Coffee was on point. Service was excellent. The baristas were friendly and attentive. The place was cozy, clean and has different sitting areas. Highly recommend this place. I love that it's locally owned. read more

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yippee , just want to share my experience at zizzo's just stopped today and last week. My favorite coffee shop spot. As always sparKling , clean , shine floors well kept clean , I love their coffee menu, breakfast burritos, bagels etc etc . Excellent customer service , Amy , Elie & Nikki always providing best customer service. read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Bagel with marmalade and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

I love Zizzos! It's a hidden gem in the Brown Ranch Shopping Plaza. They have THE BEST customer service and every single barista is happy and cheerful. I always get excited with the change in seasons because of their seasonal drink menu is unmatched - the drinks are fun and creative but most importantly TASTE DELICIOUS. They manage to make their mochas and seasonal drinks very coffee forward and not too sweet while keeping a nice whimsical charm about them. The interior feels so homey and inviting. There is a nice hustle and bustle during the morning time but still chill enough to read or get work done. I love coming to Zizzos! Suggestions from a loyal, Zizzos fan: - The paper cups get very soggy after like 30 minutes. I had an iced drink and it felt like the paper cup was about to gave in! Luckily it didn't but I had to be careful when picking it up to take a drink because it a firm grasp would have destroyed it :) but the drink was DELICIOUS! read more

What a wonderful treasure hidden in a strip mall in Capitola! We were welcomed by a warm and inviting barista who talked us through their seasonal offerings. We were delighted with our selection and look forward to returning again! read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Black Sesame Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

This place is one of the few remaining local spots in the area that's authentic and genuine. They make very creative drinks and know coffee. It's a great place to hang out. read more

The girls that helped us were very sweet. Their bagels were AMAZING, and the cream cheese was the best cream cheese I've ever had! They definitely make sure you get enough and they put it on like you're going to eat the halves separate not like you're going to eat it like a sandwich!! I got a hot chocolate which they use Ghirardelli syrup for, amazing. My boyfriend got a chai tea latte which he really enjoyed as well! I really enjoy the vibe because I saw that they had local art posted up and I really wanted to get a mug but it was a long trip ahead of us. read more

MUST READ: I'll make this short and sweet. I worked at a Michelin star restaurant in Napa, ca as a barista. I LOVE coffee and I feel like I'm always on the search for that perfect coffee shop. And let me tell you, ZIZZO's is that place. Love the art on the walls, LOVE the shark bite(high recommend) and most importantly the employees are out of this world on another level AMAZING. Whoever does the hiring is very intuitive and picks the most incredible people to represent zizzo's. Keep it up zizzo's. FOREVER CUSTOMER RIGHT HERE!!!!! read more

Found this gem on my way to the DMV in Capitola! It was such a find! The owners were working at the counter making the coffee and it was a really cute environment! I wish I had time to stay and read a book or get some work done but I already had plans. Haha. The coffee menu was awesome it was hard to choose, there were some seasonal flavors available which I liked too! Variety is always nice! They were super friendly and chatty which is definitely what I needed before heading to the dmv office -that's not sarcasm! If I'm ever going back to the DMV I will definitely be stopping here! Loved supporting this local business! read more

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My partner and I visited this coffee shop several times while visiting Santa Cruz. Everything was so delicious that we had to keep coming back! We tried their hot and iced specialty drinks, loose leaf teas, pastries, and breakfast wraps. My personal favorite items are the iced honey lavender latte with oat milk and the almond and poppyseed bear claw. I was also impressed when one of the other drinks I ordered was topped with fresh orange zest. The vibes are great, the shop itself is very colorful and cute with both indoor and outdoor seating. There are cards and board games inside. The service was wonderful as well, everyone is very friendly and I enjoyed chatting with the staff while waiting for our drinks. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Iced kettlecorn latte, hot pumpkin spice latte with carmel whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

Ordered: 16 oz oatmilk latte with one pump of caramel syrup. Taste: Delicious, nutty, amazing. Service: Friendly and fast. Price was a bit steep at $7, but they give you a punch card. Verdict: I thought it was worth it will be back to support this little shop! read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Punch card! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

Best coffee and breakfast options in Capitola! Creative drink specials and great customer service. read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Delicious Valencia Mocha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

Everything about this spot is delightful: ambiance, food, and service. I'd definitely visit again, if in the area. The banana bread is vegan and delicious. read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Sicilian Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

Come here often - staff is always welcoming, get wonderful service, enjoy great coffee and morsels!

Visiting the Santa Cruz area, stopped at this coffeehouse and I am grateful I did, everyone was so nice, the shop is cute and inviting, my coffee was AMAZING my new favorite and it makes me sad because I live about 3 hours away. I had the Lavender Mocha, so good, not too sweet just perfect, so highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Lavender Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

So many drinks to choose from! You can adjust how many shots of espresso in your frozen drinks, and they have so many flavors to choose from. You can also add toppings or sweeteners on the side after you get your drink. Cool local art on walls too. read more

The coffee is delicious, the food is yummy (including some gluten-free options), and the service is fantastic! Lovely indoor seating and a spacious outdoor patio. They also have Marianne's ice cream. Not to be missed! read more

Love the coffee selections, lavender coffee was fantastic. Friendly service and good ambiance , I like the new decor. This may be my favorite new coffee shop now, but the hours are more limited for me. read more

Lovely people, great biscuits with egg, cheese and ham, and a killer cortado. Highly recommend. read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - he interior of the cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

Service was fyre fuego on New Years Day. They have a wide variety of food options for breffy like bagels and burritos and pastries. The shop is clean and full of noice plants. I'm vegan so props to the person who made the review 2 years ago. I'm updating y'all to let you know it's the same. They have VEGAN OPTIONs and I'm having the veggie wrap rn and it's bussin. It even has tofu scramble. read more

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Loved the vibes and service here. Ordered a Sicilian coffee which was very yummy. I also got a bagel with the thickest layer of cream cheese ever. :) read more

Small Mocha Valencia with whipped cream Re-order next time in Santa Cruz - Tastes like a well-balanced hot cocoa, perfect on a chilly day. Fresh orange zest on top is the best cheer up :) Chill ambience and friendly service! read more

Zizzos cofee is the best in town, amazing coffee each and every time! Maria and I love going there every day or every other day!!! read more

This location has potential and I hope the unorganized nature we experienced today was due to COVID and not their "regular" service. If this was their status quo then I'd likely rate 1 or 2 stars. Giving them the benefit of the doubt on an off day. The coffee is good but nothing amazing. The person helping us did not know ANYTHING about coffee or their other offerings. Perhaps a new staff person... I asked about their beer / wine offerings and neither staff person knew anything about what beers they had on tap or their wines. I asked about their house wine (which they had a large sign for) and I was told, "all wines are house wines"... which seems odd to me. I asked which wines were local and was told that all of them were (even though I saw Sonoma, Lodi, and other districts on the labels). So I picked up a couple of the bottles to see if there was anything from the immediate Santa Cruz region. They had a few options from Alfaro Vineyards so I selected a zin. One staff person stated that they did not know how to open or pour wine. The other staff person struggled to open the bottle. I won't dock them on the wine itself but don't have any large expectations from that particular bottle. The coffee: Sweet Chai Latte w/Oat Milk. Definitely sweet. Not anything really "stand outtish" about it. Maybe I'll come here another time but I'd rather go to the many other excellent choices in the area (Verve, Cat and Cloud, Santa Cruz Roastery) for a good cup of coffee. read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Sweet Chai Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

Great coffee spot! Super awesome staff and DELICIOUS vegan pastries, plus they have a little Galaga arcade machine! Coffee is always quick and tasty - excellent oat milk lattes! I always have to stop in when I'm nearby. read more

Staff was very friendly and made sure to let me know about the days specials. Mexican mocha was good, the breakfast wrap was nice and hot! The place was so nice and clean! read more

Just stopping by from out of town and I have to say I am so happy we did! Not only was the banana cake to die for our drinks were very tasty. We spent an hour doing some work and the lovely woman at the register greeted almost everyone by name, making for such a warm and welcoming environment. We will definitely be stopping by again! read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

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The black seasame coffee is ridiculously delicious! Found my new coffee shop. Service is welcoming as well. Thank you for being here

Great local coffee place, the wake up Wendy is unreal. Perfect blend of coffee and chai flavors without one overwhelming the other. Very friendly staff too. read more

Zizzo's reminds me of the theme song from Cheeres, "where everyone knows your name" Do you like being greeted by your name when you walk in and said goodbye by your name when you leave? Do you enjoy home baked pasteries made personally by owner, Amy? Zizzo's is clean in side and out. Seating is both inside and out. Both partner owners spent years perfecting their barrista and business skills at local coffee shops. Having their own coffee place was a lifetime goal. Oh yes, they carry Marianne's ice cream. Give up those cold, impersonal atmosphere corporate coffee stores along with local coffee places that are customer friendly challenged. Well, this is your go to coffee place. read more

I was worried that there'd be fewer vegan options after they switched owners--but there are even more! They not only kept the vegan breakfast burrito, which is delicious with faux egg and soy chorizo, they've added a vegan croissant breakfast sandwich, with HOMEMADE vegan croissants! I'm obsessed, they're so good. Plus everyone here is always so friendly, and there's always seating available. I so appreciate when a business has their vegan items not just be an after thought, but some of the best things on the menu. read more

Very good coffee and good service! If you stop in, you just try the Sicilian coffee, it's amazing. I ask for it slightly less sweet and it's perfection! read more

Friendly and fun...good espresso...clean space. The team is friendly and personable. They even have Marianne's ice cream, and will add it to your espresso, or any one of their on site baked delights. read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

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Friendly service and fun monthly special menu! I especially love that they create special drinks for tea people, which is unusual at coffee shops. read more

Great smile. Great service. Great quality, made with TLC. Amy and whoever she was working with this morning (forgive me for forgetting your name it's been a long week) deserve a raise. Thank you for my first great experience in Santa Cruz. I will be recommending and coming back. Take care my friends read more

Zizzo's Coffeehouse - Great vibes. Delicious scrumptious bagel with strawberry jelly. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Capitola, California

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Great place to stop at.. they have goodies , coffee and tea The place is clean and the staff was friendly read more

Excellent coffee and excellent food. The non-vegan breakfast burrito is amazing, and the salsa they offer is wonderful with it. The coffee is also great with plenty of dairy alternatives. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful in guiding you to options you would like as their menu is huge. Great experience every time, especially when Colin is working. read more

Had a early DELICIOUS early breakfast (-so we came back again for a same-day brunch!) at Zizzo's Coffeehouse & Wine Bar in Capitola today for the first time! Started out with their Vegan Breakfast Burrito (all plant-based of course, it's stuffed with hash browns, Just Egg, Cheese and Chorizo with a side of salsa--we requested panini pressed--so good!!!) along with Chai w/Oat Milk (rivals White Raven's chai in Felton --normally my favorite--shame they don't carry anything Vegan worth eating). Went back later for Zizzo's Vegan Breakfast Sandwich (an English Muffin stacked with sausage, hash browns, Just Egg and Cheese)--Super-impressive! DAAAAAANG... !!! And this place is *swanky* too--Beautiful AND Delicious! The owners Tara and Joshua are incredibly friendly and joyful--She even gave us a complimentary treat they haven't started carrying officially because their Sweet Bean pastries sold out in a flash--Seriously Loved everything so much, it's definitely worth the trip from Santa Cruz (or anywhere)! They're on the right track all the way! read more

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Surprisingly good coffee house with a little bit of a split wine personality. It's located in a strip mall behind the capitola mall and as such there is always parking close by. The inside is logically if not physically separated into coffee and wine bar sections. The coffee part is mostly up front and has comfortable plushy chairs and tables to sit at. There is a counter over which the wine is served with associated high bar stools and a small lounge with a piano at the very back. The wine bar part is very intimate. If there is music or karaoke that you do not want to be a part of your best bet is the outside seating consisting of couple of cast iron table chair combos. The coffee is from santa cruz coffee co and the baristas got some mad skills thus turning what could some mediocre source material into some magnificent latte's, cappuccino's cortado's etc. There is nothing wrong with the plain brewed coffee either. If you are on the struggle bus in the morning their jumpstart-a cup of coffee with a couple of shots of espresso-will get you up and at 'em in no time. This is a popular choice for locals to get fresh ground and bagged santa cruz coffee by the pound. Regrettably I am no expert on wine, and in this matter I cannot give accurate suggestions. They have a strong local/California wine selection with some add in's from Spain and Italy and in general this is a nice place to settle in with a nice chewy cabernet. While there are a couple of beer taps this place is more about the wine and coffee. While they do serve food the menu is limited and meant as an accompaniment for coffee/wine as opposed to being a regular meal. Pricing is fairly typical of the area. A coffee and a sweet will run in the 5-8 dollar range depending on choices made and a glass of wine will be in the 8-10 dollar range on the low side. While in some ways the attempt to be both a coffee house and a wine/piano lounge creates some dichotomy, this is still a decent place to grab a cuppa/glass and the sing along nights are epic. read more

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My husband, toddler, and I have gone to Zizzo's every weekend for years now, during our shopping trips. Our toddler can be loud occasionally, but the staff just seems to love his liveliness, they just laugh and keep doing what they're doing. In particular, we love seeing Sarah there every week. She's always cheerful, knows our son's name and says hi to him every time we're there, and is a big part of why we've gone there for so long. read more

Home made wraps, blueberry muffins, freshest bagels, and more importantly passion for what they are making and serving. They described the food with such pride and everyone in the shop was enjoying the personalized service. Excellent. read more