Lulu Carpenters - Santa Cruz

This place is so cute! The terrace in the back feels super secluded and is the perfect place to work/study. The restroom says not for public use but if you are a customer you can ask them for the code : Their drinks are getting better too.

Ok so I absolutely love coffee, I get it everywhere we go. This is the best coffee I have ever had! Sugar free hazelnut latte with macadamia nut milk, also fabulous customer service!

Were diverted here when the cafe we went to was closed. A great surprise! Had breakfast and coffee. The staff was friendly and efficient. He told me they Lao bake much if their goods in house. The breakfast biscuit and croissant were fantastic. Good strong coffee. There was seating outside.

Though i am not a fan of the food here, the espresso drinks and coffee are of the best in the Bar Area, in fact, i would make an excuse to drive to Santa Cruz from San Francisco just to have a hemp milk latte or 'hempaccino '. excellent downtown SC café with indoor and outdoor seating. Vegan options for the drinks including Rice, Soy, Almond, or Hemp milks. The food in not the most vegan friendly as most is sweet and has eggs and dairy, usually they have something vegan, but not always as it is dependent on the daily stock. Finding a seat inside on a cool day can be a challenge once UCSC begins sessions as it becomes full of laptops, and as much i enjoy using mine, i wish they would have a laptop free area as some people with laptops will stay for hours taking up space for two, though usually you can find one in front or in the back outdoor patio area as there tend to not be laptops in these areas due to the lack of plugs and screen glare.

Lulu Carpenter's is a lovely spot to grab breakfast or brunch. They have so many options both sweet and savory to choose from. If you haven't tried the bacon wrapped egg yet you really should. They serve all the classic cafe coffee and tea options, and from my experience they are made very well. The staff are mostly very friendly but not always. The inside dining is still closed but they have some tables and chairs out front for customers. I highly recommend stopping in next time you're in downtown Santa Cruz.