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    Coffee Conspiracy

    4.6 (66 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago
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    5lb bag of Coffee Conspiracy's Ethiopia black label beans
    Joshua M.

    Eddie and the team at Coffee Conspiracy make the highest quality espresso coffees in Santa Cruz County! They use single origin light-medium roast beans at their coffee bar and sell bags for home, too. I only use their beans at home. Their quad-shot latte with whole milk is banger. Ps. If you're a pseudo coffee lover who is more interested in killing the coffee with burnt (dark roast) beans, pumps of vanilla or pumpkin syrups, etc, this is not your jam. This is the areas spot for just extremely good unadulterated espresso coffees, done right. No noobs.

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    Julia A.

    Loved the thoughtfulness that went into this cafe! As a design nerd, the branding was very on point and immersive. The rock music was surprisingly helpful to get some work done and we even asked for their playlist. We met the brand designer and I could tell how passionate he was of the cafe. Seating wise, theres some seats hugging the wall, two couches next to the windows, and a large table for group seating. The hot latte was yummy and classic, and we loved the touch of the 'red pill' (a tictac) on the side! Great stop on our drive down to Monterey.

    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.)

    Inside
    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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    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.

    Vanilla latte
    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.

    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.

    10/10 recommend it here! Eddie, the owner, has an awesome vibe and was super friendly and you can tell he really cares about his coffee and customers! Try the shapeshifter!

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    Cool place and decent coffee. I had a plain-old latte -- I'm not into all the fancy flavors. It was good, but not great.

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    Santa Cruz vibes. very good coffee and tea. the Awakening (tea) awesome. good tunes, knowledgable and friendly.

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    Super tasty cappucino just off Pacific right across from parking lot for easy access.

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    Yum! Coffee is expertly made, they enjoy talking about the taste notes, and they are very friendly!

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    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

    This place is super cute and a joy to visit. The baristas were all very friendly: everyone, from…read morethe person taking orders to the folks preparing coffee, said hi and thank you. The pasties from Manresa bread are killer. I got a chocolate banana bread that was decadent. My son got a very flaky Kouign Amann that he really enjoyed. The coffee is also quite good. I got an oat mocha that had a light dusting of cocoa powder in the crema and it was delicious.

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    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

    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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