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Norma Jeans Coffee in Aptos

4.5 (112) 8043 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, United States

Categories

Coffee shop
Breakfast restaurant

Location on the map

Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California, US

Phone: +1 831-685-1236
Site: https://squareup.com/market/norm...

Opening hours

Monday:5:30 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday:5:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday:5:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday:5:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday:5:30 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday:6:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday:6:30 AM–4 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

112 Reviews for Norma Jeans Coffee 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-22 05:16:00

Came here after reading the reviews and this place did not disappoint. The breakfast burrito (w/ ham) was delicious, as is the salsa that accompanied it, too. Coffee (dark roast) was perfect. Great place. Great atmosphere. Locals frequent this place often, which says a lot. Friendly environment and budget friendly.

Review №2

2024-06-04 17:04:38

Hands down best coffee and food in SC! Any where in the area for that matter. Their Kona coffee is the best, all kinds of fresh delicious pastries, açaí bowls, salmon bagels, breakfast burritos, all coffee specialty drinks. Sandwiched between three major coffee giants. Support your local small businesses!

Review №3

2024-02-28 22:17:46

Employees are nice but the owner is so rude to her employees and customers. The place is dirty and definitely unsanitary/not food safe. The food is good but nothing special and the iced coffee I ordered was the worst coffee ive ever had.

Review №4

2024-01-27 03:39:51

This was my first time at Norma Jeans. My coffee was good. Took it to go. Saved most of it to enjoy at home.

Review №5

2023-07-23 17:19:18

Fabulous place for coffee, Tea, delicious pastries and such a nice ambiance with a friendly staff. Come and say hello to the owner Cathy. We are from Whittier, California and we would love a place like this in our area. We always try to support the independent owners.

Review №6

2023-06-17 22:38:26

Hilarious that reviewers thought that this was a burrito. I have to second a previous commenter who said it was the worst burrito they had ever had, and that there were huge chunks of uncooked ham inside. I dont remember if there was cheese, but Im pretty sure there was and it wasnt melted which is a big no-go for me. Great service. No complaints about the coffee. Waaaack burritos.

Review №7

2023-09-04 19:10:43

Got the non meat breakfast burrito and it was very bland for $10. Wouldn’t really call it vegetarian as apart a bit of potato there none. Look elsewhere for better options.

Review №8

2024-02-03 02:48:29

Sweet little spot, charming & welcoming. Great pastries & coffee 🥰

Review №9

2022-06-03 16:04:11

Great customer service! I order a chai tea and didn’t know it was the spicy one. I wanted it sweeter. So they took care of me. Also the breakfast croissant sandwich was very good. Fast home made.

Review №10

2023-11-07 01:04:36

Skip the Starbucks across the street and treat yourself to real coffee and excellent customer service. Support your local businesses, this place deserves your patronage!

Review №11

2023-03-30 18:18:35

Quite possibly the worst breakfast burrito I have ever had. The baked goods looked ok but DO NOT get a burrito. Giant chunks of undercooked ham and they just toss them in the microwave to heat them up. The salsa is also bland as white bread.

Review №12

2023-08-29 23:13:48

This cafe has a beyond casual vibe and decor which is a throwback to the overly comfortable environment of yesteryear when you went out for coffee to socalize and relax. The coffee is good. The pastries are home made. The service is quick. There is wifi. You can sit inside or outside. The outside seating is a big plus if you just finished a run or mountain bike in Nisene Marks State Park. This is the antithesis of the urban chic of get it and go. Go here if you enjoy spending time with your coffee and friends, or you just want to chill after your run or ride in Nisene Marks.

Review №13

2019-09-10 14:37:59

First morning of a 6-day stay in Aptos and I was looking for a friendly little cafe to have some light breakfast and coffee. Boy have I found a home. Cozy seating space, great selection of baked goods and self-serve coffee refills. The light roast I chose was full and very flavorful. Proprietor was friendly and attentive. Did I mention the self-serve refills? Thumbs up!

Review №14

2020-11-11 16:37:22

Support your local coffee shop! the owner is a fantastic human being and has been my neighbor for years. when Starbucks opened up across the street, I was worried that people were going to stop going to this gem and only frequent the corporate coffee place.Im glad to see its still open. they have also been offering aid and pay it forward type things for people whove been affected by the fires in the Santa Cruz mountains.I would always get a white mocha when I went here, best white mocha in Santa Cruz. if youre heading to Nicene Marks or driving around aimlessly and you end up in Aptos stop here for a cup of coffee or a latte and maybe a pastry. if youre hungry they have burritos as well.

Review №15

2019-12-14 05:13:18

Love this coffee shop and their gluten free orange/cranberry muffins! Owner Kathy is so friendly, as are her ALL of her employees. Bonus: old, squeaky screen door w/jingling bell. ❤

Review №16

2019-02-06 04:47:57

Best coffee shop in Aptos!! Originally owned by Paul Newmans daughter, resold a couple times and now owned by a wonderful, super hard working woman who actually bakes all the baked treats which are all really good...!! Its a down home Aptos local kind of place. Its not a chain, not corporate. Its a real, sweet, good little coffee shop that serves coffee and breakfast burritos, bagels, pastries and snacks. They even make cheese sandwiches in a brown paper bag if my daughter forgets her lunch at school... Nice folks. 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Review №17

2021-06-27 14:44:32

Got a caramel latte and a mocha. The syrups in both were.... Not good somehow. I dont think it was the espresso that was bad because both had a similar coffee taste. But the caramel latte was weirdly bitter, almost like the caramel was burnt. And the mocha tasted watered down yet too sweet.

Review №18

2017-09-29 11:08:14

Great coffee, ALL PASTRIES, STEELE CUT OATMEAL, TAMALES MADE IN HOUSE by Kathy (Owner). Cinnamon roll is best Ive ever had. Blueberry danish to die for. I have no idea why people go to Starbucks across the street.

Review №19

2019-08-23 20:25:50

I love their Cranberry Coast smoothie and exotique selection of teas. All their pastries, sandwiches and other foods are housemade with super fresh ingredients. They have, by far, the best carrot cake. Norma Jeans goes far beyond the trendy new Cat and Cloud that opened a few doors down. Buy local!

Review №20

2021-07-10 14:54:45

Dirty! I sat by the front window. The window needs washed the sill has dust, food crumbs(that have obviously been there awhile), cobwebs, dead flies, live flies... food on the floor and it looked like it hadnt been mopped for awhile. My mocha tasted watered down and the breakfast burrito was PLAIN! The staff was friendly bit need some training in the cleaning department.

Review №21

2016-11-18 17:08:57

One of the few places I will drink the coffee. Their salsa is awesome. I go for the bagel sandwiches. Burritos are good. Wish they would add omelettes. All-in-all, a good meal for under $12

Review №22

2020-08-27 16:10:00

Owner home bakes the pastries every morning and they’re amazing! I love this little tucked away coffee shop. Best place to study and great coffee.

Review №23

2021-02-12 15:41:11

Coffee and pastries are always on point. I also never have to worry about my kids getting burned from the hot cocoa it is always just right. Absolutely love coming here.

Review №24

2023-06-10 04:24:43

Best scones in the world! Great coffee and food. The scones make me happy!

Review №25

2018-08-04 04:00:01

Excellent coffees and teas . Coffee is stripped while you wait . They say or Letty is organic and theres quite a selection . Nice food menu including bagels, sandwiches very good oatmeal for breakfast and pastry . Friendly staff . And the music is played at a soft enough volume so as not to take away from your experience either dining by yourself to relax or talking with friends

Review №26

2019-12-10 18:34:18

Norma Jeans is the best coffee shop in Aptos. Dont go anywhere else! They have great coffee, tea, and delicious food. They bake most of the pastries themselves, and make killer breakfast burritos.

Review №27

2018-07-25 22:05:37

I just love this place! Great atmosphere. The barista is sweet. I have a particular diet that they can fulfill. Internet too. Coffee, tea, cool drinks. Check out why the locals love this Norma Jean’s

Review №28

2021-06-18 19:22:17

Great Aptos location w/excellent breakfast burritos & scrumptious pastries like morning buns and muffins, quiche and fresh fruit. Delicious coffee drinks too. Highly recommend!!!

Review №29

2019-08-12 19:39:55

We stopped in here while having a tire repaired across the street. Nice place for breakfast. They have a variety of teas and coffees to suit many tastes. Recommended.

Review №30

2022-07-05 17:22:02

Couldnt be more satisfied with this place. Good selection of breakfast foods and drink, all at reasonable prices. I wish this was my neighborhood coffee shop.

Review №31

2019-03-13 19:43:29

Awesome bagels, great pastries, friendly service, and organic coffee! Great one stop shop and all baked goods are made in house! Locally owned and delicious!

Review №32

2021-03-25 21:57:21

I honor small businesses and resourceful, hard working people. Norma Jeans is all of that with wicked humor, great friendliness, and super coffee.

Review №33

2017-09-15 00:54:27

I really want to like this place. Its close to my house and I try to support local businesses. The coffee and food are great, but every single time I go in there everyone is so unfriendly, they all look so upset to be there and like you are inconveniencing them by coming in. Its a bummer.

Review №34

2018-04-17 17:38:34

Best coffee and pastries in town. Most of their food is made in house with mommy love and all their coffee is freaking amazing and organic. Love em!

Review №35

2019-09-28 06:27:59

Always enjoy this locally owned personal business. They make great chai and baked goods. I hope the big chains popping up around them dont push them out.

Review №36

2019-12-06 15:34:41

A local gem! Delicious coffee, small and quaint!

Review №37

2021-11-12 22:54:01

Simple environment. Very good house coffee. Excellent selection of muffins and breakfast sandwiches.

Review №38

2016-11-15 16:47:28

Always a pleasure! Great coffees and expresso. Quality food made fresh to order. Better than the corporate coffee house.

Review №39

2018-02-16 17:03:00

Most delicious drip coffee on town. Ask for the Sumatran. The pastry is all home made and top notch.

Review №40

2022-02-07 23:37:53

Delicious coffee and savory croissants! There are other delicious treats too! Great customer service!

Review №41

2017-12-08 22:16:09

Comfortable coffee house, with local feel. Good coffee, great food and selection of sweets. Friendly staff with clean, comfortable decor. Buy local.

Review №42

2016-11-02 19:22:07

Excellent place to sit and relax whike having a coffee or tea. It has limited seating and van get crowded at times. Service is excellent.

Review №43

2016-08-01 02:34:57

The service just want friendly. The food is good, but I left feeling unhappy about the counter person. Insisted I ordered something Im sure I wouldnt have, and wouldnt drop it.

Review №44

2023-12-19 16:39:32

Great Coffee, Smoothies, Pastries & Service

Review №45

2019-12-01 21:05:58

Great tea and coffee options, good food: hot breakfast burrito, acai bowl - and other snacks, like muffins and cakes. Yum!

Review №46

2016-11-23 16:18:32

Good coffee, nice local setting, sometimes the service is slow, but the oatmeal (with everything) is worth it.

Review №47

2017-12-08 08:49:10

It was ok. Walked on on a warm day, establishment needs airconditioning- very stuffy. Half of the staff were friendly.. management; not so much, almost rude.

Review №48

2022-09-07 04:41:25

Delicious coffee and scrumptious scones served by an efficient and cheerful staff

Review №49

2013-09-03 15:05:20

On point! Everything I needed for my morning walk in Nisene Marks: fruit medlty oatmeal, small coffee, and bottled water. Happy trails!

Review №50

2024-01-31 03:49:21

Baking here is the best!!

Review №51

2016-07-29 22:28:15

Good coffee and great food options! Yummy pastries, with breakfast and lunch choices.

Review №52

2019-03-30 06:18:56

The cafe of norma jean cafe the coffee is well the coffee very best the food there works for me i like the place inside outside seatingSigned gregory

Review №53

2018-04-19 21:22:21

My food was fine, but the place needs a very deep cleaning. Honestly, I will not go back because of how filthy it was....

Review №54

2017-01-24 06:32:40

Good selection of coffee and tea, though parking and seating can be hard to find during busy hours

Review №55

2019-02-28 20:42:57

Horrible, How freaking hard is it to make a Mocha? I keep coming back hoping I got a bad drink as a fluke. Nope. Not coming back.

Review №56

2018-12-08 19:14:54

Perfectly fine. Nothing overwhelmingly special but beats the pants off of Starbucks and Peets. Homey.

Review №57

2019-01-17 18:10:48

Super tasty coffee at a decent price, with a side of great customer service.

Review №58

2018-01-10 13:15:25

Nice comfy cozy setting. Great food and coffee, tea etc. Daily hang out for sure.

Review №59

2017-09-16 04:18:13

Excellent food and tasty espresso. Cool vibe very close to the Forest.

Review №60

2021-07-30 22:16:11

Delicious coffee, healthy and tasty food, and the kids enjoyed the smoothies.

Review №61

2016-11-29 16:37:50

Get your caffeine and a bite to eat here and support a local business. Smoothies, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, baked goods. Cruzio Wifi.

Review №62

2020-08-05 19:18:26

Everything is delicious! The people who run the place are great and friendly.

Review №63

2016-08-26 15:22:53

Small business, big smiles!! Super cute, and fast coffeehouse, with in-house scones to die for!

Review №64

2022-09-22 21:29:46

Great breakfast options.

Review №65

2021-11-18 20:18:54

It is a nice spot, but it had a are you really a local kind of vibe

Review №66

2016-12-29 17:07:06

Supporting the local shops, I love the ambiance this shop offers. better, much better then starbucks

Review №67

2019-09-25 18:54:31

Excellent! Great organic coffee and an excellent muffins selection!

Review №68

2018-04-10 19:04:27

Great local place, homemade food! Amazing baked goods.

Review №69

2018-12-12 01:55:01

Excellent little coffee shop, better coffee than Starbucks across the street.

Review №70

2018-10-20 03:47:13

Good coffee, great bfast burritos, nice staff, could be cleaner

Review №71

2019-10-04 23:05:28

Great coffee house! Yummy coffee! Great customer service!

Review №72

2022-08-12 17:33:25

Quite possibly the best coffee I have ever had

Review №73

2017-12-31 18:43:06

Organic coffee . I think the tea is organic here as well . And the quality of the food is a cut above the other coffee shops

Review №74

2020-07-13 13:24:17

Love this place great customer service ❤️ I love there chicken pot pie

Review №75

2024-03-06 18:32:47

Absolute perfection!

Review №76

2019-08-20 23:55:37

A fun place to drink coffee, enjoy a snack, and hang out with friends.

Review №77

2022-05-22 01:26:53

Some of the best black tea selection around

Review №78

2019-07-04 20:19:30

Coffee is good but too many coffee shops nearby.

Review №79

2022-12-08 16:53:20

Local, not chain. Sweet atmosphere.

Review №80

2017-11-12 15:49:51

The carrot muffins are excellent as well as the breakfast burritos!

Review №81

2017-03-04 17:12:57

Great local coffee shop, great staff and prices.

Review №82

2023-05-26 21:55:41

Locally-owned lovely cafe

Review №83

2019-03-30 22:50:17

Friendly people, great service and awesome food.

Review №84

2017-11-25 01:46:16

Nice shop with nice people. Try the horchata latte. 👍

Review №85

2020-09-28 04:46:28

They were hosting free food for evacuees. Thank you.

Review №86

2017-05-12 00:14:05

Everything they offer for breakfast is super tasty.

Review №87

2022-01-13 22:43:41

Can you update your hours though? They are open till 2 pm actually

Review №88

2017-01-06 19:48:56

My everyday stop, great coffee and pasteries

Review №89

2021-11-24 02:06:13

Awesome coffee and atmosphere :)

Review №90

2019-01-12 04:40:19

Great local place and right by my house

Review №91

2016-12-22 00:39:52

Great breakfast burritos and coffee!

Review №92

2018-02-21 00:27:48

Good bagels and smoothies, free wifi

Review №93

2018-06-25 13:34:10

Place is too small and food tasted stale.

Review №94

2022-04-19 15:49:28

Great little coffee shop!

Review №95

2016-08-21 15:41:38

Cinnamon bun was freshly baked.

Review №96

2023-01-17 05:23:07

Cute coffee shop, ok coffee

Review №97

2022-02-18 22:09:38

Very friendly...tasty

Review №98

2020-09-20 02:46:50

Great staff great coffee

Review №99

2023-04-27 17:42:21

Awesome pastries!

Review №100

2019-11-09 15:35:39

Coffee and Carrot cake! What a treat.

Review №101

2020-12-26 22:12:36

Love it. Such nice people.

Review №102

2021-04-17 18:12:06

Best coffee in Aptos.

Review №103

2021-04-06 16:01:39

Great food and friendly !!

Review №104

2019-02-15 07:23:35

Delivery order was ready when I arrived

Review №105

2017-05-03 23:17:10

Best around for early birds

Review №106

2018-01-19 18:07:55

Always great here.

Review №107

2019-11-21 07:03:20

Its pretty good

Review №108

2021-01-07 22:41:29

Classic local coffee shop!!

Review №109

2015-12-09 22:14:25

Nice little coffee shop.

Review №110

2018-01-02 16:10:04

Chilled atmosphere.

Review №111

2021-07-10 17:21:55

Fast service.

Review №112

2024-07-04 20:29:45

Everything is made with love, you can’t go wrong. Some of my faves are the muffins and burritos. Try the Carrot muffins! Coffee is great too!