Lulu Carpenter's
1545 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Crema's Take
“Lulu Carpenter's is a Santa Cruz sanctuary where espresso craftsmanship meets bohemian warmth, complete with moody jazz, industrial-European aesthetics, and a hidden outdoor patio that feels like a secret you've been let in on. The team pulls equally impressive traditional lattes and creative signatures like cacao hot chocolate with generous whipped cream, all paired with full breakfasts and house-made pastries that justify lingering over your pour over. Come for the exceptional coffee, stay for the atmosphere—this place has the rare gift of feeling both sophisticated and genuinely welcoming.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Wonderful place to grab a coffee,tea,ect and have a yummy breakfast.I got the black forest ham eggs Benedict.The employees are friendly.There is street parking and parking lots in the back of the cafe
The best. atmosphere, lighting and jazz are super great. Coffee is wonderful and the Hosting by Miles and Edgar top notch. Can’t be a better place in Santa Cruz. Outdoor patio is a secret cozy Gem.
Food + drink was incredible, just felt so bad because each time I went in there was only one employee managing the register and making every drink and sandwich. Because of that, everything took 30 minutes to come out— the guy had admitted that he had forgotten our drink and…
Lucrative drinks offered like tisanes, teas, and damn good coffee. I had a cacao hot chocolate with heavy dose of whipped cream. Yesterday I had a bowl of soul, and the honey latte 🦦🤌🏽❤️🔥chefs kiss*. The staff and atmosphere will keep me coming back for as long as she…
This place was a whole vibe. We went early in the morning on a Saturday and they had jazz music playing and the team members were all so kind and helpful. It had a very rustic, industrial yet European vibe that reminded my parents of home. The food quality was top notch and…
Crema Reviews
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