a bit earthy. It's nice that they have options for people that don't drink much coffee.

end of flat matcha
Jenny K.

we tried the flat matcha and the matcha iced latte. I loved how they had a strong matcha taste but not bitter. my flat matcha wasn't fully whisked. I love the ambiance, I wish I had more time to just hang out and enjoy the backyard. what a cool place!

Green Bee (Oat Milk)
Kyra K.

Before my work event in Santa Cruz, I needed a caffeine pick-me-up! My coworker who went to college here recommended giving 11th Hour Coffee a try. Glad I took up her suggestion, cause it was a watering hole. The space is gorgeous! I love how airy and bright it is inside. It's such a calming place to work or catch up with others. I'd come to do so. They also have outdoor seating. I found the service to be okay, a bit passive, but oh well, I had minimal interactions. I ordered ahead and got the Iced Green Bee but substituted Oat Milk. My drink was ready when I got there. It was sweet and floral, thanks to the lavender. I enjoyed it and sipped it up! I am quite curious about their other drinks and foods. There is a nice variety of cafes in Santa Cruz. 11th Hour Coffee seems popular. Their downtown location is easy to find with metered parking out front.

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Navin K.

Classic Santa Cruz coffee shop - the missus and I stopped by last weekend. We parked a block away and stood in a fast-moving queue to order drinks and an Earl Gray cookie to share, then sat on the side patio outdoors. The order took a few minutes. My hot matcha was good, and she seemed to like her iced maple syrup latte, then confessed that she could not taste any maple flavor! The cookie was tasty and crunchy but didn't taste like Earl Gray either!! Service was prompt, and bathrooms were adequate. Bill was over $20 before tip. Happy to check out other locations next time we're in Santa Cruz.

Salted caramel latte
Susy E.

I went to try this coffee place (To Go order). I got a iced Salted Caramel Latte with Oatmilk & an iced Honey Bee Latte, BOTH were absolutely disgusting,I payed about $22 (with tip), very pricey for two coffees so I was expecting them to be good. Both tasted like dirty water with ice and a very small hint of sweetness. I was very disappointed, my husband and I couldn't take more than a few sips and threw them away. The service was ok, I don't know if iced coffee is not their specialty but I have tried many coffee places and this one was the wrost.

April Y.

Love the vibes, and really delicious coffee/matcha. Lots of seating inside (and in the back outside), and the interior's aesthetic really tickled our brain. It's rare that I love both the coffee (honeybee latte) and matcha (matcha + berries and cream), and would definitely frequent if I lived closer. Minus one star for the prices (it was $21 for 2 drinks, with oat milk sub), and the interior was not the most clean, saw some ants crawling and tables aren't turned over. Latte art could also use more practice.

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Ask the Community - 11th Hour Coffee

Is nonfat milk available?

Hi there, we have 2%, but don't currently carry fat free.

Any place to plug in laptop?

We do!

Can i bring a dog inside?

Unfortunately due to the health department rules we only allow dogs on the patio.

Can you bring g a dog to the outside patio?

Yes

Do you open on the New Year?

We are open new years eve and closed new years day. 👍

Can folks come to 11th Hour to work for a few hours?

You can indeed!

Do you have decaf espresso?

Yes we do! We currently have a swiss water processed decaf from Costa Rica!

Do you have unsweetened matcha green tea lattes? :)

Yes we have matcha lattes!

Do you guys have apple pay?

We do!

Do they sell vegan pastries?

Yes we have a few vegan pastries and cookies as well as vegan options on our food menu.

Can I have a group there?

Yes! It is big space with a few different areas to gather in. There's an outside patio as well. If you are looking to reserve a space, you might have to contact the owners, it's probably possible!

Hello, what kind of roast do you serve?

We roast all our own beans in house and we tend to have a medium roast.

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