Peoples Coffee

This is a real authentic Santa Cruz coffee shop for sure! Local flavor clientele adds to the ambiance.

Independent & locally owned, Super friendly staff keeps the line moving when it’s busy.

It’s easy to feel comfortable to hang out with the regulars. They offer free WiFi & it seems like you could stay there the whole day. The space has a few tables and a couch inside, as well as seating all around the outside of the building.

They have The Peoples Coffee, not sure how they roast it but it was freshly brewed and really good & hot. We also ordered over night oats with a fresh banana.

Great way to start the day! Excellent location near the beach & centrally located in the area near other shops in a strip center.

Local coffee shop here in Live Oak. Nice spot for a coffee date. Cozy ambiance and something for everyone to do. They have couches and a play space for the littles.

The raspberry mocha was super tasty and the turkey & cheese toasted on a croissant is one of my favorites.

Nice place with lots of space and lots of options. Parking can be a little tricky if the gym it shares a parking lot with has classes, but you can still find a spot.

Check them out if you are in the area.

Great cafe with the kindest young woman behind the counter! I had my caffeine already for the day so getting decaf at places makes me nervous as it’s often an afterthought. NOT HERE. yay!! Paired with a matcha cookie. Their patio outside has a lot of space and inside you get that local hangout vibe which is really cool, esp for students when studying. Thanks for a memorable visit.

This place is amazing on all level! Atmosphere, product, price and staff are all perfect.

i fell in love with the barista here yesterday. Help me find him. it was True Love

Cashier was awesome, my gf looks masculine and more often than not, she gets called sir. The women at the cash register said “good morning ladies” and made both of us smile. The ambience is calm and warm. There were a few dogs there that had us in the best mood. Coco in particular. Everyone’s so friendly and the drinks are delicious. Will be returning!

Cute little coffee shop. Great selection of delicious healthy snacks and not so healthy snacks ;) I was impressed with their hot tea selection.
There are comfy chairs and couches to sit on inside as well as outdoor seating.
The staff is friendly and the shop is ran efficiently.

Great coffee, comfy seating, without the pretentiousness of many of the more popular Santa Cruz shops.

Passing through town, I wanted to support a local company. They definitely did not disappoint! A very adorable individual waited on me and quickly made my drinks. Ended up being the best coffee I had in California!

Have a great distaste for coffee chains so not a big coffee drinker. However I was meeting someone near there and it was open so we went in and I felt very at home and comfortable. Went back today and ordered coffee, relaxed on the sofa, talked with a friend and I think I could get used to this place. They have local honey, juice, and food in the fridge. I'll make an excuse to return.

Best local neighborhood coffee shop! You will experience the smoothest coffee in town! Meet Adam, every day regular, the flooring guy. A golden retriever will bark good morning to you! Friendliest staff.. no snobby barista! Owner is super laid back! You'll see babies in play groups. Listen to a city council member speak about guns, gangs, and rent control!
Cool coffee shop!

I really like Peoples Coffee, probably my favorite local coffee shop and very convenient location when I'm on the way to work. The baristas are really friendly, and familiar with all the customers. They also remember my daily order, which is a Bulletproof coffee (helps with my particular diet, and has butter and MCT oil in it. Sounds odd but is really good). Try them out if you've never been, it's so far beyond Starbucks and the like in terms of quality and environment.

Super friendly and personable. Delicious coffee. Vibez for dayz. This place rocks well

You know that scene in the movie "Elf" where outside a restaurant there's a sign that says "world's best cup of coffee"? People's Coffee could legitimately have that sign outside. I can't speak to the rest of their drinks, but the black coffee is definitely the best in town and I can't think of a time when I've had a better cup of coffee anywhere else for that matter. Sincerely.

Also... I don't go in there nearly as often as I'd like; yet the staff knows exactly what I drink before I even get to the ordering counter. That says something.

The staff are great! Tammy is really friendly, always has good conversation, and makes great coffee! Watching her do her work is a thing of beauty, and keeps me coming back!

I’m had a good breakfasts with good
Coffee it is cozy

Delicious coffee and wonderful, friendly staff here. Also, they put their used coffee grounds outside the door for our gardens. I buy coffee there just to support them because they support gardeners with free used coffee grounds. This place rocks!

Best coffee in santa cruz! Small and local place with a nice atmoshpere and staff. They have freshly baked pastries that are delivered every morning by a local baker. Thier coffee is perfect and so smooth. They are pet friendly, have free wifi and work computers you can rent per hour. Great for meeting spots or grabing a quick cup of joe.

Cozy place to hang out. Good coffee and eats.

Coffee is kind of a personal taste, but I think the beans here are the best and therefore I like their coffee the best in town. It's a small cozy spot and fits the Santa Cruz culture well.