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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 cafés 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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Verve Coffee Roasters
Westside
The original Verve location where the celebrated California roaster's direct-trade approach began, serving their award-winning single origins
Open until 6:00 PM
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz roaster committed to producer relationships, contributing $1 per pound sold directly back to coffee farmers
Open until 7:00 PM
Lulu Carpenter's
Downtown 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
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz-based roaster committed to direct relationships with producers, returning $1 per pound sold back to coffee farmers
Open until 3:00 PM
Lulus Midtown
Midtown
Santa Cruz roaster operating coffeehouse and drive-thru with in-house roasted beans, full bakery, and breakfast menu
Open until 6:00 PM
The Abbey Coffee Lounge
Downtown Santa Cruz
Community-focused lounge with house-made syrups and pastries, offering plenty of seating for students and creatives since 2008
Open until 6:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Westside
The original Verve location where the celebrated California roaster's direct-trade approach began, serving their award-winning single origins
Open until 6:00 PMCat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz roaster committed to producer relationships, contributing $1 per pound sold directly back to coffee farmers
Open until 7:00 PMLulu Carpenter's
Downtown 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 PMCat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz-based roaster committed to direct relationships with producers, returning $1 per pound sold back to coffee farmers
Open until 3:00 PMLulus Midtown
Midtown
Santa Cruz roaster operating coffeehouse and drive-thru with in-house roasted beans, full bakery, and breakfast menu
Open until 6:00 PMThe Abbey Coffee Lounge
Downtown Santa Cruz
Community-focused lounge with house-made syrups and pastries, offering plenty of seating for students and creatives since 2008
Open until 6:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 14Verve Coffee Roasters
Westside
The original Verve location where the celebrated California roaster's direct-trade approach began, serving their award-winning single origins
Open until 6:00 PMCat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz roaster committed to producer relationships, contributing $1 per pound sold directly back to coffee farmers
Open until 7:00 PMLulu Carpenter's
Downtown 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 PMCat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz-based roaster committed to direct relationships with producers, returning $1 per pound sold back to coffee farmers
Open until 3:00 PMLulus Midtown
Midtown
Santa Cruz roaster operating coffeehouse and drive-thru with in-house roasted beans, full bakery, and breakfast menu
Open until 6:00 PMThe Abbey Coffee Lounge
Downtown Santa Cruz
Community-focused lounge with house-made syrups and pastries, offering plenty of seating for students and creatives since 2008
Open until 6:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 12Cat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz roaster committed to producer relationships, contributing $1 per pound sold directly back to coffee farmers
Open until 7:00 PMLulu Carpenter's
Downtown 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 PMCat & Cloud Coffee
Westside
Santa Cruz-based roaster committed to direct relationships with producers, returning $1 per pound sold back to coffee farmers
Open until 3:00 PMLulus Midtown
Midtown
Santa Cruz roaster operating coffeehouse and drive-thru with in-house roasted beans, full bakery, and breakfast menu
Open until 6:00 PMThe Abbey Coffee Lounge
Downtown Santa Cruz
Community-focused lounge with house-made syrups and pastries, offering plenty of seating for students and creatives since 2008
Open until 6:00 PM
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting
Downtown Santa Cruz
40+ year roasting legacy focused on 100% arabica, sustainable sourcing, and direct farm partnerships with fresh-packed beans
Open until 7:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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