I never leave reviews but this coffee shop is my absolute favorite! The baristas are so nice, the coffee is great, and the vibes are so easygoing and calming. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a new coffee shop. 11/10. read more

This spot captures the Santa Cruz beach vibes. Just blocks from Natural Bridges and the Light House surf spot the morning customers have their shorts and hooded sweaters and wet hair baptized from surfing in the waves. The service is fast and chill. The food and drinks are made with care. The seating area has shade but some of it gets the morning sun so you can warm up as you sip your coffee. read more

SUPER CUTE CUPS! Coffee is okay. I forgot I've been here in the past, so wanted to write a review to jog my memory in the future. They now change $0.25 for to-go cups, which I guess is a Santa Cruz ordinance. Can you imagine them doing that elsewhere? Oooooh my city would make a killing off that! Husband got his usual cold brew ($6.25 inc cup fee). No complaints except they don't fill it to the brim even if you don't want room for milk/cream. I got a tiramisu latte ($8.25 inc cup fee). I could see why they call it a tiramisu latte because of the mascarpone foam and the lady finger. It was decent, but I think I would have enjoyed a standard vanilla latte more. I also personally didn't like how the cold foam dripped down the side of the cup because it got all over my hands! As a former barista, I always made sure my drinks were clean before handing them out. read more

- delicious!!! best coffee in the santa cruz area - pretty quick service - lots of indoor and outdoor seating - cute vibe inside, love the decor ! read more

11th Hour Coffee - (left to right) Honey Bee Latte iced tiramisu latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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. read more

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Came for an espresso. It was smooth and not too strong. Took longer than expected but it was a Saturday afternoon. Nice outdoor seating area. read more

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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. read more

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The lattes were 5/5. Tiramisu Latte (iced): was exceptionally delicious and not overly sweetened. Maple latte (hot): the spices, the salt, and not overly sweetened made this hot drink so enjoyable to sip through. Breakfast burrito and pumpkin chia pudding were amazing. Husband and I also noticed other food coming out looked amazing, so definitely take note they have a great food menu alongside phenomenal lattes! We cannot wait to be back next time we are in Santa Cruz! Service was super helpful and accommodating. Everyone seems super friendly and eager to be there, which contributes to a nice atmosphere! The atmosphere was covered in plants with ample ample AMPLE seating throughout, both inside and out. No one feels rushed to grab a table and no one is sitting on top of each other. Tons of lighting with skylights and the entire cafe feels huge. Highly recommend for your morning cup o' Joe when you're in Santa Cruz! And if you're a local? I'm certain you're already a regular! read more

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This spot is such a chill vibe great spot for journaling or catching up on work/homework. Great ambiance and very zen. You're surrounded my plants with calms the mood and coffee is good I like their raspberry mocha and salted caramel latte! During the weekend its gets crowded pretty quickly fyi... read more

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11th Hour Coffee might have just given me the best brunch I've had in a while. The space is beautiful, calm, plant-filled, bright, and almost healing. It feels like somewhere you could sit for hours without being rushed. Surprisingly, there's also a full bar, which I didn't expect from the outside. We ordered two specialty lattes, two bowls, and a loaded avo toast and the total was right around $100 for two people, so this is definitely not a casual quick bite price-wise. That said, the food was incredible. The potato bowl was cheesy, rich, and perfectly cooked. The potatoes had that ideal texture: crispy edges, soft centers. But the star of the table was the loaded avocado toast. Genuinely the best I've ever had. The bread was thick and substantial, the avocado was generous, and the toppings were layered in a way that made every bite balanced but bold. It felt like someone actually thought about how it should taste instead of just piling things on for aesthetics. The lattes were the only slight miss for me. The mocha mushroom had a much stronger turmeric and mushroom flavor than I expected. Not bad, just not what I was prepared for. Alternatively, the maple oat milk latte was smooth but didn't have the maple-forward sweetness I anticipated. Both were fine, just not as memorable as the food. Staff were kind and the food came out quickly, which I appreciated. Overall, I would absolutely come back, with the knowledge it's a bit of a splurge. For the quality of the brunch itself though, it feels worth it! read more

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Great coffee, great ambiance and a good vibe with yummy food. Super busy on a Saturday morning, read more

A very popular place for locals to do work at with beautifully designed coffee bags, clothing, mugs and flowers to buy. The seating is extensive and high quality with very comfy chairs. We tried a matcha latte and it was decent. Perhaps the coffee will be better here. read more

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Super cute coffee spot with seating inside and outside, I had the tiramisu latte and it was so good! Service was fast and friendly! Cant wait to try the other coffees! read more

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I ordered the mushroom mocha, but unfortunately it tasted like watered-down chocolate milk. I asked to add a shot of espresso and was given a look like I was asking for too much and was told I'd need to get back in line to pay for it although there were 2 registers opened, which felt a bit inconvenient. On the bright side, the gluten-free cardamom cake was really good and definitely the highlight of my visit. Coffee: 3/5 Cake: 5/5 Customer Service: 3/5 read more

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Didn't even make it to the counter. The prices here are outrageous. $5.50 for a muffin? And not even a big one either. $12+ for avocado toast? $4.50 for a regular coffee. We left before we had a chance to place an order. The place has a nice vibe but I'm not paying for vibes. read more

My favorite coffee in Santa Cruz. Great esspresso. Extensive list of syrups and creative latte flavors. A ton of seating and a great place to hang out, inside our out on the patio. Within walking distance of everything downtown. Talented baristas! read more

Cozy and welcoming spot! 11th Hour Coffee has such a comfortable, inviting vibe. I had the maple oat milk latte, which was smooth and comforting, and the rose cardamom cake--perfectly sweet with a delicate rose flavor. It was unique and absolutely delicious. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for something a little different in a cozy setting read more

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Stopped by this coffee shop because I was in the area and found it on Yelp. The space is huge! It shares the space with a bar and a few other food businesses. There were lots of people hanging out, studying, and enjoying the vibe, and it felt like a great place to relax or get some work done. I ordered the salted caramel latte and it was absolutely delicious. Smooth, perfectly sweet, and super comforting on a cold day. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're nearby -- I'm glad I stumbled on it! read more

11th Hour Coffee - Salted caramel lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

So the main reason to go here was their breakfast burritos. Their breakfast burritos included, bacon, hashbrowns, and salsa. Overall, they were really good not to mention their coffee was fantastic. read more

While I still think it's a little expensive to come here everyday, I finally tried their pastries and thought they were delicious. I got their cranberry rosemary blondie which was buttery and the orange/cranberry flavor really came through. I was skeptical of the rosemary in a baked good but it actually worked really well. I love how they are always something new and interesting and how they taste even better than they look. I will say that I feel like the avocado toast got a little bit smaller while remaining the same price, but it still tasted really good and the smoked salmon on the side tasted great as well. read more

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Avocado toast was very tasty. I loved the pickled onions and balsamic. Matcha and lavender latte were also great! The inside of this place is a good vibe with natural light and plants, along with great amount of seating for both small and larger groups. read more

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I'm so glad we stopped here on spring break. The tiramisu latte was excellent, as was breakfast. We had avocado toast (yes the chili crunch is spicy) and the breakfast bowl while our kids had pastries. Fresh and delicious! read more

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One of the cutest coffee shops that I've been to. I love the vibes and the ambiance. It's the perfect place to bring a book and read either indoors or outdoors while sipping your coffee and having a treat. I got the iced vanilla latte and it's alright, nothing out of the ordinary but it gets the job done and it's not terrible. I've gotten it a couple times, so it's decent enough to get again. I tried their mocha cake and that was incredibly delicious! It was definitely a treat. It was light, fluffy and not too chocolatey which I'm a fan of. I also got the earl grey cookie and I would get it again. It was such a unique flavor! This is a go to coffee spot whenever I'm in town. read more

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the mascarpone cold foam and lady finger topping on the seasonal tiramisu latte was everything!! $8 was pricy, but that's the price you pay for the art behind the creation. very well crafted & delicious! and such a well decorated and spacious coffee shop read more

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11th Hour Coffee in downtown SC is the place to be for good coffee, excellent brunch bites and baked goods, and chill work-from-coffeeshop vibes with abundant seating (first come)! read more

Meh coffee, cute space Walking in, the place looks so cute with all the plants. Friendly service. Plenty of seating to do some work. There's also a full on bar and banh mi/ramen spot in the back! However, the drinks were just meh. Salted caramel latte - ok Iced green bee - One of the weakest matchas I've tried. Tbh, Capitol One cafe (the bank) has better matcha lattes. Where's the lavender? Where's the matcha?? Also, the one matcha bowl they use to whisk looked gross. Dried matcha inside and out. Looked like it hasn't been rinsed once since they opened and I came at 2PM. Sad because this place was recommended to me by a friend. read more

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The start was super friendly and easy going. I had a biscuit sandwich and it tasted amazing. The biscuit it self had a unique flavor and was super fluffy. The bacon, with eggs and cheese were also perfect. This was super cute cafe, I saw families, students and people coming in and out to start their work day. read more

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Phoebe and Saleem were not only super nice but definitely helpful! Phoebe was able to give me the best recommendations such as the mushroom mocha and Saleem was able to answer all my questions regarding what mix of mushrooms it had! The space environment is as radiant as the plants here, well taken care of just like those plants watered every day! lol. Lol definitely would recommend checking out the Ramen as well as the dumplings after 5pm! If it's your first time in Santa Cruz, I definitely recommend you to check the space out as it is as beautiful as the drinks ! Yummy too! read more

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Best tiramisu latte ever Great staff Vibes are immaculate and so quintessentially Santa Cruz read more

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I'll be honest the name of the coffee shop intrigued me and it's what made me want to visit. Glad I did though because I think I found my coffee shop for whenever I'm in Santa Cruz. I got the Conflicted Hippie which is a mixture of all non dairy milks (soy, almond and oat) and their matcha. I was about to take to go but I'm glad I didn't because it's such a cutesy spot. They're located at the Santa Cruz Art Center where other businesses are located too so while you wait for your coffee you can check them out. It seemed like there was a mixture of people studying, socializing or just making it a solo trip to the coffee shop, perfect for anything! I also got to try their pumpkin seed chia pudding which was really good. It's dairy free but not gluten free just an FYI. The granola came in a separate compartment of the cup so if you're sensitive you don't need to scrape it out which is nice. Can't wait to try out their other drinks! read more

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I hate when a coffee shop's only value is their aesthetics and not the quality of their coffee. I would love to go to an aesthetically pleasing coffee place and not feel guilty for spending 8 dollars on a drink that tastes like battery acid. read more

Underwhelming experience. I wasn't expecting anything fancy or special, but with all of the great reviews I've read, I expected more. We ordered the breakfast biscuit and asked for no mayo, and they put mayo on the sandwich. I got the ranchero plate and the eggs were rubbery. The honey bee latte I ordered was so watery, I had to toss it out and we went straight to Cat and Cloud, so I could get a good matcha drink. The yogurt bowl was probably the best dish. We got a side of bacon for the kids and it was dry and overcooked. Everything looked great and was plated so nicely and the cafe is so so cute, so it was disappointing that the food and drink were subpar. Service was not great either. Lots of great gems in Santa Cruz, I wouldn't go back, but a lot folks seem to like it. I didn't experience the hype. read more

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Move over, every other coffeehouse! I've found my new favorite place to sip good lattes and matchas, nibble on GF quinoa salads and vegan bowls, read and work at the various tables, and gander at the lush greenery while jamming to the perfectly loud jamming tunes overhead. Service is friendly and not stuffy like some other cafes I've been to. 11th Hour Coffee has a great vibe that's hard to describe, but all I can say is I love it! It also needs to be said that it's in a shared space with other establishments, like a bar and, I believe, a rotating eatery (currently a bahn mi place and not long ago, it was a dumpling place). It's a cool place to hang out in the evening too, but I love the daytime coffee vibe at 11th Hour best. read more

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If there was a cafe like this by USC I think all of us students would cry tears of joy. There were so many tables that were all set up for studying. The coffee was a standard medium-dark roast latte that got the job done but was not particularly memorable. The space was worth an extra star honestly and it looked overrun by UCSC students locked in for finals. The barista was a little rude when I asked where the bathroom was and then also when I asked if the drink was mine. read more

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I ordered the pistachio financier and the raspberry mocha. Both were great, the pistachio financier is a light but full of flavor and has a light crunch of the candied pistachios. The sitting area is also great for working with plenty of outlets inside. Great coffee shop with good quality coffee. read more

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This is a cute little coffee spot in downtown! They have a wide variety of coffee, tea, pastries, and even full plates of breakfast food. The service is very fast considering they have lines out of the door. Since this place is located in downtown, there's only paid street parking. read more

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Coffee shop with delicious and interesting drinks and a really cool atmosphere. The inside feels like you're sitting in a little forest with all the plants and natural light coming through the skylights. It's a great place to hang out and relax or get some work done. I got the honey bee latte and it was sweet and smooth with a subtle amount of honey and lavender. I'd definitely come back Drinks: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value: 8/10 read more

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$9.25 for a 16 oz raspberry mocha with almond milk (before tax). I walked out when I realized I was about to spend nearly $10 on a single warm drink. I was a barista for five years in Humboldt, and I know firsthand that I can make this same drink at home for a fraction of the cost. That said, I genuinely love the ambiance here, and the banana chocolate chip cookie is excellent. Personally, I'm done buying coffee to go at these prices. I'd happily pay if I were planning to sit, stay awhile, and catch up with a friend--but not for a takeaway cup. Every café should offer a simple, affordable "working-class coffee" option. Without that, it's hard not to feel like yet another polished, gentrified space that's become disconnected from everyday people. read more

11th Hour Coffee - 8.00 for a raspberry mocha. Is that how you want to spend your money? Not me. I'm done. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Popped in for a drink and loved the vibe inside and out. I love all the fresh air that comes from the front doors/panel being open. While the pastries and food items sounded great, I had just eaten, so I opted for the mushroom mocha, a caffeine free option. It had cocoa forward flavor, just the right amount of sweetness and it tasted great. I'd love to come back and try some food next time. read more

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Vibes here are on point. the music (when we visited) was immaculate. we got the cheddar and chive biscuit and the vegan strawberry scone. both items were incredible. read more

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