Best Coffee Shops in Santa Cruz, California
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what is the best cafe in Santa Cruz?
11th Hour Coffee is the top-ranked cafe in Santa Cruz, scoring 83/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.
how many specialty coffee shops are in Santa Cruz?
46 independent specialty coffee shops in Santa Cruz, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.
where do locals get coffee in Santa Cruz?
11th Hour Coffee draws the highest share of local regulars in Santa Cruz, with a local-credibility score of 88/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.
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