Crema's Take
“Staff of Life operates as a full-service natural foods market with an exceptionally robust coffee program that rewards slow, lingering visits—think fresh pastries and light meals alongside quality espresso drinks in a space that feels like an extension of your own kitchen rather than a typical café. The shop has cultivated genuine loyalty since 1988 by maintaining rigorous standards across bulk goods, produce, and prepared foods, creating the kind of all-in-one destination where you'll genuinely spend an afternoon. If you're seeking a coffee shop that's also a serious grocery destination with deeply engaged regulars, this is worth the trip; if you want quick specialty espresso, look elsewhere.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Slow-sit spot. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Around January 10, 2026 I was shopping at the store. I've been shopping here since 1988. But on this day, I saw a Person using drugs outside and then walked into the building. I reported it to the cashier who was a young man with greased back hair. He told me I had nothing to be…
The Staff of Life is hands down the best grocery store in Santa Cruz. They have the largest number of bulk items, an excellent butcher, the widest selection of fruits and vegetables, and numerous organic and fair trade products. I find them to be less expensive than other…
I bought many times probably won't come back. Everything was good except the young man who combed his hair back. One time I wanted to return the item because I didn't get a discount and he showed an unpleasant attitude. The second time he told me to take everything out of the…
Thank you for sharing your products on social networks, since this way you are aware of all your offers and prices. And once you are in the pleasant ambiance of the store you realize that they have more healthy food, thank you for the attention of the entire team. And you go…
What I love about Staff of life is that it's a nice healthy extension of my home. Where I find everything healthy I need for my home, they have every product you can think of. And if you want to have a nice time, the outdoor cafe is another option in the market. And the most…
Crema Reviews
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