I don't often find myself in Santa Cruz. But anytime I'm able to get out to this town, I always…read moremake a stop at 11th hour! 11th hour is a coffee spot that really feels leagues above the others. The service is always so friendly and nice, and I feel like the baristas really go above and beyond to ensure that your drinks and food are of the highest quality. I always appreciate the vegan scone and snack options too especially! Not a lot of places will offer these and it really contributed to raising that bar higher. Nothing like it and Its a must visit for sure!

I think I just had the best earlgrey iced matcha ever. It…read morewould have been the best Sunday if one of the patrons could spare us from hearing the ongoing conversation with his girlfriend "Like" on speaker, surrounded by all of us with our laptops. Other conversations were not this loud. He eventually had to plug in his phone. Hoping the next AirPods generation will block out that noise completely. Customer service is all about moving, no matter how long you have waited. Thank you, would hav been nice.

What a beautiful, sunny, plant-filled space! I imagine that it feels warm and sunny there no matter…read morehow foggy it is outside. The music on the day we went was a great mix of Karol G and Bad Bunny, adding to the warm ambiance. We had excellent drinks and parked at a communal table. It seems like a lot of people linger with their laptops. The tables were clean, and the staff were friendly. There is street parking, and it's in a building with arty shops.

I've been coming to this Verve location everytime I'm in Santa Cruz…read more This spot is pretty spacious for a coffee shop and I love it. Love the wall of coffee beans and merchandise. Their iced lattes are always made perfectly. The matcha and the loose leaf teas are also a favorite. Good drinks. Awesome service.

Wow wow wow! Mariposa definitely defied all expectations. We went to work for a few hours on a late…read moreSunday afternoon. I appreciate them staying open late for a coffeeshop on a Sunday! There are live events that you should definitely check out going to. The drinks we got were fantastic and the service was great. The entire place was clean and had a calm and relaxed vibe. We will definitely be going again :) FYI- it is downtown so there is paid street parking available on Sundays

Random walk in on a Monday to this coffee shop. It was…read moreclose to where my friends and I were headed. Inside had a colorful and retro decor. Inviting and fun. Plenty of tables and seats. Ordering is with a barista who was patient with us as we decided what to order. We got the Vietnamese coffee cafe sua da and a Cuban coffee Bella bon bon, with a guava and cheese pastry. The puff pastry was pretty good, like an elevated and flakier version of the McDonald's pies. The cafe sua da had a cheese foam on top and the coffee was strong. The Bella bon bon was my favorite. The double espresso with condensed milk over ice was right amount of coffee flavor and caffeine hit. I would come back here to enjoy the coffee shop a little longer next time we're in the area.

We were in SC (from SF) for my boyfriend's cousin's rugby tournament at UCSC and showed up wayyyy…read moretoo early, so I went to the Google machine to find a nearby-ish coffee shop to up our caffeine intake. I love cats, had been to The Market/"downtown" SC many times, so Cat & Cloud was a no-brainer. We easily found street parking out front ~9:30am and waltzed inside to find no line, a full+tasty looking pastry case, and a board of specials that were right up our alley. I don't typically go for sweet coffee, but the almond cookie latte special caught our eyes and we ended up ordering two because hell no we are not sharing one coffee XD The barista also mentioned it was her fave, and it did not disappoint. Nearly a week later and my mouth is watering as I type this, making me want to find myself some sugar free almond syrup (jk, it's hard to find lol I've tried before) to add to my coffees at home. Ambience at the early hour was veryyyyy calm, tons of seating both inside and outside. I know it can get loud inside when packed, but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The courtyard is a great option for lower volume, and the streets around the Market are flat/very walkable if you want to peruse the area with your coffee. I have family in the area and definitely plan to go back and get one of their adorable tumblers or sticker sheets; LOVE the artistry/branding.

Super busy on a Saturday afternoon in the food hall! Service was quick, seats were limited inside…read more I ordered an iced Gibraltar, perfect and exactly what I needed on this warm October afternoon. 2 shots over ice with about 1-2oz of milk (I can't remember what the lady behind the counter said) Nothing bad to say, but nothing standout about this coffee shop. Their seasonal menu is so small (I didn't even notice it until after I placed my order) Waited around 10 minutes for coffee.

- Menu: classic coffee shop selection, seasonal flavors -…read moreSeating: compact indoor seating, lots of outdoor tables. You can also walk to the statue out front or nearby walking path and sit on one of the many benches there - Parking: large lot for the shrine - Features: one all-gender restroom, water dispenser Came to Shrine coffee while visiting the shrine of St. Joseph itself with my boyfriend. We tried a Spanish latte, which didn't have a strong cinnamon flavor but was a good classic latte. Super cute place to do work (if you don't need an outlet) or come on a date/with friends. The walking path is nearby and it's only a ~25min walk downhill to the beach, so you can take your coffee on the go! Super cute place and great to support the shrine.

Awesome mocha, maple latte and fantastic almond croissant omg soooooo good…read more I'll be back! (I'm not sure what bakery they get there pastries from but it was great)

Loved my experience at The Abbey. Very serene spot off of the main road, feels quite isolated and…read morepeaceful. The coffee itself is absolutely delicious too, with a really cool, spacious indoor spot. Lots of students working, and I see why. Great coffee, great vibes, overall 10/10 experience.

This place has a large space and decoration I loved it so cool and unique…read more Staff friendly got my drink out pretty fast too I ordered a Macadamia latte looked pretty, however no flavor to coffee. I actually thought she forgot add flavor to it. I had to add simple syrup that they have available.

Verve is my go to coffee shop in all of Santa Cruz. They always have a great variety of seasonal…read moredrinks that always taste great! I enjoy getting a classic vanilla latte and adding their cold foam on top! It tastes amazing with their coffee roasts. I also am so addicted to their monkey bread! It's the perfect pairing with my coffee! This location is my favorite with ample seating options inside and outside! Staff is always very welcoming and provide speedy service

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

Been here twice now too Cat & Cloud coffee at Abbotts Square and both visits have been by far…read moreexcellent . From the location , to the hospitality of the baristas they go beyond to satisfy customers and acknowledge them right when they are close to the coffee shop in this multiple-restaurant interior sort of food court. The courtyard outside has plenty of seating if inside is taken up. I asked for something similar to Starbucks iced cold frappe and they suggested this recommendation and I loved it. Not too sweet and given in a takeout plastic cup The price is a decent price point . This setup is convenient with everything needed and, at the same time tidy and clean 5/5 one of my favorite coffee shops in Santa Cruz. The employees always happen to answer any questions you have about the menu or ingredients etc, and patience goes a long way .

i like cats and i also like clouds but the real question is do i like cat and cloud? MEOW MEOW…read more i think they are solid if you actually like coffee. their roasts run light. you will not taste bitter dark roast italian-style BAM BAM on your tastebuds that make you physically recoil and shout OI MARIO MAMMA MIA!! i wouldn't order anything above a 6 oz size for that reason. it is a super cute shop, basically in a garage situation. located near capitola hashtag malibu barbie. bathroom is relatively clean. music is at the decibel of hippie (aka too loud for uppity people) but good taste - i walked in to a kali uchis song! hail the queen! also equipment is goated (mahkonig and decent). service is nice. free drip coffee samples! i love samples (i go to costco)! i tried the house blend which was okay. then i tried the honduras lot which was better; could taste the nuttiness and rhubarb. i ended up picking up a funkier one (rwanda red bourbon natural) since i am currently sick of washed beans. anyway cool selection!! i also tried the chai which was a disgrace to south asian culture. it was gentrified TWICE omg. too sweet AND had a white color. real chai is brown. anyway. the flat white was alright - a bit too big and a touch overfoamed. next time i will stick to the single origin drip or maybe an espresso. lets give cloudy meow meow a 4

This location has an awesome setup on the opposite side of the rock climbing gym. It has parking,…read morenice outdoor seating, friendly staff and those awesome chill coffee vibes. You can see the roasting setup they have as you wait for your drink. I had a nice con panna off the fall menu. Ordering "for here" it came in a nice class cup with a spiced sugar rim. Delicious. Highly recommend for this fall.

Coffee was good and staff was friendly. This location had limited seating but great for stuff on…read morethe go. Pastries were tasty as well. Might have to try out another one of their locations next time we're in the area.

Damn... these fluffy soft bagels, my gawd, wow.... These bagels are so damn good!…read more The bfst bagel is worth every penny, it is pretty stuffed and filling and you're able to modify some things like switching out for an even flavorful cream cheese that you prefer since they are made to order. My food didn't take long at all and they have a counter with ketchup, salsa, hot sauces and a cute little sitting area outside and one high table inside. They had a good selection of bagels and food options too. Very good and delicious cheesy eggs with my bagel, thank you! I really love the lowkey quiet cute Santa Cruz ambiance w the flowers outside, art mural on the wall, and outside sitting area to catch some natural vitamin D. Good area to get some sun on a good day.

Wow, I wish I got a photo of the works burrito, but it was pretty huge. My partner and I shared one…read moreburrito, and we were pretty full for the rest of the day. Since this cafe was close to our hotel and within walking distance, we actually stopped by two days in a row. On the second day, I ordered the everything bagel with the jalapeño cream cheese, and I thought it was amazing. The 5 stars are primarily for their food. Pro tip: order ahead on DoorDash or their online ordering system because ordering there takes awhile - they're a popular spot. As a latte gal, I will say their lattes were not my favorite, and if I had a choice, I would have probably not gotten my lattes from here.