Great coffee, comfy seating, without the pretentiousness of many of the more popular Santa Cruz shops.

Ricky makes great latte and its a great place to hang out. Lots of dogs pass by and super friendly people!

Im no longer giving my business to Peoples Coffee. I really wanted a cup of coffee this morning, but a man was all over the place, no mask. I called to let them know and was told we want this to be a safe place for everyone... well, saying and doing are two quite different things. The person I spoke to said she knew who I was talking about and some people are difficult to deal with. So let the difficult person carry on? NOT ok!!!

Horrible service :(They claim to be open till 7pm, but at 5pm the place was locked! :(Not recommended!

Espresso was a bit bitter/overextracted, or maybe they just use a dark roast? Chill vibe. Barista was unmasked—nothing against it, just something to be aware of.

Amazing coffee, fast, friendly staff and lite breakfast fare. Definitely better than corporate coffee! Do your part and stop giving to the fat cat corporate greed!!

Have a great distaste for coffee chains so not a big coffee drinker. However I was meeting someone near there and it was open so we went in and I felt very at home and comfortable. Went back today and ordered coffee, relaxed on the sofa, talked with a friend and I think I could get used to this place. They have local honey, juice, and food in the fridge. Ill make an excuse to return.

Great local coffee shop. The cappuccino was superb.

Friendly neighborhood coffee shop with good service and reasonable prices.

Coffee was mediocre nothing to brag about. Tasted old and watered down. Based off of that I will not be coming back. Another thing is that they don’t wear masks and I know (as of right now) the mask policy is up to the business. It seems irresponsible and unsafe to not be wearing one especially since we are headed into the summer and people will be traveling. I understand that is a personal preference so I did not take that into consideration when eating the place, if I did then I would have given them 1 star.

Perfect place to work: comfy, wifi, nice music.

Coffee is kind of a personal taste, but I think the beans here are the best and therefore I like their coffee the best in town. Its a small cozy spot and fits the Santa Cruz culture well.

Best coffee in town, and Iskra is a goddess!!

Amazing locally owned coffee shop with a incredible staff and great menu. Prices are affordable and coffee is delicious.

So delighted to finally find excellent coffee in Santa Cruz! Delicious espresso! Yum yum!

One of the best coffees left in Santa Cruz that are now designed for hipsters, good flavor, great bread and staff always friendly, I highly recommended.

Small shop with great coffee

I needed fresh air and a bit of vitamin D, so I decided to support another local business and rode the pint over to the Peoples Coffee which I recently saw was still open. They have some single chairs on their terrace, so I could enjoy my banana bread and coffee in the sun while “indulging” in social distancing... 😅 It was a nice touch of “normal” to grab a coffee outside the house for once again. Thanks for still serving that black gold! 😊

Nice clean placeGood choice of pastriesGreat coffee

Friendly, funky spot to chill in Live Oak with great espresso drinks

Great expresso. And super chill vibe. Love it there

Good reviews, coffee mug in logo, We only do Americano when asked why my standard black coffee was being made on the espresso machine. Granted Im a coffee snob and most people probably dont care, but this should be noted somewhere.

Very good coffee. Even better staff. The clientele is very friendly and family oriented. Not your typical pretentious SC coffee loungers. One of my favs in SC for coffee and atmosphere. Definitely get the kale/apple muffin. Sounds odd but it was amazing.

Such a cute shop and good coffee too. They have vegan options!

The staff are great! Tammy is really friendly, always has good conversation, and makes great coffee! Watching her do her work is a thing of beauty, and keeps me coming back!

Very solid 2nd wave coffee place with great seating for working and hanging out.

Best local neighborhood coffee shop! You will experience the smoothest coffee in town! Meet Adam, every day regular, the flooring guy. A golden retriever will bark good morning to you! Friendliest staff.. no snobby barista! Owner is super laid back! Youll see babies in play groups. Listen to a city council member speak about guns, gangs, and rent control!Cool coffee shop!

I would give no stars if still able to comment, Why are dogs allowed INSIDE an establishment that sells food? I was a customer there and moved away from a table with large long haired dog in attendance (due to severe allergy to dogs). The owner of dog then released it to wander unleashed inside the cafe, and I asked her to please take it away from my table as I was asthmatic and allergic. She arrogantly said Oh, he is a hypoallergenic breed and proceeded to ignore my request until my friend reiterated my request for forcefully. Attention, health department. By the way, this was not an identifiable service animal.

11/21/20 coffee is ok but there were lots of people hanging out inside without masks.

Delicious coffee and wonderful, friendly staff here. Also, they put their used coffee grounds outside the door for our gardens. I buy coffee there just to support them because they support gardeners with free used coffee grounds. This place rocks!

Friendly service, busy, lively coffeehouse in Live Oak with surf/sports decor.Family friendly with a kids’ table /play area.Dog friendly.The organic coffee, iced drinks, organic snacks plus the casual, cozy atmosphere make it a pleasant place to visit.

Great busy place every time I went there they where busy, more so than Starbucks so that should say something. Great location in downtown in main area of shopping area. Nice street music played by locals to enjoy safe very clear. Area I go here every time I visit Santa Cruz a out 4 to 5 times a season

You know that scene in the movie Elf where outside a restaurant theres a sign that says worlds best cup of coffee? Peoples Coffee could legitimately have that sign outside. I cant speak to the rest of their drinks, but the black coffee is definitely the best in town and I cant think of a time when Ive had a better cup of coffee anywhere else for that matter. Sincerely.Also... I dont go in there nearly as often as Id like; yet the staff knows exactly what I drink before I even get to the ordering counter. That says something.

Amazing coffee and baristas!! Best to support local coffee shops!

Real good coffee (strong). Great service. Good prices. Nice atmosphere.

Good coffee, good service. The owner allows dogs and is usually seen hanging around barefoot, if seen at all. Decent seating inside and out. Not my favorite coffee in the area, but they do the trick just the same.

Ricky is so kind and helpful. Curt and his entire team are wonderful too.

Good prices plus outdoutdoor seating.

Very comfortable environment to study and drink coffee. Will be coming here in the future.

I really like Peoples Coffee, probably my favorite local coffee shop and very convenient location when Im on the way to work. The baristas are really friendly, and familiar with all the customers. They also remember my daily order, which is a Bulletproof coffee (helps with my particular diet, and has butter and MCT oil in it. Sounds odd but is really good). Try them out if youve never been, its so far beyond Starbucks and the like in terms of quality and environment.

Best coffee place in Santa Cruz, in my opinion. Very good coffee, yummy bagels and pastries, and very nice and awesome staff.Would highly recommend. Plus, nice atmosphere inside!

Good and local coffee place with nice places to sit and tasty options to eat with your brew.

Great place, great coffee...I go because of Cody, the coffeehouse dog, a big old loveable hunk of love.....He wasnt there this morning, they said a customer complained about Cody....I left crying without my Latte, I was so upsetBRING CODY BACK!!!He means so much to so many....That one customer can find another coffee place.We protest.

Great coffee, and nice people. They were closing on a Wednesday night, and could have sent us away. Instead, they made us 3 great cups of coffee.

Amazing place great energy cool vibe nice people

Strong coffee!

This place is so hippy and I love it! The coffee is great, and they have great drinks and snacks. Every time I come theyre so helpful and kind! I highly recommend it!

Local coffee at its finest. A very comfortable room to do whatever you need to. Always welcoming. Coffee here.

Great coffee, friendly staff, and free wifi. Met some really awesome peope there too -- regulars are friendly and open to talking to newcomers, contributing to the community feel this place has. Parking is limited though.

Honestly, the only thing good about this place is the location. Everything else is stale or from a discount bakery. The muffins and bagels are hard, the coffee has no depth, the tea has no flavor, and the place feels like a locker-room that has not been cleaned in 3 months. Ill go the extra mile to Peets where the coffee and tea taste really really good and the service is pleasant.

One of my favorite places in all the world. guaranteed great mileu and often stimulating convos

Good selection of drinks and goodies. The barista was so friendly and knowledgable. She recommended a Coconut Carmel Latte...delicious!!

Odrered an americano....she poured me coffee from the carafe.... if i wanted coffee made hours prior I would have ordered a cup of coffee.There IS a differance....and making an americano is literally the easiest espresso drink possible. Cmon people(s)....

This place is great, excellent coffee, reasonable prices and a tremendously friendly staff. Perfect morning stop off for coffee.

Best coffee in Santa Cruz.

Great atmosphere, great coffee! I hear their cappuccinos are the best in town.

Its ok

I really liked chai tea here.They have inside and outside sitting area, many board games and nostalgic old American atmosphere!.

Love the carmel latte, great every time. good location indoor and outdoor seating. nice place

I prefer this place over Starbucks anytime. Nice employees and great customer service plus pet and kids friendly.

Kurt and his guys are amazing. Great coffee, great atmosphere

Great coffee shop that roasts their own coffee. Make sure to take a look at the ceiling when youre in

Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Great coffee. Games and WiFi.

Casual, friendly neighborhood cafe. Good coffee, basic treats.

Great coffee and delicious food, second only to the warm and inviting atmosphere.

Bit pricey

Great place, quiet, dog friendly, great coffee.

Friendly and comfortable but only alright coffee and pastries.

Really good house coffee, with a nice shop inside and a patio with places to sit outside as well

My favorite place for coffee when in need. I really have no negative thoughts or complaints about this place. Other than I wish they were next door to me🤔🤔🤔

Best coffee in santa cruz! Small and local place with a nice atmoshpere and staff. They have freshly baked pastries that are delivered every morning by a local baker. Thier coffee is perfect and so smooth. They are pet friendly, have free wifi and work computers you can rent per hour. Great for meeting spots or grabing a quick cup of joe.

Best cup of coffee in Live Oak. Free wifi, comfy couches, & great service.

The ideal Santa Cruz coffee stop. Strong local vibe and comfy couch

Its a really friendly local spot.

Tasty coffees, delicious croissant sandwiches, friendly staff, fast service, free WiFi. #awesome

Friendly staff, delicious beverages and decent prices

They work till 5pm.

Outstanding staff and very good vibes. Love this place

Been coming here since I moved here. Energetic staff and very comfortable environment..plus good coffee.

Very good coffee, very local scean

Excellent cappuccino. Nice and strong

Excellent coffee, excellent staff, and an excellent atmosphere. This is honestly my favorite coffee spot in California.

Lovely coffee shop, great area for kids.

Amazing place for kids, great toy and book area

Plant based straws and organic coffee.this is the peoples coffe

Good service, nice people, dog friendly, coffee strong and tasty. The downside is small and its thst my blended coffee wasnt blended thoroughly.

Always friendly and reliable for some good coffee!

Good coffee, good location, nice staff.

How can a cafe be snobby, shabby, dirty, crappy and rickety all at the same time? Had to shout to talk over the thumpin bass. I want a coffee, not a club!

Great locally owned business

Raspberry mocha.. BOOM!!!DA BEST

The locals milled around from joggers to passersby to those who were obviously bored at home. Okay coffee. Loads of bites/snacks to go with the tea or coffee. Also some merchandise on the side. Crowded

Friendly fast service. Coffee is ok.

Best coffee hands down around.

Local coffee shop with comfy couches

Good for a quality quck cup!

White chocolate mocha!!

Great local coffee stop

Convenient location, if you happen to be in an inconvenient location.

GOOD COFFEE.