Best Cafés with Food in Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz

California specialty roaster's flagship location serving their award-winning Roaster of the Year blends and single origins with direct-trade sourcing

Seabright, Santa Cruz

Verve's roasting headquarters and original café, where NorCal's pioneering specialty roaster crafts their acclaimed single-origin beans

Westside, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz roaster committed to producer relationships, contributing $1 per pound sold directly back to coffee farmers

Downtown Santa Cruz

Community-focused roastery and flagship coffeehouse in a historic 1865 building with full kitchen, bakery, and retail roasting operation

Westside, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz-based roaster committed to direct relationships with producers, returning $1 per pound sold back to coffee farmers

Midtown, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz roaster operating coffeehouse and drive-thru with in-house roasted beans, full bakery, and breakfast menu

Downtown Santa Cruz

Community-focused lounge with house-made syrups and pastries, offering plenty of seating for students and creatives since 2008

Downtown Santa Cruz

40+ year roasting legacy focused on 100% arabica, sustainable sourcing, and direct farm partnerships with fresh-packed beans

Downtown Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz café featuring rotating local roasters with pour over options and house-made scones and seasonal food

Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz specialty coffee staple delivering quality coffee and a welcoming atmosphere for both focused work sessions and casual hangs