Cafe Delmarette

1126 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

★★★★4.4(254 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Santa Cruz spot is genuinely beloved for its pastries, especially scones that inspire years-long loyalty, and offers a thoughtful selection of pour overs that justify the trip for coffee enthusiasts. While the espresso-focused menu is a bit hit-or-miss and the space can feel cramped and dimly lit, the warm, genuinely nice staff create an inviting atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back for slow, intentional coffee sessions.

What to expect

Pour overTraditional drinksLight foodSlow sitPastriesEspresso focused

Google Reviews

Eric Hernandez
★★★★★2 months ago

I dont know if its just the two drinks me and my girlfriend got but this place taste wise was extremely disappointing. The atmosphere and workers here are extremely nice and definitely makes you believe that you’re about to get good tasting high quality drinks but despite the amazing atmosphere and workers the drinks themselves were extremely disappointing and tasted very watered down and not up to cafe quality. I haven’t tried the food here yet so maybe that tastes good but the drinks I got have made me carful to ever come here again. Also I dont know if its was just the time that I went but closing a Cafe at 3pm is just absurd.

Jazz Peart
★★★★3 months ago

Place has gone down hill. It's always cluttered and a mess, very dim lighting. Baristas and staff always look mad or depressed. 8 dollars for a tiny cup of steamed milk with powders and fake honey total ripoff. Go to Cat n Cloud instead. Way better

Gaurav Aggarwal
★★★★9 months ago

The coffee was OK. Nothing memorable for their drip. They do have lots of options so perhaps others are better (or worse). The grilled cheese sandwich but extremely greasy. The chips with it were homestyle kettle fried and very oily too. Maybe other dishes are better or less fatty. A few tables outside. Inside was cramped.

Kem
★★★★★a year ago

I can’t really say enough positive things about this place. We have been getting scones for years from here. To say these scones are the best in the world is still not doing them justice. You almost have to throw away all prior expectations and mental models of what a scone is and simply understand that these scones are beyond next level. They are light, airy, moist, and unlike any other scone you have ever had. The chive and cheese scone is my favorite with the apricot and goat cheese scone coming in at a close second. I have had afternoon high teas all over the world and not a single scone comes close to these. The owner is so nice and a very talented baker. Best scones on this earth by far!

Grace Lee
★★★★a year ago

We were searching for pour over around the area. So glad to find this amazing little spot with a good selection of pour over! $4 each and they tastes so good. Great service. Friendly staff. Price is on point. Cozy vibe and nice outdoor tables to let you enjoy your drink and breakfast. They seem to have some delicious sandwiches too.

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