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Mr Toots Coffeehouse
231 Esplanade #100, Capitola, CA 95010, United States
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Mr Toots Coffeehouse
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An
Review №1

Good coffee. Nice staff. Great view. Tiny space but everyone is friendly.

Be
Review №2

Such an amazing place. Beautiful views, cozy coffee shop, extremely friendly and nice baristas. Locally made pastry and food is delicious. Coffee was very tasty.

Kr
Review №3

Had to go because of the name! Cute upstairs location with kind staff. Lovely balcony overlooking the iconic Capitola harbor. The coffee (Americano, black) isn’t my fave, but the location can’t be beat when on the beach.

FA
Review №4

If this beach is a hidden place in Central California, then Mr Toots is THE hidden place within the hidden place. While everybody is waiting one hour to get to Margaritaville, theres a stairs that goes up to Mr. Toots Coffeehouse with a nice balcony view, a piano. The couch is only missing Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Monica, but anyone coild certainly make nice friends there, starting from the warm father/son behind the counter. Oh, yes, I forgot, the coffe IS great

Al
Review №5

Cute little coffee shop in Capitola Village. I’ve enjoyed this place over the years I’ve lived in town, but I see room for improvements with the food quality. I think they buy the pastries locally—definitely homemade.The staff is welcoming and helpful. I will continue to visit and hope things get better.

Ni
Review №6

This place has such a special spot in my heart!! I love spending mornings here sitting on the balcony looking at the ocean views with my coffee. Great service, amazing quiche, and cozy environment. Doesn’t get much better than Mr. Toots!!

Ta
Review №7

Interesting cafe, but so so coffee!

Na
Review №8

Super kind and friendly staff! Its also right on the beach and you can look out over the water. Really beautiful!

Review №9

Lovely vibe, very old school retro! Definitely a scenery too calm and relax. Seating out on a balcony for the view of the beach! Recommend if you are looking for a quick settle and rest before moving on to the next

Re
Review №10

Toots offers a quality coffee shop experience in the heart of Capitola Village. Due to the pandemic the addition of outdoor seating on the esplanade has made it that much more quaint a place to visit. Dont forget to add a pastry before you walk out the door

Di
Review №11

What a beautiful little cafè! The barista was very kind and the view was so mesmerizing! I loved sitting out on the deck

Ph
Review №12

Thank you upholding tradition of a good old independent coffee shop. The man who greeted me and served me is just awesome. So is his home cinnamon and cardamom coffee cake. The real deal. Photos are of the view from Mr Toots

We
Review №13

Somewhat hidden above another store, the stairs brings you to what can only be described as one of the best smells that can be found.Not an exaggeration, the coffee is smooth and rich in flavor.. if you find parking in front of the beach... stop by, you will NOT regret coming up stairs.The view from the balcony is very much worth it as well.

Ri
Review №14

Delicious coffee concoctions. Cozy atmosphere with a few tables on the outside patio and a few tables by the window to watch people and cars go by.

Sc
Review №15

Cozy place with a small balcony view of the ocean. Get out of the sun for a cup of coffee upstairs, grab a seat by the window or couch and relax.

M
Review №16

Lovely beach-side cafe with a patio and views of the colorful buildings! A perfect place for a sunset date (: parking is free in the town from Thanksgiving to Christmas which was a nice surprise. I liked the hot spiced cider (served in a mug if youre dining in).

Ra
Review №17

Delicious coffee, clean space! I ordered the double toot n kammen on ice and my boyfriend ordered the Mona Lisa. We also split a slice of cheesecake that was so fresh and creamy. Thank you Gary for your kind service and delicious treats! ❤️

B
Review №18

Very cozy and charming coffee shop on the second floor with a great view and awesome balcony! This is my favorite place to stop for a cup of coffee when Im driving down the coast. My only complaint is that I wish they didnt have a $5 card minimum.

Jo
Review №19

The best coffee love this place, great view

To
Review №20

Good coffee and nice atmosphere when it isnt too crowded. This Saturday morning there was a piano player; nice touch.

Cr
Review №21

Extremely friendly folks, feels like home and dont smell bad like I always remembered down by margaritaville

Jo
Review №22

I loved the small town charm of this place! The coffees were great but the coffee cake is where it’s at. Better than the bigger more touristy places, in my opinion.

Ha
Review №23

Great coffee, chill vibe, beautiful view.

Da
Review №24

Decent coffee, great view, friendly staff

Ra
Review №25

Love the location and views. The barista was very friendly and I enjoyed listening to her sing while I waited. My drinks were perfect. 👌🏽👍🏽

Da
Review №26

Mr. Toots is an iconic stop for every visit to capitola. The relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to relax with a book and a cup of great coffee or tea. They have a good collection of food if youre looking to have a snack or meal while you enjoy the view from their balcony.If youre looking for a great cup of coffee or tea you cant go wrong with a trip toMr. Toots.

Si
Review №27

Stunning few with a tasty coffee. The entrance is a bit hidden, next to the restaurant downstairs. This makes this place even better, because not many know about.

Yu
Review №28

Tiny and cute coffee shop. Played on their chess board. Enjoyed the hot chocolate.

Ca
Review №29

Great almost hidden local coffee shop with a small outdoor patio that has an amazing view.

It
Review №30

Authentic, proper coffee, ridiculous bunts (yes I said it), and amazing people. Ohhh, not to mention the view. Must visit spotm

Ch
Review №31

Adorable, quaint, unassuming, friendly, delicious, and satisfying. Mr. Toots is an old favorite of mine, from summers spent on their patio or couch with my sister as we sipped chai or lattes and listened to a stranger play the piano or the seagulls playing along the shore. This was the first time I got to take my wife and she loved it. The patio was sunny and warm with a spectacular view of the river, ocean, and famous, brightly painted, Capitola houses. Though there are only two tables for two upstairs, there is a downstairs outdoor patio in the sun as well. I custom ordered an affogato, its not on their menu but the barista was willing to try to make one for me with their vanilla ice cream and she did a wonderful job. It turned out to be a great mid morning snack. My wife got the green rooibos tea, which helped fight back the chilly coastal breeze, and afterwards we spotted that their teas are all from Republic of Tea and they had one she wants to try next time, Tea of Inquiry. There will definitely be a next time. Love this place and hope it can survive the pandemic and return to being a favorite hangout spot over Summers.

Li
Review №32

Amazing views, but only 2 small tables on the balcony so hard to get. Bagels were good for the west coast but I thought the cafe borgia was too sweet for me.

Ne
Review №33

A very fun and unique place to go. Great view of the beach. I cant go anymore because of only stairs up unless Im missing something

uz
Review №34

Only game in town worth noting. Nice old style coffee shop with an excellent version of American cheesecake, nice coffees and stellar view of the beach and ocean.

Co
Review №35

Slip in there on a weekday morning and enjoy locals chillin. This is the quintessential Capitola Village venetians shot, as seen from Mr Toots delightful little balcony over Soquel Creek.

An
Review №36

Small little place up some stairs from the street. There is lots of places to sit, a perfect study spot! I had an amazing americano too!

ta
Review №37

This place is amazing!!! They have very good cookies. My favorite drink to get that I recommend is the lavender honey latte with whipped cream. It taste amazing!! ❤ that has to be my favorite coffee of all time

田伟
Review №38

Local cafe with beautiful beach view.

Ru
Review №39

A must for coffee in Capitola.

sh
Review №40

The best Latte you can ever have 😘

Ni
Review №41

Hidden gem of SC. Great bakery

Jo
Review №42

Classic place bring a sweater late July August because of coastal fog. God I love the fog. Its 100 inland and 68 heres in August.

Ma
Review №43

The view was pretty...... The macchiato was eh.... the barista was super friendly,I would come back mostly for the view...

Ta
Review №44

Amazing coffee and a great place to sit

Je
Review №45

We like this place. I like the coffee, the kids like the treats. The staff is always friendly.Sometimes will play chess or one of the others games. I like to hang out in the balcony.This morning someone was playing on the piano, so we just listened to the music while enjoying our treats. Was a nice morning.

Ad
Review №46

My wife and I love this place. We live in San Jose and try to make this a regular adventure. Staff is always amazing and the coffee is on point. The biscottis are bomb! Cookies are to!

Ka
Review №47

One of my favorite coffee shops ever. Great drinks, food, ocean-view, cute atmosphere. Whenever Im in the area its a MUST visit.

El
Review №48

5 stars for great view, coffee is regular

T
Review №49

Nice view, live music, and very airy and relaxing atmosphere. Convenient location since its next to beach and pier. Chococolate chip cookie was good. Small balcony for a great beach view.Cappuccino was unfortunately terrible, bitter with no flavor. I should have gone to Verve instead

Me
Review №50

Best coffee ever. If its not too packed. The small outdoor patio overlooking the Venetians and the ocean is so beautiful. Its a SMALL coffee shop so seating can be very limited.

St
Review №51

This is the kind of coffee shop you come to if you want a peaceful morning that involves a good coffee by the beach. The staff is awesome and I love the atmosphere.My only issue with the place is the lack of outlets in a desirable location.

Th
Review №52

Im a long-time customer. Friendly staff, some of which might play chess with you if youd like. Live music, good coffee, and a great view. Plenty of books to read and games to play, too. It does get pretty busy though, especially on summer weekends. Its one of my favorite places.

As
Review №53

I love this place. Been here twice. Its so cute and cozy. Good hot chocolate and pastries. I love how it this cute nook upstairs above margaritaville. They have books, chess, plenty of cozy seats.

Lo
Review №54

Excellent place for a quick coffee with a great view or a leisurely visit with friends over a boardgame, or to drink coffee and possibly hear a little live music. Great place to visit after a day at the beach, while you avoid the heavy evening traffic. Try the pie with a coffee. So Good.

Pe
Review №55

Love this little coffee house. Every time Im in the area its a must . Great coffee and sweets . I usually get the vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookie just so I dont feel to bad about myself. I order a Toot an kamen. Taste like real coffee not the watered down stuff from the big chains. Plus the overall vibe is great . Love this place

Ja
Review №56

☕ Cafe Borgia is amazing! (Pro tip: get an extra shot of espresso). Great view of the lagoon and colorful houses. Small seating area but we always found a seat. And be careful when ordering hot tea, its really HOT ♨️

Se
Review №57

Food tasted old or over microwaved and coffee was like water. I told them the food tasted like it was bad. They offered to throw it away for me. Gee thanks. I used to come here all the time. Im not sure when this place went down hill. Nice patio, good location, I remember the live music was pretty good here.

Jo
Review №58

Great little river view coffee shop with great coffee and friendly service...

As
Review №59

This is a rather cozy local coffee shop, which features delicious drinks, local artworks, and minimum seating. The overall atmosphere is light and cozy, with great view of the ocean and village. I ordered the Mona Lisa as a double and it was very tasty. The barista working was unfortunately a bit rude and didnt really seem to want to be working. She was extremely slow and wasnt very approachable, and ignored us when we first came to the counter. Overall, its a great place to have a cup of coffee with a friend or two.

Bi
Review №60

Why is a paper cup the default at Mr Toots? What a pain always have to ask for a normal ceramic cup. :( Otherwise still one of my favorite coffee shops here on the coast.

ka
Review №61

Had a great masala chai here! Always love to stop here when we are in town. This used to be just done the street from our home and we miss hanging out here for coffee and tea.

Ra
Review №62

Such a quaint spot for coffee, tea, and pastries. Amazing customer service too.

Br
Review №63

I had a toot n kamen. A little strong for me but very good still. Also had a carrot cake cupcake. That was outstanding. Great service and fantastic view. Cool place.

Gr
Review №64

Good place to grab some coffee then walk around the little shops. They have some unique flavors like lavender which I loved!

Ja
Review №65

We have been going to this place for a year every chance we get. We absolutely love this place and their staff.On the day of Anniversary we went to Mr. Toots Coffee House and had coffee with the usual scrumptious hot apple pie comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream which complements our coffee. The man who tended to us wanted to charge us $1.75 per scoop (we were never charged before) or was never aware of the charge. He then proceeded to say if you want a scoop of whip it will be extra 25 cent. The moral to the story is... as a regular customer he shouldve waived the charges for the scoop of ice cream and or whip, not argue with your customer. It was disappointing, we really loved this place. Not so much anymore with the experience we encountered with this man. He also stated he will fire anyone giving away a scoop of ice cream. Bad business.

Pi
Review №66

This is a gem in Santa Cruz awesome spot

Ja
Review №67

Cozy place to drink chai, coffee or tea and eat a piece of pie. Deck with an ocean view. Read, study or just relax at Mr. Toots. One of my favorite places 💞Enjoy

ga
Review №68

Great place to stop by for a perfect sunset view ! Nice ambience for reading a book .

ka
Review №69

The view from the coffee Shop is beautiful. The lady working at the counter is extremely nice. She can actually make a better latte than the baristas at the Starbucks.

Ma
Review №70

Bagels are from Costco, a banana costs $1.50, but staff is really friendly and its a really cute coffee shop. Didnt try the star attraction (coffee) but the iced tea was nice. Plenty of plugs if you want to stick around and work. Great views, too!

Ch
Review №71

A great cafe in Capitola. Frequently visited by foreigners so no surprise you hear European talking next to your table. Atmosphere is great and coffee is delicious.

As
Review №72

Coffee was not very good. Asked for my coffee for here to reduce waste and they still put it in a to go cup. Bagel was dry. But friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

Ch
Review №73

We sat here for so long. Great brews & vibes.

MA
Review №74

Great local hangout lot of history. a refresh and clean up- come on guysA little paint a good clean wouldnt hurt

To
Review №75

I had a great morning macchiato and blueberry danish.

Pr
Review №76

Cute place for coffee. Great view! Nice people behind the counter... Worth a visit

Ka
Review №77

Try the delicious homemade whip cream (Im usually not a fan). Great service and drink menu. Cool vibe as there was someone playing the piano. Nice oceanview from the balcony.

Va
Review №78

Hasnt changed much since I started coming here in the early 1980s, and thats a good thing. Excellent coffee, pastries and a limited but tasty selection of light food, for when you want something savory instead of sweet.

Da
Review №79

Good coffee. Bad food. Usually understaffed. Midweek they will have one person working and a line. On the weekends they will have three people working and a line. Slow.

Ca
Review №80

Been the same nice cozy place for 20 years.

Ba
Review №81

Ive had two lattes here and theyve both been great. Typical price for smaller shop, but the portions are s good size and well worth the price.

Ja
Review №82

Great coffee, gorgeous beach views, and cozy atmosphere. I may have just found my new writing spot.

Ru
Review №83

Excelent view in very interesting place right next to the coast. Is perfect to hang around with a book or sketchbook

WE
Review №84

Nice little second-floor place with amazing outdoor seating, good coffee, snackies & chow too. Dog-friendly and great music (at least while I was there). WiFi, and dollar refills for drip coffee. A good joint to wile away an afternoon in relaxed comfort if youve got some laptop work to do.

Ma
Review №85

One of the girls paid for a small portion of my food and i am forever grateful. Also really good cheesecake.

Ch
Review №86

Best, most homey coffee shop Ive ever been to. Wonderful coffee matched only by its aestetic, ambionce, and sugar cookies.

Sa
Review №87

Awesome place to chill and recharge your phone. The brownies where the best I have tasted.

Ch
Review №88

Good local cafe above margarita ville. Lots of choices of herbal tea.

Bo
Review №89

I love this place, which is on the second floor about 30 seconds from where we stayed on a recent trip to Capitola. Great coffee, pastries and free WiFi. Super informal. Small outdoor balcony.

Go
Review №90

Excellent

Mi
Review №91

A little pricey for a cup of Joe, but the brew is tasty

Mi
Review №92

Always a nice place to sip coffee or tea comfy cozy atmosphere, study environment for students.

SK
Review №93

This is my favorite coffee shop in all of Capitola. Mostly for the atmosphere. Great vegan/vegetarian options for quick coffee shop eats. Awesome workers. Very friendly and a great view out onto the venetians, ocean and river. (Pictures coming soon)

Li
Review №94

Convenient coffee shop located by the Capitola Beach. Ordered Toot n Kamen less sweet and it was good. Baristas could be a lot friendlier though.

Jo
Review №95

Love this place. I enjoy their coffee and hot chocolate.

Ma
Review №96

Love this place! Ive been coming here for more than a decade. I take a drive here, doesnt matter where I live, just for the chai. Customer service is always great!!!

Se
Review №97

Still the same after all these years when I used to live here. Great environment and coffees.

Ma
Review №98

Loved this little place. Great coffee and atmosphere.

Pe
Review №99

Imagine a cup of coffee and a wonderful slice of pie overlooking the Monterey Bay. Heaven. I love this place.

Ma
Review №100

Best coffee by the beach. Laid back atmosphere. Great place to sit with a cup and enjoy the scenery

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  • Address:231 Esplanade #100, Capitola, CA 95010, United States
  • Phone:+1 831-475-3679
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–6PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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