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!

This is a cool coffee/ca'fe spot. Indoor and outdoor with plant decor. The iced drinks are in a…read morerecycled paper cup. Not my preference cup for an iced latte but I appreciate the reasoning behind. I had the tiramisu latte and berry matcha 4/5 tiramisu latte Not too sweet, coffee flavor was a little too subtle for me. I like strong tasting coffee. 5/5 berry matcha Delicious , smooth tasting and the foam was yummy. Probably one of the best mathcas I've had. Customer service was okay. Nothing special to me, and has room for improvement. I will definitely be back when I come to the area again.

Coffee, Ocean Views & a Mini-Retreat for the Soul…read more I've been to A LOT of places for coffee, and I'll just say it: I'm a coffee snob. So when I say the coffee here is awesome, I mean it! What makes this place special isn't just the coffee--it's the entire experience. Operated by the Catholic Church, this peaceful coffee establishment has a beautiful prayer garden where you can stroll, reflect, and maybe even get your thoughts straight before your second cup. My bride and I spent FOUR HOURS here reading, journaling, talking, and enjoying the serenity. And yes, we were still happily married when we left! The view of the Pacific Ocean is spectacular. You can walk across the street, sit on a bench, and simply listen to the waves. There's also a spacious patio, clean restrooms, friendly and polite staff, and an atmosphere that seems to say, "Slow down...you're allowed to breathe." This isn't just a place to grab a cup of coffee. It's a place to grab a cup of coffee, grab your thoughts, grab your bride, and grab a little peace for your soul. As a Yelp Elite reviewer--and someone who takes coffee VERY seriously--this place gets my enthusiastic recommendation. Great coffee. Great people. Great atmosphere. Incredible view. And a prayer garden thrown in for good measure. Sometimes you don't need a vacation. You just need four hours, two cups of coffee, the Pacific Ocean, and someone you love sitting across the table. #YelpElite #CoffeeSnob #CoffeeLovers #PacificOcean #CoffeeAndViews #PrayerGarden #MiniRetreat #DateDay #GreatCoffee #HiddenGem #CoffeeWithAView #SoulRefreshment

Tucked inside the church building and opposite the beach, it's an amazing coffee shop in Santa Cruz…read morefor hanging out or working all day. It has plenty of parking and ample indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is limited, but everything is good. Service is friendly and quick. The food and drinks were so good that we went twice during our three-day stay in Felton. They also have a cute gift and book shop, and a clean bathroom.

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.

I've been to at least 3 locations and they've all been bright lively, nicely lit and welcoming…read morespaces. My lattes and cold brew are solid though my friend, who likes dark brewed coffee, couldn't get one here today. They do have mugs and glasses available which I always get to avoid using single use ware. But the Classic Avocado Toast, oh MY!! Delicious and full of avocado (which my pic didn't quite capture). Watermelon radish added beauty. Wasabi mayo added a nice tart, tangy flavor. Delicious bread too. Coming back again for that soon!!

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.

You DID THAT this morning…read more LOFI latte w/ oat milk, vanilla, and lavender Breakfast Bagel w/ a jalapeño cheddar bagel and added the artichoke tapenade (not in place of the plain cream cheese, but in addition to) So yummy.

Had an amazing breakfast burrito (the Works Burrito) at Firefly Coffee House! The burrito was huge…read moreand came out piping hot with melted cheese, and the chorizo was super flavorful. I couldn't finish all of it so I saved some for later. Don't forget to try their homemade hot sauce - it was great and had a nice kick. The Americano was good as well. It's a small place with only a few seats inside but plenty more seats outside. Service was friendly & efficient. My only complaint is that there are no restrooms.

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.

This is my favorite location. It can be tough to find a seat on the weekend but it's nice and…read morerelaxing and of course they make a good latte. Also they have a variety of milks. I have to have non fat due to dietary restriction and alot of my other friend have to milk alternative they stay stocked so it's nice to know I can go here and we can all get what we want without issue

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

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

Came down to Santa Cruz for a day trip - 11th hour is an amazing third space. The patio, the…read moresurrounding stores, the drinks and food. We got a matcha and salted caramel latte. Coffee is great, matcha is ok (the usual more milky taste, but good if you don't like your matcha too earthy). Appreciated the very Santa Cruz vibe menu and the workers were kind and the drinks came out within 5-10 minutes of ordering.

This place was recommended by a friend so I stopped in to buy some beans as gifts. It's located in…read morea cute food hall. It seems like the other locations are coffee shops but this shop was on my route. I know nothing about coffee and didn't know where to start. Charlotte and Kayla were very helpful and patient in explaining the different kinds of coffee they offered and gave me samples to let me try them! I had said, as a non coffee drinker I can't taste the difference between different coffee and they said lemme give you samples and prove that you can! It was an unexpectedly fun experience and definitely the best customer service I've had in a while. They both clearly love coffee and what they do, and I hope their hard work and passion are recognized! Thank you again!!

Overnight trip to Santa Cruz so decided to stop by since it's was walkable distance from our hotel…read more! Darling welcoming coffee shop with friendly staff and large seating inside and out! I got their monthly special of matcha with strawberry which just wasn't for me . The overload sweetness of the strawberry mask the matcha flavor giving ot more of a strawberry milk instead! If I do come back will get their coffee a try

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.