Stevenson Coffee House
Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA
Crema's Take
“Stevenson Coffee House blends vintage charm with modern vibes on Santa Cruz's east side, earning praise as one of the campus's best spots for both serious studying and casual hangouts with reliable, quality coffee. While the café excels at creating that perfect atmosphere for focused work or meeting friends over traditional drinks, you'll want to stick to the coffee and skip the food offerings, which have drawn consistent complaints about quality and freshness. It's the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think, making it ideal if you're looking for a studious-yet-welcoming coffee haven rather than a full dining experience.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
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.
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.
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.
A great place to relax or stud on the east side of campus.
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.
Crema Reviews
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