I'm confused as to why there are some bad reviews. I had a great experience, got two bagels and two coffees. The staff was friendly and helpful because I couldn't, for the life of me, find the burrito options. The only thing I will say, and this is 100% on me because I didn't say I wanted them "to-go", but the cups were so full, when I put the lids on, they spilled out. It's a quiet coffee shop and I live down the street from Coffeetopia and always went to their other location because I had literally no clue there was one right here. Thank you for a great experience!. read more

Ugh the bagels are sooo good. But everytime I come it's always a disappointment with service. Says they're open online but the doors are locked when I get there. It's 9:25am. Super bummed, but again this is not the first time I've ran into an inconvenience here. read more

Plenty of parking. Located on a shopping mall. There is outdoor seating along with 2 rooms indoor and free WiFi to work and bring your computer. I got a chai latte and it was pretty watery. Was not too impressed. Decor could be a lot better too. Tables and chairs were pretty run down. It was really basic. Staff was quick and friendly. They have a couple of pastries also. read more

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My ABSOLUTE Favorite Coffee shop in town!!! Excellent service, AMAZING coffee and coffee bar, delicious food and pastries!!! Grab a coffee in their ceramic cups, sit down, and relax!! Wonderful atmosphere, great music, and the bank vault is just a cool icing on the cake!!! Bring the kids and they'll love the bank vault door!!! LOVE COFFEETOPIA!!!!!! read more

Staff was super friendly, food was great too - got bagels and breakfast burritos. Loved all the options of house made syrups. All 4 drinks were made perfectly. Shout out to my favorite baristas Jett & Ava! Also cool that it's in an old bank - they still have the vault door. read more

I tried this place for the first time by buying a "Too Good To Go" bag. The gal at the front just looked at my phone, grabbed a bag and gave it so me. No pleasantries whatsoever. I got to my car and noticed the bottom of the bag was all greasy. I opened the bag up and there were 6 bagels sitting on top of 3 pastries. So the pastries got smashed (hence the greasy bottom of the bag). This AM I picked up a too good to go bag at the Capitola Road location and the experience was 100% different. I was greeted with a "good morning" and a smile. The young man behind the counter handed me the bag and told me to have a nice day. The whole vibe was so much nicer so I also grabbed a smoothly. AND to top it off I had received a more substantial bag (not greasy) cuz the bagels were at the bottom of the bag and the 3 pastries were wrapped nicely in little individual bags placed on top of the bagels. Portola needs to step up their game in customer service. read more

I have not been in this store in along time. I remember why? Bad coffee. I order cold brew with vanilla. It was serviced quick, which was nice. The taste so water, no taste of coffee much. Such a bummer. The staff was friendly read more

I ordered a Lox bagel and added pickled onions to it. I ended up with a bagel with no Lox. When the clerk was questioned her response was.'well I used my last piece on the bagel before yours' So it's ok to charge someone for an item, but not serve it and not even say anything!?? read more

Coffeetopia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Excellent coffee shop for locals! Great selection of espresso drinks, smoothies, and delicious breakfast menu! We tried their cafe mocha, with double shot of espresso. Great flavor and tasted like a chocolate milk! Their lox with cream cheese bagel was perfectly paired smoked salmon, red onions, capers, cream cheese on freshly toasted bagel. Highly recommend both! read more

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This place is great. We're out of towners who stopped here for a coffee fix, upon walking in we were greeted by friendly welcoming staff, who were smiling, helpful and patient, which I loved. Many drink options, from smoothies to coffee to tea. We got a smoothie and 2 lattes, the smoothie was fresh, and the lattes were great! Cozy, chill seating areas to enjoy your items. I will definitely return when back in town!! read more

I love this place and the coffee is great. However, the last two times I was there I ordered a smoked Salmon bagel, very disappointing. the first time, when I opened the wrapper, there was no salmon. Today I opened the paper and there were no capers. Someone is getting pretty sloppy. I'm glad I opened them right away, would have been furious if I took them to eat somewhere else. Also, the bathroom is pretty dirty and sloppy, needs a deep cleaning..... read more

We went close to closing time and the two employees were nice and worked fast. We ordered an ice latte and iced Mexican mocha both lite ice. We drank them and completely forgot to take photos. They were simple good drinks. The inside of the cafe is small but really nice. Good place to hang out and they also have outdoor seating. read more

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Amazingly delicious food and drinks, Love this place biggest healthiest burritos you'll ever see best coffee drinks and Specialty drinks ever! read more

As a local living, just a few minutes, walk from here, this is my favorite place to have a coffee, read and relax . I've been reading an Anthony Bourdain book here this week. It is inspired me to tell you what a great place this is. It is a much quieter, serene but friendly place to sit and enjoy excellent coffee and read a book. They serve Santa Cruz coffee, which is better and my favorite. It is very much unlike Cat & Cloud, which is often filled with strollers, noisy, long lines and nowhere to park. While you're here, a few steps away, you can poke your head in the Point Butcher Shop and see all the quality meats they have also. read more

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This place needs new hires. I wait almost 40 min for a frappe meanwhile everyone got their orders. I was put last. And the frappe was not made well . read more

Good coffee, but inconsistent service. Sometimes the person taking your money does not communicate your order to the person making drinks. They will forget to call your name when the drink is made, which leads to confusion when it is busy and multiple people are waiting for their order. Even when they are not busy the service is typically slow. read more

Love this cafe. They really focus on the fundamentals: good coffee, great food, competitive prices. They have a very relaxed, low-key vibe that contrasts with the more trendy, Instagram-bait venues nearby. A definite staple of the area. read more

Guess I'm a "regular" here now on Yelp lol. Got a bacon egg and cheese bagel today and the service was nice, customers not so aware of their surroundings read more

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Dropped by over the 4th of July weekend and ordered one mocha,a Brazilian coffee and a veggie burrito. Waited over 20 min-finally I ask the cashier and she looked completely clueless and said "the mocha and coffee are self serve" I said what!? I proceed to ask her about the veggie burrito and she had completely forgotten about my order. Mind you the burritos are pre made-they only require a microwave. So I go over to the self serve and am completely confused-no mocha, no Brazilian in sight-finally someone else awakens from their stupor and gives me my order COLD! AWFUL! read more

Let me start by saying, their bagels and cream cheese is 5 stars. I've been a regular here for years, and will continue to come here for my morning coffee and bagels. The reason I give it 3 stars is because of the rude woman who has long red hair (usually in braids), glasses, tattoos, and lots of makeup. She works almost everyday (unfortunately). She is incredibly rude and short with everyone. It doesn't seem like her coworkers enjoy working with her either. She treats customers as if they are an inconvenience. I really hope she gets a job somewhere else so my mornings aren't burdened with her awful energy. She seems very unhappy at this awesome coffee shop. Maybe she should not work the register. If she takes my order, I don't tip. Everyone else who works there is great! Very friendly, and helpful! read more

Its my favorite local coffee shop, they brew some excellent matcha lattes and chai's compared to their other locations. Delicious bagels and their own tasty smoothies! They satisfy me after a solid surf sesh read more

I love this coffee shop soooooo much! I got coffee that was delicious and a breakfast burrito and plants Perfect combo

This is a regular stop just about every weekend. This location and the one on Capitola Rd. are both excellent stops for coffee and one of my favorite mocha's in town. The staff is always nice and welcoming, friendly & attentive. It's a great chill place with plenty of room to enjoy some good coffee. Must go! read more

Great coffee, atmosphere, and best veggie chorizo burritos in town! Perfect for a quick bite on the way to work or going out of town or a relaxing place to catch up with a friend. Oh, the front is dog friendly as well so don't leave your furry friends behind! read more

Coffeetopia - Veggie chorizo burrito -- thinly sliced potato, egg, cheese, soyrizo, onion and cilantro. Small package but filling for sure! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Really like this coffee shop. It's rare to find a place that does all coffee drinks well. For example a Cafe Americano at most places taste like watered down expresso and I usually never order it. Here they make one that tastes like a real bold cup of expresso. I usually get steamed almond milk for the extra .75 cents and it a great cup of joe. I've also had their pour overs and again they do a great job and pour slowly and thoroughly. The people who work here are all super nice. Bonus they have 3 vegetarian burritos that have vegetarian sausage or tofu, the later tofu one is made vegan. They also put out pitchers with both soy and almond milks. That has to be a first I have seen. The atmosphere is cool with a brick Mexican style decor and the inside has a rustic brick style interior. It's in a funky older style shopping center close to the beaches so it's very easy to do a coffee pit stop when on the go. Little capitola hidden gem. read more

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Go to coffee place when I'm in town. They have nitro cold brew now!!! So delicious. Pour overs are always fantastic. Staff is always great. Good patio seating with lots of lively conversations. read more

I'm not a Bagel person because the bread is usually too tough to enjoy. But these bagels are perfectly soft and crunchy - I can eat them every day. read more

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I've been going to this place off an on for almost a year now. Last week, a double espresso took 20 minutes to serve. I know...there's a learning curve... But today the staff was super horrible and should be reprimanded or let go...I ordered a double espresso like I have been doing three times a week for the past month or so (usually tipping). But when the cashier/barista rang it up, he charged me double. I said, "Why is it double? Two days ago, it was $3.25 (I save a quarter by using my own cup.) No answer. Then the cashier told me he was going to charge me for the coffee in my cup. I told him I brought it in with me. He sneered and threw the change back which fell to the floor. I dropped the other two quarters on the floor. The other cashier, told me, "We aren't going to make your order. Don't come back." I guess management gets the staff that represents them. Bad attitudes. They obviously represent you very well. read more

We stumbled upon Coffeetopia a few years ago, while visiting Santa Cruz. We tried the other coffee places, but liked the cappuccini at Coffeetopia the best of all those we tried. We just made another visit to Santa Cruz, trying some of the other coffee places we missed the last time, and Coffeetopia came out on top again. We were staying across the street from a V***e place, but preferred to go to Coffeetopia instead. read more

Dave and the Coffeetopia team- Thanks for making the last 2 mornings rad. The everything bagel with egg for $3.00 is a great deal. The drip coffee medium roast 12 oz for $1.65 is strong, flavorful and gets me on point to take on the day. You guys ran out of everything bagels today, but the poppy was just as good. The staff is very friendly without being overly perky and weird. All of your clientele is mellow, from the surfers, artists, students, to the older folk just trying to get a start before work. This is a perfect coffeeshop. I hate the fact that I have to go back to the Bay now and deal with my inferior quality coffee and unfriendly jaded service. Stay awesome. Todd B. read more

Hot coffee is strong and delicious. Perfect for the early morning start. The ambience inside the cafe is nice and the outside is a vibe. Breakfast burritos are good. The staff is kind. I'd recommend this place. read more

Really good atmosphere and fast wifi for working. Great coffee and snacks. Highly recommend! read more

Coffeetopia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Best coffee place on the planet. Steve's smooth French roast on drip is such a perfect day starter. Their bagels are really yummy too with cream cheese and tomato and capers and red onion. Mmm mmmm mmmm the original spot on Portola is my favorite. read more

Great service and even better coffee here. Coffeetopia has a great environment (a little chilly at times but I like it haha) and an extensive menu of drinks and food that are all priced very fairly. All I've ever really had to drink here are different coffees and have only eaten bagels with different spreads but I've never been let down! A great place to study, catch up with friends, or to just sit on the patio enjoying g the sun and having a cup of coffee. read more

A surfer hang out that gets it right. First, the coffee is excellent. They do a pour-over bar that is different. They set up the pour over, and you grab your cup when you ever want. Bring your own mug, or use their paper cup. There is something cool about that and the coffee is great. The local folks are fun, and there are lots of cool spots to people watch. My favorite line while eavesdropping last week on the morning after a 400 point drop in the stock market (and remember, this is 2011): 'Dude, it's not my fault. I voted for Bush.' read more

RUDE STAFF AND NOT TRUSTWORTHY AT ALL TO GET YOUR ORDER CORRECT, I HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION AND FOOD POISONING. For one, the cashiers/baristas were very rude and unprofessional (2 highschool/early college aged girls) But more importantly, I specifically ordered their VEGAN breakfast burrito that they had listed on their menu, I feel I was pretty clear and even pointed towards it (it honestly sounded super yummy). Well 10-15 minutes later they called our table up to the counter to grab our items. I grabbed my drink and my wrapped breakfast burrito, just to be sure I asked the girl handing it to me that it was for sure my VEGAN burrito, she assured us it was and we walked back to our table. I took my first bite and I thought it tasted a bit off.. but thought it should be fine because I literally just double checked with her... so I took one more bite and I was now certain it was off. I tasted and felt the texture of egg and cheese in my mouth and looked into my burrito and there was definitely a whole lotta fluffy, yellow a** egg and stringy cheese. I threw the rest of my burrito out and just left. I really didn't feel like saying anything to the staff about it as I doubted it would be helpful based on my experience with ordering, her giving me the incorrect food after I even double-checked, and previous experiences with rudeness and unprofessionalism here. Well anyways I proceeded to have TERRIBLE FOOD POISONING/ALLERGIC REACTION FOR 3 WHOLE DAYS after that. I also ordered a drink with my food which honestly was not great either and I didn't finish it but seemed to at least be able what I ordered. I'm a local and although it seems like it's a favorite for some in the area, even before this I rarely came here as the staff usually has an unfriendly or unwelcoming vibe, but after this I definitely will not ever have any desire to return. This review is meant will all due respect, I just wanted to share my personal experience here for anyone curious, especially for anyone with any food allergies and/or dietary preferences to know this may not be their best or safest option. read more

Have been there several times and always had great service and a great cup of coffee Kristen is a fabulous host.....

Really good espresso drinks. You must try this place. Recommended from a friend who is owed a great big time thank you read more

Coffeetopia - Cute place nestled in a strip mall at Pleasure Point. Great coffee. Support the local businesses of Santa Cruz. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

This is such a cute local coffee shop in santa cruz! It has super great coffee, smoothies, breakfast bagels, and croissants. But most of all, they have awesome staff members. Super helpful and friendly team and they really go out of their way to make your food/drinks. I study here frequently since it's always such a calm environment. I went to get a breakfast bagel at about 2pm but they had already ran out of bagels. The lady helping me asked if I wanted to try it on a croissant instead even though that wasn't on the menu. Super awesome food and staff just be aware that their bagels sell out quickly. read more

This Valentine's Day, I was a little lost. There were any number of things I could have done to make me feel like a sad little single girl, so I decided to be extremely lame and come hang out with my mom. At least I'm not going to be hungover tomorrow. Thankfully, 2 of my favorite gays live down here, and they took pity on my poor alone soul and kidnapped me to get coffee. After discussing the various locations in the area, we ended up here. I ordered a mexican mocha, which was pretty tasty (although I should have considered the caloric content- have to keep the girlish figure for the potential suitors), and we hung out in the safe room- this place used to be a bank, apparently. The staff is friendly and although the seating is not really conducive to relaxing over a cup of coffee, I dug it. Next time, I think I'm going to stick with my usual latte- maybe with a date. Or maybe not. read more