Isabella was very kind, informative and helpful. The bar was full there is seated area as well. The…read morekava is earthy. New folks get a 4oz shot to try. The flavored kava drinks mask the kava if you have a hard time drinking it. Creates an in mouth buzz feeling and uplifting, calm, social energy. Ordered the chai to go. Definitely intrigued in coming back.

Melo Melo Kava Bar has a really cool vibe. Lowkey, the whole place felt kind of psychedelic in the…read morebest way. It was calm, colorful, and definitely different from your typical coffee shop or bar. We tried the High Tide, which is straight up kava. It has a very earthy taste, and they give you orange slices to chase it, which definitely helps. It left me feeling pretty relaxed, and the atmosphere made it easy to just hang out for a while. The grapefruit kombucha had just the right amount of tang. If you're into IPAs, I think you'd probably enjoy it. We also ordered the Global Warrior sipping chocolate. It was incredibly rich and definitely made for people who love very dark chocolate. I actually asked for some orange slices to go with it because the citrus balanced it out really well. Overall, it was a fun place to check out and a different experience than I usually go for. I enjoyed trying everything, but nothing really stood out enough to make me feel like I'd be coming back often. Still, I'm glad I stopped in.

Donnie Darko!! This…read moreis what makes the surrounding towns/ Santa Cruz unique. Living in SF we wanted to find something different and unique. We appreciated this corner coffee shop and the vibes. We even came back the next day just for Donnie Darko - if you enjoy iced coffee this is it! One of the cons of this drink is it comes only in one size; apparently a specific formula or proportion of ingredients. Would come back to this town just for this amazing coffee!

An OK place to get coffee and a pastry here in the Santa Cruz area. Definitely a bit dingier and…read moredarker than most coffeeshops, with some concerns about cleanliness - tables were sticky and there was food and crumbs on the floor around my chair before I sat down. Coffee and pastries are decent, although the pastries are priced pretty expensive. Lots of activism and messaging by the coffeeshop, which can be a plus or minus depending on your proclivities.

I decided to check out the taqueria based on a recommendation from an IG foodie. I ordered a fish…read moretaco & a torta. Both were ok, and they charged 3% for using credit card. I walked over to Village Produce to buy salsa because I heard the market is outrageously pricey. I'm glad I tried but I will not be returning.

2 dollars for a 16.9 oz bottle of Kirkland water is not right. If you're super rich you'll love…read morethis place. 4 dollars which is how much they wanted to charge me for 2 of them is egregious. I could get a flat of these waters for less than that at Costco.

I stopped by just to take a quick look, and somehow found one of my new favorite spots in Santa…read moreCruz. Far West Fungi is small, clean, and genuinely charming. Don't let the size fool you though, because the food is doing a lot. I ordered three things: Nashville portobello sandwich - meaty, bold, and tangy. Every bite delivered. 8.5/10 Grilled cheese - buttery and herbaceous, with a tomato jam that ties the whole thing together perfectly. Honestly flawless. 10/10 Empanada - flaky, rich, and deeply umami. The kind of thing you keep thinking about after. 9/10 And I have been thinking about all of it since I left. Reasonably priced, friendly staff, and food that genuinely surprises you. My only note is that seating is limited, so just be prepared for that, but it's a small gripe for a spot this good. Will absolutely be back.

On Thursdays 2-5 they have happy hour: Cafe items are 25% off. Oddly enough, the best thing was the…read moremushroom ice cream. Here's the run-down: 5/5: Candycap mushroom ice cream: awesome. It's made by Mission Hill Ice Cream. $10 for a half-pint. Tastes like a complex maply syrup flavor. 5/5: Candycap caramel. $1.50 each. Great sweet mushroom flavor. 3/5: Maitake flatbread $14. The flavor is jumbled from all the ingredients. 3/5: Mushroom grilled cheese $16; overhyped. 1/5: Candycap cookies. $3. Almost no flavor. Terrible.

California Coffee in Aptos is such a wonderful little spot. From the moment you walk in, it has…read morethat warm, friendly, local feeling that makes you want to stay awhile. A huge part of what makes this place so special is Sylvia, the owner. She is incredibly sweet, caring, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. You can tell she really cares about her customers and about creating a place where people feel comfortable and appreciated. That kind of personal touch is becoming harder and harder to find. The coffee is great, the atmosphere is happy and inviting, and the whole experience just feels authentic and local. It's the kind of place you feel good supporting. If you're in Aptos, definitely stop by California Coffee. Great coffee, great people, and an owner who clearly puts her heart into what she does. We'll absolutely be back!

I love and support independent coffee shops. I've visit this business five times since I've…read morerelocated to the area, each time convincing myself to return thinking the customer service would improve, or that perhaps I might get lucky enough not to get the same woman who I've realized is likely the owner, and I should no longer expect a different server. Their prices are expensive, but the service is even worse. Every time I've visited the woman behind the counter is just downright unpleasant, despite my efforts to be kind and wanting to support this small shop. No more. She's cold, rude, and an unappreciative of my support. This time, to my disgust and offense, after I paid for my drink, she actually pushed the tip jar forward toward me as she said, "here's the tip jar ". How incredibly rude and presumptuous. As much as I had hoped this could be a great local spot, no more. I'm done subjecting myself to this disappointing experience. I strongly discourage anyone from patronizing this place, precisely because of her.

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.

No food here really, but a self serve tap house. Staff is really nice, but the spot seems not put…read moretogether completely. Small inside and nice porch area, just lacks the ability to serve a large party. Online presents is not well defined to lure you in, you have to just go there to find out. Lots of foam the day we were there.

Capitola Tap House is a must visit. They have such a great selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic…read moredrinks with a ton of kombucha. Dog friendly and the owner Amy is so nice. We can't wait to go back!

please, please I absolutely love this place. There is always a line. Please don't go here.... LoL!…read more I wanna be able to come in and get a coffee quick and relax. This place has great food and people are attentive to detail. The coffee has a really unique taste. It doesn't taste so dark and so like cooked like other places do it's it's got a really nice smooth flavor. I hope everybody will try it. Also the names of your coffee the food the atmosphere. It makes it really fun. I know that it's a small shop it probably only seats maybe 25 people inside and outside but what a great experience. I've been there four times now in the last two weeks and I've brought a lot of my friends. I continue to look forward to coming. Thank you so much for your attention to detail. Please keep up the good work. The only change I would make is to ad hair nets to those preparing the food but a lot of places don't have this so that's just me. when you are there, be sure to say hi to someone in line to find out how long they've been going to the coffee shop what they think what the best things are and post it because I would love to know which of the many coffee flavors and food items are the best tasting thanks

Nice little coffee shop, great wifi and has ample seating. Didnt order anything but i saw they have…read morea pretty extensive menu. Theres also a large set of 3 drip like coffee things which is really cool. Recommend visiting here if your stopping by santa cruz