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Stevenson Coffee House

Coffee · Santa Cruz

4.3 · 50 reviews Google
dining.ucsc.edu

About Stevenson Coffee House

Nestled within Stevenson College in Santa Cruz, this café offers a warm and historic atmosphere that perfectly blends modern comfort with a studious vibe. Guests consistently praise its exceptional coffee and tea selections alongside hearty breakfast items like quiche, bagel sandwiches, and fresh so...

Nestled within Stevenson College in Santa Cruz, this café offers a warm and historic atmosphere that perfectly blends modern comfort with a studious vibe. Guests consistently praise its exceptional coffee and tea selections alongside hearty breakfast items like quiche, bagel sandwiches, and fresh soups. The space is renowned for being an ideal spot to work on a laptop or relax with friends, often enhanced by live performances. With friendly staff, outdoor seating, and full accessibility features, the café delivers consistent quality at student-friendly prices. Whether you are grabbing a morning bite or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this beloved local destination provides a welcoming environment that truly exceeds expectations in the heart of campus life.

What Customers Say About Stevenson Coffee House

Stevenson Coffee House is a cozy cafe known for its great coffee, sandwiches, and student-friendly prices. It's a popular spot for studying and hanging out with friends, offering a chill atmosphere. The main downsides are long lines and occasional quality control issues.

Popular Dishes

bagel sandwiches sandwiches (3) quiche salad/soup or sandwich combo Turkey pesto sushi

Best For

Solo Dining Groups Casual Quick Bite

Tip: Be aware that the line can be long, but it's generally considered worth the wait for the food and atmosphere. Avoid the sushi.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Coffee House

Stevenson Coffee House is located at Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, Santa Cruz.
Stevenson Coffee House offers coffee cuisine.
Stevenson Coffee House has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Stevenson Coffee House offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Stevenson Coffee House based on customer reviews are: bagel sandwiches, sandwiches, quiche, salad/soup or sandwich combo, Turkey pesto.
Stevenson Coffee House is ideal for solo dining, groups, casual dining, quick bites.
Stevenson Coffee House is a cozy cafe known for its great coffee, sandwiches, and student-friendly prices. It's a popular spot for studying and hanging out with friends, offering a chill atmosphere. The main downsides are long lines and occasional quality control issues.
Be aware that the line can be long, but it's generally considered worth the wait for the food and atmosphere. Avoid the sushi.
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Stevenson Coffee House Santa Cruz Reviews

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Wil Michael
Wil Michael

A great place to relax or stud on the east side of campus.

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Wil Michael

A great place to relax or stud on the east side of campus.

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Raymundo Cano

Awesome

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Ben Brandt

Its kind of strange that they put google reviews of the walls but it is a worthwhile study spot 💯

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Maggie Edge

Good selection of coffee, tea, food, and snacks, and at student-friendly prices.

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Ryan Pili

Great hours, nice folks.

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Bella

best food at ucsc

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Keyana Stanford

Great Hours!

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Nathaniel Baratta

One of the best coffee houses on campus and I would argue in Santa Cruz! It had a lot of history in it but also very modern. A really nice and studious/chill atmosphere. You can hear yourself think and the people right next to you so you don't have to raise your voice. Best study place on campus but does get crowded from time to time, and gives you a chance to meet new people.

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Mafi Esteve (マフィ)

The best period. This cafe never fails to exceed my expectations. A mix of consistency and quality ingredients make Stevenson cafe the best place to eat on campus, possibly in all of santa cruz. Your wallet will also be happy as their signature sandwiches are a little over 5 dollar. I have been going here for almost four years and will continue to be a loyal customer, thank you.

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Teo Cristea

That Turkey pesto slaps, line long as dih 😶‍🌫️

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Emily D

Love this coffeehouse. Runs out of day old baked goods early. Their quiche is one of my favorite things to get, along with the salad/soup or sandwich combo. Friendly staff and warm vibes!

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karlita sanchez

It's a really nice place to hang out with friends 🧡 and study. The music 🎶 is always nice! OMG, the sandwiches 🥪 are amazing!!!

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Megan Marie

Cozy little cafe nestled in Stevenson college with good coffee, soups, bagels and sanwiches. All at decent prices, sometimes a long line but worth it. I recommend the bagel sandwiches.

Teo Cristea
Teo Cristea

That Turkey pesto slaps, line long as dih 😶‍🌫️

karlita sanchez
karlita sanchez

It's a really nice place to hang out with friends 🧡 and study. The music 🎶 is always nice! OMG, the sandwiches 🥪 are amazing!!!

Bella
Bella

best food at ucsc

Ben Brandt
Ben Brandt

Its kind of strange that they put google reviews of the walls but it is a worthwhile study spot 💯

Mafi Esteve (マフィ)
Mafi Esteve (マフィ)

The best period. This cafe never fails to exceed my expectations. A mix of consistency and quality ingredients make Stevenson cafe the best place to eat on campus, possibly in all of santa cruz. Your wallet will also be happy as their signature sandwiches are a little over 5 dollar. I have been going here for almost four years and will continue to be a loyal customer, thank you.

Ryan Pili
Ryan Pili

Great hours, nice folks.

Raymundo Cano
Raymundo Cano

Awesome

Megan Marie
Megan Marie

Cozy little cafe nestled in Stevenson college with good coffee, soups, bagels and sanwiches. All at decent prices, sometimes a long line but worth it. I recommend the bagel sandwiches.

Keyana Stanford
Keyana Stanford

Great Hours!

Maggie Edge
Maggie Edge

Good selection of coffee, tea, food, and snacks, and at student-friendly prices.

Emily D
Emily D

Love this coffeehouse. Runs out of day old baked goods early. Their quiche is one of my favorite things to get, along with the salad/soup or sandwich combo. Friendly staff and warm vibes!

Nathaniel Baratta
Nathaniel Baratta

One of the best coffee houses on campus and I would argue in Santa Cruz! It had a lot of history in it but also very modern. A really nice and studious/chill atmosphere. You can hear yourself think and the people right next to you so you don't have to raise your voice. Best study place on campus but does get crowded from time to time, and gives you a chance to meet new people.

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Jesus Alvarez

Next time you visit the Santa Cruz university this can be the perfect spot to relax they're had good sandwiches coffee tea and hot chocolate

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Lynne Okada

Such a warm and collaborative environment but it gets busy!

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Logan Phillips

Crowded sometimes but boy is it yummy

Jesus Alvarez
Jesus Alvarez

Next time you visit the Santa Cruz university this can be the perfect spot to relax they're had good sandwiches coffee tea and hot chocolate

Lynne Okada
Lynne Okada

Such a warm and collaborative environment but it gets busy!

Logan Phillips
Logan Phillips

Crowded sometimes but boy is it yummy

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Kevin Bozarth

line is always long

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M C

Atmosphere here is great, the people are nice, but the sushi is wicked. Stay away, I had 2 pieces of the spicy shrimp sushi and spent 2 hours at the student health center. Please do not eat the sushi anywhere on campus or you’re in for a wild food poisoning fest. Other than that I could come back for a coffee after I recover.

Kevin Bozarth
Kevin Bozarth

line is always long

M C
M C

Atmosphere here is great, the people are nice, but the sushi is wicked. Stay away, I had 2 pieces of the spicy shrimp sushi and spent 2 hours at the student health center. Please do not eat the sushi anywhere on campus or you’re in for a wild food poisoning fest. Other than that I could come back for a coffee after I recover.

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Cam-0-spaM

Rude workers. I know it's a coffee shop but you gotta chill. You chose to work there.

Cam-0-spaM
Cam-0-spaM

Rude workers. I know it's a coffee shop but you gotta chill. You chose to work there.

Alexander
Alexander

Overall food is good, however, these guys will not hesitate to sell you moldy food without warning. I was sold a fruit item that expired the same day and later that night the apples were moldy. Big lack of quality control. On top of that they would NOT give me a refund. The boba is also terrible and I have tried every flavor. Things I would recommend would be the Pesto cream cheese bagel, and the chicken wraps.

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Alexander

Overall food is good, however, these guys will not hesitate to sell you moldy food without warning. I was sold a fruit item that expired the same day and later that night the apples were moldy. Big lack of quality control. On top of that they would NOT give me a refund. The boba is also terrible and I have tried every flavor. Things I would recommend would be the Pesto cream cheese bagel, and the chicken wraps.

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Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064

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Good Rating
4.3/5 stars
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Well Reviewed
50 reviews
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Moderate Price
Price level
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coffee
Cuisine type

Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
8AM-8PM
Rating
4.3/5
💬 Reviews
50
💰 Price Level
$$
📞 Phone
+1 831-459-2433
🌐 Website
dining.ucsc.edu

Amenities

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