Pretty good tasting coffee. Got a latte with light honey. Coffee was rich and bold. Definitely a…read morespot to sit and hang at. Would definitely recommend.

I was hoping to get a nice cappuccino with croissant after a hike but this place was a bit of…read moredisappointment. The service wasn't good - they took my order having a parallel conversation with someone else and forgot about the croissant in the oven I ordered. After being in the oven covered by foil for too long it looked like a wet cloth. No restroom, all parking in front was occupied.

Divine Large…read more Sourdough was so fluffy 10/10 Paired with an iced coffee Highly recommend

So yummy. We got the bacon egg and cheese, passion fruit peach mochi, chocolate mochi donut,…read moreavocado toast and two lattes. Everything was delicious. They seem to be a bit understaffed, but we didn't really mind.

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.

My son and I stopped in for coffee and tea this morning. The vanilla latte and iced black tea were…read moreboth great. Also, the people who worked there were incredibly kind! Made for a lovely Sunday morning. We will be back next time we are in the area.

Such a cute place to stop by and grab some caffeine. My husband and I were on our way to Santa Cruz…read moreand needed a caffeine. It was right off the freeway. I try to get something different all the time. The peanut butter was perfect. It was rich and tasty. Enough energy for our random adventures. Would stop by here again. The service was nice and fast as well.

This shop is so cute around Halloween! You have to try their seasonal Halloween drinks. Also, the…read morebaristas are super sweet and always ask about your day. I love Brewed Awakening!

If any coffeeshop deserves five stars, it's Cruise in Scott's Valley! When we said it was our first…read moretime, the staff walked us through the menu, and told us what they liked most, and how most items on the menu were made in house. Our lattes were made with such care, and a staff member even brought out extra bruschetta board toppings from an order she had for free. The sitting areas are perfect for catching up with a friend or doing some work, and the outside patio is large and stunning. The eclectic duck decor added a nice touch to an already beautiful space with high ceilings. There is a play area for children, and a lot of bikers come around on their bike stops. Parking is in the lot behind Cruise, and there was plenty of parking on a Saturday afternoon. I did not see any outlets for charging laptops. Overall, I had the best time ever at Cruise. You should stop by, and I will be coming back again soon!

The coffee is great, they make really good lattes. The frittatas are wonderful. My dog loves the…read morepup cups especially when a treat is popped on top. There is plenty of patio seating as well as inside. There are lots of art and crafts to enjoy. The owner and staff are very friendly and they are very involved in the community. There is a drive thru Starbucks kind of around the corner but I will always choose Cruise over them.

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.

Friendly and quick. My coffee was delicious. A step above many franchise coffee shops…read more I don't recall the name but it was vanilla cinnamon coffee. Also had the lemonade for my mom and kid. Cute decor. Cozy.

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!

If I could give 10 stars I would! Can't believe all the trips I've taken to Felton, I've never came…read moreacross this place. The absolute best espresso, the bagels & breakfast burritos are such a treat, all feel like they were made with real love. The 2 separate times I've been, I've experienced great customer service & the place has such a nice little vibe to it. People complain about the prices, but this is 2026, everything is expensive & you pay top dollar for good things. Can totally just go to McDonalds & get your $2 coffee if you're in a bind. Also, make sure to check out the mugs & body care stuff they have displayed on shelves as well. This will be our regular spot every time we head that way!

I love the ambiance of Coffee 9 but the sandwiches are such a disappointment. I had one of their…read morechicken sandwiches made fresh and it was terrible. Chicken was super dry and hard. Sandwich had almost no flavor. My friend had a similar experience with the roast beef. I hope the management reads this and gets the quality back.

I don't often find myself in Santa Cruz. But anytime I'm able to get out to this town, I always…read moremake a stop at 11th hour! 11th hour is a coffee spot that really feels leagues above the others. The service is always so friendly and nice, and I feel like the baristas really go above and beyond to ensure that your drinks and food are of the highest quality. I always appreciate the vegan scone and snack options too especially! Not a lot of places will offer these and it really contributed to raising that bar higher. Nothing like it and Its a must visit for sure!

This is a cool coffee/ca'fe spot. Indoor and outdoor with plant decor. The iced drinks are in a…read morerecycled paper cup. Not my preference cup for an iced latte but I appreciate the reasoning behind. I had the tiramisu latte and berry matcha 4/5 tiramisu latte Not too sweet, coffee flavor was a little too subtle for me. I like strong tasting coffee. 5/5 berry matcha Delicious , smooth tasting and the foam was yummy. Probably one of the best mathcas I've had. Customer service was okay. Nothing special to me, and has room for improvement. I will definitely be back when I come to the area again.

We stopped here after visiting the nearby brewery for lunch while driving through. Pennies by…read moreSmashing Pumpkins was playing inside the shop, which I very much enjoyed. The lady was so very kind and patient with all the samples. I am a huge chocolate fan, but my favorites were the burnt caramel and the basil strawberry. It was peak strawberry season, and the basil was somehow steeped in the milk. It was so, so unique and special. My youngest is a huge mint chocolate chip fan, and settled on the fresh mint with chocolate chips, and that was still somehow unique. I highly recommend this place!

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!