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Cat & Cloud is a Santa Cruz highlight for sure. We went on a busy Sunday to grab a coffee and some beans to go. We love buying their beans in SF, but we were stoked to have more variety at the Santa Cruz locations. The space was huge with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It fills up fast on a busy weekend though. I got a regular latte and also a very very large bag of beans. The latte was awesome, so crisp, and I love their beans! We froze them and continue to make amazing lattes. I heard their food is also good which is a great excuse to come back!! I highly recommend supporting local, especially in Santa Cruz!!
This location was so busy, line was out the door! But they were so fast and the employees were all amazing. We ordered the pork bowl, the chuck, breakfast burrito, one sprinkle donut for the little one, a strawberry matcha, and a regular matcha. Our drinks came out fast and were so good. The food took about 50 minutes which we were getting antsy but they were so busy. We didn't even speak to anyone about the wait, just because we saw how packed it was. But when our food came out, someone came up to us right after and apologized for the wait and gave us a gift card! That was amazing that they noticed. After we ate outside, we went to buy some merch (shirts) and pastries to go. Thinking the gift card had maybe $10 on it. It actually had $40 and it covered most of our stuff. What an incredibly awesome place. All our food was delicious and we'll definitely be back if we're ever in town again.
the food was pricey! we payed like 40 bucks for an avocado toast, a breakfast burrito, and a small hot chocolate. but oh my god that hot chocolate was HEAVENLY! the avocado toast was also good, but not earthshattering like the hot choc (a little hot chocolate slang for you). i cant attest for the breakfast burrito, as my girlfriend ordered that and im vegetarian so i didnt have a bite. it took a hot sec for our food to come, but it was like 9:15 AM and they were busy. it was a little loud in there, but coffee shops tend to be so its no biggie. probably will only come back if i have some extra cash or if im craving the hot choc, which isnt unlikely....
What an amazing coffee shop! This place is so cute from the indoor murals, to the merch, to even the flowers outside. There is lot of seating available at this spot, which also makes it a great spot to meet friends! The staff is welcoming and very nice. There is a menu that also has some great seasonal choices, if a standard beverage isn't on your days journey. The drip coffee is delicious and there are many options of beans you can choose from if you'd like to bring a taste of the cafe home. Drip coffee comes out quick, lattes and food take a minute, but it's worth the wait. Come for the drinks, stay for the ambiance.
The Gibraltar coffee was so creamy and delicious! There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors and I love the garage door that opens up to let in the cool ocean air. The breakfast burrito was so delicious especially because of how crispy the potato pieces inside it were. The salsa is only mildly spicy, coming from someone with a low spice tolerance. Super busy place but line moves quickly and the staff are friendly!
Yum!!! The coffee here is great and the French toast is SO good!! Must try. The pastries looked delicious and the poached eggs were very impressive. The staff were friendly and the shop was clean and cute! Plenty of seating.
Cute little cafe. I wouldn't say it is my new go-to or anything, but I was excited to try it and enjoyed my meal there. Our meal took about 15-20 minutes to get to us, and there was a good amount of seating both inside and outside. It can get a little busy though depending on when you come in and can be hard to find seating. I got the overnight oats which was a decent portion but wasn't very flavorful or sweet. I liked the granola and the fresh fruit on top, but overall the oats themselves weren't as sweet as I would have hoped. But the breakfast burrito was good, and the staff were very friendly. This is clearly a popular cafe as there was a line out the door when we arrive on a Wednesday morning. I do like their commitment to quality coffee beans, but I did not opt to try one of their drinks this visit. Overall a cute place for a little trip, not sure if I am personally going to add this place to my daily rotation but it's was a fun place to try something new. The food quality is great, staff are friendly, and the vibe of the cafe is definitely giving local hangout.
Incredible coffee shop not too far from the beach. Spent a weekend in Santa Cruz and stopped at multiple locations. Made sure to come to this one to try their green goddess eggs from a recommendation. One of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had. Outdoor seating was really cute and the services very quick
When you have the best coffee and breakfast burrito in town it's like a double rainbow! So beautiful! It makes a small tear come to one's eye. Thank you for being awesome. This is definitely the busiest location of the 4 locations they have in Santa Cruz but it makes sense since this is the only location that serves THE breakfast burrito of all breakfast burritos! I noticed that they changed their potatoes to little potato cubes. I do not know why they made the change but the burrito was made so fast compared to in the past when you would have to wait a little bit if you ordered the breakfast burrito. I also noticed they made the burrito bigger which is nice since they have raised the price of the burrito over the years. Request for improvement: Put umbrellas outside at the tables. For us pale people who are allergic to the sun it's nice to get the outdoor air without having to put on sunscreen.
Look I'm literally in San Jose but I will jump the mountain and get on Highway 17 and drive that twisty road just to have a nice cup of coffee and breakfast here since it's so close to the ocean it's a no-brainer for me. It was a hot day and on this trip I got an iced chai which was divine. I've had creamy beige before and that is also an amazing drink. There's never been a drink here that I didn't love, so basically I love everything here. I got the granola Bowl because I came around 11:30 a.m. and I was still feeling hungry and snacky and it was the perfect snack brunch item for me at that time. Service is truly amazing here everyone here really cares about your experience and it's such a good vibe as well the Ambiance is totally giving cozy Cafe next to the ocean because that's literally what it really is. Give them a try, you'll love it! Support local coffee spots!
Good service and vibes. Breakfast burrito is 10/10 French toast 9/10 Sweetened cappuccino 10/10 Def recommend My only qualm is that they advertise being "pet friendly" and we had service animals with us, and were told they can only be outside.
I've been here so many times that I can't believe I haven't written a review yet haha. The breakfast burrito is fantastic -- fried potatoes, eggs, bacon, and crispy to perfection. I drive here from San Jose for this. The coffee is solid too. I've tried the vanilla latte, mocha, and dirty chai and no complaints from me. Some nice indoor and outdoors seating. The murals on the inside are really pretty too. They're generally pretty fast with the orders, food takes a bit longer. It gets hella busy, esp on weekends, so finding a table is all chance!
Cat & Cloud has always been my favorite breakfast burrito and coffee shop, I've been coming since it was $8 and a 10 min wait... Now it is hit or miss quality, $17+ and 30 min+ wait give or take. Not worth anymore, sold out to the mainstream, the old Cat & Cloud is missed:( Edit: Also for a 16oz drip literally $6, someone make that make sense when a pound of beans is the equivalent price to 3 coffees, so out of touch...
Nice ambiance at the west end location, They have Manresa pastries. - 4/5: The Beige creamy is a better than an average coffee shake. - 3/5: The french toast $15.45 is nicely eggy. But it's OK, not great. - 3/5: The Chai has good flavor but is way too sweet. read more
4 months ago
17 hours ago
Cat & Cloud is a Santa Cruz highlight for sure. We went on a busy Sunday to grab a coffee and some beans to go. We love buying their beans in SF, but we were stoked to have more variety at the Santa Cruz locations. The space was huge with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It fills up fast on a busy weekend though. I got a regular latte and also a very very large bag of beans. The latte was awesome, so crisp, and I love their beans! We froze them and continue to make amazing lattes. I heard their food is also good which is a great excuse to come back!! I highly recommend supporting local, especially in Santa Cruz!! read more
16 days ago
This location was so busy, line was out the door! But they were so fast and the employees were all amazing. We ordered the pork bowl, the chuck, breakfast burrito, one sprinkle donut for the little one, a strawberry matcha, and a regular matcha. Our drinks came out fast and were so good. The food took about 50 minutes which we were getting antsy but they were so busy. We didn't even speak to anyone about the wait, just because we saw how packed it was. But when our food came out, someone came up to us right after and apologized for the wait and gave us a gift card! That was amazing that they noticed. After we ate outside, we went to buy some merch (shirts) and pastries to go. Thinking the gift card had maybe $10 on it. It actually had $40 and it covered most of our stuff. What an incredibly awesome place. All our food was delicious and we'll definitely be back if we're ever in town again. read more
3 days ago
the food was pricey! we payed like 40 bucks for an avocado toast, a breakfast burrito, and a small hot chocolate. but oh my god that hot chocolate was HEAVENLY! the avocado toast was also good, but not earthshattering like the hot choc (a little hot chocolate slang for you). i cant attest for the breakfast burrito, as my girlfriend ordered that and im vegetarian so i didnt have a bite. it took a hot sec for our food to come, but it was like 9:15 AM and they were busy. it was a little loud in there, but coffee shops tend to be so its no biggie. probably will only come back if i have some extra cash or if im craving the hot choc, which isnt unlikely.... read more
3 months ago
What an amazing coffee shop! This place is so cute from the indoor murals, to the merch, to even the flowers outside. There is lot of seating available at this spot, which also makes it a great spot to meet friends! The staff is welcoming and very nice. There is a menu that also has some great seasonal choices, if a standard beverage isn't on your days journey. The drip coffee is delicious and there are many options of beans you can choose from if you'd like to bring a taste of the cafe home. Drip coffee comes out quick, lattes and food take a minute, but it's worth the wait. Come for the drinks, stay for the ambiance. read more
The Gibraltar coffee was so creamy and delicious! There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors and I love the garage door that opens up to let in the cool ocean air. The breakfast burrito was so delicious especially because of how crispy the potato pieces inside it were. The salsa is only mildly spicy, coming from someone with a low spice tolerance. Super busy place but line moves quickly and the staff are friendly! read more
Yum!!! The coffee here is great and the French toast is SO good!! Must try. The pastries looked delicious and the poached eggs were very impressive. The staff were friendly and the shop was clean and cute! Plenty of seating. read more
Cute little cafe. I wouldn't say it is my new go-to or anything, but I was excited to try it and enjoyed my meal there. Our meal took about 15-20 minutes to get to us, and there was a good amount of seating both inside and outside. It can get a little busy though depending on when you come in and can be hard to find seating. I got the overnight oats which was a decent portion but wasn't very flavorful or sweet. I liked the granola and the fresh fruit on top, but overall the oats themselves weren't as sweet as I would have hoped. But the breakfast burrito was good, and the staff were very friendly. This is clearly a popular cafe as there was a line out the door when we arrive on a Wednesday morning. I do like their commitment to quality coffee beans, but I did not opt to try one of their drinks this visit. Overall a cute place for a little trip, not sure if I am personally going to add this place to my daily rotation but it's was a fun place to try something new. The food quality is great, staff are friendly, and the vibe of the cafe is definitely giving local hangout. read more
1 year ago
Incredible coffee shop not too far from the beach. Spent a weekend in Santa Cruz and stopped at multiple locations. Made sure to come to this one to try their green goddess eggs from a recommendation. One of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had. Outdoor seating was really cute and the services very quick read more
When you have the best coffee and breakfast burrito in town it's like a double rainbow! So beautiful! It makes a small tear come to one's eye. Thank you for being awesome. This is definitely the busiest location of the 4 locations they have in Santa Cruz but it makes sense since this is the only location that serves THE breakfast burrito of all breakfast burritos! I noticed that they changed their potatoes to little potato cubes. I do not know why they made the change but the burrito was made so fast compared to in the past when you would have to wait a little bit if you ordered the breakfast burrito. I also noticed they made the burrito bigger which is nice since they have raised the price of the burrito over the years. Request for improvement: Put umbrellas outside at the tables. For us pale people who are allergic to the sun it's nice to get the outdoor air without having to put on sunscreen. read more
4 days ago
Look I'm literally in San Jose but I will jump the mountain and get on Highway 17 and drive that twisty road just to have a nice cup of coffee and breakfast here since it's so close to the ocean it's a no-brainer for me. It was a hot day and on this trip I got an iced chai which was divine. I've had creamy beige before and that is also an amazing drink. There's never been a drink here that I didn't love, so basically I love everything here. I got the granola Bowl because I came around 11:30 a.m. and I was still feeling hungry and snacky and it was the perfect snack brunch item for me at that time. Service is truly amazing here everyone here really cares about your experience and it's such a good vibe as well the Ambiance is totally giving cozy Cafe next to the ocean because that's literally what it really is. Give them a try, you'll love it! Support local coffee spots! read more
6 months ago
Good service and vibes. Breakfast burrito is 10/10 French toast 9/10 Sweetened cappuccino 10/10 Def recommend My only qualm is that they advertise being "pet friendly" and we had service animals with us, and were told they can only be outside. read more
1 year ago
I've been here so many times that I can't believe I haven't written a review yet haha. The breakfast burrito is fantastic -- fried potatoes, eggs, bacon, and crispy to perfection. I drive here from San Jose for this. The coffee is solid too. I've tried the vanilla latte, mocha, and dirty chai and no complaints from me. Some nice indoor and outdoors seating. The murals on the inside are really pretty too. They're generally pretty fast with the orders, food takes a bit longer. It gets hella busy, esp on weekends, so finding a table is all chance! read more
3 months ago
Cat & Cloud has always been my favorite breakfast burrito and coffee shop, I've been coming since it was $8 and a 10 min wait... Now it is hit or miss quality, $17+ and 30 min+ wait give or take. Not worth anymore, sold out to the mainstream, the old Cat & Cloud is missed:( Edit: Also for a 16oz drip literally $6, someone make that make sense when a pound of beans is the equivalent price to 3 coffees, so out of touch... read more
1 year ago
LOVE LOVE LOVED our visit to Cat & Cloud this morning. Extremely welcoming and friendly when they greet and serve you. Plenty of seating (but it does get busy on the weekends) inside and outside. It really is such a cute little coffee shop/small cafe. Food-- we tried the green goodness. Appropriately named. It is a plate full of delicious, yummy goodness. All the flavors were delicious together, and while very filling, it did not feel heavy at all. Such a delicious, underrated breakfast. My daughter ordered the avocado toast and loved it. Yogurt and granola was also amazing. They make their own seasonal compote and it was topped with spiced nuts. I would definitely get it again. If you're a matcha lover, the strawberry matcha is a MUST. It looks like they make their own sweeteners for coffee/tea drinks. I can't wait to go back. Don't sleep on this. It really is that good. read more
Looking for great coffee in Santa Cruz? This spot is worth checking out. They offer lots of flavor options, the coffee is freshly brewed, and the staff is super friendly. There's great indoor and outdoor seating, plus a few tasty food items on the menu to round out your visit. read more
1 year ago
Tasty spot with good coffee, I've heard a great breakfast burrito, and lots of folks to enjoy it! Service was very good - seating filled up but plenty of options inside & outside. Also, give Megan a raise!!! She made sure everyone felt loved & taken care of, made convo with everyone, & made several customers' experiences brighter. read more
2 months ago
We got the breakfast burrito and sandwich and were disappointed that the bacon was very burnt on both, pretty much flavorless and either disintegrating or super hard. We aren't sure if that's what they are going for or an accident, maybe caught them on a bad day, but not something I've experienced at a restaurant before. Left a bad burnt after taste for both of us, couldn't finish our food, very disappointed for the price. The ambiance is good. read more
1 year ago
I came here because my friends said it was the best breakfast burrito they've ever had, and they were not wrong! The eggs were so fluffy, and the bacon was crunchy and thick with a distinct smoky flavor. There were no onions or bell peppers in the burrito, but that was a good choice because it prevented the burrito from getting soggy. Instead, the avocado salsa on the side added the perfect freshness. read more
We heard some good things about Cat and Cloud and was excited to try as a family. The space is so cute and spacious. I love the artwork and they even have the cutest merch. My kids were naturally drawn to the donuts and baked goods. We got an oreo donut and it was yummy! But I was really there for the breakfast burrito, and it did not disappoint. The crispy potatoes were the best part! I'd probably skip the cilantro next time (just my own preference), but overall, it was super satisfying. Theres also a chipotle sauce on the side that adds a hint of spice and cholula available when dining in. To drink, I got the Strawberry Matcha and it had just enough sweetness - definitely recommend! Restaurant was pretty kid friendly with long bench seating. We'll definitely be back! read more
We cake here on a weekend morning bordering lunch and it was pretty wild. There were dozens of people placing orders and hardly any lulls. Needless to say it took us about 25 minutes to get our food, and it's just more hectic than I would like. They call our names for coffee but if you're trying to save a table outside, there's no way to hear them call out your name, which isn't great. We ordered a latte, breakfast burrito, and avocado toast. My partner enjoyed his oat milk latte. And we both liked the breakfast burrito but my complaint about it is that there was egg only on one half of the burrito. The other half had mainly potatoes and so it was not great to split. There was also not enough salsa, which I think the burrito was bland without. They are also not the best with their labeling. The two people next to us had one veggie burrito and one normal burrito with bacon. The one with veggie labeled on it actually had bacon, and they were flustered not knowing which burrito had what, also because the bacon was buried in the one that did have meat -- so the same problem with the burrito's contents not being evenly distributed. The avocado toast was a little more on the lemony side and could have used more seasoning and flavor. The bread was moist and delicious. For what we paid for and got, I think their coffee shop is pretty average. Not the best place to study or do anything quiet though given the hecticness. You order at the front and take a number and they will bring the food to you. There's street parking and a back parking lot if you drive past the coffee shop and a few other shops nearby. There are also two sinks bathrooms and a communal sink in the main room. read more
5 months ago
My fiance are here visiting from NY so we appreciate a good coffee shop. Her brother's roommate works here so he recommended we try it and I'm glad we did. I got the avocado toast and a carrot muffin as well as a cappuccino. All were very tasty, especially the avocado toast. I got it the next day as well. The citrus avocado and the lemon shallot drizzle add a really pleasantly bright flavor while the mini greens added a nice crunch and fresh feel to the dish. We even got a tour of the roastery. This once ended up becoming our go-to spot for the week and we ended up coming back every morning for breakfast/brunch. I tried the Night Shift roast the next day and I like that a lot. It's a dark roast but not too dark. Be warned that like any good business, it does get very busy in the weekend. It's worth it though. read more
1 year ago
Got here at 3:15 and they close at 4 but the espresso machines were shut down. Opted for a strawberry matcha and it was pale green and overly sweet. Yeah not good. read more
2 years ago
Was in Santa Cruz area for work and heard about this coffee shop from other coworkers so I wanted to check it out for myself. It's a cute little place. The decor is really kitschy and totally matched the name. It was nice and clean. The girl at the counter seemed grumpy at first but ended up warming up after a minute of small talk. I got an iced vanilla oatmilk latte and the Creamy Beige. Both were smooth and creamy and delicious! I also ordered a monkey bread. When I thought the girl was grumpy at the counter, I hesitated to ask her to warm it up. It ended up tasting good even though it was warm. Recommend this coffee spot to anyone in the area! Cute place to hang out or work with great coffee and yummy pastries. read more
5 months ago
I literally love this place. Whenever I'm back home I make it a point to come here and get a breakfast burrito. It's amazing every time. Tried to do work here the other day, it gets pretty loud so I wouldn't recommend but the people are friendly! read more
8 months ago
Staff was awesome even tho they were busy. Tried a few different things. First I'll stay with the donuts, they were actually really good! The breakfast burrito is a great simple burrito. Not pictured was an iced mocha, super smooth espresso but a little too sweet. Next time I'll get it less sweet and it will be perfect. Also tried a shot of their espresso straight and it was bright with a lot of character. Wife liked her chai latte however also a little too sweet. But overall the espresso is some of the best we've had. It's the only bean I use at home and half we made the drive to see the shop in person! Lots of seating inside and out. Worth the stop! read more
1 month ago
10 months ago
Crowded on a rainy weekend day but it was worth it. Combo of tables, counter seating and window seating. Can see the appeal for a sunny day and sitting outside. Latte and hot chocolate were topped with a good inch of foam with a rich flavor. read more
7 months ago
I have nothing but great things to say about Cat and Cloud. The food is delicious and fresh, the coffee is amazing, and the customer service is excellent. The avocado toast and breakfast burrito are out of this world. There's a few locations of Cat and Cloud but this specific location on Swift has parking nearby and plenty of indoor/ outdoor seating as well. It's also right near Natural Bridges and off Mission street. read more
2 years ago
Cafe at an unexpected place. Looks like Santa Cruz is tried to spruce up different areas. It is in industrial area that is being renovated. Place looks poplar with locals, that is always a good thing. Loved the coffee. read more
2 years ago
We came to Cat & Cloud on a Sunday morning and they were packed with a line out the door. Despite the crowd we were in and out within 10 minutes which was super impressive. We got the hot matcha latte with honey 50% sweet. It was super solid, strong matcha taste with a splash of honey that wasn't overpowering. Pretty delicious with each sip. The price is comparable to most matcha at other coffee shops. We really wanted to try the breakfast burrito but since we were in a rush to get back on the road we opted not to since it was a 20 minute wait at the time since each are made to order-- will definitely have to come back to try that. The parking was super easy although the spots are a little small so hard to fit my SUV in a spot. The shop had great amounts of outdoor and indoor seating so looks like a great place to hangout with friends and chat. Overall, was super happy with my experience here and next time I'm in Santa Cruz will definitely be coming back. read more
2 months ago
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