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!

This is a cool coffee/ca'fe spot. Indoor and outdoor with plant decor. The iced drinks are in a…read morerecycled paper cup. Not my preference cup for an iced latte but I appreciate the reasoning behind. I had the tiramisu latte and berry matcha 4/5 tiramisu latte Not too sweet, coffee flavor was a little too subtle for me. I like strong tasting coffee. 5/5 berry matcha Delicious , smooth tasting and the foam was yummy. Probably one of the best mathcas I've had. Customer service was okay. Nothing special to me, and has room for improvement. I will definitely be back when I come to the area again.

I've been to at least 3 locations and they've all been bright lively, nicely lit and welcoming…read morespaces. 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!!

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.

This place was recommended by a friend so I stopped in to buy some beans as gifts. It's located in…read morea cute food hall. It seems like the other locations are coffee shops but this shop was on my route. I know nothing about coffee and didn't know where to start. Charlotte and Kayla were very helpful and patient in explaining the different kinds of coffee they offered and gave me samples to let me try them! I had said, as a non coffee drinker I can't taste the difference between different coffee and they said lemme give you samples and prove that you can! It was an unexpectedly fun experience and definitely the best customer service I've had in a while. They both clearly love coffee and what they do, and I hope their hard work and passion are recognized! Thank you again!!

Overnight trip to Santa Cruz so decided to stop by since it's was walkable distance from our hotel…read more! Darling welcoming coffee shop with friendly staff and large seating inside and out! I got their monthly special of matcha with strawberry which just wasn't for me . The overload sweetness of the strawberry mask the matcha flavor giving ot more of a strawberry milk instead! If I do come back will get their coffee a try

Coffee, Ocean Views & a Mini-Retreat for the Soul…read more I've been to A LOT of places for coffee, and I'll just say it: I'm a coffee snob. So when I say the coffee here is awesome, I mean it! What makes this place special isn't just the coffee--it's the entire experience. Operated by the Catholic Church, this peaceful coffee establishment has a beautiful prayer garden where you can stroll, reflect, and maybe even get your thoughts straight before your second cup. My bride and I spent FOUR HOURS here reading, journaling, talking, and enjoying the serenity. And yes, we were still happily married when we left! The view of the Pacific Ocean is spectacular. You can walk across the street, sit on a bench, and simply listen to the waves. There's also a spacious patio, clean restrooms, friendly and polite staff, and an atmosphere that seems to say, "Slow down...you're allowed to breathe." This isn't just a place to grab a cup of coffee. It's a place to grab a cup of coffee, grab your thoughts, grab your bride, and grab a little peace for your soul. As a Yelp Elite reviewer--and someone who takes coffee VERY seriously--this place gets my enthusiastic recommendation. Great coffee. Great people. Great atmosphere. Incredible view. And a prayer garden thrown in for good measure. Sometimes you don't need a vacation. You just need four hours, two cups of coffee, the Pacific Ocean, and someone you love sitting across the table. #YelpElite #CoffeeSnob #CoffeeLovers #PacificOcean #CoffeeAndViews #PrayerGarden #MiniRetreat #DateDay #GreatCoffee #HiddenGem #CoffeeWithAView #SoulRefreshment

Tucked inside the church building and opposite the beach, it's an amazing coffee shop in Santa Cruz…read morefor hanging out or working all day. It has plenty of parking and ample indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is limited, but everything is good. Service is friendly and quick. The food and drinks were so good that we went twice during our three-day stay in Felton. They also have a cute gift and book shop, and a clean bathroom.

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.

This is my favorite location. It can be tough to find a seat on the weekend but it's nice and…read morerelaxing and of course they make a good latte. Also they have a variety of milks. I have to have non fat due to dietary restriction and alot of my other friend have to milk alternative they stay stocked so it's nice to know I can go here and we can all get what we want without issue

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

Yummy coffee and breakfast. A good place for good coffee and a quick pick me up! Plenty of seating…read moreinside and outside. Service was friendly! Menus a bit small but the avocado toast, iced coffee, & breakfast burrito was a solid 10/10!

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

I absolutely love this Verve location! Their vanilla latte is hands down one of my favorites --…read moreit's consistently delicious and never disappoints. The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Service is also really quick, so even during busy times, you're never waiting too long for your order. Overall, this Verve location is one of my go-to coffee spots, and I'll keep coming back for that vanilla latte every time!

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.

You DID THAT this morning…read more LOFI latte w/ oat milk, vanilla, and lavender Breakfast Bagel w/ a jalapeño cheddar bagel and added the artichoke tapenade (not in place of the plain cream cheese, but in addition to) So yummy.

Had an amazing breakfast burrito (the Works Burrito) at Firefly Coffee House! The burrito was huge…read moreand came out piping hot with melted cheese, and the chorizo was super flavorful. I couldn't finish all of it so I saved some for later. Don't forget to try their homemade hot sauce - it was great and had a nice kick. The Americano was good as well. It's a small place with only a few seats inside but plenty more seats outside. Service was friendly & efficient. My only complaint is that there are no restrooms.