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    Cafe Delmarette

    4.3 (391 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jack L.

    Cozy little spot in downtown Santa Cruz where you'll see locals and Bay Area folks alike. We stopped in for a quick pit stop. Quick service with a relaxed, local ambiance. I grabbed an iced Americano that hit the spot. My wife enjoyed her green tea latte made with organic ceremonial grade matcha -- which I think is supposed to mean something, but either way it was good. Great little reset while strolling Pacific Ave.

    Bacon, lettuce, avocado sandwich with two iced lattes
    Akansha P.

    Amazing prices and great food. The iced cardamom honey latte was soo unique and tasty. We also got the BLA sandwich which was good and definitely great for the cost. The ambiance was very laid back. We were able to sit outside for over an hour and enjoy downtown Santa Cruz. The service was also great for a cafe. They brought our sandwiches out to our table for us just to be nice and also made our coffee a little sweeter since we mentioned we don't like bitter coffees.

    Eryn G.

    Cafe Delmarette is one of the most coziest cafes in downtown Santa Cruz. The menu is big, and offers so many options. My go to is the Lox Toast. The capers on top are amazing! But, seating is limited. You will most likely not find a seat, and this cafe is not suitable for big groups of people. There are no outlets for charging.

    Genezaret C.

    A cute little cafe with such great prices! We ordered several drinks including the golden milk, chai tea latte and hot chocolate. The chai latte had a little more spice and tasted authentic. Definitely would recommend, it does have limited seating inside. Staff was super friendly and quick! We turned around to sit down and they were finishing the drinks up.

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    Ivan S.

    I had been to Delmarette about four years ago and I like that they serve sandwiches with fresh crispy chips! Yes. The place itself is really small both inside and the al fresco patio. When I went, I read the menu and scanned for something good, I got a cold brew oatmeal milk and a BLA to match. Size wise I thought that the size of the sandwich was on the smaller side, it was more like something to hold me over for a couple hours. The bacon was good, lettuce was lettuce, avocado and aioli was a perfect fusion, I definitely recommend it. Customer service was ok. Enso forever. Oatmilk. Smallish table on the inside. Cool and cozy little spot. "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents." -- Bob Ross

    Vegan Sandwich ($9)
    Andy N.

    Cafe Delmarette is a simple yet charming little cafe right on Pacific that is perfect for people watching. My friend and I dropped by on Christmas Eve after seeing nothing else open on the strip (surprisingly). I ordered the Vegan Sandwich ($9) which were two slices of potato-toast spread with hummus and topped with avocado and sprouts. Was the sandwich good? Yep. Was it pretty simple in execution? Yes, that too. Nothing too spectacular from my sandwich and I also thought the slices of toast were smaller than my omnivore friends' meal. It was still tasty and I enjoyed having it during our little lunch date. Our sandwiches also came with a side of homemade chips. Currently only offering outdoor seating. On busy days, this area becomes packed so you may be better off grabbing to-go and heading to a bench elsewhere to enjoy your meal.

    Ritchie A.

    Loved my latte here, great customer service and lots of options on the menu to choose from! Will try the food next time, small but really cute inside! Seem a perfect place to relax!

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    Sophie C.

    I've been meaning to try Delmarette and I'm so glad I did! Really tiny place with a couple tables inside but a really quaint seating area outside, located right downtown. These drinks are the cheapest I've found so far in Santa Cruz, my latte was $3.75! They also serve salads and sandwiches that I'll have to come back to try at some point. Service was a bit rushed. but was still professional. The barista who made my latte was so kind! We had bought pastries beforehand from a different shop, but Delmarette's scones look superb. This is such a gem, I can't wait to come back for coffee and pastries on the patio.

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    Their scones are bomb! The seating is limited but I liked the cozy atmosphere. My fiance had the tuna salad sandwich and that was okay.

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    One of my favorite spots in all of Santa Cruz, they have the best Cold Brew and scones I've ever had. HIGHLY recommend!

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    Love their beans and roast. Delicious latte, with the option to have a ceramic mug if you're staying. Nice staff.

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