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Specialty coffee scene in Santa Cruz, United States
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Santa Cruz may be a small beach city, but it is a genuine California coffee powerhouse, home to roasters with national reputations. Verve Coffee Roasters was founded here and remains the flagship, with multiple cafes around town, while Cat & Cloud Coffee has built a devoted following and a respected roasting program. Together they put Santa Cruz on the specialty map well above its weight.

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