Been here twice now too Cat & Cloud coffee at Abbotts Square and both visits have been by far…read moreexcellent . From the location , to the hospitality of the baristas they go beyond to satisfy customers and acknowledge them right when they are close to the coffee shop in this multiple-restaurant interior sort of food court. The courtyard outside has plenty of seating if inside is taken up. I asked for something similar to Starbucks iced cold frappe and they suggested this recommendation and I loved it. Not too sweet and given in a takeout plastic cup The price is a decent price point . This setup is convenient with everything needed and, at the same time tidy and clean 5/5 one of my favorite coffee shops in Santa Cruz. The employees always happen to answer any questions you have about the menu or ingredients etc, and patience goes a long way .

i like cats and i also like clouds but the real question is do i like cat and cloud? MEOW MEOW…read more i think they are solid if you actually like coffee. their roasts run light. you will not taste bitter dark roast italian-style BAM BAM on your tastebuds that make you physically recoil and shout OI MARIO MAMMA MIA!! i wouldn't order anything above a 6 oz size for that reason. it is a super cute shop, basically in a garage situation. located near capitola hashtag malibu barbie. bathroom is relatively clean. music is at the decibel of hippie (aka too loud for uppity people) but good taste - i walked in to a kali uchis song! hail the queen! also equipment is goated (mahkonig and decent). service is nice. free drip coffee samples! i love samples (i go to costco)! i tried the house blend which was okay. then i tried the honduras lot which was better; could taste the nuttiness and rhubarb. i ended up picking up a funkier one (rwanda red bourbon natural) since i am currently sick of washed beans. anyway cool selection!! i also tried the chai which was a disgrace to south asian culture. it was gentrified TWICE omg. too sweet AND had a white color. real chai is brown. anyway. the flat white was alright - a bit too big and a touch overfoamed. next time i will stick to the single origin drip or maybe an espresso. lets give cloudy meow meow a 4

please, please I absolutely love this place. There is always a line. Please don't go here.... LoL!…read more I wanna be able to come in and get a coffee quick and relax. This place has great food and people are attentive to detail. The coffee has a really unique taste. It doesn't taste so dark and so like cooked like other places do it's it's got a really nice smooth flavor. I hope everybody will try it. Also the names of your coffee the food the atmosphere. It makes it really fun. I know that it's a small shop it probably only seats maybe 25 people inside and outside but what a great experience. I've been there four times now in the last two weeks and I've brought a lot of my friends. I continue to look forward to coming. Thank you so much for your attention to detail. Please keep up the good work. The only change I would make is to ad hair nets to those preparing the food but a lot of places don't have this so that's just me. when you are there, be sure to say hi to someone in line to find out how long they've been going to the coffee shop what they think what the best things are and post it because I would love to know which of the many coffee flavors and food items are the best tasting thanks

I was looking for a coffee place that was open early before I got on the road to head back to LA…read more This was one of the few local coffee spots that was open that wasn't a chain or a donut shop. They interior was cute with lots of seating, games to play, and a chill vibe. They have a good selection of drinks, all the standard coffee choices as well as some seasonal. I went with a caramel macchiato with almond milk. It was right on par with others I have had. I wouldn't say it blew my mind, but it did the job. I appreciated the multiple alt milk choices they offered instead of only having one. Considering it was just after 6am, the staff working were friendly and our drinks were out pretty quickly.

As a conspiracy theorist myself, I absolutely love the vibe and decorations here. But the real star…read moreis the coffee, their drinks are incredible. The only downside? I wish it were in a better location. (Please come to Aptos Village!)

Cool spot that I had been wanting to try for awhile since they were in Downtown. But their employee…read more+ customer service was not great. We walked in as a family (me, husband, our baby) and while we were deciding what to order husband asked for the restroom code. The tall male employee looked us up and down and said so, you gonna buy some coffee? Husband said yes...why? The employee said "I just need to know if you're planning on buying something or just here to use the restroom . " Why would we come up to the counter , peruse the menu and bring the baby inside if that was our only goal? It was so off-putting. Anyhoo, the interior was nice all black and some sort of rock/ metal playing. There's magnetic tiles to Create your own conspiracy or statement and other conspiracy type decor . I got a 5G is killing our bees which was nice and smooth flavored espresso drink and husband tried the NZT 49 which he liked. but only thing is we regretted not trying a black cold brew or shot of espresso to really taste their coffee. Maybe next time. And hopefully next time that particular employee will chill out a little bit on their restroom. Might I add, this was my 2nd attempt to go to this location. The first time they were randomly closed at 1230pm. Wish they would at least post a heads-up online or something.

I don't often find myself in Santa Cruz. But anytime I'm able to get out to this town, I always…read moremake a stop at 11th hour! 11th hour is a coffee spot that really feels leagues above the others. The service is always so friendly and nice, and I feel like the baristas really go above and beyond to ensure that your drinks and food are of the highest quality. I always appreciate the vegan scone and snack options too especially! Not a lot of places will offer these and it really contributed to raising that bar higher. Nothing like it and Its a must visit for sure!

I think I just had the best earlgrey iced matcha ever. It…read morewould have been the best Sunday if one of the patrons could spare us from hearing the ongoing conversation with his girlfriend "Like" on speaker, surrounded by all of us with our laptops. Other conversations were not this loud. He eventually had to plug in his phone. Hoping the next AirPods generation will block out that noise completely. Customer service is all about moving, no matter how long you have waited. Thank you, would hav been nice.

Pow! Right in the kisser! The first taste of this seasonal Blackberry Sage Tonic will make your…read morelips have convulsions. This thing is packed with flavors! Later described to gf like this: I had this Blackberry Sage Tonic from verve.. it was almost only a flavored drink, but it had potent coffee essence.. it was powerfully tasteful with strong flavors..

This place has really good coffee! One sip and you know it :)…read more The highlight for me was the vibe of this place - it was your perfect Santa Cruz vibe - love is love - everyone felt welcomed - no one felt judged. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I wanted to try their avocado toast - will come back for it next time.

Never disappoints! Expect movie quotes. Local brewed chai with a variety of mylks. Who knows what…read moretasty treat they have today... Cake. Yes delish ! Quiches. Good choice. There's not a thing I have had here that I wasn't pleased to have tried. Even the secret fudge. Games to hang out and play all above Margaritaville. This hidden gem is the cool kids hang out spot for downtown Capitola. Got a back deck that over looks the water too if that's your outside vibe. Locals playing chess almost always. My favorite pastime is playing Oracle cards with friends while sipping on a warm beverage that's usually chai but sometime the spiced cider calls to me. Oh, they have all sorts of fun drink combos to try if you are a coffee person. And bathroom which sometimes it's important.

Nice and friendly service, and fast despite a morning rush of people. However, quality of the latte…read morewas low. Too full of syrup so that the latte ended up sickly sweet and with an artificial aftertaste. They use Torani syrups, which can be okay sometimes, but in this instance it just ruined the beverage. $1 upcharge for adding a syrup or plant based milk. This is clearly a popular spot, as it was quite crowded, but sadly we didn't see the appeal. **FYI this cafe is reached via a narrow staircase, so skip your visit if you have mobility restrictions.**

Quite literally just had the best breakfast sandwich of my LIFE. The Situation was a huge bagel,…read moreand they didn't skimp on the egg and potatoes! The blondie latte was also a great fall drink. There's no inside seating that I saw, but the outdoor seating was great to people watch in. The service was fast and friendly, and my food came out so quickly. Parking was available on a Wednesday morning, but it might get tough on a weekend.

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?

- Menu: classic coffee shop selection, seasonal flavors -…read moreSeating: compact indoor seating, lots of outdoor tables. You can also walk to the statue out front or nearby walking path and sit on one of the many benches there - Parking: large lot for the shrine - Features: one all-gender restroom, water dispenser Came to Shrine coffee while visiting the shrine of St. Joseph itself with my boyfriend. We tried a Spanish latte, which didn't have a strong cinnamon flavor but was a good classic latte. Super cute place to do work (if you don't need an outlet) or come on a date/with friends. The walking path is nearby and it's only a ~25min walk downhill to the beach, so you can take your coffee on the go! Super cute place and great to support the shrine.

Awesome mocha, maple latte and fantastic almond croissant omg soooooo good…read more I'll be back! (I'm not sure what bakery they get there pastries from but it was great)

This spot is a local gem and a must try! They source their coffee locally which has great flavor…read moreand is noticeably very strong. The owner super friendly and also owns Left Coast Sausages next door. Definitely worth checking out.

Inside an arcade. Well made coffees with some donuts and drinks, very eclectic. The shop keeper was…read morevery nice, but the spot is pricy. Extra $1.25 for oat milk is ridiculous. Should've gone to the other spot around the corner with good coffees, pastries and better prices. Thoughtless moment. Update: yes, alt milks are extra, but usually $.50, not $1.25. It was only Oatly, which is $1-2 per half gallon than regular milk.

One of my favorite SC cafes! Crew is friendly, coffees are spot on, especially the drip bar. House…read morebrew is on point(have had a not hot enough cup tbh) but so nice to be able to get a strong cup of house coff.

4 years later it's still happening, some days I get the full 20 oz other days I get 12 oz when I…read morepaid for a 20.... Stat is nice though