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    Coffee Conspiracy

    4.6 (58 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Christopher S.

    Came here on a mid weekend morning and not too busy. There js an entrance on the outside and the inside of the mall. Inside is very clean. Ordered a couple of their flavored special drinks. I found them to be pretty good balance. The milk is also steamed well and the espresso is also great. Definitely a solid shop, wish their location was a little different but at least the parking is free and easy!

    Annie T.

    ** 4.5 stars ** In a nutshell, everything about Coffee Conspiracy was top notch, including the uniqueness of the theme and service, but my favorite is the actual flavor of the coffee is phenomenal! And I'm a coffee snob! This is great coffee!! (I almost turned around when I saw that it was located at a mall, so don't be afraid! Haha.) The only reason for the half star knocked off is because there weren't a lot of seating inside. The $8 coffee price point is a little high, as well, but it's mostly that I'd like to sit and work at a coffee shop (that's my jam!), so having a place with ample seating would be preferable. Other than that, Coffee Conspiracy is just about perfect! (Tip: this is best for people high school aged and older.)

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    Ashley S.

    I was immediately welcomed by Eddie and we got to chatting. Eddie is a fun guy to talk to. I feel like he's the friend you go to when you want the honest answer. No fluff. Respect on that. I asked him for recommendations on lattes (I aspire to be a pour over gal but I'm just not there yet). He recommended the Shapeshifter (rosemary) to which I said that the rosemary probably isn't my jam and he said that Simulation Theory reigns supreme by at least 4-1 over all. I gotta say that I love me some cardamom! The coffee is smooth. No bitterness and just the right amount of sweet. The balance of sweet and flavor was perfect for the cardamom latte. Also appreciate the organic whole milk. ALL OF THEIR SYRUPS ARE HOUSE MADE. Read that again. I'm not a Torani or Monin fan so when I see that extra effort to make syrups, I appreciate that. || Fun fact: syrups are easy to make at home if you have the ingredients. Constantly making lavender syrup. So good. || The ambiance inside is dark - Night Action, top secret, spy ops vibes. There's seating inside if you want chill. I love that they have merch BUT MOSTLY I LOVE... this use to be an old Starbucks. Talk about the irony. Check out their stickers if you don't get it. Would like to try the Classified next time.

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    Ana R.

    Yay! I'm back again. this place is seriously addicting. Their coffee never disappoints, and the mocha is hands-down my favorite. It's rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced exactly what I need to start my day (or get through the afternoon slump). I couldn't resist picking up one of their hoodies too!!! it's super comfy and such a cool way to rep a local gem. The vibe here is always warm and welcoming, and the staff is genuinely friendly, which makes the experience even better. If you haven't checked them out yet, you're missing out. Amazing drinks, great atmosphere, and awesome merch. Support your local coffee spots. they're the heart of the community!

    Dave G.

    Super interesting concept! Coffee was really good and this was my second fav cold brew I had in Santa Cruz! A lot of locals told us this was the best coffee around.

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    Jeanie M.

    I feel like this place is trying too hard. Maybe it's just not for me. There's like five menu options for coffee, I got a basic vanilla latte, and it was not good (to me). Also, it was 8.75 for a very small cup. I just feel like it's absolutely overpriced. Maybe this place is just not for me. To be fair. I like sweeter drinks, and everything here was kinda bitter. So this may just be a place thats not for me. The ambience was pretty cool, service was okay. I would try them if you haven't, and make up your mind but I just feel like it's way too overpriced for the small cup You get.

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    Samantha C.

    Nice ambience and such a big store! I remmeber when this store used to be a Starbucks so it was nice to see a new coffee shop in town. Service was nice, I was greeted right when I walked in the door and everyone was friendly! I ordered a cappuccino and it was pretty good! I liked how it tasted quite different from other coffee shops and had a unique espresso flavor to it.

    Oren H.

    People often go out of their way to try what is supposed to be a good spot which is exactly what I did. Unfortunately this place is closed during posted open business hours. Feeling like a trend is brewing.

    D N.

    As a coffee addict, I will have to say this is probably one of the best lattes I have had! Extremely creamy and rich in flavor! You can tell how much pride they take in each shot and how great of quality the coffee they use is. The overall vibe in the shop is so cool. I was intrigued by the awesome decor. The customer service was helpful and friendly. I found my new favorite coffee shop when I'm in the area.

    Jaelyn J.

    This coffee shop is an absolute five star review. Best energy in Santa Cruz by far barista are down to earth and kindhearted people that listen to your conversation. If you have espresso machines at home definitely recommend their coffee beans. Eddie was very knowledgeable about the drinks and educational the coffee is 10/10.. I got the simulation theory. Espresso is smooth!!!! Drink was the best brown sugar I've had!!! the ambience is exceptional and unique. They definitely took their time with this place once again thank you for such a good experience and we just found our new coffee shop every time we're in Santa Cruz. -Jae & Devin

    Jon B.

    LOVE this place. Perfect stop. I had a double espresso. Came with some fizzy water and a "red pill" - a red tictac tribute to The Matrix. So fun. My girl had a cap. Both were absolutely delicious!!! Fun place to stop. Lots to look at inside. Super friendly baristas. Loved it. Will be back for sure.

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    David H.

    Local spot just off Pacific. Specialty coffee along with traditional offerings. Super friendly staff. Ambiance is casual with one chair and a small wall bar.2 Each drink was filled to the top and offered great taste and an effective caffeine fix. Give this local spot a try.

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    Best coffee in all of Santa Cruz. Hands down!! You'll never find a more unique space with high quality coffee like this.

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    The basil syrup latte was delish! Busy but not too busy, fun word game at the bar stool wall.

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