Lulu Carpenter'S

Anonymous Dec 27, 2017 at 7:57AM

My go to coffee shop. Consistently good. Lots of great tea choices too.

Anonymous Dec 13, 2017 at 6:17AM

The Lulu Carpenter's coffee shop in downtown Santa Cruz is yet another hipster flavored Starbucks that is too pretentious to admit it. Overpriced coffee (five dollars for a small latte with a shot of caramel), popular with the high school students, latest music hits, Christmassy around Christmas. A small claustrophobic shady backyard, useful in good weather only. A few interesting plaques with the history of the building.

Anonymous Dec 11, 2017 at 11:27PM

This establishment in incredibly prejudice, i asked to use the bathroom with the intention of buying coffee afterwards. She assumed that i didn't have money and referred me to a "free" bathroom. This is poor business practice. Your customer service and hospitality need major improvement.

Anonymous Nov 5, 2017 at 4:36AM

Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere. I go to Lulus rather than coffee roasting co or starbucks because the quality and service are noticeably better for roughly the same price. Their high caffeine drinks get the job done better than any other expresso I've tried, too. Going elsewhere just feels like selling myself short.

Anonymous Sep 29, 2017 at 8:58PM

I love their Ethiopian coffees. They source from several Sidamo collectives. Each is exceptional. Even if you normally enjoy dark roasted coffee, try any of Lulu Carpenter's Ethiopian coffees. Add a little cream and, if you're in public, be careful not to moan too loud. It is that satisfying.

Anonymous Sep 15, 2017 at 7:43AM

Love it here. Best coffee, foods are great, but s bit pricey, but when you can charge your phone, work on your computer, and occasionally get live music at night, food right there is cool.
Atmosphere, attitudes, and general beingness, great.

Anonymous Aug 9, 2017 at 12:35PM

Definitely the best espresso in town. Caitlyn is a sweetheart and a bomb barista. Only 4 stars because some of the baristas can't make an iced Americano without melting the cup.

Anonymous Jul 29, 2017 at 4:16AM

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.

Anonymous Jun 2, 2017 at 12:42AM

I stop here every time I come over the hill from San Jose, but those morning, I had a particularly present experience not only, did they have the heavenly lavender syrup, but my lavender latte was also garnished with real dried lavender petals. It was so beautiful and tasty

Anonymous Apr 29, 2017 at 6:35AM

If you want high quality coffee, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg for it *cough* verve *cough*, then Lulu's is absolutely your best bet. Not only is their coffee just as good, their offer pastries and breakfast items and are open well into the night, making it a convenient late night option too. I love their coffee and service and highly recommend to anyone dropping by pacific.

Anonymous Mar 25, 2017 at 4:17AM

Coffee is good with a nice, relaxing atmosphere. Staff members/baristas are kind and helpful. It's a popular student study spot, so there's often a need for more tables & chairs.

Anonymous Mar 22, 2017 at 1:42AM

All the coffee beverages I've had here have been excellent, and although the food can be a little pricey, it's quite tasty too. If you're into studying/working at cafes, as I am, here are a few considerations to keep in mind:

- The wifi is decent, and no longer has a timer related to purchase amount as it used to (a very good change).
- Outlets are present, but limited. Thankfully, people seated next to them seem willing to let you run your cord under their table (or even over it if need be) pretty consistently.
- It can get crowded in this place during peak hours, especially on weekends—it is at the top of downtown after all. Be aware of this, especially if you know you're going to need one of those primo outlet-adjacent tables.
- Many of the smaller tables in this place seem pretty wobbly. Be prepared to bring a shim, or get creative with some napkins.