I just visited Seascape Foods for the first time, and it definitely won't be the last! What a…read morelovely, cozy place to shop and hangout. The owner, Julie, is so delightful, accommodating, and passionate. Leo, who was the cashier when I visited, is so incredibly kind and helpful. I had a ton of questions, especially regarding my allergies, and she answered them all thoroughly, helping me navigate what was safe to eat. The food at the deli/bakery was all SO good and made with quality, healthy ingredients. Best spot I've been to by far for some yummy breakfast in Santa Cruz. This is such an amazing place to frequent for delicious food, groceries, and unique gifts.

Best food ever! I absolutely swear by their sandwiches and burritos.... incredibly fresh, packed…read morewith flavor, and consistently amazing every time!!!!!

Super cute inside with friendly staff and killer coffee…read more The outside area is nice when the sun is out. Parking is easy and everything about it makes it a super chill spot.

Lovely coffee shop with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are friendly, service is…read morepretty quick, and the hojicha latte special is just right (not too sweet!).

Came here with friends, and we were all delighted!…read more There are a lot of good coffee shops, but I like how this one had indoor and outdoor seating plus a video game for kids. Matcha and coffee were smooth, and of course Manresa bread was delectable. Donuts were very much enjoyed by my friends, too.

We're not from the area but visited Cat & Cloud last time we were in town and loved it. This…read morelocation is newer with plenty of parking and space inside to sit and chat. We were greeted promptly at the counter and our order--black coffee no room & a decaf oat milk vanilla latte--came up quickly. Both the coffee and espresso drink were great. We didn't order food this time, but a good selection of pastries was available. We'll be back next time we're in town.

Great local coffee shop. They offer live music on weekends and have lovely lattes and cappuccinos…read more They offer gifts for sale as well.

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.

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.

I used to work remotely from here in 2010. I was dealing with being completly broke and they…read moreoffered to give me the food anyways and I could pay later, then a nice lady in line paid for me. I really really appreciate this , great coffee I've been coming here for years. Budget rent a car totally double charged me so I appreciate the kindness of both the coffee shop, the owner, and the nice lady in line who paid for me. lesson learned never rent from budget rent a car. Stop by Pacific coffee roasters for good coffee.

Solid 3.5 stars - neighborhood coffee shop that feels familiar. Service was very friendly. Lots of…read moreoptions outside of coffee including bagels, pastries and smoothies. We ordered coffee, a berry smoothie (yogurt, frozen berries, apple juice), and egg bagel sandwich (egg is microwaved vs cooked on a pan). Plenty of indoor and outdoor tables / seating. Would come back for a quick coffee and savory bagel if in the area.

Delicious every time! I'm rarely disappointed by anything I've tried at Pretty Good Advice! Huge…read morefan of the Blue Cheese Salad and the chia is marvelous! They usually remember me by name and it's great service!

I don't normally write reviews, but when things don't go well I feel people need to know what…read moretranspired here. My girlfriend ordered a breakfast sandwich a that we were going to share. The counter service female was very nice and helpful. The sandwich was very good and we've eaten there many times in the past. When we both sat down to eat we noticed that our sandwich hadn't been cut in half. My girlfriend went back to the counter and asked a male kitchen employee behind the counter if he could cut our sandwich in half. The sandwich was completely wrapped in paper and we did not unwrap it at all prior to asking for it to be cut. His response was extremely rude and nasty. He claimed that it was already contaminated despite the fact that it was still completely wrapped in paper. He acted like we were putting him out by us asking him to simply cut the sandwich in half. He accused my girlfriend of "contaminating" the sandwich (in his words) just by touching it despite the fact that it was handled by 2 people before we even touched it. Basically, it was his scolding condescending tone that totally turned us off to ever visiting this place again. It only takes one lazy a--hole employee to ruin a great dining experience.

Super nice from inside, seating area is a bit small but there's outdoor seating! I got a vanilla…read morelatte 8/10 and my bf got a Mocha latte 7.6/10. Staff was friendly

drinks were 10/10…read more atmosphere is also super nice and beachy (blonde wood, open space, hella plants, etc) but no outlets, so a hangout : good coffee date rather than a study day