Mariposa Coffee Bar
1010 Pacific Ave Suite E, Santa Cruz, CA
Crema's Take
“This Santa Cruz gem shines brightest for its thoughtfully curated Vietnamese-inspired menu that goes beyond typical coffee shop fare, with standout drinks like the beloved cubano and traditional cà phê sua dá pairing perfectly with fresh banh mi and vermicelli bowls. Owner Tram has created a genuinely warm, welcoming space that feels personal and lived-in—the kind of place where you can linger over a meticulously crafted coffee and actually feel the care that goes into both the drinks and food. Whether you're looking for a quiet morning ritual or a spot to meet friends, Mariposa strikes that rare balance between specialty coffee seriousness and unpretentious, comfortable hospitality.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
My partner and I were looking forward to trying this place especially because of the plant based options we were really disappointed with there being no food expect for pastries. We did order coffee I ordered a bella bon bon which i ordered hot but was served room temperature…
Went here this morning for brunch and coffee. Food and coffee were very good (cubano was my favorite!). The service was a bit slow but it was quite busy and the young woman behind the counter was working all by herself. She was working hard to take orders, make drinks, and all…
A Fully vegetarian place with vegan options too. We went in as a family of four vegetarians from out of town that tried two kinds of sandwiches , the fresh spring roll and the vermicelli bowl . We each enjoyed our food. Good portion size and reasonably priced. We had to wait…
went here twice recently & enjoyed it both times! the first time i went i ordered a cubano but on weekdays they don’t make them until after 4pm, so i ordered a banh mi(still yummy)& a cà phê sua dá(one of the best you can get in santa cruz imo). the second time i went i forgot…
We tried this spot for the first time this morning and it did not disappoint! The owner, Tram was so warm and welcoming — you can tell she pours love into the space. We had the Bella Bon Bon (tasty and not too sweet) and the Sua Da — strong Vietnamese coffee that gave us the…
Crema Reviews
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