The best cafes in Watsonville

12 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Coffee, lunchtime wraps & pizzas in a warm setting with local artwork on the walls & a patio area.

734 E Lake Ave Ste 1

Coffee, lunchtime wraps & pizzas in a warm setting with local artwork on the walls & a patio area.

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Casual spot serving a fusion of Vietnamese and French fare, including breakfast, pastries, and tea.

1295 1st St (Gilroy)

Casual spot serving a fusion of Vietnamese and French fare, including breakfast, pastries, and tea.

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Brick-&-mortar location of an organic coffee roasting company making classic espresso drinks.

9105 Soquel Dr (Aptos)

Brick-&-mortar location of an organic coffee roasting company making classic espresso drinks.

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Casual shop spotlighting Vietnamese coffees and teas with contemporary desserts.

3730 N First St Ste. 110 (San Jose)

Casual shop spotlighting Vietnamese coffees and teas with contemporary desserts.

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Casual, clean lunch spot for coffee, pastries and tea, plus breakfast sandwiches.

28 2nd St

Casual, clean lunch spot for coffee, pastries and tea, plus breakfast sandwiches.

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Cozy coffee shop featuring specialty coffees, desserts, and pastries.

7300 Monterey Rd (Gilroy)

Cozy coffee shop featuring specialty coffees, desserts, and pastries.

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Warm eatery serving specialty coffees and espresso drinks, as well as breakfast fare.

45 Aviation Way Ste 4B

Warm eatery serving specialty coffees and espresso drinks, as well as breakfast fare.

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Cafe turning out wood-fired pizzas and coffee roasted on site, plus a relaxed outdoor space.

81 4th St (San Juan Bautista)

Cafe turning out wood-fired pizzas and coffee roasted on site, plus a relaxed outdoor space.

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Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

181 E Tasman Dr #80 (San Jose)

Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

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Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

481 E San Carlos St (San Jose)

Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

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Quick-order kitchen cooks up omelets & burgers to order in a relaxed atmosphere.

542 Seabright Ave (Santa Cruz)

Quick-order kitchen cooks up omelets & burgers to order in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Cafe preparing seasonal, health-conscious bites for breakfast & lunch in a historic building.

21231 E Cliff Dr (Santa Cruz)

Cafe preparing seasonal, health-conscious bites for breakfast & lunch in a historic building.

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