I don't often find myself in Santa Cruz. But anytime I'm able to get out to this town, I always…read moremake a stop at 11th hour! 11th hour is a coffee spot that really feels leagues above the others. The service is always so friendly and nice, and I feel like the baristas really go above and beyond to ensure that your drinks and food are of the highest quality. I always appreciate the vegan scone and snack options too especially! Not a lot of places will offer these and it really contributed to raising that bar higher. Nothing like it and Its a must visit for sure!

I think I just had the best earlgrey iced matcha ever. It…read morewould have been the best Sunday if one of the patrons could spare us from hearing the ongoing conversation with his girlfriend "Like" on speaker, surrounded by all of us with our laptops. Other conversations were not this loud. He eventually had to plug in his phone. Hoping the next AirPods generation will block out that noise completely. Customer service is all about moving, no matter how long you have waited. Thank you, would hav been nice.

- Menu: classic coffee shop selection, seasonal flavors -…read moreSeating: compact indoor seating, lots of outdoor tables. You can also walk to the statue out front or nearby walking path and sit on one of the many benches there - Parking: large lot for the shrine - Features: one all-gender restroom, water dispenser Came to Shrine coffee while visiting the shrine of St. Joseph itself with my boyfriend. We tried a Spanish latte, which didn't have a strong cinnamon flavor but was a good classic latte. Super cute place to do work (if you don't need an outlet) or come on a date/with friends. The walking path is nearby and it's only a ~25min walk downhill to the beach, so you can take your coffee on the go! Super cute place and great to support the shrine.

Awesome mocha, maple latte and fantastic almond croissant omg soooooo good…read more I'll be back! (I'm not sure what bakery they get there pastries from but it was great)

Came here on a Sunday morning and it was popping…read more Ordered two Beige creamy (one half decaf) and a latte. In addition, we ordered a bunch of pastries to share between my family. We got the chocolate croissants, a plain croissant, and the ham and cheese croissant. We requested that they warmed up the ham and cheese, as well as, the chocolate. There are plenty of tables inside and outside. We opted for outside since it was a beautiful day. They gave us a number previously to put on our table and came out with our items once they were ready. As for the coffee, they called out our names. The Beige creamy is more of a coffee shake/frap. It was creamy and delicious. Not too sweet, but was sweeter than your average coffee. Parking can be difficult as there is a small lot, otherwise there is street parking.

Nice ambiance at the west end location, They have Manresa pastries…read more - 4/5: The Beige creamy is a better than an average coffee shake. - 3/5: The french toast $15.45 is nicely eggy. But it's OK, not great. - 3/5: The Chai has good flavor but is way too sweet.

What a beautiful, sunny, plant-filled space! I imagine that it feels warm and sunny there no matter…read morehow foggy it is outside. The music on the day we went was a great mix of Karol G and Bad Bunny, adding to the warm ambiance. We had excellent drinks and parked at a communal table. It seems like a lot of people linger with their laptops. The tables were clean, and the staff were friendly. There is street parking, and it's in a building with arty shops.

I've been coming to this Verve location everytime I'm in Santa Cruz…read more This spot is pretty spacious for a coffee shop and I love it. Love the wall of coffee beans and merchandise. Their iced lattes are always made perfectly. The matcha and the loose leaf teas are also a favorite. Good drinks. Awesome service.

Damn... these fluffy soft bagels, my gawd, wow.... These bagels are so damn good!…read more The bfst bagel is worth every penny, it is pretty stuffed and filling and you're able to modify some things like switching out for an even flavorful cream cheese that you prefer since they are made to order. My food didn't take long at all and they have a counter with ketchup, salsa, hot sauces and a cute little sitting area outside and one high table inside. They had a good selection of bagels and food options too. Very good and delicious cheesy eggs with my bagel, thank you! I really love the lowkey quiet cute Santa Cruz ambiance w the flowers outside, art mural on the wall, and outside sitting area to catch some natural vitamin D. Good area to get some sun on a good day.

Wow, I wish I got a photo of the works burrito, but it was pretty huge. My partner and I shared one…read moreburrito, and we were pretty full for the rest of the day. Since this cafe was close to our hotel and within walking distance, we actually stopped by two days in a row. On the second day, I ordered the everything bagel with the jalapeño cream cheese, and I thought it was amazing. The 5 stars are primarily for their food. Pro tip: order ahead on DoorDash or their online ordering system because ordering there takes awhile - they're a popular spot. As a latte gal, I will say their lattes were not my favorite, and if I had a choice, I would have probably not gotten my lattes from here.

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.

This place has a large space and decoration I loved it so cool and unique…read more Staff friendly got my drink out pretty fast too I ordered a Macadamia latte looked pretty, however no flavor to coffee. I actually thought she forgot add flavor to it. I had to add simple syrup that they have available.

Verve is my go to coffee shop in all of Santa Cruz. They always have a great variety of seasonal…read moredrinks that always taste great! I enjoy getting a classic vanilla latte and adding their cold foam on top! It tastes amazing with their coffee roasts. I also am so addicted to their monkey bread! It's the perfect pairing with my coffee! This location is my favorite with ample seating options inside and outside! Staff is always very welcoming and provide speedy service

if you're looking for a cute coffee shop to vibe in...this is not the place. the employees are…read moreunnecessarily rude which I've never gotten at the other Verve on front street. If you're going to a Verve, definitely go to that one. This one's less busy and safe to say I understand why now... also matcha lovers beware!!! A small matcha with nondairy milk comes out to be an upwards of ten dollars and has zero matcha taste to it. It genuinely tasted like they poured milk in a cup and then added a drop of green food coloring to it. I recommend cat and cloud one street over! They're all super friendly there so the ambiance is a lot nicer

The atmosphere was nice and the workers were friendly, but my cinnamon roll coffee didn't taste…read morelike much of anything.

What can I say? If you want a great coffee or matcha, friendly service, fab outdoor seating and in…read morea cool courtyard filled with wineries, breweries, butcher shop, bike shop, oyster bar, etc... come hang at 11th Hour! I usually get the honey bee latte or their matcha latte - you can get both iced if it's a hot day - don't forget to bring your pup as they are dog friendly and give out puppacino's x

We were in SC (from SF) for my boyfriend's cousin's rugby tournament at UCSC and showed up wayyyy…read moretoo early, so I went to the Google machine to find a nearby-ish coffee shop to up our caffeine intake. I love cats, had been to The Market/"downtown" SC many times, so Cat & Cloud was a no-brainer. We easily found street parking out front ~9:30am and waltzed inside to find no line, a full+tasty looking pastry case, and a board of specials that were right up our alley. I don't typically go for sweet coffee, but the almond cookie latte special caught our eyes and we ended up ordering two because hell no we are not sharing one coffee XD The barista also mentioned it was her fave, and it did not disappoint. Nearly a week later and my mouth is watering as I type this, making me want to find myself some sugar free almond syrup (jk, it's hard to find lol I've tried before) to add to my coffees at home. Ambience at the early hour was veryyyyy calm, tons of seating both inside and outside. I know it can get loud inside when packed, but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The courtyard is a great option for lower volume, and the streets around the Market are flat/very walkable if you want to peruse the area with your coffee. I have family in the area and definitely plan to go back and get one of their adorable tumblers or sticker sheets; LOVE the artistry/branding.

Super busy on a Saturday afternoon in the food hall! Service was quick, seats were limited inside…read more I ordered an iced Gibraltar, perfect and exactly what I needed on this warm October afternoon. 2 shots over ice with about 1-2oz of milk (I can't remember what the lady behind the counter said) Nothing bad to say, but nothing standout about this coffee shop. Their seasonal menu is so small (I didn't even notice it until after I placed my order) Waited around 10 minutes for coffee.

This place is full of goodies, coffees and great food. I…read morebought sourdough bread and done pastries. Very nice staff

Came in on a Sunday and the line was out the door. This spot is popular, and for good reason with…read morethe variety of pastries and breads they have. They were out of quite a few of their bakery items, but still had a pretty good selection. I ended up getting a piece of banana bread and a breakfast sandwich. My plan was to eat the banana bread later, but the breakfast sandwich wasn't filling enough for me, so the bread went down with it. The sandwich comes fairly plain with the option for some add-ons. I would've loved to have had the extra flavor from the additional items, but that would've made the sandwich $17 pre tax/tip, and that just seemed pretty crazy for a breakfast sandwich of that size. So on that note, I think I will personally stick to the baked goods. Though the wait to order was pretty long, the sandwich came up super quick! Service was also very friendly. Not only is this location a bakery, but they have fun shop set up with nick nacks, cookbooks, kitchen items, and some fun food finds. I wish they had a take a number system vs having to wait in line so that you could explore all the stuff they have while you wait.