The Grove Cafe and Bakery
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The Grove Cafe and Bakery

6249 CA-9, Santa Cruz, CA

★★★★★4.5(270 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The Grove Cafe and Bakery is a beloved Santa Cruz gem where artisanal baking meets creative coffee—think cardamom lattes alongside freshly made breakfast biscuits and carefully curated pastries that justify a special trip. The casual, welcoming atmosphere encourages lingering over quality food and drinks, whether you're catching up with a friend on the outdoor patio or discovering unexpected treasures like their tinned sardine selection that complement the cafe's thoughtful approach to sourcing. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that feels like a well-kept secret in the Santa Cruz Mountains, run by a genuinely passionate team that treats every order with care.

What to expect

PastriesFamily friendlySpecialty drinksSlow sitOutdoor seatingFull breakfastTraditional drinksMeetingsLight food

Google Reviews

Dr Renee Young
★★★★★2 months ago

Amazing coffee I had a cardamom latte. We also picked up some sardines in tins and had some pretty amazing baked goods. This place is a gem.

J.R. Young
★★★★★2 months ago

Tasty! Stopped in with my son and I had a breakfast biscuit sandwich that was fantastic. I can't remember the last time I had a great biscuit...and it definitely wasn't in a sandwich which all seem to be english muffin or croissant. My son was gonna opt for the french toast, but he said grilled cheese on sourdough just sounded better. He was happy. I was able to purchase a couple pounds of coffee beans as well which saved me a trip to the store. Looking forward to going back and trying a few more things....but will do my best not to be tempted by the pastries they have at the counter.

Naomi Cockburn
★★★★★3 months ago

Saw the word "bakery" and had to stop in for some treats. We love experiencing new places while on vacation and this did not disappoint! We picked out three items to go from the bakery selection, all delicious! Maybe next stop will be to sit down inside and try items from menu.

Gilbert Vendryes
★★★★★4 months ago

THE place in Felton for your breakfast, lunch or brunch. Everything is made fresh, cooked and served with passion for women excellence. The staff, all of them, is so nice, friendly and willing to make your experience ideal. Look for the specials of the day (sandwich or soup), there is always a great surprise or a delicious recipe you'd wish would stay on the every day menu. A great atmosphere, and in sunny day, the backyard patio is the perfect retreat from the busy highway 9

kayla teats
★★★★★8 months ago

The Grove consistently has amazing food & drinks! It’s one of my favorite casual breakfast spots tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains just outside of town. They also do fun themed dinners every so often! I recently went to their plant based 5 course Shroomami themed dinner and every dish was incredible and it was super affordable for this type of service. I can’t not recommend this place more for locals & visitors from out of town!

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