tldr: cozy cafe in Felton with delicious drinks!…read more Cozy little cafe with lots of drink options! Tried the coconut milk chai, and I was over the moon happy with it! It was warm, spiced and gently creamy. There are lots of milk alternatives, so the cafe is very accommodating. Perfect place to stop before hitting Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. It's only ~1 mile away :)

This coffee shop was very unique and the items that they have for sale displayed in their shop. I…read moreenjoyed a small drink, which was a pick me up for the day. It was a Cortado and I believe I had them add vanilla to the drink as well. The barista was really friendly and helpful with the menu. Stop by the shop if you want to see some interesting fines in the Felton area and a good sip of espresso for pick me up.

Super yummy sandwiches! The guy working the register is literally the happiest person I have…read moreinteracted with in this kind of role in all of Santa Cruz county, it seems like he really enjoys his job. I figure that means they're treating their employees well, and more of a reason to support them! I wish I had gotten a picture of my favorite, a vegetable sandwich with avocado, sweet potato, and scallion aioli. Lots of seating both inside and outside on the back patio. Please be aware, this place is quite busy most days (for a reason) and there very likely will be a line and a wait. Not the kind of place you go to rush, and I think that's a good thing in this case :)

By chance... we saw... we tried... we won!…read more #1 Grilled Cheese. Made with FRESH sourdough, cheddar, add BACON! It wasn't too: greasy, cheesy, buttery, oily... just toasted D-LISH-NESS! #2 Seasonal Grilled Cheese (with Kimchi). Again the FRESH sourdough changes the game. The kimchi is the right add-on, the first bites = flavor and texture perfection. However about halfway through our conversation and the sandwich, it got a bit "soggy." (Maybe we need to eat faster‽) Thank you Blanca. Giving the right direction for a pleasant experience. The setting: sit on the patio for peacefully quiet!

Quick stop on our way to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Was a good stop for bagel, nutella…read morewaffle and Coffee. Had an amaretto latte and it was good.

What a great way to spend a new year! Came in not knowing what to order but the cinnamon roll…read morecaught my eye. I did know I wanted a matcha cuz I'm missing all the matcha I had during my Tokyo trip last month. The gal behind the counter was really nice and helpful. She warmed up my cinnamon roll which made it just melt in my mouth. The matcha was just perfect! When the Nutella waffle came my mouth dropped. It was a masterpiece. Perfect ratio of everything. And all this while admiring the beautiful redwoods and morning fog settled in pockets of the mountain. I'll definitely be back!

To the point service, not fake overly friendly & chatty, which honestly was super refreshing and so…read moreappreciated before I've had my morning coffee! Great coffee, great sandwich, convenient location, I'd come here again if I'm passing through or staying in Scotts Valley.

We stayed at the Hilton and Brewed Awakening is right across the street. And location is easy to…read morehop off & on freeway. We got an iced americano & iced mocha & a jalepneo bagel. Plenty of parking in the plaza. Free wifi & lots of seating/ tables availabile

As my friend and I were coming over the hill, she said she'd never been to Scotts Valley so I had…read moreto show her how cute this little town is!! As we got off the freeway, she looked up and there was a coffee shop right down the street. He stopped in here for a quick bite. The two barista is helping us were incredibly helpful and patient since we had to read everything on the menu. I also loved how their store was set up and they sold local arts and crafts from the community! I love the community aspect here in Santa Cruz County! Perhaps she misread the menu, but she thought "egg stacker" was a sandwich because it was under the "bagel sandwich "category. But under the description, it does not say there's any bread. Lol, which is better for us since we're trying to be gluten-free for the day. I had an ice green tea and a salmon egg which was delicious and filling perfectly made egg with the right amount of capers and seasoning for each bite to have enough flavor on it. The green tea was perfect since it was 92°! I can't wait till we get to the beach! I was sad. They didn't have any nitro coffee, but I will definitely come back to try more pastries since it seems like they were out but then again we got there about 30 minutes before they closed. Lol.

I stumbled on this coffee place randomly, but it is a total vibe. They make a lot of things in…read morehouse which you could always appreciate, their fall decor was on point, and they have outlets so it's a great place to stay in work. My coffee was delicious. They also have whipped cream which I enjoy when I wanna have a little cheap day and they had such cute art and tables to sit at to enjoy your drinks or pastries. I love a place that makes seasonal drinks and that are friendly and happy to serve you. They have a lot of options for things to buy whether it's dessert or a breakfast pastry. The location is super random. It's like on the side of like a bus stop area, but the coffee is so good and I can't wait till I'm in the area again to order more and actually sit and enjoy it when I don't have to rush to a meeting. Everyone was super nice and friendly and had a great morning vibes.

Wow! I came for the blueberry fritter but I always have to get my chocolate dipped old fashioned…read moreto check the basics and then couldn't resist the cinnamon sugar twisted croissant. The fritter is impeccable. Crispy on the outside but also soft on the inside. I don't think I can ever go back to an apple fritter. The chocolate old fashioned was perfection. The chocolate was really good. The twisted croissant was so flaky and delicious. I couldn't put it down. The honeydew shake was so flavorful and refreshing. All this while sitting and admiring the beautiful tree filled mountains and feeling tbe crisp mountain air. It's made my day start off wonderfully

Arguably the best donuts in the Santa Cruz mountains! They have a decent selection of donuts to…read morechoose from. The people that work here are nice and sometimes they throw in donut holes into your bag or box as an extra bonus! The ambiance is that of your regular neighborhood donut shop, nothing fancy. They have a large fridge in the lobby area that has lots of drinks to choose from as well as hot coffee. They have seating both inside and outside. My go to donuts are the chocolate old-fashioned, cinnamon twist, and buttermilk. They take both cash and card. If you decide to pay with card just know they charge a convenience fee. When I asked they said their busiest day of the week is Friday so keep that in mind.

Super annoyed to go out of my busy schedule to find this place and it's not open. The hours of…read moreoperation listed on the door are super limited and closed half the week (it says it's open and it isn't!) Will not return even when they say they are open!

the drinks are actually as good as everyone says. i got the piano man and it was perfectly sweet…read moreonce stirred, and there was good foam and flavor in it. i got an ice cream sandwich but it's not a highlight, there's an actual ice cream shop nearby. the blueberry muffin is like grocery store product. the service is quick and kind. the ambiance is really good here and i love how soft the chairs are!

Loved this place throughout our visit in town. The place was so cozy and warm on our cold trip. The…read morestaff were so friendly, answered all our questions and gave us great recommendations of their menu.The bagels were our favorite the entire weekend.

A friend lives in the area and said they've never had a bad sandwich here. However we didn't think…read morethis quite lived up. $67 total including tip for 4 sandwiches and a smoothie. We found a parking spot in their little lot on a Sunday around noon. Several left, and many people just park on the street in the front. Small line, it was busy, but plenty of tables open. We did have to wait maybe 10-15 minutes for our food. Bathrooms are outside, ask for their key, it's very clean. Southwest chicken sandwich - 3 stars. Flavors not super interesting, just a kind of soggy sandwich. The chicken pieces were thick but dry in the middle. Reuben - 3 stars. Dry.

This spot captures the Santa Cruz beach vibes. Just blocks…read morefrom Natural Bridges and the Light House surf spot the morning customers have their shorts and hooded sweaters and wet hair baptized from surfing in the waves. The service is fast and chill. The food and drinks are made with care. The seating area has shade but some of it gets the morning sun so you can warm up as you sip your coffee.

SUPER CUTE CUPS! Coffee is okay. I forgot I've been here in the past, so wanted to write a review…read moreto jog my memory in the future. They now change $0.25 for to-go cups, which I guess is a Santa Cruz ordinance. Can you imagine them doing that elsewhere? Oooooh my city would make a killing off that! Husband got his usual cold brew ($6.25 inc cup fee). No complaints except they don't fill it to the brim even if you don't want room for milk/cream. I got a tiramisu latte ($8.25 inc cup fee). I could see why they call it a tiramisu latte because of the mascarpone foam and the lady finger. It was decent, but I think I would have enjoyed a standard vanilla latte more. I also personally didn't like how the cold foam dripped down the side of the cup because it got all over my hands! As a former barista, I always made sure my drinks were clean before handing them out.

I have heard about the Penny Ice Creamery via word of mouth. We were here last Sunday night. We…read moreoriginally planned on going to the downtown location in Santa Cruz, but we ended up at the Scotts Valley location because we were staying at the Hilton there. We ended up heading over about a half hour before they closed (I think 9pm is the closing time?) They were already cleaned up (the chairs were stacked, etc), but they insisted they were open and were totally nice about it. For the people who are complaining of the price, I respectfully disagree. This place is not your average ice cream joint. From what I understand, the ice cream is made from scratch using ingredients from local farmers. The flavors are not your basic b*tch flavors, and I can totally appreciate that. My daughter got a single scoop of Fresh Mint Chip. I had a spoonful and it truly tasted like fresh mint, not that artificially flavored green mint chip stuff. I saw the sundae special for the weekend and I just couldn't pass it up. Here's what it was: mochi cakes topped with whipped cream, Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream, blood oranges, toasted almonds, and green tea (matcha) sauce. I couldn't have come up with that combination myself. It was delightful! Overall, we enjoyed it!

Beyond delicious ice cream. Quaint ice creamery in Felton that makes ice cream from local and…read moreseasonal ingredients. Seasonal flavors change and every time I've visited there has been at least 1 GF/DF ice cream and they have GF waffles cones too!!!! Service is always friendly and fast. Both indoor and outdoor seating and they have water and glasses available for self serve. If u are in the area I highly recommend Penny Ice Creamery!