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!

I think I just had the best earlgrey iced matcha ever. It…read morewould have been the best Sunday if one of the patrons could spare us from hearing the ongoing conversation with his girlfriend "Like" on speaker, surrounded by all of us with our laptops. Other conversations were not this loud. He eventually had to plug in his phone. Hoping the next AirPods generation will block out that noise completely. Customer service is all about moving, no matter how long you have waited. Thank you, would hav been nice.

Loved my experience at The Abbey. Very serene spot off of the main road, feels quite isolated and…read morepeaceful. The coffee itself is absolutely delicious too, with a really cool, spacious indoor spot. Lots of students working, and I see why. Great coffee, great vibes, overall 10/10 experience.

This place has a large space and decoration I loved it so cool and unique…read more Staff friendly got my drink out pretty fast too I ordered a Macadamia latte looked pretty, however no flavor to coffee. I actually thought she forgot add flavor to it. I had to add simple syrup that they have available.

- Menu: classic coffee shop selection, seasonal flavors -…read moreSeating: compact indoor seating, lots of outdoor tables. You can also walk to the statue out front or nearby walking path and sit on one of the many benches there - Parking: large lot for the shrine - Features: one all-gender restroom, water dispenser Came to Shrine coffee while visiting the shrine of St. Joseph itself with my boyfriend. We tried a Spanish latte, which didn't have a strong cinnamon flavor but was a good classic latte. Super cute place to do work (if you don't need an outlet) or come on a date/with friends. The walking path is nearby and it's only a ~25min walk downhill to the beach, so you can take your coffee on the go! Super cute place and great to support the shrine.

Awesome mocha, maple latte and fantastic almond croissant omg soooooo good…read more I'll be back! (I'm not sure what bakery they get there pastries from but it was great)

We were in SC (from SF) for my boyfriend's cousin's rugby tournament at UCSC and showed up wayyyy…read moretoo early, so I went to the Google machine to find a nearby-ish coffee shop to up our caffeine intake. I love cats, had been to The Market/"downtown" SC many times, so Cat & Cloud was a no-brainer. We easily found street parking out front ~9:30am and waltzed inside to find no line, a full+tasty looking pastry case, and a board of specials that were right up our alley. I don't typically go for sweet coffee, but the almond cookie latte special caught our eyes and we ended up ordering two because hell no we are not sharing one coffee XD The barista also mentioned it was her fave, and it did not disappoint. Nearly a week later and my mouth is watering as I type this, making me want to find myself some sugar free almond syrup (jk, it's hard to find lol I've tried before) to add to my coffees at home. Ambience at the early hour was veryyyyy calm, tons of seating both inside and outside. I know it can get loud inside when packed, but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The courtyard is a great option for lower volume, and the streets around the Market are flat/very walkable if you want to peruse the area with your coffee. I have family in the area and definitely plan to go back and get one of their adorable tumblers or sticker sheets; LOVE the artistry/branding.

Super busy on a Saturday afternoon in the food hall! Service was quick, seats were limited inside…read more I ordered an iced Gibraltar, perfect and exactly what I needed on this warm October afternoon. 2 shots over ice with about 1-2oz of milk (I can't remember what the lady behind the counter said) Nothing bad to say, but nothing standout about this coffee shop. Their seasonal menu is so small (I didn't even notice it until after I placed my order) Waited around 10 minutes for coffee.

Came here on a Sunday morning and it was popping…read more Ordered two Beige creamy (one half decaf) and a latte. In addition, we ordered a bunch of pastries to share between my family. We got the chocolate croissants, a plain croissant, and the ham and cheese croissant. We requested that they warmed up the ham and cheese, as well as, the chocolate. There are plenty of tables inside and outside. We opted for outside since it was a beautiful day. They gave us a number previously to put on our table and came out with our items once they were ready. As for the coffee, they called out our names. The Beige creamy is more of a coffee shake/frap. It was creamy and delicious. Not too sweet, but was sweeter than your average coffee. Parking can be difficult as there is a small lot, otherwise there is street parking.

Nice ambiance at the west end location, They have Manresa pastries…read more - 4/5: The Beige creamy is a better than an average coffee shake. - 3/5: The french toast $15.45 is nicely eggy. But it's OK, not great. - 3/5: The Chai has good flavor but is way too sweet.

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.

Friendly service in a gorgeous historic building...surrounded by redwoods, flowers and a creek…read more Great variety and some packaged snacks. Check hours before you go, as they are only open during conferences.

The atmosphere was nice and the workers were friendly, but my cinnamon roll coffee didn't taste…read morelike much of anything.

What can I say? If you want a great coffee or matcha, friendly service, fab outdoor seating and in…read morea cool courtyard filled with wineries, breweries, butcher shop, bike shop, oyster bar, etc... come hang at 11th Hour! I usually get the honey bee latte or their matcha latte - you can get both iced if it's a hot day - don't forget to bring your pup as they are dog friendly and give out puppacino's x

Wow wow wow! Mariposa definitely defied all expectations. We went to work for a few hours on a late…read moreSunday afternoon. I appreciate them staying open late for a coffeeshop on a Sunday! There are live events that you should definitely check out going to. The drinks we got were fantastic and the service was great. The entire place was clean and had a calm and relaxed vibe. We will definitely be going again :) FYI- it is downtown so there is paid street parking available on Sundays

Random walk in on a Monday to this coffee shop. It was…read moreclose to where my friends and I were headed. Inside had a colorful and retro decor. Inviting and fun. Plenty of tables and seats. Ordering is with a barista who was patient with us as we decided what to order. We got the Vietnamese coffee cafe sua da and a Cuban coffee Bella bon bon, with a guava and cheese pastry. The puff pastry was pretty good, like an elevated and flakier version of the McDonald's pies. The cafe sua da had a cheese foam on top and the coffee was strong. The Bella bon bon was my favorite. The double espresso with condensed milk over ice was right amount of coffee flavor and caffeine hit. I would come back here to enjoy the coffee shop a little longer next time we're in the area.

Found my new favorite spot The vibe here is so relaxed. Perfect for working or sitting outside on…read morethe patio to chat with friends. Staff are so friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Their golden latte is incredible, warm and comforting and no caffeine. And the mocha latte is rich, chocolatey, not too sweet. Such a nice spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the fresh air with your coffee.

Super tiny cafe in downtown Santa Cruz that's hidden but a pretty good find! Something I found…read more interesting is that what makes their coffee fun and unique is not necessarily fancy cold foams or syrups that they add (but they do have yummy sounding house made syrups), but more of the spices that they add to the espresso! I ordered the Otter Latte and I thought that the addition of spices like cinnamon and cardamom to the espresso was super delicious! The inside is a little small so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go type place, but I think it's cute and a fun hidden gem in downtown. While I didn't try any of their food, they seemed to have some interesting food options available as well. Super cute place and I can see me coming back here to get a simply but delicious coffee.

What a beautiful, sunny, plant-filled space! I imagine that it feels warm and sunny there no matter…read morehow foggy it is outside. The music on the day we went was a great mix of Karol G and Bad Bunny, adding to the warm ambiance. We had excellent drinks and parked at a communal table. It seems like a lot of people linger with their laptops. The tables were clean, and the staff were friendly. There is street parking, and it's in a building with arty shops.

I've been coming to this Verve location everytime I'm in Santa Cruz…read more This spot is pretty spacious for a coffee shop and I love it. Love the wall of coffee beans and merchandise. Their iced lattes are always made perfectly. The matcha and the loose leaf teas are also a favorite. Good drinks. Awesome service.