Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

1. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.0
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews

HeatherHeather: Most amazing latte ever! Great staff, super nice, friendly, and helpful! :) a must when visiting Santa Cruz

Erika V.Erika Valdivia: The best latte I've ever had!

Sven G.Sven Gossel: perfect Latte Art of the barrista - I got a nuclear explosion paint into my coffee cup. Not exactly politically correct ;-) but nice paint :-)

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

2. Verve Coffee Roasters

8.9
1010 Fair Ave (at Ingalls St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 14 tips and reviews

Leila R.Leila Reeder-Esparza: Iced latte is ALWAYS amazing

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Mocha concoction for Ronnie on left, Almond milk latte for athonia on the right. Vegans: Bring your own soy creamer Since they don't have any.

Paul M.Paul Mederos: Gorgeous space with some of the best espresso, pour overs, and cold brews you can imagine.

Lulu Carpenter's is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

3. Lulu Carpenter's

7.7
1545 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 37 tips and reviews

William M.William Morris: wonderful lattes...

CandiceCandice: Loved the atmosphere. Not a lot of options for food and my latte was just OK. Gluten free options available.

Samantha B.Samantha Braga: **There is WiFi** Great atmosphere, skilled and hospitable baristas, yummy food, GREAT COFFEE. If you're feeling experimental go ahead and try a pistachio latte. It won't disappoint.

11th Hour Coffee is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

4. 11th Hour Coffee

8.8
1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 6 tips and reviews

Shannon M.Shannon Madison: These guys are the best roasters in Santa Cruz and their latte art is on fleeke!

Brendan C.Brendan Curran: Really enjoyed the matcha energy bite!

Tobias S.Tobias Schmidt: Decent espresso drinks, weak cold brew!

Companion Bakeshop is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

5. Companion Bakeshop

8.8
2341 Mission, Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 21 tips and reviews

MatthiasMatthias: Finding bread like this in the states makes my German, bread-loving heart jump in circles! 🤤👌🏼 What a great start into a Sunday with a walnut loaf and a latte to go from Companion.

Hatice U.Hatice U.: Gibraltar coffee and blueberry lemon pie are great together; I can die for them!!

Michael P.Michael Phillips: Blue Bottle coffee pour over bar!!!

The Buttery is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

6. The Buttery

8.7
702 Soquel Ave (Branciforte Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Eastside · 47 tips and reviews

William S.William Staney: #2 breakfast (bacon, egg, cheddar) sandwich on croissant for the win! Great latte and pastries as well!

Vihang M.Vihang Mehta: Great sandwiches and amazing bread and baked goods. Didn’t get to try any of the cakes but they looked extremely tempting.

Sarah W.Sarah Williams: Eggs Benedict. All you need to know.

Lulus Midtown is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

7. Lulus Midtown

8.1
911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 9 tips and reviews

Sean D.Sean Deehan: Way better iced lattes than starbys

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: Such a dog-friendly establishment! They have complimentary treats for your pooch, so be sure to share the love as you pick up your coffee drink!

Tobias S.Tobias Schmidt: Surprisingly decent drip coffee.

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

8. Peet's Coffee & Tea

7.1
1409 Pacific Avenue,, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 6 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: Their Havana cappuccino is a less sweet, nicely cinnamon alternative to Starbucks holiday spice latte

Brian F.Brian Ferrin: Iced tea. Peets should wise up and drop everything else from the menu, especially the coffee.

Debra W.Debra Wareness: The Havana Cappuccino is fantastic. Can't find it at ANY other coffee shop!

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

9. Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company

7.2
1330 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 25 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: Spacious cafe with large coffee selection. Plenty of seating for work or relaxation.

Mark S.Mark Sturn: Excellent Caramel Frappe - great flavor without being overly sweet.

Misha B.Misha Birman: Bathroom code 1812

Solaire Restaurant + Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

10. Solaire Restaurant + Bar

7.3
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Central Santa Cruz · 6 tips and reviews

Matthias P.Matthias P.: Mai tai is delicious!!! Bourbon Bramble was excellent. Will be back!

David P.David Polzine: Wonderful food, and great service, in Santa Cruz, that never happens.

Steffen G.Steffen Gauss: Great food and service.

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Lattes in Santa Cruz.

11. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews

Miguel S.Miguel Sojo: Excellent clam chowder. Nice place witg great ambience and view

Irene K.Irene Kimmel: Sunsets are beautiful and during the holidays the sail boats in the harbor are decorated and make it very festive.

Anthony C.Anthony Cuevas: The view is priceless...