Elizabeth A.
10/6/2025
I don't live anywhere near Santa Cruz, just stopped by to visit a close friend. Anyways I decided to try this place out after having a bad experience from a nearby cafe. Was kinda iffy about...
Lulu Carpenter's
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1545 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Lulu Carpenter's in Santa Cruz, CA is a beloved coffee shop housed in a historic brick building, offering a cozy neighborhood atmosphere perfect for studying or catching up with friends. Winner of the Good Times Best Coffee Shop award for two consecutive years, it serves up a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, along with a menu featuring sandwiches, pastries, and more.
With ample indoor seating and a charming downtown patio, Lulu Carpenter's is an ideal spot for any time of day. In addition to its delicious offerings, the coffee shop also showcases local artists' work on its walls and is proud to be a Clean Ocean Business.
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Silvana P.
8/13/2025
So im in a hurry and want to miss the hipster bustle and hustle lines that neighboring cafés have so I pop in to Lulu's, one of Santa Cruz' landmark cafés for decades just for a quick 12 Oz. I...
Marc K.
10/14/2025
Gross. Flies on the food, dirty serving vessels, not to mention the worst service I have experienced in my 25 years in Santa Cruz. Five high rateed coffee shops within a stones throw... one even...
Jasmine C.
10/9/2025
STAY AWAY FROM LULU'S DOWNTOWN - any self respecting patron would avoid this place as it is well known for poor service with an attitude. After our visit to Lulu's, we left spending $40 and...
gina j.
10/9/2025
I used to enjoy their fun coffees but my recent experience had me floored. The cashier (no name tag ) was incredibly rude. I didn't even say anything but hello and thank you. She basically ignored...
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