To the point service, not fake overly friendly & chatty, which honestly was super refreshing and so…read moreappreciated before I've had my morning coffee! Great coffee, great sandwich, convenient location, I'd come here again if I'm passing through or staying in Scotts Valley.

We stayed at the Hilton and Brewed Awakening is right across the street. And location is easy to…read morehop off & on freeway. We got an iced americano & iced mocha & a jalepneo bagel. Plenty of parking in the plaza. Free wifi & lots of seating/ tables availabile

I never leave reviews but this coffee shop is my absolute favorite! The baristas are so nice, the…read morecoffee is great, and the vibes are so easygoing and calming. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a new coffee shop. 11/10.

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.

As my friend and I were coming over the hill, she said she'd never been to Scotts Valley so I had…read moreto show her how cute this little town is!! As we got off the freeway, she looked up and there was a coffee shop right down the street. He stopped in here for a quick bite. The two barista is helping us were incredibly helpful and patient since we had to read everything on the menu. I also loved how their store was set up and they sold local arts and crafts from the community! I love the community aspect here in Santa Cruz County! Perhaps she misread the menu, but she thought "egg stacker" was a sandwich because it was under the "bagel sandwich "category. But under the description, it does not say there's any bread. Lol, which is better for us since we're trying to be gluten-free for the day. I had an ice green tea and a salmon egg which was delicious and filling perfectly made egg with the right amount of capers and seasoning for each bite to have enough flavor on it. The green tea was perfect since it was 92°! I can't wait till we get to the beach! I was sad. They didn't have any nitro coffee, but I will definitely come back to try more pastries since it seems like they were out but then again we got there about 30 minutes before they closed. Lol.

I stumbled on this coffee place randomly, but it is a total vibe. They make a lot of things in…read morehouse which you could always appreciate, their fall decor was on point, and they have outlets so it's a great place to stay in work. My coffee was delicious. They also have whipped cream which I enjoy when I wanna have a little cheap day and they had such cute art and tables to sit at to enjoy your drinks or pastries. I love a place that makes seasonal drinks and that are friendly and happy to serve you. They have a lot of options for things to buy whether it's dessert or a breakfast pastry. The location is super random. It's like on the side of like a bus stop area, but the coffee is so good and I can't wait till I'm in the area again to order more and actually sit and enjoy it when I don't have to rush to a meeting. Everyone was super nice and friendly and had a great morning vibes.

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.

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

Had a chance to try Cat & Cloud when in Santa Cruz and this is a really cute spot. Not too big but…read moreenough seats inside and outside with lots of cute art and a fun vibe. For our drink we got a mocha latte and this was really yummy. The service was fast and friendly and overall the drink was top notch. Would definitely go back to try the other drinks!

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

Amazing spot, the Matcha, Salted lemonade and Spring rolls were all tremendous. The staff was…read morefriendly and the vibe was comfortable. Will be back.

I am not a huge coffee drinker, but wanted to try their guava pastry. I stumbled across this place…read moreon a Sunday afternoon, where a jazz band was also playing. It was pretty busy, but they have a good amount of seating available. It was a really nice afternoon and the pastry was delicious. I loved the live music as well!

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.

Eddie and the team at Coffee Conspiracy make the highest quality espresso coffees in Santa Cruz…read moreCounty! They use single origin light-medium roast beans at their coffee bar and sell bags for home, too. I only use their beans at home. Their quad-shot latte with whole milk is banger. Ps. If you're a pseudo coffee lover who is more interested in killing the coffee with burnt (dark roast) beans, pumps of vanilla or pumpkin syrups, etc, this is not your jam. This is the areas spot for just extremely good unadulterated espresso coffees, done right. No noobs.

I've been trying to visit this particular coffee shop for quite some time now! Every time I swing…read moreby they were always closed or I just missed them! Lol I would always wing it and never take a picture of their store hours either! So I'm sure it was operator error! I am so happy for this particular brick and mortar because the first time I met the owner was on a bicycle on West Kliff or maybe East not to show I used to walk a whole thing during the pandemic! He was a really cool gentleman selling coffee on a nice looking bike and everything was clean, cut! Their menu items have changed and I'm glad he got more coffee companies to collab with! I loved my Stimulation Theory- it was smooth and had great frothy flavor with the perfect accent of cardamom! Everything within the Cafe is black and there a lot of joint seating areas. Granted when I got there, the individual spots were already taken. I sat an area meant for a larger group. I also enjoy the death metal music, grated it was played at the normal coffee shop volume level. Hee. So I've never actually HEARD that style of music at such a low decimal level, so it actually was quite comedic to me. At the same time, I'm glad it wasn't super loud like other rock shows I've been to! But still very much a vibe!! I can't wait to go back and try other drinks and pour overs that they have!! I can't wait until they get pastries or some sort of pop-up since I love my carbs! Hee

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.