Solid 3.5 stars - neighborhood coffee shop that feels familiar. Service was very friendly. Lots of…read moreoptions outside of coffee including bagels, pastries and smoothies. We ordered coffee, a berry smoothie (yogurt, frozen berries, apple juice), and egg bagel sandwich (egg is microwaved vs cooked on a pan). Plenty of indoor and outdoor tables / seating. Would come back for a quick coffee and savory bagel if in the area.

Cute local place with indoor and outdoor seating, We had the vanilla latte which was good. The…read morekids had the acai smoothie with coconut water which was decent and a chai with marshmallow cold foam and warm cinnamon role which was delicious. It was gone before I could snag a pic.

I wasn't awake yet and ordered 2 iced coffees and they totally made me iced lattes. Great service,…read moregreat tasting lattes. I'm a fan for life.

The matcha latte here is the best. I get it iced and sweetened with vanilla. Service is always…read morewelcoming and quick. I wish we had one in the Bay Area! It sure is a nice treat whenever I'm in Santa Cruz. I haven't tried the coffee yet. There is a lot of seating and it's usually pretty busy. Not hard to find a somewhere to sit though. The interior is bright and clean. Until next time. :)

Donnie Darko!! This…read moreis what makes the surrounding towns/ Santa Cruz unique. Living in SF we wanted to find something different and unique. We appreciated this corner coffee shop and the vibes. We even came back the next day just for Donnie Darko - if you enjoy iced coffee this is it! One of the cons of this drink is it comes only in one size; apparently a specific formula or proportion of ingredients. Would come back to this town just for this amazing coffee!

An OK place to get coffee and a pastry here in the Santa Cruz area. Definitely a bit dingier and…read moredarker than most coffeeshops, with some concerns about cleanliness - tables were sticky and there was food and crumbs on the floor around my chair before I sat down. Coffee and pastries are decent, although the pastries are priced pretty expensive. Lots of activism and messaging by the coffeeshop, which can be a plus or minus depending on your proclivities.

Here's my review even though I got a drink I couldn't drink this isn't my first time here. I love…read morethere mocha and chai. I love whatever beans they roast here and the vibe is nice. The employees are also nice. I like how they have a big patio and is a neighborly vibes. I wish there was a number I could call because I wanted to tell them about a drink today 03/15 it was way too sweet and I couldn't do it. but other than that love this place

i like cats and i also like clouds but the real question is do i like cat and cloud? MEOW MEOW…read more i think they are solid if you actually like coffee. their roasts run light. you will not taste bitter dark roast italian-style BAM BAM on your tastebuds that make you physically recoil and shout OI MARIO MAMMA MIA!! i wouldn't order anything above a 6 oz size for that reason. it is a super cute shop, basically in a garage situation. located near capitola hashtag malibu barbie. bathroom is relatively clean. music is at the decibel of hippie (aka too loud for uppity people) but good taste - i walked in to a kali uchis song! hail the queen! also equipment is goated (mahkonig and decent). service is nice. free drip coffee samples! i love samples (i go to costco)! i tried the house blend which was okay. then i tried the honduras lot which was better; could taste the nuttiness and rhubarb. i ended up picking up a funkier one (rwanda red bourbon natural) since i am currently sick of washed beans. anyway cool selection!! i also tried the chai which was a disgrace to south asian culture. it was gentrified TWICE omg. too sweet AND had a white color. real chai is brown. anyway. the flat white was alright - a bit too big and a touch overfoamed. next time i will stick to the single origin drip or maybe an espresso. lets give cloudy meow meow a 4

Cute coffee shop with a wonderful view!! This coffee shop…read morelocated in the Capitola Village is up stairs from margaritaville. Great selection and flavors!! Something for everyone! Was the perfect way to get a 'pick me up' to keep shopping the local shops. Serve was so fast and friendly! Don't miss out.

This coffee house is up the stairs near the Margaritaville restaurant. It has a fisherman type…read moreambiance and decor and has an outdoor small patio with a few tables with an amazing view of the water and Capitola. We went to the counter, and I believe it was the owner who waited on us. He was a one-man show, taking our orders and making the drinks as well, but we didn't wait too long for our order. My friend and I had lattes, and they were good. There are also some nice looking treats in the case there, but we had just had lunch so we didn't try those. Definitely would come back for the view!

I served Gayle's food for an elevated picnic at the Felton Covered Bridge Park and the guests RAVED…read moreabout it. The staff was incredibly helpful both before ordering and upon pick up. I can't recommend them highly enough. Delicious!

OMG! I'm so glad I came across this bakery on yelp. I ordered 2 birthday cakes and they were beyond…read moremy expectations. The princess cake was stunning which was elegantly decorated with fresh flowers. The cake was so moist, not too sweet and delicious. The strawberry delight was also very moist, tasty and gorgeous. Their online ordering site was easy and pick up was seamless. I emailed them for a special inscription on both cakes and they nailed it. i wish I lived closer. I will be ordering from them all the time. This is a definitely and highly recommend this bakery.

Really enjoyed my avocado toast here. The preserved lemons added a nice sweet citrus touch…read more Cinnamon roll was delicious. Cold brew here is excellent. The frittata was a little cold in the center - could have used a bit more time in the oven for me.

Croissant anyone? Because if you love a soft, buttery croissant... Companion Bakeshop has them! I…read moream giving 5-stars for these beauties. I looked forward to this visit. I had driven by it many times. Usually late in the day after their closing hours. So I was happy to make it in again (after years) and buy a couple of the few remaining croissants. I have had the pleasure of tasting the famous sour dough bread. It is served at several nearby restaurants. It is fabulous! The bakeshop is small but cute. Located on busy Soquel Drive in Aptos. The side yard is nice to sit outside in that wonderful, cool air and nosh on your goodies. I have posted photos of their menus. Breakfast items, cookies, breads, and assorted pastries offered. Vegan and GF. Coffee/tea drinks too. Reviewers mention the less than friendly service. I have to agree. While the items are delicious employees need to step up and at least act like they value their customers. Not a good look. I have memories of better service years ago. The original Companion Bakeshop is on the Santa Cruz Westside! Here's to flaky croissants AND hopefully not flaky customer service.:) Cheers!

My number one pick for good coffee and breakfast burrito, the staff is nice every timeread more

We arrived early for a medical appointment in the area and decided to get some coffee here. I was…read morecaught off guard by 1) how tiny the inside is, and 2) there was a rack of fresh bagels!!! I honestly had no idea this place was here... and with bagels! I don't get bagels locally because, well, just because. I happily ordered us coffee and bagels. Now, bear in mind, we roast our own coffee, so to us, the coffee was on the "good" side of Ok. The bagels, on the other hand, were delicious! And boy, do they pack on the cream cheese (maybe enough for 3 bagels depending on one's preference)! Service was friendly and fast. And all the people coming and going were very pleasant - there were plenty of them. The sitting area outside next to the road is pretty small (next to a dumpster, I think), and my guy was having some mobility challenges (on crutches, etc.). Folks in the neighboring table were so kind and accommodating, voluntarily standing up so that he could maneuver into a seat. We went back the following week (yes, another medical appt), and this time they were out of the bagels we wanted, so note to self... get there early if you want a favorite bagel. We will definitely be back to Firefly for the bagels! Have I said "bagels" enough times already?

I don't drink coffee. This review is SOLEY for the key lime pie. I'm eating as I type. Ya. It's…read more YUM! The crust has a more baked/burnt flavor, crumbly, but wet, it's good, but the filling, the filling is so yummy! Airy, smooth, and the right balance of sweet and tart, so happy I gave to my impulse lol Fluffy whip on top, and the ratios are great!

Beach side coffee & pies!…read more What a great place to start your morning before a beach walk. Lots of coffee and pastry options. And some good lunch items too. They are famous for their pies: pizza, hand pies, and dessert pies. We really liked the spinach hand pie! Watch out: this spot can be very busy in the morning, with long lines for coffee.

California Coffee in Aptos is such a wonderful little spot. From the moment you walk in, it has…read morethat warm, friendly, local feeling that makes you want to stay awhile. A huge part of what makes this place so special is Sylvia, the owner. She is incredibly sweet, caring, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. You can tell she really cares about her customers and about creating a place where people feel comfortable and appreciated. That kind of personal touch is becoming harder and harder to find. The coffee is great, the atmosphere is happy and inviting, and the whole experience just feels authentic and local. It's the kind of place you feel good supporting. If you're in Aptos, definitely stop by California Coffee. Great coffee, great people, and an owner who clearly puts her heart into what she does. We'll absolutely be back!

I love and support independent coffee shops. I've visit this business five times since I've…read morerelocated to the area, each time convincing myself to return thinking the customer service would improve, or that perhaps I might get lucky enough not to get the same woman who I've realized is likely the owner, and I should no longer expect a different server. Their prices are expensive, but the service is even worse. Every time I've visited the woman behind the counter is just downright unpleasant, despite my efforts to be kind and wanting to support this small shop. No more. She's cold, rude, and an unappreciative of my support. This time, to my disgust and offense, after I paid for my drink, she actually pushed the tip jar forward toward me as she said, "here's the tip jar ". How incredibly rude and presumptuous. As much as I had hoped this could be a great local spot, no more. I'm done subjecting myself to this disappointing experience. I strongly discourage anyone from patronizing this place, precisely because of her.