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    Sentinel Cafe

    4.8 (5 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    I couldn't believe how great my salad was. Beautiful too. Madeleine has such a flair for food. Best ever, no kidding, at great price.

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    11th Hour Coffee - Avocado Toast

    11th Hour Coffee

    4.4(660 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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.

    SUPER CUTE CUPS! Coffee is okay. I forgot I've been here in the past, so wanted to write a review…read moreto jog my memory in the future. They now change $0.25 for to-go cups, which I guess is a Santa Cruz ordinance. Can you imagine them doing that elsewhere? Oooooh my city would make a killing off that! Husband got his usual cold brew ($6.25 inc cup fee). No complaints except they don't fill it to the brim even if you don't want room for milk/cream. I got a tiramisu latte ($8.25 inc cup fee). I could see why they call it a tiramisu latte because of the mascarpone foam and the lady finger. It was decent, but I think I would have enjoyed a standard vanilla latte more. I also personally didn't like how the cold foam dripped down the side of the cup because it got all over my hands! As a former barista, I always made sure my drinks were clean before handing them out.

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    11th Hour Coffee - Interior

    Interior

    11th Hour Coffee - Apple tart this morning and I am not disappointed. Great apples, not too much cinnamon w/ crunchy crust.

    Apple tart this morning and I am not disappointed. Great apples, not too much cinnamon w/ crunchy crust.

    11th Hour Coffee - Strawberry cream latte, Oh my goodness!

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    Strawberry cream latte, Oh my goodness!

    Firefly Coffee House - Jalapeño cheddar breakfast bagel

    Firefly Coffee House

    4.3(700 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    This was my first time ever at this particular coffee shop, and I was so happy I found it when I…read moredid!! I was looking for something heavier than a pastry and found out they had breakfast sandwiches and their own bagels! Score!! To my surprise, they also had specialty drinks so I had to get the Blondie latte with a plant-based milk. I asked the lady if it was sweet and she said it came with a tablespoon of brown sugar. But they could switch it and make it a teaspoon instead. Perfect! As I got my latte it was amazing!! The espresso used in the latte was actually a mild roast coffee so I really liked the flavor of it roast and it was Organic!! Win-win!! Since I'm trying to avoid dairy at the moment, I asked if I could get the lox bagel sandwich without cream cheese and replace it with avocado. The lady at the register asked another barista behind her and she said it was fine! Perfect!! You also get to pick out what type of bagel you want, so I wanted to try something different and got the sun-dried tomato and basil or something like that! The sweet flavors of the herbs in the bagel and then the juiciness of the tomato baked into the bread once simply wonderfully with my breakfast sandwich!! There's a cute little waiting area inside with at least 10 tables or seats along the breakfast bar counter and a couple of tables. There's also a very large outdoor seating area, but I was cold so I wanted to sit inside to warm up my body since I was going to go to yoga on the beach. I had only planned on eating half the bagel sandwich but honestly, it was so good when it came out. I sat there for a good 20 minutes until I ate the whole thing!! Lol so funny!! I was so stuffed I had to walk an extra mile before I could start my yoga on the beach! As I sat enjoying my breakfast sandwich, I got to overhear the two barista's talk about music!! One of the baristas allowed her device to search new genres of music while the other barista specifically looked up different genres of music she liked and then would tell her device to find music of that era. So interesting to hear their discussion!! I honestly loved everything about this quaint little coffee shop, and I will definitely be back again and again!!

    Stopped here for breakfast and coffee, bagel sandwiches are soooo big! Definitely worth the $…read moreWorkers were very sweet, order came out quick! Can't wait to go back!

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    Firefly Coffee House
    Firefly Coffee House - Monday morning treat

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    Shrine Coffee - Awesome after ride cappuccino

    Shrine Coffee

    4.7(171 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Shrine Coffee - Cappuccino, cortado, almond croissant, and scone

    Cappuccino, cortado, almond croissant, and scone

    Shrine Coffee - Spinach Quiche, Maple Latte

    Spinach Quiche, Maple Latte

    Shrine Coffee - Main entrance is behind the silver car, just to the right of the statue

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    Main entrance is behind the silver car, just to the right of the statue

    Roxa Hammock Cafe - Acai bowl

    Roxa Hammock Cafe

    4.0(253 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Came here not really knowing what to expect, especially being in the middle of a food mall, but it…read moreended up being a really solid find. The staff gave some great recommendations and the dandelion tea was honestly amazing, smooth, earthy, and just hit right. The vibe caught me off guard in a good way. It felt calm and intentional, not rushed or chaotic like you would expect in that kind of setting. Definitely a cool spot to slow down for a minute and try something a little different. Would come back for sure.

    We had high hopes going in to this place .. visiting from LA…read more We love to try new businesses and support them as I was a small business owner myself. I know how hard it is to make it. The place is cute and a cute concept. I ordered a bubblegum smoothie and my husband ordered an acai smoothie. When I rec'd mine it was barely cold and super watery... this drink is $13 plus I left a $2 tip. I was not happy with the flavor or how soupy the drink was ... it should not have been called a smoothie. My husband liked his which was thick, creamy and cold. I went up to the two girls working there and told them I was not happy with my smoothie and if they would be able to make me something else. One girl answered yes while the other said I have to ask a manager first. They got back to me and said sorry we can't make anything else. I asked if the manager was there and again one girl said yes while the other said no. So whether or not the owner was there .. I wasn't sure. They refused to make me another drink while I left my $15 so called smoothie by the dirty dishes. I was so disappointed with how they treated me and I would visit this place with caution. So I spent $15 on no drink and sitting in a hammock. Maybe they should rethink how to treat people and how to give good customer service.

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    Roxa Hammock Cafe - View from the top of the stairs! Hee

    View from the top of the stairs! Hee

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    Relaxing (Forgot name)

    Roxa Hammock Cafe - Bottom floor from the register

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    Bottom floor from the register

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