Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee 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

Jessie S.Jessie Severin: Get the cold brewed coffee. It's fantastic on a hot day...or a cold one, if that strikes your fancy.

Yuriy L.Yuriy Lipatov: Perfect cup of cappuccino. You may also by beans, though the price starts from $14, which is a bit pricy in my opinion.

Gnat B.Gnat Brain: Pour over drip is the way to go for a divine cup. Plenty of seating inside and out for work, conversation or people watching (keep Santa Cruz funky).

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

2. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.4
104 Bronson St #19 (at Hall St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 31 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Mederos: Cold brew is divine on a nice day. Lively, vivid, and smoothly balanced... props to the roaster!

Sam S.Sam Sabri: Really good cold brew found here

Amy L.Amy Leigh: One and one. Coffee fantastic! Smooth creamy soft. Do it!

The Buttery is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

3. The Buttery

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

Nate C.Nate Calderon: The best in town! Carrot Cake, Devils Food Cake, Sandwiches, Salads, Mocha's & Croissants. The list goes on... Just an all around fantastic place to hang out at! The barista's know what they're doing!

LexLex: They make mochas with their own special chocolate; Highly recommended! Also, they have the best cheesecake around.

Greg W.Greg Woodhouse: I had a macaroon and mocha (they were delicious), but there is just so much to choose from here. Highly recommended.

Companion Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

4. Companion Bakeshop

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

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

Andrew W.Andrew Ward: Blue Bottle coffee and great baked goods as well as artisan breads baked on premises. I had a cappuccino and salted fudge cookie (they were out of coconut macaroons, alas)

MegMeg: Great quiche, peach galette, sliced picnic bread, & drip coffee. I nearly gave up on this place after disappointing purchases at their farmers' market booth. Everything has been great in the shop

The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

5. The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge

9.1
350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 25 tips and reviews

Stephen G.Stephen Greenwood: Get a Costa Rican French press.. only 2.50 for a great cup of coffee

NicholasNicholas: A Great place for coffee and live music.

Kathryn G.Kathryn Gorges: Great ambiance and work space - excellent coffee tea and chocolate

Lulu Carpenter's is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

6. 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...

wai-ling q.wai-ling q.: This is not a run in and run out operation. The barista/clerk takes one person at a time and makes sure you get everything you want before serving the next customer. Great coffees & had lovely chai.

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.

The Walnut Avenue Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

7. The Walnut Avenue Cafe

8.5
106 Walnut Ave (at Pacific Ave.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Cruz · 62 tips and reviews

Kara M.Kara McCain: Great brunch, crappy coffee

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Shrimp Eggs Benedict is awesome, the coffee is horribly bitter, and the staff is absolutely wonderful!

Keith W.Keith Wilson: Coffee while you wait outside and amazing scrambles. Order your home fries "extra crispy" and you won't be disappointed.

11th Hour Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

8. 11th Hour Coffee

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

Andrew W.Andrew Ward: Love the capuchino here! Friendly, new cafe just off of downtown. Spacious inside, and nice outside seating area too

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

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

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee 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

Jiunwei C.Jiunwei Chen: Try some of their fantastic coffee at the Brew Bar! Best for those who like their coffee black!

Laura M.Laura Manriquez: Mexican coffee with almond!! Yummm :)

Tejas P.Tejas Padekar: The coffee here is always amazing!

Lulus Midtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

10. Lulus Midtown

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

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: We just learned that they also have almond milk for their coffee drinks! It's not on the menu, so be sure to ask.

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!

Silka J.Silka Jewell: Make sure to get a punch card. Free coffee after ten purchased. Also, they have hemp milk to substitute for milk. YAY!

Cafe Delmarette is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

11. Cafe Delmarette

7.8
1126 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 19 tips and reviews

MattMatt: Get a chocolate cream scone and some delicious Verve coffee. Or try the Rita sandwich.

ThreedukesThreedukes: Meh. Espresso drinks are mediocre, and Crisco cupcake topping is neither tasty nor organic.

Julia F.Julia Fogelson: Serves verve coffee... Amazing!

Linda's Seabreeze Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

12. Linda's Seabreeze Cafe

8.1
542 Seabright Ave (btw Hall & Watson), Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Eastside · 36 tips and reviews

Kim V.Kim Vine: There may be a bit of a wait but it's worth it!! You get free coffee and tea while you wait, and the food is great!

Claudia S.Claudia Sun: There's a small parking lot out back and you can have coffee while you wait

Roma G.Roma G: Banana walnut pancakes, sausage scramble (choose cinnamon roll!), best coffee in town

Cafe Iveta is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

13. Cafe Iveta

8.2
2125 Delaware Ave (at Swift St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Westside · 26 tips and reviews

Koren W.Koren Woolner: Almond milk available for coffee!

Ben C.Ben Cruz: Dip your chocolate biscotti into your coffee.

MrMycop G.MrMycop Gitler: Good coffee + free wifi

Firefly Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

14. Firefly Coffee House

7.2
131 Front St #A, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Central Santa Cruz · 20 tips and reviews

Becca W.Becca Wegener: Awesome coffee shop

David D.David DeMartini: The fresh made bagels are fantastic. Staff are always cheerful and fun. Best coffee in Santa Cruz!!

Cary B.Cary Bran: Bagels are awesome and great coffee!

Windmill Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in Santa Cruz.

15. Windmill Cafe

7.9
21231 E Cliff Dr (12th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Drew: Super-cute place! Organic fair-trade coffee, yummu bacon+egg+cheese croissanwich, and well-behaved dogs welcome. Love this place!

Jon S.Jon Sanchez: Close to beach for coffee and bathroom

Jon S.Jon Sanchez: Drinks and coffee