Pretty building, friendly staff, and decent drinks/food for a decent price. The regular latte had good flavor, however the Lavender latte was a little to floral and on the nose for me. Food wise, the chocolate filled croissant was good! I also tried the croissant cinnamon roll which was also pretty good, but there was a lack of gooey goodness; a cinnamon roll definitely requires gooey hearts. Prices were also fair so I'm going to round up here. read more

As we were driving through Aptos, I wanted some caffeine, so we stopped at Loft. The ceilings are tall with plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs for students to study or work. I got a matcha latte. Confusingly, I was told that I'd hear my order be called out from both sides of the counter. What I later understood was the drinks come out on one side and the food from the other (I think?). The matcha latte was decent - creamy but not strong in matcha flavor. I also got to try a ham and cheese croissant which was delicious. Service was friendly. I'd say it's more of a 3.5 rating, but rounding up due to its great inexpensive menu. read more

Loft Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

I like this place. A lot. I don't think I would necessarily go out of my way to visit (my regular Starbucks is just too dang convenient). If you're already in the area though, Loft is a great choice. Tops on my recommendation here would be the "Santa Cruz Fog" (a creative spin on a London Fog but with macadamia milk and cinnamon). Super tasty and comforting. Staff are friendly and the baked items are good (although I don't think the food is necessarily the highlight). The family and I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and found plenty of seating. Setting and ambiance was chill. Nice music and soft patron chatter. I'm usually not a study-in-a-coffee-shop dude, but I could see myself doing that here Couple things to keep in mind (which don't detract from the rating): 1) Parking lot can be super packed on Sundays... Which makes sense - this is a church sponsored establishment so when the nearby church is having service, the area is full. 2) This place has brief business hours. Check in advance before driving over. They were closing today at 2 PM. All n' all. It's a solid stop if in the area and the business hours align. Enjoy! read more

beautiful space for working! I came on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty packed! Lots of students from schools nearby. I ordered a Fog (tea latte) with macadamia nut milk and honey. Delicious but not memorable. Overall a good spot to study but they do close early at 4 read more

Disappointed! I love coming to the loft it's a rare occasion to sit and enjoy a coffee for me. I was picking up my drink at the counter and the barista said that's not yours. I ordered a hot coffee there were two ready one iced and one hot. I ordered a hot coffee but I guess the person who took my order got it wrong and they made it iced. Instead of trying to correct it the barista looked annoyed and so I decided to walk away with the wrong coffee to avoid further awkward interaction. I will not be back. Barista had on glasses not sure her name zero stars I'll stick to other local friendly coffee shops. read more

Great Coffee & Food, Love the space, Perfect for getting work done. Just wish the Music was not so loud so I can take Zoom Meetings from here. I attempted to do a few zoom meeting from here but the music is everywhere which makes people speak in really raised voices. Other than the loud music Love this place. read more

I really like the atmosphere, layout, spaciousness and design of this coffeehouse! Service was great and my coffee was perfect. There is plenty of seating inside and out! read more

Needed a place to work after camping at nearby Brighton Beach and this spot was perfect, its comfortable and good coffee. The staff is nice. The loft is warm and feels a little cozy up there. Def will be back next time Im at New Brighton Beach area. read more

Great vibe. Warm staff who enjoy their work. Quality coffee. A place with comfortable seating where you can study all day. This is very hard to find in Santa Cruz. read more

Food was a slight let down, lots of preprepared items (I think breakfasts burritos come frozen). However, sourdough bagel was amazing and they let me put pickled onions and cucumber on top since they were out of avocado toast. read more

Amazing coffee with a vibe! I was a little disappointed in the breakfast burrito but the avocado toast was insane. Definitely get the pistachio latte. read more

Stopped here while vacationing on the coast because their website says they serve Art of Tea (which is very good tea). The iced tea and pastries were good. But the cashier was surly with us and our children, even though it wasn't busy. And my wife's hot tea latte was awful - they dumped in the milk before brewing the tea, so it was essentially hot milk-water with a tea bag accessory. (I don't understand this. Would anyone brew coffee with milk-water? Then why would you brew tea that way?) Too bad, because it seemed like a cozy place otherwise. read more

This is the cutest coffee shop with lots of seating area to enjoy their wonderful beverages. They serve Verve coffee; we tried their cappuccinos, latte and mocha and all were very good. Their matcha lattes are also great with the macadamia nut milk option. Luckily we discovered this place on day one of our trip and it was our go to coffee shop for our stay in the area. read more

Love this coffee place! It's such a cute place with lots of greenery and and upstairs seating area. The Avocado toast is INCREDIBLE! It's the best avocado toast I've ever had, hands down! And the staff is so nice! It can get very busy on weekends and many of the food options run out. read more

Service has always been on par, staff is friendly, attentive, & thorough, & the beverages are beautiful, fresh, & delicious! Plus, the prices are highly competitive. We love Loft coffee! read more

Loft Coffee - Cold brew & Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

I am very particular about my coffee to the point I don't value Starbucks as a true coffee shop. Having said this, I think Loft is one of the best coffeehouses in the area. High quality ingredients, talented barista and great customer service. read more

Found this hidden gem behind Cabrillo College. Beautiful, relaxing indoor and outdoor space, great customer service, ample parking, and offer food and cofFee drinks. the Americano was good, smooth with a mild taste. I found a new place to study. Can't wait to return. read more

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Best Daily Mix around. Best Baristas I've met, that make the best drinks. Outdoors or in, you'll always find a seat. No pressure ever. Nice, clean bathroom. Good food. read more

Warning: only come here if you want AMAZING coffee, breakfast treats & baked goods, ambience, and service. The prices are very reasonable as well. read more

This place is the caffeine and positive vibes needed for an amazing day. Came two days in a row and both times have been great! Workers are awesome, atmosphere is calm, outdoor and indoor seating. It's spacious which a lot of coffee shops lack, and of course the food and coffee are solid. I would recommend to anyone willing to get some coffee and a bite. read more

Loft Coffee - Coffe flight! And the delicious breakfast sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aptos, California

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Great coffee, friendly baristas, perfect volume level to work, super cute space, what more could you ask for?! They also have holy kakow syrup which is the best. Highly recommend, they're definitely a new favorite! read more

i love loft! i used to work at the abbey, and it's fun to come in here and compare similar drinks (santa cruz fog, for example.) your drinks and food have a very refined quality about them and they're all delicious! customer service can be sometimes neutral here, but the manager is super kind and always makes me feel welcome. i love seeing everyone i know here! read more

Wow delicious drip coffee and lattes. Super nice staff, too. The prices are great! There is plenty of great seating, inside and out, for meeting with friends. The entire place, including the bathrooms, are super clean. Highly recommend! read more

Coffee is great here! People are super friendly and the atmosphere is great for socializing, reading or studying. They have great snacks also! read more

Best espresso I've had came from here. Great space to chill out and get work done, and staff is super friendly. The avocado toast is fire. read more

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I can't believe this was my first time to Loft Coffee. Definitely coming back! Got a latte with macadamia nut milk! Soooo delicious and probably my new favorite. Great drink prices too! Staff was super friendly. Establishment clean. Found a great seat outside in the sun. There are so many different places to sit and a great place to relax or get some work done. read more

Great drinks, food, and friendly staff! They do a great job remembering customers, making sure things are to your satisfaction, and going through extra mile! Santa Cruz fog is my favorite! read more

It's really good it's cheap for Aptos and the service is really good and the baked goods they have are good

I really like this place! The people who work here are very friendly and work fast. Verve coffee and barista skills are on point. I love the walkable location. The airy ambiance is comfortable for peace or good conversation. Their hours recently expanded and I hope eventually they'll be open a little later. read more

I go here ever more before school and I love it! The service is amazing, the food is so good and the design is so nice!

Loft Coffee & Kelly's morning goodies are 100% delicious! I love the welcoming open space inside and out.

Great Location ,big space ,easy parking. Chai is Not there yet. A bit like watered down milk ,soy milk and No flavor. Disappointed but holding hope someone can teach them a good recipe.Three times same experience. Very dry vibe to no real vibe in there yet. I want to like this place ,so far the packaged bag of nuts and juice box for under a buck are working read more

This place is not k my a beautiful, inviting building but the coffee and whatever walnut, pear, breakfast muffin thing I ordered was divine. Definitely a good place to grab some good grub and spend some time. read more

Lovely place for breakfast and drinks in the morning. Good away-from-beach Santa Cruz vibe. Ample parking, good spot to fill up before going further up or down the coast. read more

I love this place! The building and outdoor landscaping are lovely and inviting. There is plenty of parking and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks are great - I love the americano's and cappuccino's and they have a great Match Latte. Usually Matcha is pre-sweetened and way too sweet for me, but here you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. The staff is always very friendly and accommodatiing. Well done! read more

pre-packaged microwaved food from across state. folks were nice for the most part; decent coffee. cheap.

Quick and great breakfast. The food, and drinks are amazing and affordable. Hands down the best coffee shop in town. I would definitely recommend. read more