Lulu Carpenter's

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.

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

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.

It's a lovely place where you can work and listen to some relaxing music as you enjoy your coffee. Seats are a little small for my bottom but there's a lovely large table with wooden chairs that I was able to sit on.

Best coffee by far! They get high quality beans and roast them perfectly. Never over-roasted (I dislike black, dark roasted, "burnt toast" coffee). I have a friend from New York who is a coffee guru and he was blown away with LuLu's coffee. We're lucky to have this in Santa Cruz.

This little coffee shop has a beautiful design in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. The coffee is good, the staff friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced as well. I find this location to be quite pleasant for studying with a side of espresso.

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.

Very good spot for late night coffee - open until midnight. Also has a pretty decent late night food menu as well in addition to standard coffee house baked goods. Inside and outside seating available.

Amongst some of the 5 star reviews are 1-3 star reviews that reveal a greater truth about the owner here. It's pretty clear that he hasn't put his heart or real passion into his business if you take a close look. What a shame. Stay away. Coffee is average, where it should taste out of this world based on how expensive it is. This business wouldn't survive outside of Santa Cruz. If you believe in karma, I imagine that this owner will get what is owed him at some point in his life. He's just not a very stable or pleasant person, very insincere.

My favorite coffee shop in town. Get the New Orleans!
Hands-down the best food at a coffee shop I've ever encountered. They make everything in-house, and if you're lucky enough to be around when they're doing brunch on the weekends, indulge yourself (the biscuits and chorizo gravy are a must).
Helpful staff, a huge assortment of drink options (lots of teas), free wi-fi for customers, and a wonderful environment to hang out and work in or enjoy a date.