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Reviewed 4 July 2023 via mobile

Been drinking Verve drip coffee for years but haven’t visited one of their locations till now. Great location. My only gripe about this place was how long service took. If you’re in a rush and you’re just trying to get a quick cup of coffee,...I’d go somewhere else. Waited 15 minutes in line to order and them 20 minutes for the one drink to be made. With that being said, the hot vanilla latte and butter croissant was fantastic. Flavor of the latte was on point. It could been a bit warmer; after about 10 minutes, the coffee was luke warm. Croissant was perfection; nice buttery flavor, laminated well, perfect size. Wish it could’ve gotten it warmed up. I’d definitely be back.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2021

Yep, still the original Verve still with excellent coffee. Try and macchiato and side expresso of the same. Creative. And of course the always energetic and helpful vibe staff. Forego the chain spots and get the real deal. There really is not comparison.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 18 March 2021

ordered couple of lattes. Were not all that hot. Not enough coffee. One of party needed restroom and was denied use due to covid. Really? Ok to send you two blocks down street to public outhouse, which does not appear to be cleaned often, apparently...no covid there. Poor excuse.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 4 December 2019

We've been at other Verve Coffees in the Santa Cruz area and have always had a good cup of coffee. This time we tried two of the their speciality coffees--a whisky latte and a orange ginger latte. The whisky latte is non-alcoholic but is really...great. Hopefully they keep it around for a while.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 28 February 2019 via mobile

Great coffee. Probably the best in SC area, but........wow, the prices. $14.50 for a 12 oz bag of unground beans! A little over the top and out of my budget wheelhouse

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 17 January 2019

I visited Verve in 2014 when visiting a friend in Santa Cruz. I go to a coffee shop in almost every city I visit (which is a lot), yet this one has stuck in my memory. The unique selection paired with the wholesome atmosphere made...me feel welcomed and comfortable, and it has stuck in my head for 5 years, so I would say it's a must visit!More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 27 October 2018 via mobile

Went here after surfing, recommended place to visit. Trendy, but with great coffee, sweets and nice ambience.

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed 21 October 2018 via mobile

Popped in for coffee, service was good but no food left and we arrived in early afternoon Coffee was ok, some of group liked it others thought had weird aftertaste Wouldn’t return , there are better around

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed 28 February 2018 via mobile

This is our favorite coffee! We recently spent eight days in Santa Cruz and start every morning for a wonderful verve coffee. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed 29 December 2017 via mobile

This coffee/pastry shop was just a few blocks from the house we rented, so a couple of times one or all of us walked over to do takeout. The coffee-- made in small batches -- was a lot better than, say, Starbucks or Peet's. The...croissants and pastries are buttery and good. Nothing transformative, but for a morning wake-up, it does just fine.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 28 September 2017

We'd left our lunch spot across the street and saw this serious coffee establishment and couldn't resist despite the heat It was obvious the staff knew coffee and how best to extract value from their product Our cafe lattes were great! Far better than the...generally poor coffee we've suffered on previous trips to the US. If we'd been staying nearby we'd be there every morningMore

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed 30 May 2017

We actually went to the Bronson ave location, It was a roasting facility as well as coffee, pastry stop. Pretty cool seeing the coffee was so freshly roasted.

Date of visit: April 2017
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Reviewed 30 March 2017 via mobile

Coffee is a social experience here in CA. Verve provides a delicious cup of coffee along a pleasant place to watch people.

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed 30 March 2017

Kudos to hiring a friendly staff. Everyone is always very friendly, warm and kind. This is what makes the environment in there so inviting. Love the tea selection and of course the best mochas ever.

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed 20 February 2017 via mobile

Absolutely delicious cappuccino! Very friendly and chill place to hang out. Will go again when in Santa Cruz.

Date of visit: February 2017
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Verve Coffee Roasters is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5