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.

A fabulous coffee house attached to the Catholic Church on Westcliff. The coffee is excellent, the…read moreservice is friendly and doesn't take too long. The pastries are delicious (we loved the ginger raisin scones). It's set back from the road so it feels a little bit hidden but not so hidden that all the tables were occupied on a sunny Sunday morning. There's indoor and outdoor patio seating, next to beautiful gardens, with a gentle ocean breeze and a lovely atmosphere. Grab a coffee and enjoy the walk along the water!

Such a cool, tucked-away coffee shop. This feels like one of those hidden gems you're happy to…read morestumble upon. The location is unique, set behind a church, which gives it a quieter, slightly off-the-beaten-path feel. It's a great stop if you're walking from nearby hotels or just exploring the area. The space itself is cozy with a relaxed, peaceful vibe. There's indoor seating, and on a nice day the patio is a great option. It's not a huge shop, but there's enough seating to sit and enjoy your drink. Drinks were really well done, my favorite was Our Frother. Everything tasted balanced and thoughtfully made. The atmosphere feels calm and welcoming, perfect for a slow morning coffee. Overall, a charming little spot with great coffee and a unique setting. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Santa Cruz.

Tasty esspresso! Very simple syrup selection, there's only like 3. However, they really nailed…read morethose 3! I love to grab a latte from this place. Lots of seating at this place, it's a good spot to catch up with a friend. It's a short walk from West Cliff and the beach at Natural Bridges!

Had both a great espresso AND great house coffee here! The baristas were knowledgeable about their…read moreblends and roasts. Super great ambience inside and really delicious sounding food menu. It's hard to make drip taste that good, but Cat & Cloud did. Kudos on that. Would go back and would recommend!

Some of the best pour over I have had with their experimental blend! Their espresso was also really…read moresolid and pulled well. I cannot say anything better. Verve knows how to extract their beans correctly in their espresso and pour over. Absolutely would recommend. Other positives include knowledgeable and friendly staff and great ambience inside.

This coffee is so yummy We went there all three days of…read moreour stay and I have to admit I am going to miss this coffee. The first day I had a Gibraltar made with pistachio milk, and my husband had a honey cappuccino. We shared a hazelnut chocolate cake. The second day I had a cinnamon whiskey cappuccino and my husband had a honey cappuccino again Then in day three I had to have a pour over of their wilder blend experimental coffee- I can't even explain how amazing this coffee is! So fruity and full of flavor that I had to buy a bag to take home. My husband had a cinnamon whiskey latte with an added double shot and we shared a chocolate chip cookie. The service was top notch And the atmosphere was peaceful and very relaxing. Can't wait to come back for a visit

Stopped here for breakfast and coffee, bagel sandwiches are soooo big! Definitely worth the $…read moreWorkers were very sweet, order came out quick! Can't wait to go back!

Nothing to write home about. Kitchen sink bagel sandwich on…read moreonion and cheddar bagel- bagel could have been toasted and they could have added salt and pepper.... Kinda not really a kitchen sink menu items if you think about all the things they have on the menu which is in their kitchen but not on the bagel. Mocha and Chai- eh, not bad but it won't bring me back. $34 experience I'd expect more than an Eh.... Exit is clearly labeled but no entry is clear. Service is fine- do not understand the need for a tip when you are responsible for ordering and picking up your order.

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.

Hands down my favorite coffee shop in SC. The Abbey has a relaxing vibe and is great for studying…read moreor working, the employees are nice, and the drinks are good (and I think a little less pricey than other spots in town). A lot of spots in town seem a bit hostile to students who want to study there, offering no outlets, bathrooms, or limited seating. The Abbey stands out because it invites students with all of these things, and is the perfect work spot. They even have a free pancake dinner for students working there during finals week at the end of fall term! Highly recommend the honey badger latte and the matcha sparkler, and the clear stand out for food is the avocado toast (again, best in town!).

Favorite Verve location, this one is such a vibe…read more Coffee is always amazing, staff is lovely. I also love the expansion of the food menu. So many yummy things to eat. Really love their Turkish eggs. Still dont' see this item enough on brunch menus in the Bay Area and Verve's version is perfect with the perfect yogurt/chili oil combo.

Came here on a Sunday evening and loved that it was open late, especially rare for a coffee shop…read moreand on a sunday. I had a hot chocolate, flavor was rich and was piled with whipping cream, exactly what I was craving. The inside is gorgeous. There were lots of plants, cozy lighting, and the perfect ambiance for work, studying, or just reading a book. Staff was super friendly too. Parking is difficult here. Limited spots and mostly just street parking.

Came down to Santa Cruz for a day trip - 11th hour is an amazing third space. The patio, the…read moresurrounding stores, the drinks and food. We got a matcha and salted caramel latte. Coffee is great, matcha is ok (the usual more milky taste, but good if you don't like your matcha too earthy). Appreciated the very Santa Cruz vibe menu and the workers were kind and the drinks came out within 5-10 minutes of ordering.

Super yummy breakfast sandwich and great coffee to go with their spacious seating makes this a nice…read moreplace to grab some coffee, get a snack and get some work done. If you park outside, MAKE SURE YOU PUT MONEY IN THE METER! The curb was green, so I thought I was good. Cost me $38. :-(

Walk up those steps. It's located inside of a shop that has multiple restaurants in it on the right…read moreside of the sushi restaurant. I wish I had read this somewhere during my mission to find this place. It took a lot of walking back and forth and definitely walked past it twice before realizing where it was. Very friendly and quick service! The price is also good! I wish the menu was a bit bigger since I didn't get what I originally came for (I looked at Yelp picture menus for items that no longer exists; that was a huge bummer).

Second time visiting this lcoation and everythingnis so bright and colorful here…read more People are friendly and service is fast. Reasonabke prices and good drinks.

I came here with my mom on a Fri and Sat morning. Fri it was not too crowded and Sat it was very…read morebusy. The pastries were delicious and I love the vibe here, it's very comfortable and everything is made fresh in house. I got their fritatta which was yummy. I also purchased their lemon meringue pastry which was yummy. I did not try their coffee. My mom got a morning bun which she said was very good and she also tried their bread and butter.

Baked breads are great. I like the buckwheat scones. But…read morethey charge an extra 75 cents for oat milk instead of cow's milk! That's a rip, the price of oat milk is not more than cow's milk.