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    Capitola Tap House

    4.8 (32 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kombucha
    Rose G.

    This place was just great to visit today! Great and friendly service, yummy tasting kombucha with a variety of flavors, and cute outside seating with a view of the trestle! Amy, the owner, is very sweet and helpfully told us a lot of information about all the kombucha. Note, there is also nitro coffee on tap for coffee lovers and some snacks to grab as well! I really enjoyed pretty much all the kombucha I tried! My fave regular kombucha was the Marin Sage flavor - sooooo good. It was recommended to us by Amy as well! My second fave was the GT's Cannabliss lemon berry kombucha with hemp - it was so yummy - like, so many of those CBD drinks are not great tasting IMHO, but this was absolutely delicious! Would def be worth getting a full glass of that one, which I'll likely do next time I'm in! Just such a nice stop, with yummy booch, and super friendly service! I'll be back soon!

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    Shiela T.

    Great meeting the owner who took us through her business and educating us a bit about Kombucha and it's health benefits. We were really intrigued by the concept of her business - a tap house, for kombucha ... infused with beer. She also offered some coffee on tap and hopes to expand her offerings soon with beer (and appetizers). Located in the downtown area just a block away from the beach.

    Love this place! Amy the owner is so friendly and kind! They now offer food and beer/wine too. Check it out
    Patrick H.

    This is a fun place to go with friends to try a variety of local kombucha, beer, wine, and coffee. One of my favorites is Living Swell's kombucha Notorious which is a raspberry and lemon flavor that tastes amazing on tap! Amy the owner is very nice and helpful about what to try. She is offering food now too that I look forward to trying asap. Plenty of comfy seating inside and there is an outside bar as well. It's right in the Capitola village and a short walk to the beach so it's location is perfect. This is definitely worth a stop next time you get a chance and it's always awesome to support a local business.

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    Boris S.

    $7.00 Pellegrino Water. A bit much for water.... Inflation or just aggressive prices? Enough Said

    Sher W.

    The owner is the sweetest! I had an amazing time! The card system for payment is really cool. You can taste so many different beers, wines, ciders, and more! Super cute outdoor area and dog friendly

    Sage G.

    Staff was so friendly and we had a great time trying the different kinds of kombucha! We wish this was a thing in our town. Absolutely Loved the experience

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    This is a newly opened kombucha bar/taproom in downtown Capitola and it's really nicely done! You can try all the kombucha on tap and pay only for what you pour. They also sell bottles that you can fill if you take a liking to one flavour or mix in particular. The automated dispensing system was cool, for a nerd like me :-)

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    Beers and staff are top notch. Will visit again. Staff came outside and made sure everything was on point

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    This place is a great for people watching and a quick beer. Great selection of local beers and wonderful service.

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    Amy C.

    Thank you for sharing the love of kombucha!

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    Review Highlights - Capitola Tap House

    Amy, the owner, is very sweet and helpfully told us a lot of information about all the kombucha.

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    Nice little coffee shop, great wifi and has ample seating. Didnt order anything but i saw they have…read morea pretty extensive menu. Theres also a large set of 3 drip like coffee things which is really cool. Recommend visiting here if your stopping by santa cruz

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    We arrived early for a medical appointment in the area and decided to get some coffee here. I was…read morecaught off guard by 1) how tiny the inside is, and 2) there was a rack of fresh bagels!!! I honestly had no idea this place was here... and with bagels! I don't get bagels locally because, well, just because. I happily ordered us coffee and bagels. Now, bear in mind, we roast our own coffee, so to us, the coffee was on the "good" side of Ok. The bagels, on the other hand, were delicious! And boy, do they pack on the cream cheese (maybe enough for 3 bagels depending on one's preference)! Service was friendly and fast. And all the people coming and going were very pleasant - there were plenty of them. The sitting area outside next to the road is pretty small (next to a dumpster, I think), and my guy was having some mobility challenges (on crutches, etc.). Folks in the neighboring table were so kind and accommodating, voluntarily standing up so that he could maneuver into a seat. We went back the following week (yes, another medical appt), and this time they were out of the bagels we wanted, so note to self... get there early if you want a favorite bagel. We will definitely be back to Firefly for the bagels! Have I said "bagels" enough times already?

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    I am sharing this review based off my experience working in there, drinking an Italian soda and…read morejust checking in the vibes.... OK, so first off, the customers in here are really nice. You can always appreciate the laid-back being anywhere in Santa Cruz or Capitola. They are right on a main street with parking in the back and they have a cute outside seating area with chairs and umbrellas. It's a pretty large and nice size coffee shop with ample seating and an extended couch/booth area. They have a lot of outlets to do work quietly or to read or charge your phone. I really like that they close at 6 PM too a lot of coffee shops close at three or four. If you're here long enough and haven't eaten, they sell food and snacks. Also a pretty good option of beverages like coconut water, soda, waters, and smoothies, or plain sodas. You can come in and get a soup or some cookies, a protein bar, or, some bagels- they legit have it all. I haven't tried anything food or coffee wise, but my Italian soda is pretty delicious. The two cashiers were really nice and everyone just seems to be on the best chill vibes. I will definitely save this place and return in the future. Their specialty coffees look delicious and are just my vibe and I can't wait to try them when the weather gets colder.

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