The Buttery is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

1. The Buttery

8.8
702 Soquel Ave (Branciforte Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Eastside · 47 tips and reviews

Nate C.Nate Calderon: The best in town! Carrot Cake, Devils Food Cake, Sandwiches, Salads, Mocha's & Croissants. The list goes on... Just an all around fantastic place to hang out at! The barista's know what they're doing!

LexLex: They make mochas with their own special chocolate; Highly recommended! Also, they have the best cheesecake around.

Greg W.Greg Woodhouse: I had a macaroon and mocha (they were delicious), but there is just so much to choose from here. Highly recommended.

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

2. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.1
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews

Johnny U.Johnny Urquijo: Their Iced mocha has got to be the best drink on planet earth!!

Mark S.Mark Sturn: Deliciously rich Mocha

Maggie K.Maggie Kealy: Outstanding macchiato! Perfect taste without the added flavoring, amazing ambiance and fantab staff!

Vino Locale is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

3. Vino Locale

8.2
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

4. Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company

7.1
1330 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 25 tips and reviews

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Could brewed Coffee w/chocolate & almond milk. This is their WMD (weapon of mocha destruction). ☕️🍫

Mark S.Mark Sturn: Excellent Caramel Frappe - great flavor without being overly sweet.

Misha B.Misha Birman: Bathroom code 1812

Lulu Carpenter's is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

5. Lulu Carpenter's

7.6
1545 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 37 tips and reviews

Maya B.Maya Borgueta: The mocha diabla is just the right amount of warm and spicy for fall.

John K.John Koenig: Excellent baked goods, beautiful building and a sweet location. Their coffees are great too. Plus, it's actually a place for meeting friends, visiting, writing poetry or reading a book. What a concept

wai-ling q.wai-ling q.: This is not a run in and run out operation. The barista/clerk takes one person at a time and makes sure you get everything you want before serving the next customer. Great coffees & had lovely chai.

Laili Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

6. Laili Restaurant

8.9
101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific), Santa Cruz, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 44 tips and reviews

Virgi R.Virgi R.: The pomegranate eggplant are a must try. Good selection of beers & wines. The staff is lovely and helpful.

NmNm: Didn't like the chicken kabob .. Eggplant and parmesan on flatbread is recommended .. Great service .. Little pricey .. Crowded ..

NahidNahid: Get patio seating if available (gorgeous). Great food, prices in the $20-30 range for entrees.

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

7. Marianne's Ice Cream

9.1
1020 Ocean St (Ocean St), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Eastside · 82 tips and reviews

Krishna S.Krishna Shrinivas: Kahlua crunch is awesome. Junior double is huge!!! butter brickle is smooth. The ice creams are thick, not too sweet. The ones with nuts are nutty. Tip the servers. They are great.

Rob H.Rob Hapner: 10-20, yum

Miss Courtney G.Miss Courtney G: Don't forget to get a number

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

8. Pacific Thai Santa Cruz

7.7
1319 Pacific Ave (btwn Church & Walnut), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 16 tips and reviews

Pacific Thai Santa CruzPacific Thai Santa Cruz: Need a gluten-free dish? Just ask; we have gluten-free items such as, Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls, and all our curries (Red, Yellow, Green, Panang, and Country).

Sam A.Sam Azeem: There spicy lamb is one of the best Ive had. Just the right spicy and an amazing flavor to go with it and no gamines. If you like lamb you should give it a try.

FiveStarsFiveStars: Use your FiveStars card and get 1 free boba. Ask for a card if you don't have one already.

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

9. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews

Tim R.Tim Robb: Excellent food. Had fish and steak and they both rocked.

Irene K.Irene Kimmel: Sunsets are beautiful and during the holidays the sail boats in the harbor are decorated and make it very festive.

Anthony C.Anthony Cuevas: The view is priceless...

Java Junction is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

10. Java Junction

6.8
519 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 6 tips and reviews

AyanaAyana: Good coffee, nice place to seat and work there, close to laundry and the ocean

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Very nice atmosphere and great staff!

Magnus P.Magnus Pfister: Take the veggie Sandwich. It is delicious.

The Red Room is one of The 11 Best Places for Mochas in Santa Cruz.

11. The Red Room

7.6
1003 Cedar St (Locust St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 41 tips and reviews

Richard D.Richard Davis: Grab a drink, chill out, and listen to some music in the ambient red glow

John W.John W: This place is full of ghosts.

Stephanie R.Stephanie Rosario: hard drinks