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    Peet's Coffee

    3.2 (49 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 5:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working

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    Rose L.

    Really nice staff and baristas! Coffee was super light and delicious for a good walk.

    Happiness is a Peet's pup cup
    Bob S.

    Happiness in a cup for me, you, and my dog makes 2... I was never great at math, but I am good at recognizing the best in people and the always super pleasant Pro's at Peet's Rio Del Mar are always awesome!

    Oh...the July 4th rush is on! Peeps, EVERY WHERE!
    Lizz H.

    Nice place to people watch! Super clean Peet's, light and airy, and a fairly new location. Off the beaten track. I like that. Mostly locals. There are plenty of inside/outside tables. Friendly workers! If you are in the hood, it's a great place to hang! And do not forget the free Wifi;)

    It was clean and smelled good. My drink is perfect and tastes great. Michael and Issy (guy with curly) took care of me right before closing. I'm so grateful , I needed this drink!!

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    Natalie P.

    I always need to stop by to get my matcha latte , oatmilk lattes, or flatwhite fix ( hot & cold) whenever I'm in Aptos or Santa Cruz. Their lattes are strong and smooth for mental and mood booster. It hits the spots every time. The location is an aesthetically pleasing with pleasant staff and plenty of seating.Its iconic and amazing matcha lattes and expresso. Their wifi is good for work, school. Highly recommend come here before the hike or get away from the town.

    Lily B.

    Bro starbucks sucks!!! the coffee here is the star of the show, not flavorings, syrups, or werid juices. this stuff is made well and with care. their iced lattes have FOAM!!!!!! i'm a peet's fan now and forever.

    iced hibiscus tea latte
    Trinity C.

    Came here today and ordered the hibiscus iced tea latte. It was very refreshing and tasty for a hot day. My order came out fast and it was not busy at all. There are a wide assortment of pastries and baked goods as well as coffee and tea drink options. The interior of this Peet's is huge and a great place to work or study. The employees are also very friendly and nice. This is definitely going to be one of my go to coffee stops.

    Brandon F.

    Came here before a hike for a quick coffee. Only a small line around 1pm on a Saturday. I ordered the medium drip coffee medium roast, but they were out of the medium roast so I opted for a dark roast. The coffee is served super quickly and piping hot! This location has a ton of seating inside and out. Great place for a meet up, working session, or anything else

    Matcha latte with whole milk in my own mug.
    Alexandra N.

    I got a matcha latte with regular milk. For almost $6 it would be nice if they knew how to make smooth foam. It's not a big ask, it's apart of the art of being a barista. I think more training would be really helpful to boost the quality.

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    The coffee is nothing special. Typical chain with boring environment. I will avoid in future. Prefer local coffee shops.

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    WAY over priced coffee, and for that money, the minimum they can do is provide compostable straws.

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    Friendly staff, clean and attentive.

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    Loft Coffee

    Loft Coffee

    4.6
    (74 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    The Loft is one of my favorite local coffee places because of the spaciousness, the flood of…read morenatural light (so it's perfect for working or reading), they serve local brew and local pastries, and the prices are reasonable! They even have hot foods, like breakfast sandwiches. To top it off, they employ really inclusive and inviting staff that make you feel welcome. The order line may look long when you arrive if it's morning or noon, but it always moves quickly. The only downside is the hours are sometimes shorter than I'd like, so I've sometimes come at times it's closed, so I recommend checking online before driving over to make sure they'll be open when you arrive. TIPS: - The only semi-confusing part is you pick up the food on the LEFT side of the counter and the drinks on the RIGHT side of the counter. - The extras (lids, sugar, napkins, etc) are at a little station on the right side of the counter, close to the side doors. - There are stairs leading upstairs that have limited tables and a small couch, but if you can snag seating upstairs, it's a cool space bec it'll feel more private and you get to look down at the cafe. - Sometimes Loft holds special events, so be on the look out for flyers. The space is so cute with the different types of seating and plant areas that divide up the space. There are also a few outdoor tables and chairs for those who prefer Al Fresca. Loft is located behind Cabrillo College and has lots of parking.

    I had to hang out at Cabrillo for a few hours waiting for my kid and walked over to this excellent…read morecafe across from campus. I ordered the Santa Cruz fog which is an earl Grey tea why macadamia milk. It was so delicious I had to return the second day. This cafe is conveniently located for campus students. Clean and lots of seating with electric plugs for charging. There is a restroom available inside.

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    Coffee flight and an iced coffee creation
    Coffee flight and an iced coffee creation
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    Front entrance
    Loft Coffee

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    Companion Bakeshop

    Companion Bakeshop

    3.9
    (130 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Came here for breakfast while staying at the nearby Sea Cliff Inn…read more Food and coffee: Small selection of baked goods including fresh breads, croissants, pastries. We ordered a raspberry "pop tart" (filled pastry with frosting), plain croissant, and avocado toast. All were very good. Their fresh breakfast sandwiches "weren't available yet" (not sure what that meant) and the avocado toast did take a while to make. Service: Service was a little aloof but fine. Ambiance: Only a few indoor seats, two outdoor tables and kids toys though next to the road. Very modern and new interior. Would recommend trying, be prepared for a short line / wait.

    Really cute storefront. There's a store to the side, and a great display of pastries. I can see why…read morethey draw a crowd. Got here right after opening and took a stroll around. They were in the middle of making sandwiches, which did look appetizing. Got in line at a perfect time because it quickly grew behind me. I always go with the basics... purchased a true French baguette, and a delicious looking chocolate chip cookie. Solid 4 stars for the French baguette. Great crispy crust, nice airy inside, not dense at all. Awesome for dipping in coffee. My only downside is the price. $6 for a French baguette... why? I'm waiting to see if it gives me any super powers. As for the chocolate chip cookie... perfect example of how looks can be deceiving. I know it's all preference, but it was just a basic cookie. No sea salt added for that something extra and no browned butter to be found. Just an ordinary, overly priced cookie. Sadly, does not win a spot for my top 5. Also, the gentleman at the counter was pretty frigid. Maybe a bad morning? Perhaps that's his personality. Who knows, but I wouldn't expect much at the counter as far as hospitality goes.

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    Companion Bakeshop
    Companion Bakeshop
    Cheerful ordering area

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    Cheerful ordering area
    Firefly Coffee House

    Firefly Coffee House

    4.4
    (95 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Cute coffee and eats shop just off the 1! Charming outdoor area with seating…read more Ordered a hot latte with vanilla syrup--10/10. Perfect latte. I could taste everything without any particular flavor overpowering the others. Also got the Works Burrito for $16, which includes chorizo and avocado. I think it's a good price point. The burrito is huge so I shared with my boyfriend. He also had the breakfast bagel which he enjoyed. Picked up an extra bagel to-go and sped off. Great stop to make when passing through Santa Cruz.

    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?

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    Lox, Cream Cheese, Tomato & Chives on an Everything Bagel
    Lox, Cream Cheese, Tomato & Chives on an Everything Bagel
    Peppermint Latte
    Peppermint Latte
    The Works Burrito!

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    The Works Burrito!
    Venus Pie Trap

    Venus Pie Trap

    3.9
    (89 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Parking can be a problem on the weekends during the summer, since the beach is right next door…read more Most of the pastries are from Companion Bakeshop. I tried two items: - 5/5: The Machiatto is excellent. They serve 11th hour coffee. - 3/5: The Mexican chocolate pie ($8/slice) is too sweet. All I can taste is sugar.

    We came here twice during our stay nearby. The first time was decent. Coffee was good, staff was…read moreok, the food was tasty but inconsistent. (The meat pie and pastry we ordered were not warmed all the way, but the bagel was good) Then inside seating area was also sticky and slightly dirty looking. Our second visit was yesterday 6/20, and it sounds like we weren't the only unhappy customers based on other reviews. I'm not surprised to hear the lady in charge that morning rudely made customers leave because she "needed a reset". We asked about getting pizza around 10:45 am, which we acknowledged was early...but just asking to see what was possible. Instead of a real explanation, we got a snarky look at her watch and just an "um, noooo" with a bad attitude. If there was a real reason, like the dough wasn't ready or the oven wasn't on (it was, we could see the flames) I would understand. However, the lady was complaining to a coworker about an issue with the manager or something while we waited in line so there was already some unprofessional behavior beyond the lack of customer service. We left without getting anything at that point. We won't be back to Venus, The Pixie Deli down the street has good food and friendly service.

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    Menu & parties
    Menu & parties
    Venus Pie Trap
    Tea latte and a cappuccino. Yum!

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    Tea latte and a cappuccino. Yum!

    Peet's Coffee - coffee - Updated June 2026

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