Shrine Coffee - Santa Cruz

Friendly, knowledgeable barista. Best espresso (Cat Cloud) I’ve had in years! Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces.

We stopped over here for a coffee on our way to Monterey. Nice atmosphere and good coffee!

I have to admit, I was actually super nervous about going into a church for well-rated coffee. Was it just the parishioners that banded together to rate it? Would I burn? I was so delighted that I stayed the course and gathered the courage to enter. The atmosphere is beautiful, both the indoor cool vibe and the peaceful outdoor seating that is surrounded by incredible gardens. The coffee was also divine! (Pun intended I had the cappuccino which came with lovely art and a delicious taste. I highly recommend that you stop in if you are anywhere near Santa Cruz. I loved it so much I even bought the beans. (Sanctuary!

HIGHLY recommend this place for amazing coffee! We got a bag of their coffee to brew at our Airbnb and it was amazing! I also got the Summer Fog drink at their shop and it was the BEST iced London fog I’ve ever had! It’s nice that it has a pretty little garden area next to the outside seating area too!

Awesome staff, very tasty lattes, great indoor and outdoor seating, all across the street from the most gorgeous views of the Santa Cruz wharf.