Best Chai Latte hands down! I've yet to try their "dirty chai" with a shot of espresso but word has it that it's also delish. Great customer service. read more

We're not from the area but visited Cat & Cloud last time we were in town and loved it. This location is newer with plenty of parking and space inside to sit and chat. We were greeted promptly at the counter and our order--black coffee no room & a decaf oat milk vanilla latte--came up quickly. Both the coffee and espresso drink were great. We didn't order food this time, but a good selection of pastries was available. We'll be back next time we're in town. read more

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I really like cat and cloud, my usual go to order is a hummus toast and a 12 ounce iced Matcha with honey. Their Matcha taste very earthy and I love adding honey. The staff is always very kind and I would definitely recommend if you're in the area read more

Disappointed! Found directions to this shop and was looking forward to a an iced coffee and found a closed sign for the afternoon on the front door. read more

Cat & Cloud - The closed sign when we got off the highway specifically to visit this coffee shop. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

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Really nice cafe that allows pets, and their coffee is really good. Nice place to sit and do work, or just chat with friends and family members. read more

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This is our go to coffee shop when we are going south out of town. It's not super close to the freeway but I rather drive a little farther to get really good coffee than to stop somewhere immediately off the freeway for just average coffee. Their Grab-N-Go Burrito is decent but it lacks in comparison to THE Breakfast Burrito from their location on the west side. That makes sense though as this location does not have a kitchen like the west side location does. The people who work at this location are friendly as always and are willing to answer any questions you may have about the menu. If you live in Aptos and have not tried Cat & Cloud coffee, please give it a try. I am pretty sure you will thank me later read more

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We were in town for a chill weekend at a friend's beach house in Aptos, and naturally, coffee was a must. Enter: Cat & Cloud -- a spot with serious vibes. From the moment we saw the signage, we knew this place had personality. The branding is on point -- soft pink and blue hues, totally inviting, and the kind of place you'd love to post up at for a slow morning. Unfortunately, with two young toddlers in tow, we had to take our drinks to go. Still, it was impossible not to soak up the energy of the space -- it's upbeat, stylish, and clearly a local favorite. I wish I remembered the name of our drink, but it was basically a frozen iced coffee that puts any Frappuccino to shame. Rich, creamy, and bursting with quality coffee flavor -- you can taste the difference. Whatever milk or cream they used? Absolute perfection. The staff deserves a shout-out too. Despite it being busy (Sunday morning rush), they were friendly, quick, and super knowledgeable when we asked for drink recs. Next time we're back in Aptos, this will definitely be our go-to coffee stop. If you're anywhere nearby -- don't miss it. read more

Cat & Cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

Tried this coffee shop on our way home from visiting family in Aptos. Their Everything toast and avocado toast were delicious. Lemon vinaigrette gave it a nice tangy touch. Their raspberry foam recommendation on our latte and ice coffee was a yummy too. We will be having this again on our next trip out here. Love finding new places read more

A busy place packed of seating and tables to lounge, work and relax. Drinks are soothing and I love all the drawings and gradients. read more

Cat & Cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

Drinks taste great, ambiance is open and airy and bustling, and you can get work done here as long as you don't mind the noise and you're able to get a table (it can get busy) as there's wifi and plenty of outlets. Removing two stars because the upcharge for oat or almond milk is $1.80, which is just exploitative. It doesn't cost that much more for them to make a latte with oat milk--the cost of milk in general is built into the normal price of the drinks (unsurprisingly high given that it's a hip local coffee shop) so charging almost $2 extra is just something they're doing because they can get away with it. read more

We stayed in Aptos for a quick weekend away. We usually want to try new places everyday, but after we tried the avocado toast we knew we had to go back the next day. Seriously, the avocado toast is better than most places in the Bay. Plus it's got a chill vibe and cool merch. Lauren was fantastic! She was personable and remembered us from the day before. She was knowledgeable about the menu and the other locations. We'll definitely be back the next time we're down near Santa Cruz. read more

Cat & Cloud - Avocado toast and Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

Cool vibe and Ambiance! Visited this cafe when we were in area for the weekend. Drinks are good , we loved the almond croissant. Overall fun place. read more

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Stopped by to grab a breakfast burrito today. It's pre-made and they heat it up for you. Just have chorizo and egg and also a tofu and egg. Chorizo was good, nicely done and plenty big. Either the chorizo (from El Salchero) or something else had a faint cinnamon taste that detracted me from fully enjoying the experience. Anyway, not bad, but the best C&C burritos are on the West side shop. read more

Friendly staff, good vibes, delicious chai and avocado toast! It's great place to work, get some sun and bring your dog to the patio

It was OK. I decided to go here after hearing many great things from my colleagues. The baristas were very kind when taking my order and serving my drink, and the indoor space + bathroom were clean. However, I was disappointed by the matcha. It is very much on the side of Starbucks quality, but leaves a powdery aftertaste in the mouth. If you've had the Sencha powder from Costco, it tastes exactly like that. I expected better especially at the price point of $21 for three drinks, as other cafes that serve better quality matcha are a bit cheaper. read more

Great spot and coffee. They know what they are doing. Dont order the breakfast burrito unless your wallet and waistband can afford the addiction. read more

Cat & Cloud Coffee is a favorite spot for many locals. Co-founded by three industry veterans, it is clear they know exactly how to blend great coffee with a welcoming atmosphere. The vibe is bright, airy, and relaxed, with lots of joggers, bikers, and mom's with strollers and people with dogs milling around outside. The coffee is a B+ for me - better than corporate coffee, but not my favorite in the Santa Cruz area (i.e., check out 11th Hour Coffee, Venus Pie Trap, Coffee Conspiracy, Castelli's, California Coffee for my favorites). That said, their cappuccino is my favorite coffee option and on par with Norma Jean's cappuccino across the parking lot as it is well balanced and smooth. The chai is very good and goes well with a gluten-free scone or one of many other pastry or breakfast options. The staff gets an A in friendliness as they are always smiling, welcoming, and friendly. The space itself is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating, *but* I don't feel like I could park here for an hour on my laptop like I could at Starbucks or Peet's across the way. This location can get busy, especially in the morning before lunch, but the baristas are very efficient and don't sacrifice quality for speed. They do everything right - so the big quesetion for you is whether you like their coffee roast vs. other options in the area. Cat & Cloud is a solid B+ for me, i.e. 4-stars, and it is an A (5-stars) for many locals. read more

Love the vibes here! Simple, straightforward menu, and the staff is super friendly! I've been here a handful of times and I wish I lived closer so that this could be my everyday coffee spot. The interior is super bright and airy and there is an abundance of seating. They have multiple locations in Santa Cruz County, but the Aptos location is the one I've patroned. Their Lavender latte is my personal favorite (iced or hot), and their vanilla latte is solid. For breakfast you can't miss The "Other" Cat & Cloud Burrito (Pork chorizo, scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, flour tortilla with housemade tomatillo salsa on the side) which is so flavorful; their salsa is also fire! If you're looking for something on the healthier side, their Coconut Creme & Berries Chia Oat Porridge is really yummy too. Definitely stop by Cat & Cloud if you want to start your day off on the right note! read more

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We got an oat milk latte and a breakfast burrito. The place was clean, and had decent parking in Aptos village. The latte was decent, but the breakfast burrito didn't really do it for us. Overall solid, but maybe my expectations were a bit too high. read more

I love Cat & Cloud. Drinks are good, place is spacious and modern, lots of seating, interesting and playful vibe, friendly service. read more

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Vegan offerings are good. They treat them as niche though. For what they are (a trendsetter) the vegan options should just be part of the menu. Meaning, more, and not having to be labeled Vegan. Make it part of your flow. read more

We visited Cat & Cloud in Aptos for a quick breakfast this past weekend and it was a great experience. Customer service was excellent and the coffee shop is spacious, clean, and conveniently located. I enjoyed an iced latte along with the chai spiced overnight oats. I'd love to return next time I'm in the area. Definitely recommend stopping by Cat & Cloud! read more

Cat & Cloud does a great job in their packaging which is probably why we always come back here for coffee beans. Their design is so fun and vibrant. The cafe itself is pretty loud. Its lively but it may be difficult to get work done in. The music is played loud and theres always a line out the door. If you're looking for a good work/study spot, you might want to look elsewhere. *Creamy beige was my drink of choice. It tastes like a Starbucks frappe mocha, except not overly sugary. The coffee taste is strong and the drink is quite milky and refreshing especially on a hot day. *The breakfast burrito (vegetarian) was the most disappointing burrito I've eaten in a while. The filling is dry and mostly potatoes. The filling was extremely bland and lackluster. The green sauce really brings the burrito back to life. Its acidic and punchy yet aromatic. I could not swallow this burrito without the sauce. *Avocado toast was immensely better than the burrito in every way possible. The toast was crunchy, light and buttered. The avocado was cold yet buttery. The greens on top add a nice fresh taste. Service is a bit slow. It took about 15 minutes for our drinks to come out. There is free wifi available and its pretty fast. The drinks are priced at about $6-$7 a cup and the cup isn't huge or anything. Tip options on the ipad cost almost as much as a cup itself. Bottom line: come for a quick cup of coffee but skip the food. There are much better cafe options when it comes to food. I personally don't like loud coffee shops where you can't enjoy your company without yelling. Coffee is decent but nothing I would go out of my way for. read more

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If I lived closer, the Cat & Cloud would be on a short list of places to work. It's a beautiful inviting space and you can grab a good latte or chai. Friendly staff, cute light wood, vibrant accents of 80s color, sufficient parking, an adorable cartoon cat mascot, live plant arrangements, high ceilings, and long work tables make for a nice setting. Tons of laptop warriors hanging out here on the lazy Sunday I dropped in know this is THE spot to get some studying or work done. If you want a well crafted drink to support your efforts, you'll definitely find that here. They had limited pastry and food available when I visited, which usually gets my 5th star, but I'm rounding up for the attractive space, good drinks, support of productivity, and friendly staff. read more

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Great coffee and the service was kind and quick! I can see why it was so popular. There was a nice cinnamon pastry sent on the patio. I would revisit for sure. read more

Cat & Cloud - Milk to go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

I love Cat & Cloud but usually go to the Santa Cruz location. We decided to try the Aptos one. All the locations have different food options so I had to try their "Other Burrito". Unfortunately when we went, they only had the vegan option which was still tasty. The burrito at this location wasn't crispy on the outside. The sauce pairs so well with it! It's like a mild avocado sauce. The vanilla latte was creamy & foamy. I had mine with oat milk but was delicious. Coffee served in big mugs are only a dollar to refill. There is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating at this location. Parking can be a bit tough since there are a lot of stores in this area. And it's less than 10 minutes from Seacliff Beach! If not, there's a view from the bench outside to look at the water. read more

Cat & Cloud - Vanilla Latte & The Other Burrito (Soyrizo) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

Clean, sparkling white interiors, open air, cute dogs everywhere and tons of seating, Cat & Cloud's decor is only matched by its food and people. If I lived near Aptos, I'd surely be here everyday. The folks working here are easy to talk to and hilarious. Matcha Latte: Great drink, no complaints! Breakfast Burrito: DELICIOUS, comes with a side of avocado sauce, I believe the burrito itself contained a mix of chorizo or sausage, with some eggs and potato and it was easily one of my favorite breakfast burritos :) The vibes are just right with this place, will definitely be back! read more

Cat & Cloud - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

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Santa Cruz has a lot of coffee spots, but this is definitely one of the ones I come for (usually the westside location!!) Interior: always so spacious and open. Not cramped in the slightest and usually open seating no matter when you go. It's not too loud so a great place to work, read, study. Service: I've always had great service at cat & cloud and everyone is super nice and willing to help. If you're not sure what you may like don't hesitate to ask! The drinks: My go to is pretty simple, just 16 oz iced coffee. But as seen in my picture, my friend put me on the answer and i haven't looked back. Other worthy mentions are the mocha (so nutty and delicious), the vanilla latte (a classic), and the creamy beige (for my non-lactose intolerance friends). All their drinks are fantastic so far and I hope to one day try them all!!! read more

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Came here for the first time was recommended by a friend after placing my order I noticed the math did not add up coming to find out. I was charged an extra 10% for the tariffs on coffee imported from other countries but why are they charging 10% on every transaction Shouldn't the 10% be divided up according to the bulk price that they are paying for the coffee beans, they apologize to me making it seem like it's not their decision but 10% on one cup of coffee surpasses the 10% that they're paying for wholesale quantity of coffee bean You can make 5 cups of coffee off of a very small percentage of 1 pound of coffee now they're charging 10% for each cup smells fishy to me. read more

I was in the area for lunch and needed an afternoon pick-me-up. A local friend suggested Cat and Cloud. It's a cute coffee shop. The interior was very well lit. A few patrons were on their laptops so I assume there is Wi-Fi available. I used one of their gender neutral bathrooms and it was clean/tidy. I ordered an iced 16oz mocha ($5.75 + $0.75 = $6.50). It was good, but nothing spectacular. Expensive for a cup of coffee. Note, their iced drinks don't come in a branded cup. The service is extremely friendly, but slow. For whatever reason, it took 15+ min for them to make my drink. There is a parking lot and street parking available. read more

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Went to cat and cloud in aptos in a good mood but the red hair Woman was incredibly rude. We said thank you and completely ignored us but went on to say have a good day to the white women behind us. Coffee was a disappointment for the price and forgot the shot in my chai but charged me for it, of course. Don't bother if you are poc. read more

Creamy beige was delicious! It's a milkshake with espresso, and it was refreshing, creamy, and lightly sweet. Paleo latte (hot) was also good but really not my preference, as I prefer espresso-based drinks over coffee-based ones. It's coffee blended with MCT oil and butter; it still tasted like coffee, but the texture was a bit thicker/creamier and felt like it went down more smoothly. read more

Cute coffee shop in Aptos village, the service was really good and shout out to Josh for being super helpful and answering all our questions. We ordered lattes and added cinnamon. Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area. read more

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Amazing coffee with impressive foam artistry. The cafe had a great Santa Cruz vibe and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Last stop before we were heading home, one of our friends, a cat lover, recommended this place. Cat and Coffee was a great stop, the building is bright and had great cat art! We grabbed a pastry and a tea and were pleased! read more

Awesome coffee shop. Really great energy and vibe, with tons of friendly employees. My husband is kind of a coffee snob, and he's always super pleased with his Americano. He even buys their beans he likes it so much. I stick with my chai which is one of the tastiest I've had compared to other shops. Huge selection of pastries, and the overnight oats are incredible. They run out so be sure to get there early if you want to try one! read more

Cat & Cloud - Chai Latte with empty overnight oats and sticky bun in the back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

First time visiting this cafe after a referral from a friend and listening to the podcast! Did not disappoint. Every detail from the first step into the cafe is intentional. Employees are personable, relaxed, friendly and lighthearted. Layout is spacious, aesthetically pleasing (both with color coordination and branding), comfortable. Many different seating options and an outlet at every chair. Ordered a cappuccino and the breakfast burrito. Well priced, high quality tasted in everything. My boyfriend thought the burrito was slightly sweet in a good way and thought there was brown sugar in it, but I'm pretty sure it was cumin cooked in the potatoes--either way, a homemade cooking touch. The store's baked goods are sourced from manresa bread and look amazing. Matcha is in pure powder form, not a sugar-concentrate, and there is seasonal pumpkin spice as well to add to the traditional European coffee offerings (caffe au lait; flat white, etc.) From the easygoing and accommodating staff to the durable to-go cups, lids, and napkins, to the clever logo and branding, it's easy to see how they've opened 3 stores within a few short years and I look forward to returning for study days whenever I'm back from San Diego! read more

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A BIG thanks to a manger, C., who went out of her way to make sure I got my 5# bag of Nightshift beans! Great service!

Amazing coffee shop. I've only been here twice but the consistency is great. I tried the bulletproof coffee first last week (forget the name here), and today I tried an iced mocha. This is honestly the best mocha I have ever had and I've been working in coffee for over 10 years! The service is always great. They give you time to figure out what you need. The vibe is calm and welcoming. The bright colors and open space make you want to stay. read more

Cat & Cloud - Iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

Great coffee stop! My extra hot vanilla latte was perfect! Service was excellent and very open space to enjoy my coffee. read more

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