my pops loc'n out front @ 6 am with his blue hanes sweatshirt on doin' the 1986 look.. even though beanwater was a straight up in-house product in those times. well times have changed but some things don't. cuz the brew's solid, & topia gives that shine to portola. solid jalapeno bagel with butter and some dark roast and you're ON POINT. other "coffee shops" would do well to pay attention. read more

This is a very unique coffee shop. What I love about it is they took an old bank and made the vault one of the rooms to sit in. They have a good variety of drinks and food options. The have they typical selection of coffee's and espresso drinks but what I find to be awesome is the selection of teas and chai. Personally I love their green tea options. They also serve bagels. I like this because it provides more of a meal at a coffee shop then the traditional pastries that some shops may have. There is a lot of room and outdoor seating which makes it a great place to snag coffee with a friend. read more

My husband and I were hoping to snag a late lunch at a nearby Southwestern cuisine place, but when we found that they wouldn't be open for an hour and a half or so, we decided to audition Coffeetopia. Neither of us wanted coffee, so fortunately their teas, Italian sodas, and smoothies/slushes--not mention the selection of treats and snacks--didn't disappoint. We opted for slushies/smoothies. My husband had one with orange and banana , and I had the raspberry lemon slush. Sooo fresh! I think that San Jo is hurting in terms of their smoothie places, because I haven't had as excellent a drink as I did at Coffeetopia. Their baklava is sinfully delish as well. It really was a perfect, pre-dinner stop. Mmm! I also appreciated the fact that there were computers available, loads of seating, as well as the quiet that the place afforded. Very nice:) read more

Nice location. Great atmosphere for studying, reading, talking, and/or a leisurely cup of joe. The coffee is always excellent. Nice local crowd. read more

We fell for this place when we discovered their mocha whipped cream. It added so much to a good mocha and made it exceptional. Trouble is, they have had it less than half the time over the last year - even though it is featured on their website. The whipped cream equipment is always 'broken'. So why advertise it if you don't Care enough to provide it?? We kept returning, sure that the problem would be resolved... but no. Guess there is no real interest in their return customers. read more

Love it here! Always been a favorite, serving up fresh coffee selections brewed to order, and the atmosphere is great! There are always friendly people hanging around outside on the patio and in. There are also white rooms with free WiFi if you need to do any work. They are known for good coffee and specialty drinks, but they also have some bomb bagels! (get there early cause they go quick!) My favorite is an onion with jalapeno cream cheese! So good and addictive. Love you coffeetopia :) read more

Easily my favorite coffee shop in town. Super chill atmosphere and offers the best high quality locally roasted coffee selections. I go here at least 2-3 times a week and completely troll off thier FREE Wifi for considerable lengths of time. My personal favorite: Santa Cruz Dark from the brew bar with a lot of soy, 2 sugars and a splash of agave. read more

We simply refer to it as "The WGC" (world's greatest coffee). Order a "Steve's" from the drip rack and enjoy! Great people watching as well.

they have nice coffee.. and they're local. the acai smoothie is delicious and so is the banana bread! read more

I may have only visited once, and I may have only had two sips of what gives this place five stars from me... but I guarantee, I will be back every time I am in the area, and I will have done massive cardio to prepare for the calories that I will refuse to share with anyone else. FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER MOCHA. How I lived before this, I may never know.... and how I am expected to live so far away from this creation is still unknown to me. Quite honestly, I would brave a snake-infested garbage dump in order to get one of these beauties... fortunately, this place is anything BUT a snake-infested garbage dump. Very cute and laid-back location, with friendly and helpful staff. No snakes of any sort, no garbage except in the appropriate receptacles. :) Definitely returning, and hopefully who I return with will order something different than me, so I can have an opinion on something else here.... but if not, too bad, I'm not budging. FPBM for life. read more

dude. i loooooove coffee that you can taste and enjoy. I always pick Coffetopia to hook up the brew-bar coffee (per-cup-brewed coffee). Its never a disappointment. The pastries are standard config, but they up it with the bagels with egg. Nothing like sippin on some steve smooth french out front, readin the paper and breathing the ocean air... (WARNING: if you dig the funky coffeehouses where you go for flavor, this is your joint. if you're the type that needs a faux-modernism decor and employees in green aprons, there's a Starsucks down 41st.) read more

We arrived at 5:30 and the place was closed at 6. When all was said and done we spent 20 minutes enjoying our coffee. When I go out for coffee I enjoy relaxing and talking with the friend(s) I am with. This was not this kind of place. The coffee was OK and the staff was very friendly. I would rather spend time at another coffee establishment. The coffee was moderately priced. I prefer Verve down the street, more expensive coffee but such a fin place to hang out. read more

The only place I would go for a bagel and free WiFi. Sitting in the bank vault was great for hiding away. Cell phone reception is not great in the bank vault -- but, what do you expect in a vault? Friendly people, good choice of food and drinks -- esp for someone like myself who does not drink coffee, or tea. I moved away and have yet to find such a fabulous place for wifi and relaxing. read more

Mmmmmm, it's ALL about their jalapeno bagel with jalapeno cream cheese! It's a great local hang out where everyone seems to know everyone by name...it actually trips me out a little! They have a great loose tea selection and a nice area to do some work/reading/computing etc... read more

Funky Santa Cruz coffee shop. Staff is friendly and the place is unique.

solid cafe for a weekend of work. free wifi tasty bagels great drink selection. downsides: only open until 6pm. sunlight faces the other way. read more

Kind of awesome Decent Coffee. The brew bar is great. Talk about a a good cup of average Joe. There is somewhat of a battle between patrons of Verve and Coffeetopia. Only issue here is Verve roasts their own coffee. However Coffeetopia adds in the fluffy surgery coffee options like frozen blended mochas and such. So to each his own. If you are fluffy and like the sugary blends go here (much better than any starbucks). If you like the traditional options such as lattes, espresso and french press, try the shop down the street. read more

Awesome little gem in capitola. Met a friend for a much needed Java fix and we both loved our drinks. Had a bagel which was super fresh tasting! Staff is very efficient and knows how to make a good cup o joe. Which is important when you're talking about the beverage that makes me capable of living. Love love the vault room, and how close to east cliff this place is. I will 100% be coming back to grab some caffeine (aka life) and stroll down to the beach. Way to be coffeetopia! read more

The two Coffetopias are great, fabulous atmosphere, good coffee & friendly staff

Service was good, but the organic black tea I had tasted really nasty. It was either exposed to air too much, old, or just poor quality. Maybe they should consider buying Rishi brand tea. The bank vault door they have is pretty awesome though. read more

Great coffee, lots of parking, wireless internet. It's a quick stop if you are getting drip coffee, as they let you leave exact change on the counter to bypass the line. Otherwise standard fare. read more

Great dirty chai lattes. Really cute spot located in an old bank vault. Really cute location and friendly staff. It can get really busy and be hard to find a place to sit but the quality of coffee and pastries makes it worth it every time! read more

I love Coffeetopia! Perfect iced mochas & sweet + charming staff to boot. So nice to find a place like this - Santa Cruz, you do not disappoint. read more

Looking for the best most creamiest latte topped with chocolate shavings? Look no further. Great espresso and fresh drip: like- pick your blend and they'll brew it by the cup for you-very stellar. Pastries are fresh and service is friendly- wi fi and you can sit in the vault and study or relax or whatever-front patio seating which is nice on a hot day-try the iced bev's-you'll be delighted. read more

Cute atmosphere and good coffee. Although everyday my typical order manages to taste different, either they forget the Carmel or put a ton in there. I always ask for no lid or straw and they always comply. Although today, the woman accidentally put on a lid, which I understand I make mistakes at work all the time, but then she just threw it away when that's what I was trying I avoid, wasting/using plastic. read more

My daughter and I love going to Coffeetopia on Portola for our weekend bagel and smoothie! Great prices and great food. Staff could be a little more friendly and it would be great if they would accept credit cards so I don't have to go to the bank first! read more

Local funky surf hang out. There's no place I'd rather go to for a great sit-down coffee while I read the paper and check out the interesting locals and their dogs. read more

Excellent place to work or study. Great coffee and gluten free baked goods. Friendly service and clean comfortable environment

Coffeetopia is amazing. Everything is done right, including the amount of syrup put in drinks and even the temperature of the milk and water used for coffee and tea. If the employees aren't perfectly friendly and chipper, it's probably because they've got a line out the door and have been up since 5 in the morning or something, but I've noticed that they manage to maintain a very comfortable energy. Fair trade/ organic coffee is a plus, too, and they make their own cream cheese served with bagels from the bagelry. Simply delicious. Just dont be too surprised when the bagel gets stuck in their giant toaster and bursts into flames. It's happened to me, it could happen to you, but it's totally worth it. read more

Coffeetopia has been a solid spot for years. Not sure what is going on. They advertise themselves as Santa Cruz's "premier internet cafe serving gourmet coffee, espresso, tea, baked goods and more!" We brought in a Groupon before it expired, and they would not accept it and offered no explanation other than, "sorry, my manager said not to take anymore." Maybe they sold too many? Not sure, but this kind of practice is self-defeating, i.e., using Groupon to drive away customers is an interesting approach. That said, I would rate their coffee as decent (much better than big chain espresso) but well under Verve and Lulu's. In the past, I had them in my latte rotation, but it will be awhile before I go back. read more

Love the location and chill vibe. Prefer the coffee at Verve but the lines are insane and parking is always easy here and can walk down to east cliff in minutes. Also, can sit outside for hours on my laptop - nice. read more

Great place to get a latte or a mocha. They have bagels or pastries to handle any appetite. Also, they have great organic coffee that you can have from the drip bar or pre-made. Great place to hang out. read more

Great local coffee shop. Gotten a little tired in the decade I've been coming here, but still good.

really friendly, down-to-earth employees. good food. good location. good vibe. try this place!

I like this place. The view outside isn't the best but it's cozy inside. Their frozen lattes are the best in Santa Cruz (Pete's is 2nd). Pastries, staff are good enough. A welcome rest stop on a bike ride along the ocean. read more

Hands down. THE best! Great coffee (especially the brew bar), great atmosphere, tasty bagels, and in a rad location!

what a gem!! skip starbucks and go local!! wonderful service and great bartista's. specifically ask for Jo the next time you're in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise. he has extensive knowledge and appreciation for coffee. plus they offer pastries from Kelly's and bagel's from the bagelry. yum!! love this place!! read more

breakfast bacteria barrito was crippiling for two days my god whats the health dept fone number