This spot captures the Santa Cruz beach vibes. Just blocks…read morefrom 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.

SUPER CUTE CUPS! Coffee is okay. I forgot I've been here in the past, so wanted to write a review…read moreto 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.

Some of the best pour over I have had with their experimental blend! Their espresso was also really…read moresolid 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.

This coffee is so yummy We went there all three days of…read moreour 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

Amazing spot, the Matcha, Salted lemonade and Spring rolls were all tremendous. The staff was…read morefriendly and the vibe was comfortable. Will be back.

I am not a huge coffee drinker, but wanted to try their guava pastry. I stumbled across this place…read moreon a Sunday afternoon, where a jazz band was also playing. It was pretty busy, but they have a good amount of seating available. It was a really nice afternoon and the pastry was delicious. I loved the live music as well!

Walk up those steps. It's located inside of a shop that has multiple restaurants in it on the right…read moreside of the sushi restaurant. I wish I had read this somewhere during my mission to find this place. It took a lot of walking back and forth and definitely walked past it twice before realizing where it was. Very friendly and quick service! The price is also good! I wish the menu was a bit bigger since I didn't get what I originally came for (I looked at Yelp picture menus for items that no longer exists; that was a huge bummer).

Second time visiting this lcoation and everythingnis so bright and colorful here…read more People are friendly and service is fast. Reasonabke prices and good drinks.

A fabulous coffee house attached to the Catholic Church on Westcliff. The coffee is excellent, the…read moreservice is friendly and doesn't take too long. The pastries are delicious (we loved the ginger raisin scones). It's set back from the road so it feels a little bit hidden but not so hidden that all the tables were occupied on a sunny Sunday morning. There's indoor and outdoor patio seating, next to beautiful gardens, with a gentle ocean breeze and a lovely atmosphere. Grab a coffee and enjoy the walk along the water!

Such a cool, tucked-away coffee shop. This feels like one of those hidden gems you're happy to…read morestumble upon. The location is unique, set behind a church, which gives it a quieter, slightly off-the-beaten-path feel. It's a great stop if you're walking from nearby hotels or just exploring the area. The space itself is cozy with a relaxed, peaceful vibe. There's indoor seating, and on a nice day the patio is a great option. It's not a huge shop, but there's enough seating to sit and enjoy your drink. Drinks were really well done, my favorite was Our Frother. Everything tasted balanced and thoughtfully made. The atmosphere feels calm and welcoming, perfect for a slow morning coffee. Overall, a charming little spot with great coffee and a unique setting. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Santa Cruz.

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.

Hands down my favorite coffee shop in SC. The Abbey has a relaxing vibe and is great for studying…read moreor working, the employees are nice, and the drinks are good (and I think a little less pricey than other spots in town). A lot of spots in town seem a bit hostile to students who want to study there, offering no outlets, bathrooms, or limited seating. The Abbey stands out because it invites students with all of these things, and is the perfect work spot. They even have a free pancake dinner for students working there during finals week at the end of fall term! Highly recommend the honey badger latte and the matcha sparkler, and the clear stand out for food is the avocado toast (again, best in town!).

Favorite Verve location, this one is such a vibe…read more Coffee is always amazing, staff is lovely. I also love the expansion of the food menu. So many yummy things to eat. Really love their Turkish eggs. Still dont' see this item enough on brunch menus in the Bay Area and Verve's version is perfect with the perfect yogurt/chili oil combo.

I've lived in Santa Cruz for over 20 years, and this Verve location has always been one of my…read morefavorite coffee shops in town. The staff has consistently been friendly and welcoming. One of the things I actually love most about this location is that the baristas always seem like they're having fun and enjoying being there. This space has such a positive atmosphere and the workers always being giddy behind the bar make the space even better! They've also always been incredibly sweet to my daughter whenever we come in. I obviously can't speak to someone else's experience, but I really doubt anyone was laughing at you personally, it very easily could have just been an unrelated conversation happening behind the counter. I've only ever had positive experiences here and think the staff deserves some credit for creating such a joyful environment in a world where we are often told not to!

Here's my review even though I got a drink I couldn't drink this isn't my first time here. I love…read morethere mocha and chai. I love whatever beans they roast here and the vibe is nice. The employees are also nice. I like how they have a big patio and is a neighborly vibes. I wish there was a number I could call because I wanted to tell them about a drink today 03/15 it was way too sweet and I couldn't do it. but other than that love this place

Had a chance to try Cat & Cloud when in Santa Cruz and this is a really cute spot. Not too big but…read moreenough seats inside and outside with lots of cute art and a fun vibe. For our drink we got a mocha latte and this was really yummy. The service was fast and friendly and overall the drink was top notch. Would definitely go back to try the other drinks!

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!

Perfect stop on a rainy day! Swung in to start my New Years right - the place is cute, no inside…read moreseating, more of a counter inside the warehouse but super industrial and cute Walk in the door on the right to order, out the door on left with items - I might have stood behind the people on left waiting to order for a few before I realized my mistake ;-) Ordered the Cardamom White Chocolate Mocha and it was phenomenal !! The flavors just meshed together and were so good I was super happy to see they had gluten free treats, in a separate space than the gluten ones, so I grabbed the cranberry polenta pastry - that was also heavenly! They had 3 different g/f pasty options when I was there It was raining so I didn't get to enjoy the outdoor seating but I'll def swing by again when I'm in town

This was my first time ever at this particular coffee shop, and I was so happy I found it when I…read moredid!! I was looking for something heavier than a pastry and found out they had breakfast sandwiches and their own bagels! Score!! To my surprise, they also had specialty drinks so I had to get the Blondie latte with a plant-based milk. I asked the lady if it was sweet and she said it came with a tablespoon of brown sugar. But they could switch it and make it a teaspoon instead. Perfect! As I got my latte it was amazing!! The espresso used in the latte was actually a mild roast coffee so I really liked the flavor of it roast and it was Organic!! Win-win!! Since I'm trying to avoid dairy at the moment, I asked if I could get the lox bagel sandwich without cream cheese and replace it with avocado. The lady at the register asked another barista behind her and she said it was fine! Perfect!! You also get to pick out what type of bagel you want, so I wanted to try something different and got the sun-dried tomato and basil or something like that! The sweet flavors of the herbs in the bagel and then the juiciness of the tomato baked into the bread once simply wonderfully with my breakfast sandwich!! There's a cute little waiting area inside with at least 10 tables or seats along the breakfast bar counter and a couple of tables. There's also a very large outdoor seating area, but I was cold so I wanted to sit inside to warm up my body since I was going to go to yoga on the beach. I had only planned on eating half the bagel sandwich but honestly, it was so good when it came out. I sat there for a good 20 minutes until I ate the whole thing!! Lol so funny!! I was so stuffed I had to walk an extra mile before I could start my yoga on the beach! As I sat enjoying my breakfast sandwich, I got to overhear the two barista's talk about music!! One of the baristas allowed her device to search new genres of music while the other barista specifically looked up different genres of music she liked and then would tell her device to find music of that era. So interesting to hear their discussion!! I honestly loved everything about this quaint little coffee shop, and I will definitely be back again and again!!

Stopped here for breakfast and coffee, bagel sandwiches are soooo big! Definitely worth the $…read moreWorkers were very sweet, order came out quick! Can't wait to go back!