Crooks Coffee

404C Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA

★★★★★4.6(409 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Crooks Coffee is a welcoming neighborhood gem where the standout Cafe con Miel (espresso, honey, and whole milk) keeps regulars coming back, and the thoughtfully curated atmosphere makes it equally perfect for lingering over a laptop or catching up with friends. The team here strikes that rare balance of being both efficient and genuinely kind, creating a quiet, well-put-together space that feels like a local secret despite the solid foot traffic on weekday mornings.

What to expect

Early hoursLaptop friendlyEspresso focusedSlow sitSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksSignature drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Rachel Mitchell
★★★★★6 months ago

Excellent coffee, we come here every time we’re in town. I always get the Cafe con Miel (Spanish Coffee With Honey) is made of espresso, honey, and whole milk then finished off with a heavy sprinkle of ground cinnamon! And Dean gets the Mexican mocha. Services, friendly, atmosphere is great, never disappointed.

Michael Frandsen
★★★★6 months ago

Great vibe, friendly staff, plenty of seating. I got my usual flat white, medium. It was well made, but not as strong as I would of liked it to be. I came at 9:30am on a Tuesday, so not too many people inside, parking is metered street and a paid parking lot nearby. Very relaxing and subdued. I love the swag for sale, the design is very nice.

Jasmin M
★★★★★8 months ago

This was a lovely little stop off… the employees are kind and efficient. The ambiance is inviting and feels good to sit in. Quiet and well put together.. and the coffee was delicious. 🤤

Lincoln Burrows
★★★★9 months ago

I’ve been a casual customer at Crooks Coffee for the past few years. The coffee itself has always been decent, and I never had much to complain about. I’m not someone who typically writes reviews, but my experience this morning was disappointing enough that I felt it needed to be shared. I stopped by around 9:30 AM and was met with rudeness from the cashier on duty. I’m not sure what could have caused such a negative attitude—I was polite, placed a simple order, and even left a tip in hopes of brightening his mood. But the interaction left a bad taste in my mouth. Unfortunately, this will be the last time I visit. If the owner happens to read this, I urge you to pay closer attention to how your staff treats your customers. It may seem small, but experiences like this are how businesses slowly lose loyal patrons—just as I’ve now lost trust in yours.

Juana Saldana
★★★★★a year ago

I was really excited to try Crooks Coffee ,the shop itself has a great atmosphere and a welcoming vibe. However, the service was disappointing. As it was our first time visiting both Santa Rosa and the café, we asked the young lady helping us for recommendations. Unfortunately, she was very rude, and her tone and attitude made the experience uncomfortable. As a coffee lover, I was also disappointed with the coffee itself. The Mexican hot chocolate was basically just water with cayenne pepper no flavor at all. Overall, the atmosphere was nice, but the service and coffee did not meet expectations.

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