"I love this coffee shop! Friendly - and the food is good. Breakfast Dawners are my favorite. There's a lovely garden, giving it quite a tropical feel, and a dog patio where your pooch can hang out. They have bands playing through the summer months on many Saturdays, and I have seen some pretty fun afternoon vibes happening, with space to dance and patrons enjoying some wine, mimosas and beer. Fun place. But if peace and quiet is your thing, then most other days it's pretty laid back and relaxed."

"Great spot! The burrito was big enough to split between two people and very yummy with a delicious homemade salsa. Good coffee as well, would definitely return."

"Love this place! Great selection of coffee and drinks as well as food freshly made and locally-sourced. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The live music is awesome! Lots of space to sit inside and outside, the patio offers more room for little ones to run around as well."

"Ever since Sylvia Reyes took over California Coffee, she has provided stellar service and help for the community. From her student discounts to her help for seniors with their trusts, etc., she and her staff have shown their support and integration into the Santa Cruz communities. Her coffee drinks and breakfast burritos are off the chart great. I highly recommend visiting her shop."

"The coffee shop is super cute and the staff is extremely friendly. I’m super sad that the coffee and food just don’t match up to the vibes. The coffee tasted both burnt and watered down. The lattes were over $8 each, which I’m happy to pay for a really good coffee, but there was nothing special about the coffee here. I also got a breakfast burrito that unfortunately didn’t taste like anything. The eggs were microwaved so they had a weird texture and it just wasn’t seasoned. It was really disappointing for a $15 burrito. The owner is super sweet and I want to support her, however due to the very high prices and lackluster product, I can’t see myself being a repeat customer."