Cafe in Santa Cruz?

[Lisa Simpson]

I have a couple hours to kill in SC on Friday afternoon, and I'm looking for a pleasant cafe in which to do some work. I'm pretty unfamiliar with the area.

What I'd like: a decent latte, maybe some soup (though non-baked-good food is optional), a pleasant place to sit.

All suggestions welcome--thanks in advance!
LS

[Matt of Aptos]

The Farm in Aptos might work for you. Here's a review:

http://www.metroactive.com/papers/cru...

[toodie jane]

what about Chocolate, a bistro in the same building as Bookshop Santa Cruz downtown. I used to grab a small bite there and a cup of their hot chocolate. The smells were divine, and the food never failed to please. Small and cozy.

[soquelcalifornia]

As much as I love Gayle's, it's not what you're looking for. It's VERY loud and busy there—we usually get food to go. And don't get me wrong: I love love love Gayle's Bakery!

What time of day? Some places are closed mid-afternoon.

[sweetnspicy]

Gayle's is right up the road in Capitola I never miss it if I'm any where near.

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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

[toodie jane]

Lisa, buried deep in this excellent, exhaustive SC report is "The Bagelry" in SC, no location given. Check the web yellow pages for location and directions.