If any coffeeshop deserves five stars, it's Cruise in Scott's Valley! When we said it was our first time, 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! read more

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As my friend and I were coming over the hill, she said she'd never been to Scotts Valley so I had to 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. read more

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I stumbled on this coffee place randomly, but it is a total vibe. They make a lot of things in house 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. read more

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I love this place! A friend who lives in Scotts Valley introduced me to it. Great food, great, friendly staff. Lovely owner. This place is a treasure. I love kids' section with toys for little ones! read more

The coffee is great, they make really good lattes. The frittatas are wonderful. My dog loves the pup 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. read more

I like buying the coffee there and the staff is friendly and courteous and the ambiance is excellent and the atmosphere is very pleasant and the coffee and the food is the best I would recommend going there read more

The avocado toast here is really nice! A nice place to stop and have lunch in Scotts Valley. Friendly people working in the café and lots of goodies to choose from! read more

Wow the homemade bagel! A revelation. The creamy cream cheese piled high on the everything bagel was an experience I didn't know I needed in my life until the first bite. Now I'll dream of this bagel and long for it because we live out of town. Next time we are in the area we will be back for the bagel. It looked small in comparison to store bought bagels but it was mighty. Also had the chocolate croissant which was thick, very filling and yummy. Latte was good, very hot and had to wait a long time for it to cool down but classic latte. Service was friendly, felt very homey and like everyone was a friend or family member. read more

Cruise Coffee Cafe - Everything Bagel and cream cheese and latte - Cafes Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

I came in yesterday and one of the managers was training two new employees. Everyone I interacted with was so respectful, kind, and warm. When I corrected one of them on my pronouns, one of the new employees wished me "happy pride". Got a day-old cinnamon roll (heated) and a macchiato. I'll be back! :) thanks y'all read more

I just came in before the nearby festival. The ambiance is nice and there is cool art around. Staff are very friendly and my latte is made well. The food looks delicious as well. Would come again! read more

Cute little spot super convenient if you're at the park nearby, it's like a 6 min walk. The staff was really friendly. I ordered the brown sugar latte. It was a decent cup. I also ordered the creame cheese and fruit toast. That was also okay. The bread wasn't toasted all the way. I would still, however, go back to try something else. You can't beat their service. read more

Their cinnamon roll is delicious! They use cream cheese for their frosting which I loove! Their white mocha was also very yummy, perfect blend of beans and sweetness. Chai was also very tasty! You can actually taste the star anise. Thank you so much! read more

The staff is really nice but my food was awful. I had a soy latte and a protein salad that was supposed to have chicken sausage but that was missing, half the greens were turning bad, and the "balsamic vinaigrette" was so sweet and thick it was like honey--inedible and I tossed it. It took a really long time to get our food. The people I was with liked their bagel sandwiches but I won't be back. read more

We really want to like this place, but after multiple times of my boyfriend going there, never again. They always ignore him when he attempts to order something, and today when he finally was able to order a croissant, the lady held it in her hand for like 10 minutes before they were supposed to heat it up like he asked, they never heated it up. Kinda gross IMO. They are rude to him every single time, I don't get it. They are always so disrespectful to him for no reason. Maybe it's because they are racist as they have been nice to me and I have lighter skin than him. I hate to say that, but one time they even accused him of stealing pastries. Why would anyone steal a pastry, especially from them lol. Being racist is the only thing that makes sense to me. I highly recommend trying The Point instead!! (: read more

The bagel sandwiches were good, but the coffee is just so-so. Lots of young kids running around when we were there. The sad part was they served us the wrong dessert and would not correct the situation. The server was mildly apologetic but didn't offer to give us what we ordered or try to make things right. She just said she was new and got confused, then she walked away. We were running late so we decided it wasn't worth the effort to make things right so we left. I just wish I could take back the tip I put on my credit card before I got the wrong food and the poor attitude. I recommend going somewhere else...they don't seem to care about providing reasonable customer service. read more

Firstly, this is at a bus transit depot surrounded by parking lots and commercial buildings. No problem but don't expect ambiance here, inside or out. The coffee was ok, I don't know what beans they use but it's nothing special, nor was the preparation. The food was fine, they do make it all and it was decent. The staff, spacey but friendly. (One note, I did observe a health code violation: an employee eating while portioning food with their hands, it's not allowed) If you need a coffee fix and some passable food, it can be done here. If you are looking for great coffee or cool vibes, keep looking. read more

This is the Greek toast to go. Disappointing small piece of bread and the description on menu didn't really match what we got read more

Cruise Coffee Cafe - Greek toast to go with - Cafes Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

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Food is good, the bagels are better than the toast, IMO. I think the bagels are made there, they're smaller than most bagels but taller and delicious. Bakery items are nice. The chai is pretty good, but coffee quality varies a lot. Drinks are called out at the bar, while food it delivered to the table. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. No music was playing inside when I was there, which I appreciate and everyone working was pleasant. read more

Cruise Coffee Cafe - Drinks menu - Cafes Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

Great pastries baked in site. Valuable asset to the community. Nicest owner. Great indoor and especially outdoor space.

Super important, there is no WiFi here. It was super busy inside for a Tuesday at 10. Lots of people just hanging out and lots of kids. Not a good place to work at all. Coffee was good, bagel was great. $19 for a bagel sandwich and large latte. Not good enough to come back since there isn't WiFi. read more

Always fast friendly service. Excellent drinks and the homemade sweet and savory treats are exceptional. I love that. They support local businesses and encourage a cohesive and inclusive energy in our community. For back to school the owner just did a special coffee and assorted baked goods celebration for the parents. Erin is an amazing owner and if you see something related to the pink box and her business, that person has been gone for a long time and she cannot get the association removed. She does not support that political ideal. read more

My little fam and I really loved our stop into this coffeehouse / bakery the other weekend on our way to Santa Cruz. I could tell all of the baked goods were super fresh and they had many options to choose from. My husband claimed the croissant was the best he had in a very long time. The staff was very friendly and the outdoor patio was clean and had lots of shaded space to choose from. We really loved watching the model airplanes across the road soar into the sky. Very relaxing stop. The coffee was also great ! read more

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Lovely owner, delicious homemade food. Wonderful community gathering place. Highly recommend

We visited Cruise Coffee Cafe while visiting Santa Cruz.The location is interesting because it is next to a bus stop area. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area has a good amount of seating. The indoor area has toys for young ones to play with so that's a bonus if you go here with young kids. Cruise Coffee Cafe has a variety of coffee drinks and food options. There are fresh baked goods/pastries too. The cinnamon roll was very tempting but we decided to try their veggie frittata, an egg bagel sandwich, and a plain bagel with cream cheese. We also ordered iced mochas. The iced mochas were heavy with milk. It was hard to taste the coffee because there was so much milk and chocolate syrup. It reminded me more of chocolate milk and less like a mocha. I prefer more coffee flavor. The veggie frittata was filled with zucchini, yellow squash, and spinach. It was good, but not something I would get again. The bagels at Cruise are made in house so they were fresh and tasty. They do not skimp you on the cream cheese. The pastries and baked goods looked delicious. The espresso cheesecake would have been my pick if we were getting a sweet treat. If I were to visit again, I would try more of their sweet items. We had a nice visit to Cruise Coffee cafe. read more

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The food here is delicious and very reasonably priced for the slightly larger portions that they give you. I love the vibe of this place and the staff were very kind. Definitely recommend this place for anything from a lunch spot with friends, to a quick dessert grab when you're in the mood for a sweet treat. read more

I've been wanting to make a stop nearly a decade ago, and also during the pandemic. Finally, I stopped by for a cup of hot mocha, banana bread, and round croissant bread. Scotts Valley is always beautiful no matter how you view it. Excellent staffers. Surprisingly, their pastry selections were huge! Mainly American baked goodies, cookies, cakes, muffins, breads, etc. You'll find something you want. Everything can be seen over the counter. Size of pastries were generous. Fulfilling. Very welcoming and friendly place for little toddlers/children too. Spacious arrangement of tables and chairs inside. Plus, the outdoor patio area was huge! It's hard to miss. They are located right across the street from the library and you can see a Goodwill donation center down the street. This safe and relaxing place in peaceful Scotts Valley is a hidden gem at the bus station. Cruise coffee has two locations in Scotts Valley. The other location is a very small shed for drive-thru only. Both are open during specific hours, so check the time before heading out here. It's definitely worth the trip to check it out. Pastry taste weren't my favorite here though. Flour and sugar were a bit heavy for my tastebuds. I think cheesecake or other cakes would have been better. We get very spoiled with much better pastries in the San Francisco Bay Area plus lots of varieties to choose from, but this place and experience inside is unique. Enjoyed the moment. Expect beverages over $5 or most good pastries over $7-$8 per piece. Overall, the community and workers are warm, caring, friendly, experienced, and great people here. If you want to stop and chat for hours, this place is golden. Very good vibes all around. Neighborhood was beautiful. read more

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First time in and the staff were very kind and friendly! The coffee recommendation from Rowan was spot on and very delicious and the lox egg stack on a bagel is insanely good! They were super nice when explaining the menu to me. A lovely cafe with regular events/popups from the looks of it. Looking forward to stopping by again! :D read more

First, this is a great hangout spot ! Lots of seating outdoors and enough indoors as well. They play great cafe music, so that's a plus. It can be sunny and warm in SV, so they have shaded outdoor seating as well as a couple of umbrellas, which you may have to hold down since the wind seems to tip them over quite often. I've had both sandwiches and salads here. Both were tasty. Everything seems fresh. Have had a pastry (apple crumb cake) - also good, albeit a little dry and not as flavorful as I expected. The service is very friendly and they aim to please. Only reason I can't go "5 stars" is everything is served in paper bags or cardboard containers. So your salad is going to be crammed into a small space. Can't find a plastic knife to cut or spread anything. Nonetheless, I'll keep coming back and hanging out when I have the time. It's pretty peaceful here. read more

I'm a local and loved coming here to have a delicious working lunch or midday snack, but they stopped sharing their internet password. What the heck? They're a coffee shop - people go to sit and use the internet and drink coffee...right? Then the last time I came by, I couldn't find a clean table and the owner forgot my order :( I want this place to be awesome but I'm less inclined to visit or recommend it now. read more

Good service and convenient y location. Not sure if it was because of the rain, but indoor table arrangements weren't very flowy. Their chai was great! Not too sweet like everywhere else. She let me taste it before ordering it, I wish every place did this! Pastries looked delicious and reasonably priced. Will come back:) read more

I absolutely love the staff, the owner, the energy of love and community when I go in, the coffee and allllll of the delicious food and treats Cruise Coffee offers!! This is a great place to bring locals and visitors alike and it's great to know that the owner supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in both her employment practices as well as community minded events. read more

This place is really Tasty and stuff are very friendly. Definitely Will visit again . WS do good that I forgot to take any pics:) read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in town. There is such an abundance in baked goods to choose from. It's hard to decide what to order! They have a good range from sweet to savory. The coffee is excellent quality. The ambience is super chill with a nice outdoor patio to enjoy your coffee and treats. For parking, I find it easier to park in the library lot and cross the street and cross over. I've seen some people park on the street in the loading zone. read more

4 starts - They've done a great job making this an inviting space. Zero stars for calling a heavy lump of bread a croissant. I don't care if your baker used to work at Gayles because what you're making is not a croissant. Croissants have light, flakey layers. Mixing your butter into the dough does not make a croissant. read more

We decided to swing by here to grab a small bite and coffee before we continued on our roadtrip & were very disappointed. The matcha was the worst matcha we have ever had. It was this super light green/grey color, chunks of matcha were at the bottom & overall tasted horrible. My partner usually finishes things even if he's not a fan of it , but he had to spit out this matcha. I ordered an iced oat milk latte with brown sugar & it tasted like milk, no trace of espresso in the drink. We also got a danish and it was very stale and was not impressive. I do want to say that the workers were extremely sweet and helpful , so customer service was not a problem. Just a bummer because we spent around $24 that went to waste... read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. I drive from Watsonville to Scotts Valley just to come here at least twice a week. I have a few favorites, chocolate banana cake is so amazing, love the ham and cheese croissant and the bagels are so good. Also, obsessed with the toasted marshmallow meringues! I love how they switch up the menu items all the time. Everything I've tried from there is delicious! read more

Cruise Coffee Cafe - Banana chocolate cake - Cafes Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

My family enjoyed our visit to this sweet little cafe. At first, I had my doubts see as it's in a former bus station. However, the coffee was good and the house made pastries, even better! The part that sealed the deal was the toys for my kids. Mom and dad enjoyed a whole cup of coffee without having to manage our kids! Huge score. read more

Given that this had the top yelp review for breakfast spots in Scotts Valley, I had decent expectations. The spot was mediocre and underwhelming. I had the breakfast sandwich, which seemed to made in a convection oven,(no stove top), so the egg patty was soggy. Bacon was decent. My wife had the spinach quiche which seemed to be better prepared. Buzzers didn't work so service was slow. Location is in a bus transit depot which I am sure is great for regular commuters, but having loud buses adjacent to the dog friendly patio kills the ambiance. Definitely a meh. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this coffee shop especially for their pastries. Whenever I go to a new coffee shop/cafe I always have to try out a baked good or 2 and they have some really good ones. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. If you can make a quick stop to any coffee shop in the Santa Cruz area, try and stop by this one and you will not be disappointed. read more

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late: I usually drink espressos and not exactly a late expert, but tasted great to me. I had an almond milk late. The milk foam was think and nice. The espresso taste was well preserved as I had 12 oz drink. The espresso is balanced and tastes like medium roasted. It has acid notes and is opposite to a dark roast espresso. I went there for Cars and Coffee and there were some nice cars in the near by large parking lot. They had a lady play piano and sing as it was an CnC event day which is scheduled for every third Sunday of a month. The outside seating area is large and has a lot of tables. It is in a bus transit station which is nice repurpose of the facility. It is active center and bus does stop there. The staff is very nice and welcoming. It's a family business of local people and love what they are doing. They are always very supportive for the community. read more