Lulu Carpenter's — specialty coffee in Santa Cruz
11th Hour Coffee — specialty coffee in Santa Cruz
The Abbey Coffee Lounge — specialty coffee in Santa Cruz
Verve Coffee Roasters — specialty coffee in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting — specialty coffee in Santa Cruz
Cafe Delmarette — specialty coffee in Santa Cruz

Best Coffee in Downtown Santa Cruz

7 specialty coffee shops in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz: Lulu Carpenter's, 11th Hour Coffee, The Abbey Coffee Lounge + 4 more. Specialty-only and curated by BrewAtlas, with hours and a map for each spot.

Cafés in Downtown Santa Cruz

7 cafés

Lulu Carpenter's - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Lulu Carpenter's - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Lulu Carpenter's - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz

Lulu Carpenter's

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

Open until 9:00 PM
11th Hour Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
11th Hour Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
11th Hour Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz

11th Hour Coffee

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

Open until 6:30 PM
The Abbey Coffee Lounge - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
The Abbey Coffee Lounge - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
The Abbey Coffee Lounge - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz

The Abbey Coffee Lounge

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

Open until 2:00 PM
Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Verve Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz

Verve Coffee Roasters

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

Open until 6:00 PM
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

Open until 7:00 PM
Cafe Delmarette - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Cafe Delmarette - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Cafe Delmarette - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz

Cafe Delmarette

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

Open until 3:00 PM
Hidden Fortress Coffee @ Cruzio - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Hidden Fortress Coffee @ Cruzio - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz
Hidden Fortress Coffee @ Cruzio - specialty coffee shop in Santa Cruz

Hidden Fortress Coffee @ Cruzio

Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Farm-to-cup roaster since 2012 serving organic, sustainably sourced single-origin coffee from their hidden canyon farm

Open until 3:00 PM

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