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Cowell Coffee Shop

Coffee · Santa Cruz

4.2 · 13 reviews Google
basicneeds.ucsc.edu

About Cowell Coffee Shop

At Cowell Coffee Shop, we're dedicated to serving up a warm welcome in the heart of Santa Cruz. Our inviting outdoor seating area is the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of expertly crafted coffee or tea, paired with a delicious lunch or snack from our menu featuring fresh produce and wholesome ingredien...

At Cowell Coffee Shop, we're dedicated to serving up a warm welcome in the heart of Santa Cruz. Our inviting outdoor seating area is the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of expertly crafted coffee or tea, paired with a delicious lunch or snack from our menu featuring fresh produce and wholesome ingredients. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service, even during busy times, and our staff are always happy to help. Whether you're working remotely, studying with friends, or simply need a quiet spot to relax, we've got you covered. Our wheelchair accessible facilities ensure everyone can enjoy all we have to offer. Come visit us for a delicious and welcoming experience.

What Customers Say About Cowell Coffee Shop

Cowell Coffee Shop is a popular spot with a relaxed atmosphere, known for its tasty and filling food, especially the pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Customers appreciate the friendly and efficient student staff and the availability of free fruits and veggies.

Popular Dishes

pumpkin cream cheese muffins salads

Best For

Solo Dining Casual Quick Bite Locals

Tip: Check out the discounted day-olds and yummy salads. Also, remember that the shop is closed for the summer.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor Accessible 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

McHenry Library
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Frequently asked questions about Cowell Coffee Shop

Cowell Coffee Shop is located at 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, Santa Cruz.
Cowell Coffee Shop offers coffee cuisine.
Cowell Coffee Shop has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Cowell Coffee Shop offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Cowell Coffee Shop based on customer reviews are: pumpkin cream cheese muffins, salads.
Cowell Coffee Shop is ideal for solo dining, casual dining, quick bites, locals.
Cowell Coffee Shop is a popular spot with a relaxed atmosphere, known for its tasty and filling food, especially the pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Customers appreciate the friendly and efficient student staff and the availability of free fruits and veggies.
Check out the discounted day-olds and yummy salads. Also, remember that the shop is closed for the summer.
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Cowell Coffee Shop Santa Cruz Reviews

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Wil Michael

I actually really enjoy the new “for the people’s” Cowell coffee shop. Now they have free fruits and veggies that you can juice in the very new juicer. Besides that it’s basically the same as it was. They also have “slug kitchen sessions” where they teach you to make tasty food.

Wil Michael
Wil Michael

I actually really enjoy the new “for the people’s” Cowell coffee shop. Now they have free fruits and veggies that you can juice in the very new juicer. Besides that it’s basically the same as it was. They also have “slug kitchen sessions” where they teach you to make tasty food.

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Jacob G

The pumpkin cream cheese muffins are fire 🤤

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Bryan F.
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Boren Group Real Estate
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Michael Villalobos Gomez
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Abby G

Free food that is deadvss more tasty and filling than anything else you will find on campus. A lovely variety of dishes that utilise fresh produce from the farm. Whenever I am sad, merely remembering the existence of the CCS makes me feel a lot better. CCS is a reason to smile and dance in the sunshine and be grateful that one is alive. all the staff are pretty cool too sometimes they remember me :)

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Katelyn Odonnell

cafe food at this location - very good. staff is always super even when they have a full house. there was fast, efficient, and courteous service. food is similar to a cafe in portland i liked.

Bryan F.
Bryan F.
Abby G
Abby G

Free food that is deadvss more tasty and filling than anything else you will find on campus. A lovely variety of dishes that utilise fresh produce from the farm. Whenever I am sad, merely remembering the existence of the CCS makes me feel a lot better. CCS is a reason to smile and dance in the sunshine and be grateful that one is alive. all the staff are pretty cool too sometimes they remember me :)

Boren Group Real Estate
Boren Group Real Estate
Katelyn Odonnell
Katelyn Odonnell

cafe food at this location - very good. staff is always super even when they have a full house. there was fast, efficient, and courteous service. food is similar to a cafe in portland i liked.

Jacob G
Jacob G

The pumpkin cream cheese muffins are fire 🤤

Michael Villalobos Gomez
Michael Villalobos Gomez
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Kim Russell

CLOSED for summer. Obviously. But thought we try anyway. 😉

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Bee Ellis

This is a good place to hang out and do homework and stuff if you can find a spot but it's a tiny place so it's sometimes to find a power outlet

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Emily D

Discounted Day-olds and yummy salads are my go-to's for this cafe.

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Thomas Cahill

This coffee shop is a decent place to study with friends and relax. Staffed by students who are hanging out on their free time, the place has a very low key relaxed feel.

Kim Russell
Kim Russell

CLOSED for summer. Obviously. But thought we try anyway. 😉

Bee Ellis
Bee Ellis

This is a good place to hang out and do homework and stuff if you can find a spot but it's a tiny place so it's sometimes to find a power outlet

Emily D
Emily D

Discounted Day-olds and yummy salads are my go-to's for this cafe.

Thomas Cahill
Thomas Cahill

This coffee shop is a decent place to study with friends and relax. Staffed by students who are hanging out on their free time, the place has a very low key relaxed feel.

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Mimir Theis
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Michael Luong
Mimir Theis
Mimir Theis
Michael Luong
Michael Luong

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11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064

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Good Rating
4.2/5 stars
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coffee
Cuisine type

Services

🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10AM-3:30PM
Rating
4.2/5
💬 Reviews
13
📞 Phone
+1 831-459-2710
🌐 Website
basicneeds.ucsc.edu

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📶 Free WiFi
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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McHenry Library

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